2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 NHL Drafts:

[Fredrik]

Does Paararji sound that good? Any real articles on him? Any Swede that cracks the North American news that early has to be a dominant player...what's his game? How good is he?

Pääjärvi.

He played in the TV-pucken tournament this fall. This is a tournament for Sweden's districts and this year the players were born 1989.

He was the best player on the second best team even though he is two years younger than the others.

He looks like a very good player but I'm not completely sold on him because of his size. He is a big kid which helps him compete against older players while his age group mostly would struggle because they are too weak. Let's not forget that these players are growing and not always at the same pace.

 

[Panopticon]

Jayce Hawrlyk (300 goals last season as a 8 year old, 250 the season the year before as a 7 year old, this season he has 61 goals in 17 games)

Hopefully that kid isn't thinking about quitting hockey for baseball.

 

[An Ape called Yoko]

2007
1. Mikael Backlund F (something really, really special)

If Backlund isn´t at a top 10-pick 2009, remind me stop watching hockey, because then all logic has seized to exist. Mikael Backlund is more talented than Bäckström, and is the most talented swedish player since the Sedin twins and Zetterberg.

 

[monster_bertuzzi]

Mike Repik will be a high pick in 2007.

 

[littleD]

Is Logan Couture eligible for the '08 or '09 draft?

 

[Default101]

John Tavares is actually 2008

('87 - 2005, '88 - 2006, '89 - 2007, '90 - 2008) I don't know whats with the confusion i've seen half say 08 half say 09 it's actually 08 because he was born in 1990

anyways the ISS announced their Perliminary Rankings for the 2007 Draft here's their Top 5...

#1 - Angelo Esposito - Center - Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
#2 - Nick Petrecki - Defence - Omaha Lancers (USHL)
#3 - Mark Katic - Defence - Sarnia Sting (OHL)
#4 - Colton Gillies - Center - Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
#5 - Sam Gagner - Right Wing - Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)

 

[Doomsday Device]

John Tavares is actually 2008

('87 - 2005, '88 - 2006, '89 - 2007, '90 - 2008) I don't know whats with the confusion i've seen half say 08 half say 09 it's actually 08 because he was born in 1990

anyways the ISS announced their Perliminary Rankings for the 2007 Draft here's their Top 5...

#1 - Angelo Esposito - Center - Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
#2 - Nick Petrecki - Defence - Omaha Lancers (USHL)
#3 - Mark Katic - Defence - Sarnia Sting (OHL)
#4 - Colton Gillies - Center - Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
#5 - Sam Gagner - Right Wing - Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)

The cutoff in terms of birthdates for the draft is September 15. For example, for the 2006 draft all players have to be born on or before September 15, 1988.

Tavares is born Sep. 20, 1990 which means he falls right after the cutoff for the 2008 draft, making him eligible for the first time in 2009.

 

[Nich]

Jonathan Grgas in 2027 draft (my future child)

 

[Kootenay1]

John Tavares is actually 2008

('87 - 2005, '88 - 2006, '89 - 2007, '90 - 2008) I don't know whats with the confusion i've seen half say 08 half say 09 it's actually 08 because he was born in 1990

anyways the ISS announced their Perliminary Rankings for the 2007 Draft here's their Top 5...

#1 - Angelo Esposito - Center - Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
#2 - Nick Petrecki - Defence - Omaha Lancers (USHL)
#3 - Mark Katic - Defence - Sarnia Sting (OHL)
#4 - Colton Gillies - Center - Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
#5 - Sam Gagner - Right Wing - Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)

Where is Zack Hamill ??

 

[BigE]

Jonathan Grgas in 2027 draft (my future child)

That quote in combination with your avatar is probably about the funniest thing I've seen this week.

 

[Leo Naphta]

If Backlund isn´t at a top 10-pick 2009, remind me stop watching hockey, because then all logic has seized to exist. Mikael Backlund is more talented than Bäckström, and is the most talented swedish player since the Sedin twins and Zetterberg.

Prepare for a life without hockey. I would be amazed if Backlund goes undrafted in two consecutive drafts.

 

[helicecopter]

If Backlund isn´t at a top 10-pick 2009, remind me stop watching hockey, because then all logic has seized to exist. Mikael Backlund is more talented than Bäckström, and is the most talented swedish player since the Sedin twins and Zetterberg.

Mmh, not only you seem done with hockey (as Naphta just suggested..).. i also thought Backstrom was more talented than the Sedins..

 

[Charge_Seven]

Pääjärvi.

He played in the TV-pucken tournament this fall. This is a tournament for Sweden's districts and this year the players were born 1989.

He was the best player on the second best team even though he is two years younger than the others.

He looks like a very good player but I'm not completely sold on him because of his size. He is a big kid which helps him compete against older players while his age group mostly would struggle because they are too weak. Let's not forget that these players are growing and not always at the same pace.

I apologize for the misspelling--I tried my damndest. haha

You make a very good point in your last paragraph about young players.

Thanks for the info.

 

[SChan*]

Mmh, not only you seem done with hockey (as Naphta just suggested..).. i also thought Backstrom was more talented than the Sedins..

uh he definitely is. Backstrom will smoke the sedins.

 

[Askel]

uh he definitely is. Backstrom will smoke the sedins.

Well Daniel Sedin scored 21 goals and 42 pts in his draft year, im not sure that Bäckström is better than Sedin.

 

[SChan*]

Well Daniel Sedin scored 21 goals and 42 pts in his draft year, im not sure that Bäckström is better than Sedin.

the difference is that the sedins development curve stopped totally for a good while. The sedins are nothing special today.

 

[bennypeyton]

Dustin Rose Jr. in 2009. Will try to become what his daddy never did.......

 

[monster_bertuzzi]

the difference is that the sedins development curve stopped totally for a good while. The sedins are nothing special today.

The Sedins are the best 2nd liners in the league, and if not for our first line...they would be getting 20 minutes a game and over a point per game. They've really develloped.

 

[Pothier]

Is Logan Couture eligible for the '08 or '09 draft?

Couture is an '89. He's '07 eligible.

 

[VINMONTY]

I have put together a scouting list and need some help on these players that I have been unable to find more info on. This list includes their name/ team/ league/ DOB/ draft year/ position. So if anyone could help me, I would really appreciate it. Also if you have any more info to add about the player would be great too.

Andre Pettersson Sweden 2008
Andrej Kuchin Slovakia
Andrew Langan Midget
Anton Lander Sweden
Anton Myllari Sweden
Brandon Street Midget 2007
Carter Tracey 2007 10/11/1988 RW
Christopher Knowlton 2006 F
Colin Long F
Colton Tuebert 2008
Dale Hunt
Daniel Minor 2007 1/30/1989 LW
Darcy Morrison 2007 10/20/1987 F
Donnie Grant 2007 1/26/1987 F
Dustin Goreham 2007 8/16/1988 F
Eddie Olczyk
Gordie Wudrick
Jeff McNeil 2007 2/13/1988 D
Jeremy Burgess Midget 2007 3/19/1988 RW
Jeremy Deutsche 2006 D
Jessie Messier 2007 3/5/1988 RW
Joey Harren 2007 10/12/1988 LW
Jordan Rowley
Jordan Trach
Josh Moir 2007 6/19/1987 F
Josh Wood 2007 3/1/1987 F
Justin Barbour Midget 2007 2/1/1988 W
Karl Durocher Midget 2007
Kyle Bennett 2007 9/5/1987 F
Luke MacDonald 2007 6/4/1987 F
Magnus Paajarvi Sweden
Matt Delzotto
Mikael Granlund Finnish
Mitch Wahl
Patrick Alber 2006 D
Paul Lee 2006 F
PM Pinard-Devos Midget 2007
Ryan Sparling 2007 5/7/1988 C
Shawn MacAulay 2007 4/8/1988 G
Travis King 2007 9/5/1987 F
Travis Randell 2007 1/1/1991
Travis Turner 2007 6/17/1988 LW
William Wallen Sweden

 

[scoutman1]

Here are my top 5 for each:

2006:
Phil Kessel
Jonathan Toews
Michael Frolik
Erik Johnson
Jordan Staal

2007:
Angelo Esposito
Nick Petrecki
Alex Grant
Logan Couture
Ondrej Roman

2008:
Patrice Cormier
Yann Sauve
Colton Tueburt
Chris Doyle
Cody Hodgeson

2009:
Steve Anthony
John Tavaras
Devon MacAslund
Magnus Paajarvi
Travis Randell

 

[scoutman1]

Here are the special players of their draft:

2007:
Angelo Esposito. F Quebec QMJHL

2008:
Parice Cormier. F QMJHL
Yann Sauve. D QMJHL
Colton Tueburt. D WHL

2009:
Steven Anthony. F QMJHL
John Tavares. F Oshawa OHL
Devon MacAslund. F QMJHL
Travis Randell. F QMJHL

 

[helicecopter]

Here are my top 5 for each:

2006:
Phil Kessel
Jonathan Toews
Michael Frolik
Erik Johnson
Jordan Staal

2007:
Angelo Esposito
Nick Petrecki
Alex Grant
Logan Couture
Ondrej Roman

2008:
Patrice Cormier
Yann Sauve
Colton Tueburt
Chris Doyle
Cody Hodgeson

2009:
Steve Anthony
John Tavaras
Devon MacAslund
Magnus Paajarvi
Travis Randell

Just to point out these are in no particular order (at first i was fooled..), as it shows looking at your 2006 top 30.

 

[Kevin Forbes]

The cutoff in terms of birthdates for the draft is September 15. For example, for the 2006 draft all players have to be born on or before September 15, 1988.

Tavares is born Sep. 20, 1990 which means he falls right after the cutoff for the 2008 draft, making him eligible for the first time in 2009.

sure about that?
I think they changed it with the new CBA

 

[Doomsday Device]

sure about that?
I think they changed it with the new CBA

I'm pretty certain that was just a suggestion and nothing ever came of it.