Happy Trails!

From Eishockey.org, apparently Former 1st Round Pick and Noted Bust AJ Thelen is on his way to Salzburg, Austria to try-out for their team. The link is "auf deutsch", so here's a direct translation. Best of luck, since he never panned out pretty much anywhere in the Organization.

"A.J. Thelen Try Out player with Salzburg

The 22-year-old American was drafted 2004 by Minnesota in the first round as number 12 and won with the Vancouver Giants 2007 the Memorial Cup.

Pierre Pagé over the young defender: „His agent J.P. Barry, who has players such as Crosby or Sundin under contract, sees the correct place for A.J. advancing in Salzburg around his career. It was 2007 one of the crucial players, who contributed to the victory of the Memorial Cup. Expectations of him are high, but I am convinced of the fact that he can also fulfill these with us.“

A.J. Thelen will arrive at the beginning of of August in Salzburg, the Try Out phase ends to in the middle of September. Afterwards the association can draw the option on a co-operation for the entire season."