Overall, the 2004 class in Saskatchewan is rather weak compared to previous years. Only one player - Nolan Flamand - is likely to be drafted in the first round (possibly in the top 10) and he is, by quite a margin, the best forward prospect in the province. Very high hockey IQ and translatable skills should make him a solid pick. Behind him would be players like Dereniwsky (like Flamand playing midget AAA) and Hvidston out of Northeast. No clear leader amongst the defensemen. My personal top 4 dmen (in no particular order) would include McCutcheon and Korchinski from Saskatoon, Andrusiak (NE) and Newman (Regina). Top goaltender: Chadwick (Saskatoon).
For those who might be disappointed in this year's draft class coming out of Saskatchewan I advise patience. The 05 class is, in my opinion, going to be as good or better as the 1996 birth year. My prediction would be to look for 4 or 5 first picks along with a multitude of picks in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. Truly a special year. Sidenote: While not as deep as the 05s, the 06 year looks to be strong also.