Top 30 for 2008

[giovanni]

David Toews picks UND
By Brad Schlossman, Herald Staff Writer
Published Thursday, July 12, 2007

Jonathan Toews turned pro about two months ago, but that won't be the last time Grand Forks sees a Toews in a Sioux jersey.

Jonathan's younger brother, David, gave a verbal commitment Wednesday to attend UND beginning in 2008.

"I called coach (Dave) Hakstol and told him that this is what I want. There's no reason to wait. I'm 100 percent committed to coming there," said Toews, a Winnipeg native. "I've always loved everything about North Dakota. Jon had a great experience and I'm really excited to play there."

David might not go No. 3 overall in the NHL draft like his brother, but he's set on carving his own identity. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound forward led Shattuck-St. Mary's prep team in scoring last season. . . . as a junior. . . . playing half of the season with a broken wrist.

Since 2001-02, other players to lead Shattuck in scoring are Tyler Ruegsegger (Denver freshman), Sidney Crosby, Zach Parise and Jonathan Toews.

"I try to be a goal scorer, but sometimes I'll rough it up in the corners," said David, who shoots right-handed. "I'm sort of a power forward. My brother and I play similar styles.

"A lot of people do (compare us). I try not to focus much on that. I focus on my game, take pointers that my brother and other people give me. As far as who is better at what that doesn't matter to us. We're working together to better ourselves."

At midseason, David was the fourth-leading scorer on his Shattuck team. A cast was removed from his wrist at Christmas and he caught fire in the second half.

David led the national midget tournament in scoring and helped Shattuck bring home the championship. The 17-year-old finished the season with 81 points (34 goals, 47 assists) in 61 games. Nobody else on his team had more than 70 points.

Recently, he was one of the only college-eligible players named to Team Canada's Under-18 camp. He will report in early August and will travel overseas for the tournament if he makes the squad.

Despite being drafted by Lincoln of the United States Hockey League, Toews said he will play his senior season at Shattuck before coming to UND.

"It's a relief to make the commitment, but I still have a lot of work to do before getting there," Toews said. "I'm going to keep working hard and stay focused so I'm able to make an impact as a freshman."

Wow, that is impressive to led Shattuck in scoring with player like Crosby, Parise and his borther doing it before him. Has someone ever seen him play, i would like to know more info on him. i like that fact that he plays like his brother but i want to know if he has first line center capablilty.

 

[whockeynut]

Wow, that is impressive to led Shattuck in scoring with player like Crosby, Parise and his borther doing it before him. Has someone ever seen him play, i would like to know more info on him. i like that fact that he plays like his brother but i want to know if he has first line center capablilty.

Pretty nice ariticle on the David.

 

[Velociraptor]

Pretty nice ariticle on the David.

i think toews has to proove himself more if he wants to go first round. Its not always the last naem trick that always works.

 

[Debrincat93]

i think toews has to proove himself more if he wants to go first round. Its not always the last naem trick that always works.

did u read the article above your post? im curious? because it clearly shows in that article hes making a name for HIMSELF.. not his brother making the name for him and himself.

 

[cdnhky1]

i think toews has to proove himself more if he wants to go first round. Its not always the last naem trick that always works.

He sure made a name for himself at the Canada Winter Games in January. I thought he was the second best forward in the tournament next to Stamkos and I think he'll help solidify his position as a top 10 pick in this year's draft at the u-18's in August. He may not be quite as good as his brother but I think the gap is much closer than a lot of people believe.

 

[Velociraptor]

He sure made a name for himself at the Canada Winter Games in January. I thought he was the second best forward in the tournament next to Stamkos and I think he'll help solidify his position as a top 10 pick in this year's draft at the u-18's in August. He may not be quite as good as his brother but I think the gap is much closer than a lot of people believe.

so guys after what we've seen and heard about Toews, First round or no..

 

[#1'07=LoganCouture]

what about kelsey tessier from quebec?

 

[Canuck71*]

Wow, that is impressive to led Shattuck in scoring with player like Crosby, Parise and his borther doing it before him. Has someone ever seen him play, i would like to know more info on him. i like that fact that he plays like his brother but i want to know if he has first line center capablilty.

Did you by any chance see the Canada Winter Games? His team Manitoba made it to the finals against Ontario and he was literally on the ice 70% of the game. I remeber they kept the kid on for 3 shifts in a row because they needed a goal. I thought he was no doubt the best player on the ice and he was playing against guys like Stamkos, Pietrangelo, Del Zotto. I think he should be rated higher for the draft but thats just my opinion

 

[Canuck71*]

so guys after what we've seen and heard about Toews, First round or no..

I think hes a definite first rounder.

 

[Velociraptor]

what about kelsey tessier from quebec?

he is talented, hes top 20 in my list.

 

[rdills]

2008 draft rankings

hey, have rankings for the 2008 draft been released yet? And if so, what sites are they on? I have been trying to find them for the last few days and have not been able to find anything. I am looking for the players that will be coming out of high school and college.

 

[Velociraptor]

hey, have rankings for the 2008 draft been released yet? And if so, what sites are they on? I have been trying to find them for the last few days and have not been able to find anything. I am looking for the players that will be coming out of high school and college.

RedLine is your best bet, they cover Americans very well

 

[Velociraptor]

1. Steven Stamkos. Sarnia, OHL
2. Drew Doughty. Guelph, OHL
3. Zach Boychuk. Lethbridge, WHL
4. Nikita Filatov. CSKA Moscow, RSL
5. Colton Teuburt. Regina, WHL
6. Alex Pieterangelo. Niagara, OHL
7. Kirill Petrov. Ak Bars Kazan, RSL
8. Kyle Beach. Everett, WHL
9. Chris Doyle. PEI, QMJHL
10. Luke Schenn. Kelowna, WHL
11. Mikkel Bødker. Kitchener, OHL
12. Michael Del Zotto. Oshawa, OHL
13. Jimmy Hayes. US NDTP, US
14. Colin Wilson. US NDTP, US
15. Patrice Cormier. Rimouski, QMJHL
16. Yann Sauve. Saint John, QMJHL
17. Zach Bogosian. Peterborough, OHL
18. Tyler Ennis. Medicine Hat, WHL
19. Kelsey Tessier. Quebec, QMJHL
20. Mitch Wahl. Spokane, WHL
21. David Toews. Shattuck, US HS
22. Jamie Arniel. Guelph, OHL
23. Kevin Poulin. Victoriaville, QMJHL
24. Cody Hodgson. Brampton, OHL
25. Vladimir Roth. London, OHL
26. Vyacheslav Voynov. Traktor Chelyabinsk, RSL
27. Anton Gustafsson. Frolunda, MoDo
28. Tomi Karhunen. Jokipojat, SM-liiga
29. Johan Motin. Färjestads BK, MoDo
30. Jordan Eberle. Regina, WHL
31. Joakim Mattson. Linköping, MoDo
32. Brendan Arniel. Winnipeg, MJHL
33. Mikhail Stefanovich. Quebec, QMJHL
34. Phillipe Cornet. Rimouski, QMJHL
35. Blaine Tendler, Prince Albert, WHL
36. Thomas McCullum. Guelph, OHL
37. Jaroslav Janus. Erie, OHL
38. Mattias Tedenby. HV71, MoDo
39. A.J. Jenks. Plymouth, OHL
40. Nathan Moon. Kingston, OHL
41. Phil McRae. London, OHL
42. Alexandre Neron. Rimouski, QMJHL
43. Philip Larsen. Frolunda, MoDo
44. Jordan Skellet. Erie, OHL
45. Tyler Schmidt. Tri-City, WHL
46. Shawn Lalonde. Belleville, OHL
47. Tyler Myers. Kelowna, WHL
48. Richard Manley. US NDTP, US
49. Andre Pettersson. HV71, MoDo
50. Mike Cichy. US NDTP, US
51. James Wright. Vancouver, WHL
52. Matthew Strong, Everett, WHL
53. Jan Kana. PEI, QMJHL
54. Lance Bouma. Vancouver, WHL
55. Lukas Stoop. GCK, Swiss
56. Marc Barbeiro. Moncton, QMJHL
57. Braden Holtby. Saskatoon, WHL
58. Josh Bailey. Windsor, OHL
59. Tyler Cuma. Ottawa, OHL
60. Harri Saterri. Tampere, Sm-liiga
61. Joe Gleason. Minnesota, NCAA
62. Robert Mayer. Saint John, QMJHL
63. Mike Pelech. Toronto, OHL
64. Jordan Southorn. PEI, QMJHL
65. Mike Fink. Minnesota, NCAA
66. Brandon Rowinski. Calgary, WHL
67. Dale Hunt. Prince George, WHL
68. Geordie Wudrick. Swift Current, WHL
69. Taylor Stefishen. Langley, BCHL
70. Luke Adam. St. John's, QMJHL
71. Eric Mestery. Tri-City, WHL
72. Jesse Brown. Syracuse, EJHL
73. Aaron Ness, Minnesota, NCAA
74. Rylan Schwartz. Notre Dame, SJHL
75. Kyle St. Denis. Vernon, BCHL
76. Neal Prokop. Moose Jaw, WHL
77. Justin Florek. US NDTP, US
78. Vinny Saporani. US NDTP, US
79. Tyler Shattock. Kamloops, WHL
80. Dominic Bohac. HC Plzen, Extraglia

Not done yet, any suggestions, suggest.

 

[Gwyddbwyll]

Are Pelech and Gleason also younger brothers?

Eric Mystery?

 

[Velociraptor]

Are Pelech and Gleason also younger brothers?

Eric Mystery?

yes pelech is but Gleason is from minnesota.

Mystery is a 6'6 defenseman, that i can't find out where he plays.

 

[Sabes]

yes pelech is but Gleason is from minnesota.

Mystery is a 6'6 defenseman, that i can't find out where he plays.

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=96675

Tri-City (WHL) name is Eric Mestery

 

[Velociraptor]

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=96675

Tri-City (WHL) name is Eric Mestery

thanks. should tendler be higher from where i have him??

 

[giovanni]

Did you by any chance see the Canada Winter Games? His team Manitoba made it to the finals against Ontario and he was literally on the ice 70% of the game. I remeber they kept the kid on for 3 shifts in a row because they needed a goal. I thought he was no doubt the best player on the ice and he was playing against guys like Stamkos, Pietrangelo, Del Zotto. I think he should be rated higher for the draft but thats just my opinion

i did see the game. i'm impressed by Toews. Can he be a first line centerman ?

 

[CertifiedPublicGuin]

that's actually a pretty good ranking, luongo. I'd personally have Sauve, Wahl, and Poulin a bit higher; great things I think are going to be expected of Poulin. Despite a bit of a rocky first go for Sauve, he's still a great great prospect... I'm expecting a big season for him and while many are considering him a bit of a faller right now, I'll be seeing him as a riser, myself.

 

[CertifiedPublicGuin]

i did see the game. i'm impressed by Toews. Can he be a first line centerman ?

If I may, my personal opinion is that Toews, as of right now of course and with much time to change (good or bad), has great second centerman potential right now... as it says in the article, he plays a similar game to Toews... considers himself a scorer, but to play at the level of his brother, he has a good bit of improvement ahead of him though I don't doubt he can become a good player.

 

[Hiishawk]

If you want to know all the top prospects as the season starts you may want to add Burnaby defenceman Patrick Wiercoch (sp?) to the list. Those who watched Turris last yearcan attest to the fact that he and Stefishen (Langley) at this point look like the BCJHL'S annual 1st round candidates.

 

[fullspeed]

some BC Prospects

Kyle St denis F with the kelowna rockets
Bandon Mcmillian F Kelowna Rockets
Dylan Hood F Kelowna Rockets
Riley Macintosh 6'5 D Kelowna Rockets
Tyler Myers 6'6 D Kelowna Rockets
Craig Cunningham F Van Giants solid Two way player Don Hay will have him as Captian one day
Mike Redington D Spokane Cheifs Solid Steady D 6'
Tyler Schmidt D 6' solid player Captian team Man at U17
Eric Mystery 6'5 D Tri City solid Stay home type
Devon Krough Pentiction 6'1 BCHL offensive D man Ohio St
Matt Grassi Salmon arm 6'4 solid steady physical D
Derek Lee F Salmon arm F will put bi numbers this year surpise alot of people\
Taylor Stefishen F Langley Will be a top 10 score this year 6' skill and Grit
Patick wierchoch D 6'4 BBy Express most talented and skilled d in Draft out west
Jason Gercica 6'3 F Moose Jaw with potential that is unlimited
Brandon Rowinski F Hitman Smaller C with Smarts and creativity
Dale Hunt F with PG solid Power Forward at 6'2

The west will have lots of players hope the teams loaded up.

 

[Velociraptor]

A solid 90, help if you can.

1. Steven Stamkos. Sarnia, OHL
2. Drew Doughty. Guelph, OHL
3. Zach Boychuk. Lethbridge, WHL
4. Nikita Filatov. CSKA Moscow, RSL
5. Colton Teuburt. Regina, WHL
6. Alex Pieterangelo. Niagara, OHL
7. Kirill Petrov. Ak Bars Kazan, RSL
8. Kyle Beach. Everett, WHL
9. Chris Doyle. PEI, QMJHL
10. Luke Schenn. Kelowna, WHL
11. Mikkel Bødker. Kitchener, OHL
12. Michael Del Zotto. Oshawa, OHL
13. Jimmy Hayes. US NDTP, US
14. Colin Wilson. US NDTP, US
15. Patrice Cormier. Rimouski, QMJHL
16. Yann Sauve. Saint John, QMJHL
17. Zach Bogosian. Peterborough, OHL
18. Tyler Ennis. Medicine Hat, WHL
19. Kelsey Tessier. Quebec, QMJHL
20. Mitch Wahl. Spokane, WHL
21. David Toews. Shattuck, US HS
22. Jamie Arniel. Guelph, OHL
23. Kevin Poulin. Victoriaville, QMJHL
24. Cody Hodgson. Brampton, OHL
25. Vladimir Roth. London, OHL
26. Vyacheslav Voynov. Traktor Chelyabinsk, RSL
27. Anton Gustafsson. Frolunda, MoDo
28. Tomi Karhunen. Jokipojat, SM-liiga
29. Johan Motin. Färjestads BK, MoDo
30. Jordan Eberle. Regina, WHL
31. Joakim Mattson. Linköping, MoDo
32. Brendan Arniel. Winnipeg, MJHL
33. Mikhail Stefanovich. Quebec, QMJHL
34. Phillipe Cornet. Rimouski, QMJHL
35. Blaine Tendler, Prince Albert, WHL
36. Thomas McCullum. Guelph, OHL
37. Jaroslav Janus. Erie, OHL
38. Mattias Tedenby. HV71, MoDo
39. A.J. Jenks. Plymouth, OHL
40. Nathan Moon. Kingston, OHL
41. Phil McRae. London, OHL
42. Alexandre Neron. Rimouski, QMJHL
43. Philip Larsen. Frolunda, MoDo
44. Jordan Skellet. Erie, OHL
45. Tyler Schmidt. Tri-City, WHL
46. Shawn Lalonde. Belleville, OHL
47. Tyler Myers. Kelowna, WHL
48. Richard Manley. US NDTP, US
49. Robert Mayer. Saint John, QMJHL
50. Andre Pettersson. HV71, MoDo
51. Mike Cichy. Tri-City, USHL
52. Matthew Strong, Everett, WHL
53. James Wright. Vancouver, WHL
54. Jan Kana. PEI, QMJHL
55. Lukas Stoop. GCK, Swiss
56. Lance Bouma. Vancouver, WHL
57. Marc Barbeiro. Moncton, QMJHL
58. Jesse Brown. Syracuse, EJHL
59. Josh Bailey. Windsor, OHL
60. Braden Holtby. Saskatoon, WHL
61. Tyler Cuma. Ottawa, OHL
62. Harri Saterri. Tampere, Sm-liiga
63. Mike Pelech. Toronto, OHL
64. Joe Gleason. Edina, US HS
65. Jordan Southorn. PEI, QMJHL
66. Mike Fink. Waterloo, USHL
67. Stefan Della Rovere. Barrie, OHL
68. Brandon Rowinski. Calgary, WHL
69. Geordie Wudrick. Swift Current, WHL
70. Dale Hunt. Prince George, WHL
71. Eric Mestery. Tri-City, WHL
72. Taylor Stefishen. Langley, BCHL
73. Corey Trivino. Barrie, OHL
74. Aaron Ness. Roseau, US HS
75. Luke Adam. St. John's, QMJHL
76. Neal Prokop. Moose Jaw, WHL
77. Rylan Schwartz. Notre Dame, SJHL
78. Kyle St. Denis. Vernon, BCHL
79. Vinny Saporani. US NDTP, US
80. Patrick Wierchoch. Burnaby, BCHL
81. Justin Florek. US NDTP, US
82. Michael Clemente. Metropolitan, Jr. B
83. Teigan Zhan. Saskatoon, WHL
84. Craig Cunningham. Vancouver, WHL
85. Riley MacIntosh. Kelowna, WHL
86. Jason Grecica. Moose Jaw, WHL
87. Tyler Shattock. Kamloops, WHL
88. Brock Monpetit. Shattuck St. Mary's, US HS
89. David Hoda. Chilliwack, WHL
90. Dominic Bohac. HC Plzen, Extraglia

Not done yet, any suggestions, suggest.

 

[dangler71]

good list

 

[seadog]

A solid 90, help if you can.

1. Steven Stamkos. Sarnia, OHL
2. Drew Doughty. Guelph, OHL
3. Zach Boychuk. Lethbridge, WHL
4. Nikita Filatov. CSKA Moscow, RSL
5. Colton Teuburt. Regina, WHL
6. Alex Pieterangelo. Niagara, OHL
7. Kirill Petrov. Ak Bars Kazan, RSL
8. Kyle Beach. Everett, WHL
9. Chris Doyle. PEI, QMJHL
10. Luke Schenn. Kelowna, WHL
11. Mikkel Bødker. Kitchener, OHL
12. Michael Del Zotto. Oshawa, OHL
13. Jimmy Hayes. US NDTP, US
14. Colin Wilson. US NDTP, US
15. Patrice Cormier. Rimouski, QMJHL
16. Yann Sauve. Saint John, QMJHL
17. Zach Bogosian. Peterborough, OHL
18. Tyler Ennis. Medicine Hat, WHL
19. Kelsey Tessier. Quebec, QMJHL
20. Mitch Wahl. Spokane, WHL
21. David Toews. Shattuck, US HS
22. Jamie Arniel. Guelph, OHL
23. Kevin Poulin. Victoriaville, QMJHL
24. Cody Hodgson. Brampton, OHL
25. Vladimir Roth. London, OHL
26. Vyacheslav Voynov. Traktor Chelyabinsk, RSL
27. Anton Gustafsson. Frolunda, MoDo
28. Tomi Karhunen. Jokipojat, SM-liiga
29. Johan Motin. Färjestads BK, MoDo
30. Jordan Eberle. Regina, WHL
31. Joakim Mattson. Linköping, MoDo
32. Brendan Arniel. Winnipeg, MJHL
33. Mikhail Stefanovich. Quebec, QMJHL
34. Phillipe Cornet. Rimouski, QMJHL
35. Blaine Tendler, Prince Albert, WHL
36. Thomas McCullum. Guelph, OHL
37. Jaroslav Janus. Erie, OHL
38. Mattias Tedenby. HV71, MoDo
39. A.J. Jenks. Plymouth, OHL
40. Nathan Moon. Kingston, OHL
41. Phil McRae. London, OHL
42. Alexandre Neron. Rimouski, QMJHL
43. Philip Larsen. Frolunda, MoDo
44. Jordan Skellet. Erie, OHL
45. Tyler Schmidt. Tri-City, WHL
46. Shawn Lalonde. Belleville, OHL
47. Tyler Myers. Kelowna, WHL
48. Richard Manley. US NDTP, US
49. Andre Pettersson. HV71, MoDo
50. Mike Cichy. US NDTP, US
51. James Wright. Vancouver, WHL
52. Matthew Strong, Everett, WHL
53. Jan Kana. PEI, QMJHL
54. Lance Bouma. Vancouver, WHL
55. Lukas Stoop. GCK, Swiss
56. Marc Barbeiro. Moncton, QMJHL
57. Braden Holtby. Saskatoon, WHL
58. Josh Bailey. Windsor, OHL
59. Tyler Cuma. Ottawa, OHL
60. Harri Saterri. Tampere, Sm-liiga
61. Robert Mayer. Saint John, QMJHL
62. Jesse Brown. Syracuse, EJHL
63. Mike Pelech. Toronto, OHL
64. Joe Gleason. Minnesota, NCAA
65. Jordan Southorn. PEI, QMJHL
66. Mike Fink. Minnesota, NCAA
67. Stefan Della Rovere. Barrie, OHL
68. Brandon Rowinski. Calgary, WHL
69. Geordie Wudrick. Swift Current, WHL
70. Dale Hunt. Prince George, WHL
71. Eric Mestery. Tri-City, WHL
72. Taylor Stefishen. Langley, BCHL
73. Corey Trivino. Barrie, OHL
74. Aaron Ness, Minnesota, NCAA
75. Luke Adam. St. John's, QMJHL
76. Neal Prokop. Moose Jaw, WHL
77. Rylan Schwartz. Notre Dame, SJHL
78. Kyle St. Denis. Vernon, BCHL
79. Vinny Saporani. US NDTP, US
80. Patrick Wierchoch. Burnaby, BCHL
81. Justin Florek. US NDTP, US
82. Michael Clemente. Metropolitan, Jr. B
83. Teigan Zhan. Saskatoon, WHL
84. Craig Cunningham. Vancouver, WHL
85. Riley MacIntosh. Kelowna, WHL
86. Jason Grecica. Moose Jaw, WHL
87. Tyler Shattock. Kamloops, WHL
88. Brock Monpetit. Shattuck St. Mary's, US HS
89. David Hoda. Chilliwack, WHL
90. Dominic Bohac. HC Plzen, Extraglia

Not done yet, any suggestions, suggest.

i read that if he was a little older(not sure how much) he would have been a top ten pick in this years draft.robert mayer that is...