Ok so im not the best with prospects but ive been following a bit and feel I know alot about most of the teams, so here goes.
1. Chicago - C: Kyle Turris
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward with great playmaking ability. Has an accurate shot with a quick release. A fluid skater that has a nose for the net and the ability to control the flow of the game. Not afraid of taking a hit and can perform under pressure. Has good on-ice awareness and a good work ethic. Was second in the BCHL in scoring during the regular season and had 26 points in 14 playoff games in 2007. Was named as the BCHL's Most Valuable Player.
2. Philadelphia - LW: James Van Riemsdyk
From NHL Central Scouting: A power forward with great physical presence and ability to protect the puck. Shows good stickhandling skill. Is a good skater with great acceleration. Does not give up on the play and has an impressive work ethic. Can play in all situations and has a hard shot. Has a good wrist shot.
3. Phoenix - RW: Patrick Kane
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled playmaking forward with great hockey sense. High-end passing skill with excellent use of the saucer pass to move the puck. Aable to fight through checks and protect the puck. Is not afraid to take the puck into traffic and can be very elusive. Very good at anticipating the play and has a good wrist shot.
4. Los Angeles - D: Karl Alzner
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled stay-at-home defenseman with good skating ability. Is calm under pressure and composed with the puck. Has good positioning and reads the play well. Has a strong shot from the point. Wins battles along the boards and in his own zone. Needs to improve his acceleration and his ability to change tempo throughout the game.
5. Washington - RW: Alexei Cherepanov
From NHL Central Scouting: An offensive winger with great acceleration and a nose for the net. Has a quick release and can shoot at top speed. Has good puckhandling and makes good decisions with the puck. Works hard at both ends of the ice. Doesn't shy away from being hit, but needs to add a physical presence to his game and improve his consistency from game to game. Named the Top Forward at the 2007 World Junior Championships where he helped lead Team Russia to a silver medal � he led all scorers with eight points (5-3-8) and was also selected to the Tournament All-Star Team. Broke Pavel Bure's record for goals by a rookie in the Russian Elite League.
6. Edmonton - RW: Jakub Voracek
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward that possesses good speed. Attacks with his feet moving and can execute plays at high speeds. Has good passing ability and can play in traffic. Shows something new on each rush. Attempts risky plays that sometimes result in turnovers. Needs to improve his consistency.
7. Columbus - D: Keaton Ellerby
From NHL Central Scouting: A playmaking offensive defenseman that finishes his checks well. Is a good skater with great mobility. Has a good active stick and uses his reach effectively. Handles the puck well and is a heads up player.
8. Boston - C: Angelo Esposito
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward with excellent skating ability. His top-end speed and mobility backs off defenders. Sees the ice well and has the ability to make pin-point passes. Not afraid to go to the net. Needs to increase his physical presence and his play in traffic. Needs to show more consistency.
9. St Louis - C/RW: Sam Gagner
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward with the ability to make the big plays. Has very good hands and is creative with the puck. Has a good wrist shot with a quick release. Has high-end passing skill both forehand and backhand. Sees the ice very well. Reliable in the defensive end and used in critical situations. A good skater, but needs to work on his acceleration and mobility. Needs to improve his ability to fight through checks.
10. Florida - C: Mikael Backlund
From NHL Central Scouting: A smart center with excellent speed. Has soft hands and high-end passing ability. Sees the ice well and has good hockey sense. Has a strong shot and a nose for the net. Did not play a lot this season due to injury. Helped lead Team Sweden to a bronze medal at the 2007 Under-18 World Championships after defeating Canada 8-3. Was the leading goal scorer (7) at the Under-18 World Championships. Was named Most Valuable Player of the 2006 Mac's Midget Tournament.
11. Carolina - D: Ryan McDonagh
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled offensive defenseman with the ability to rush the puck. Has good first step quickness and makes quick accurate passes in the defensive zone. Has a good shot from the point. Strong along the boards as well as one-on-one in the corners. Has the ability to dominate a game, but needs to play to his level every night. His offensive style sometimes leads to risky decisions.
12. Montreal - C: Lars Eller
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled playmaking forward. Has good mobility and break-away speed. Controls the puck well and competes for the puck. Uses his size and strength to his advantage. Possesses an excellent shot with a quick release and sees the ice well. Played for Denmark at the 2007 Under-18 World Championships.
13. Toronto - C: Zach Hamill
From NHL Central Scouting: A playmaking forward with good stick-handling ability. Very good on special teams, especially effective on the power-play. Sees the ice well and sets up his linemates with his good passing abilities. Needs to work on his acceleration and breakaway speed. Sometimes needs better puck pursuit.
14. Colorado - D: Thomas Hickey
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled defenseman. Positions himself well defensively and has good anticipation of the play. Able to skate the puck out of the zone and make good outlet passes. Controls the power-play with patience and is smart with the puck. Needs to improve his one-on-one containment out of the corners. Needs to be more consistent with his physical presence.
15. Edmonton - D: Nick Petrecki
From NHL Central Scouting: A stay-at-home defenseman with excellent speed and lateral quickness. Has a strong physical presence on the ice with the ability to make the big hit. Is quick to the puck and makes hard and accurate passes Needs to improve the consistency of his decision-making and discipline.
16. Anaheim - C: Logan Couture
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward with good playmaking skills. Has good offensive instincts and sees the ice well. Plays with energy and protects the puck well using his long reach and good-sized frame. Needs to be tougher in traffic as well as in the defensive end. Needs to improve his balance.
17. NYR - LW: Maxim Mayorov
From NHL Central Scouting: A power forward that protects the puck well. Is strong on his skates and has good first step quickness. Has good puck skills and is effective in front of the net. Has a strong physical presence, but could create more for his linemates. Needs to improve the consistency of his effort. Played for Team Russia at the 2007 Under-18 Five Nation Tournament.
18. Calgary - C/RW: Brandon Sutter
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward that is opportunistic in the offensive end. Is very smart with the puck. Has a good work ethic and excellent puck-pursuit. Very versatile and used in all situations. Sometimes tires at the end of shift and needs to work on his conditioning. Needs to improve his one-on-one skills.
19. Minnesota - D: John Blum
From NHL Central Scouting: A mobile, heads up defenseman. Makes smart decisions with the puck and has high-end passing ability. Has good positioning and very rarely gets beat. Effective on special teams and very patient with the puck. Needs to get tougher along the boards and improve his physical presence.
20. Pittsburgh - LW: Bill Sweatt
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward with the ability to make plays. Is a great skater and creates a lot of chances with his speed. Is a hard worker and very determined each shift. Has good puck handling skills and good anticipation. Needs to get stronger and needs to improve his ability to fight through checks.
21. Phoenix - C/RW: Akim Aliu
From NHL Central Scouting: A power forward with good speed. Has a strong shot with a quick release. Shows a physical presence on the ice and is able to fight through checks. Needs to improve his consistency and his willingness to compete every night. Needs to work on his defensive reliability.
22. Montreal - D: Kevin Shattenkirk
From NHL Central Scouting: An offensive defenseman with good puck skills. Reads the play well and is heady in transition. Has good mobility along with quick feet. Needs to add a physical presence to his game. Needs to improve consistency of his defensive game.
23. Nashville - LW: David Perron
From NHL Central Scouting: A hard working skilled forward. Is very smart defensively and forces the play with his tenacious fore-checking. His quick stick and quick hands often catch defenders by surprise. Is heads up with the puck and makes impressive passes through traffic. Needs to improve the effectiveness of his body checking. Plays with a lot of energy, but his skating sometimes diminishes at the end of a shift. Led all QMJHL rookies in goal scoring (39), plus/minus (+37) and was second in points (83) during the 2006-07 regular season.
24. St Louis - LW: Max Pacioretty
From NHL Central Scouting: A competitive power forward with a good physical presence. Has a very good wrist shot with a quick release. Is a good skater with excellent first step quickness. Strong in the face-off circle and does what it takes to help his team win. Needs to improve his consistency around the net. Effective on the penalty kill, but needs to improve his defensive anticipation.
25. Vancouver - C: Oscar Moller
From NHL Central Scouting: A playmaking forward with a good work ethic. Is a two-way player that competes every shift. Has good skating ability and vision. Anticipates the play well and handles the puck with ease. Needs to improve his ability to fight through checks and play in traffic.
26. St Louis - D: Brendan Smith
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled defenseman with good puck skills. Has good mobility and a good skating stride. Able to join the rush well and is creative with the puck. Needs to make better decisions with the puck and move it quicker. Needs to improve the consistency of his physical play.
27. Detroit - C: Logan Macmillan
From NHL Central Scouting: A power forward that plays with an edge. Has good acceleration and mobility. Able to protect the puck and goes hard to the net. Defensively responsible. Needs to improve his offensive consistency.
28. Washington - D: Alex Plante
From NHL Central Scouting: A stay-at-home defenseman with good size. Has a long stride and is able to skate the puck out of his own zone. Moves the puck quickly and shoots well from the point. Is well positioned. Needs to improve his foot speed and agility. Needs to improve his play under pressure.
29. Ottawa - C: Colton Gillies
From NHL Central Scouting: A power forward with great size. Out muscles his opponents and has the ability to land punishing hits. Has great speed and is very consistent. Uses his reach to his advantage and is good on the penalty kill. Needs to get better around the net and at times needs to improve his positioning.
30. Edmonton - RW: Michael Repik
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward with good hands. Is a quick and shifty skater. Has good on-ice awareness and is opportunistic in the offensive zone. Needs to get better at fighting through checks. Needs to improve his effectiveness in traffic.
Bash me if you like, or you could praise me. Whatever, its a tough draft and I gave a good effort.
1. Chicago - C: Kyle Turris
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward with great playmaking ability. Has an accurate shot with a quick release. A fluid skater that has a nose for the net and the ability to control the flow of the game. Not afraid of taking a hit and can perform under pressure. Has good on-ice awareness and a good work ethic. Was second in the BCHL in scoring during the regular season and had 26 points in 14 playoff games in 2007. Was named as the BCHL's Most Valuable Player.
2. Philadelphia - LW: James Van Riemsdyk
From NHL Central Scouting: A power forward with great physical presence and ability to protect the puck. Shows good stickhandling skill. Is a good skater with great acceleration. Does not give up on the play and has an impressive work ethic. Can play in all situations and has a hard shot. Has a good wrist shot.
3. Phoenix - RW: Patrick Kane
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled playmaking forward with great hockey sense. High-end passing skill with excellent use of the saucer pass to move the puck. Aable to fight through checks and protect the puck. Is not afraid to take the puck into traffic and can be very elusive. Very good at anticipating the play and has a good wrist shot.
4. Los Angeles - D: Karl Alzner
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled stay-at-home defenseman with good skating ability. Is calm under pressure and composed with the puck. Has good positioning and reads the play well. Has a strong shot from the point. Wins battles along the boards and in his own zone. Needs to improve his acceleration and his ability to change tempo throughout the game.
5. Washington - RW: Alexei Cherepanov
From NHL Central Scouting: An offensive winger with great acceleration and a nose for the net. Has a quick release and can shoot at top speed. Has good puckhandling and makes good decisions with the puck. Works hard at both ends of the ice. Doesn't shy away from being hit, but needs to add a physical presence to his game and improve his consistency from game to game. Named the Top Forward at the 2007 World Junior Championships where he helped lead Team Russia to a silver medal � he led all scorers with eight points (5-3-8) and was also selected to the Tournament All-Star Team. Broke Pavel Bure's record for goals by a rookie in the Russian Elite League.
6. Edmonton - RW: Jakub Voracek
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward that possesses good speed. Attacks with his feet moving and can execute plays at high speeds. Has good passing ability and can play in traffic. Shows something new on each rush. Attempts risky plays that sometimes result in turnovers. Needs to improve his consistency.
7. Columbus - D: Keaton Ellerby
From NHL Central Scouting: A playmaking offensive defenseman that finishes his checks well. Is a good skater with great mobility. Has a good active stick and uses his reach effectively. Handles the puck well and is a heads up player.
8. Boston - C: Angelo Esposito
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward with excellent skating ability. His top-end speed and mobility backs off defenders. Sees the ice well and has the ability to make pin-point passes. Not afraid to go to the net. Needs to increase his physical presence and his play in traffic. Needs to show more consistency.
9. St Louis - C/RW: Sam Gagner
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward with the ability to make the big plays. Has very good hands and is creative with the puck. Has a good wrist shot with a quick release. Has high-end passing skill both forehand and backhand. Sees the ice very well. Reliable in the defensive end and used in critical situations. A good skater, but needs to work on his acceleration and mobility. Needs to improve his ability to fight through checks.
10. Florida - C: Mikael Backlund
From NHL Central Scouting: A smart center with excellent speed. Has soft hands and high-end passing ability. Sees the ice well and has good hockey sense. Has a strong shot and a nose for the net. Did not play a lot this season due to injury. Helped lead Team Sweden to a bronze medal at the 2007 Under-18 World Championships after defeating Canada 8-3. Was the leading goal scorer (7) at the Under-18 World Championships. Was named Most Valuable Player of the 2006 Mac's Midget Tournament.
11. Carolina - D: Ryan McDonagh
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled offensive defenseman with the ability to rush the puck. Has good first step quickness and makes quick accurate passes in the defensive zone. Has a good shot from the point. Strong along the boards as well as one-on-one in the corners. Has the ability to dominate a game, but needs to play to his level every night. His offensive style sometimes leads to risky decisions.
12. Montreal - C: Lars Eller
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled playmaking forward. Has good mobility and break-away speed. Controls the puck well and competes for the puck. Uses his size and strength to his advantage. Possesses an excellent shot with a quick release and sees the ice well. Played for Denmark at the 2007 Under-18 World Championships.
13. Toronto - C: Zach Hamill
From NHL Central Scouting: A playmaking forward with good stick-handling ability. Very good on special teams, especially effective on the power-play. Sees the ice well and sets up his linemates with his good passing abilities. Needs to work on his acceleration and breakaway speed. Sometimes needs better puck pursuit.
14. Colorado - D: Thomas Hickey
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled defenseman. Positions himself well defensively and has good anticipation of the play. Able to skate the puck out of the zone and make good outlet passes. Controls the power-play with patience and is smart with the puck. Needs to improve his one-on-one containment out of the corners. Needs to be more consistent with his physical presence.
15. Edmonton - D: Nick Petrecki
From NHL Central Scouting: A stay-at-home defenseman with excellent speed and lateral quickness. Has a strong physical presence on the ice with the ability to make the big hit. Is quick to the puck and makes hard and accurate passes Needs to improve the consistency of his decision-making and discipline.
16. Anaheim - C: Logan Couture
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward with good playmaking skills. Has good offensive instincts and sees the ice well. Plays with energy and protects the puck well using his long reach and good-sized frame. Needs to be tougher in traffic as well as in the defensive end. Needs to improve his balance.
17. NYR - LW: Maxim Mayorov
From NHL Central Scouting: A power forward that protects the puck well. Is strong on his skates and has good first step quickness. Has good puck skills and is effective in front of the net. Has a strong physical presence, but could create more for his linemates. Needs to improve the consistency of his effort. Played for Team Russia at the 2007 Under-18 Five Nation Tournament.
18. Calgary - C/RW: Brandon Sutter
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward that is opportunistic in the offensive end. Is very smart with the puck. Has a good work ethic and excellent puck-pursuit. Very versatile and used in all situations. Sometimes tires at the end of shift and needs to work on his conditioning. Needs to improve his one-on-one skills.
19. Minnesota - D: John Blum
From NHL Central Scouting: A mobile, heads up defenseman. Makes smart decisions with the puck and has high-end passing ability. Has good positioning and very rarely gets beat. Effective on special teams and very patient with the puck. Needs to get tougher along the boards and improve his physical presence.
20. Pittsburgh - LW: Bill Sweatt
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward with the ability to make plays. Is a great skater and creates a lot of chances with his speed. Is a hard worker and very determined each shift. Has good puck handling skills and good anticipation. Needs to get stronger and needs to improve his ability to fight through checks.
21. Phoenix - C/RW: Akim Aliu
From NHL Central Scouting: A power forward with good speed. Has a strong shot with a quick release. Shows a physical presence on the ice and is able to fight through checks. Needs to improve his consistency and his willingness to compete every night. Needs to work on his defensive reliability.
22. Montreal - D: Kevin Shattenkirk
From NHL Central Scouting: An offensive defenseman with good puck skills. Reads the play well and is heady in transition. Has good mobility along with quick feet. Needs to add a physical presence to his game. Needs to improve consistency of his defensive game.
23. Nashville - LW: David Perron
From NHL Central Scouting: A hard working skilled forward. Is very smart defensively and forces the play with his tenacious fore-checking. His quick stick and quick hands often catch defenders by surprise. Is heads up with the puck and makes impressive passes through traffic. Needs to improve the effectiveness of his body checking. Plays with a lot of energy, but his skating sometimes diminishes at the end of a shift. Led all QMJHL rookies in goal scoring (39), plus/minus (+37) and was second in points (83) during the 2006-07 regular season.
24. St Louis - LW: Max Pacioretty
From NHL Central Scouting: A competitive power forward with a good physical presence. Has a very good wrist shot with a quick release. Is a good skater with excellent first step quickness. Strong in the face-off circle and does what it takes to help his team win. Needs to improve his consistency around the net. Effective on the penalty kill, but needs to improve his defensive anticipation.
25. Vancouver - C: Oscar Moller
From NHL Central Scouting: A playmaking forward with a good work ethic. Is a two-way player that competes every shift. Has good skating ability and vision. Anticipates the play well and handles the puck with ease. Needs to improve his ability to fight through checks and play in traffic.
26. St Louis - D: Brendan Smith
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled defenseman with good puck skills. Has good mobility and a good skating stride. Able to join the rush well and is creative with the puck. Needs to make better decisions with the puck and move it quicker. Needs to improve the consistency of his physical play.
27. Detroit - C: Logan Macmillan
From NHL Central Scouting: A power forward that plays with an edge. Has good acceleration and mobility. Able to protect the puck and goes hard to the net. Defensively responsible. Needs to improve his offensive consistency.
28. Washington - D: Alex Plante
From NHL Central Scouting: A stay-at-home defenseman with good size. Has a long stride and is able to skate the puck out of his own zone. Moves the puck quickly and shoots well from the point. Is well positioned. Needs to improve his foot speed and agility. Needs to improve his play under pressure.
29. Ottawa - C: Colton Gillies
From NHL Central Scouting: A power forward with great size. Out muscles his opponents and has the ability to land punishing hits. Has great speed and is very consistent. Uses his reach to his advantage and is good on the penalty kill. Needs to get better around the net and at times needs to improve his positioning.
30. Edmonton - RW: Michael Repik
From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled forward with good hands. Is a quick and shifty skater. Has good on-ice awareness and is opportunistic in the offensive zone. Needs to get better at fighting through checks. Needs to improve his effectiveness in traffic.
Bash me if you like, or you could praise me. Whatever, its a tough draft and I gave a good effort.
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