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Sebastien Caron, G, Penguins. (Scouting Report).

The Sporting News

| February 03, 2003 | Yorio, Kara | COPYRIGHT 2003 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

6-1, 160 Age: 22

The Penguins' third-round (86th overall) pick in 1999, Caron played his first professional season last year for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL, where he was 14-22-8 with a 3.12 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. Caron was expected to play in the AHL again this season, but when Johan Hedberg was knocked out of the lineup with a broken collarbone, Caron was called up.

STRENGTHS: Caron is a classic butterfly goalie who has excellent reflexes.

"He has a good, quick glove hand and plays the angles well," says a scout who has seen him play in juniors. "He controls his rebounds:

His youthful enthusiasm has infected his teammates, who needed a spark to battle through injuries while chasing a playoff spot. Caron has played well. After six starts in seven appearances, his record was 3-2-1 with a 1.49 GAA ...

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