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John Tavares, C, London (OHL) |
| SKINNY: His potential on and off the ice is just too good to pass up | ||
| 2 |
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Victor Hedman, D, MODO (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Giant defenseman fills team's biggest area of need | ||
| 3 |
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Matt Duchene, C, Brampton (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Could be the best long-term replacement for Joe Sakic |
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| 4 |
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Evander Kane, C, Vancouver (WHL) |
| SKINNY: A budding power forward that only will get better with NHL strength training. | ||
| 5 |
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Magnus Svensson-Paajarvi, F, Timra (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Looked real good on the small ice at WJC | ||
| 6 |
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Brayden Schenn, C, Brandon (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Coyotes in desperate need of a top-line center | ||
| 7 |
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Zack Kassian, RW, Peterborough (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Size, skill, toughness -- a prototypical Brian Burke player | ||
| 8 |
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Dmitry Kulikov, D, Drummondville (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Scouts believe he can play in the NHL right now |
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| 9 |
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Jared Cowen, D, Spokane (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Big, mean, nasty compliment to last year's first-round D-man, Erik Karlsson | ||
| 10 |
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Carter Ashton, RW, Lethbridge (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Oilers need to be harder to play against; Ashton provides that |
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| 11 |
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Scott Glennie, RW, Brandon (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Strong skater uses his speed to back down defenseman, and can finish | ||
| 12 |
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Jordan Schroeder, C, Minnesota (WCHA) |
| SKINNY: Size questions answered by strong Combine workout | ||
| 13 |
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Simon Despres, D, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Sabres thrilled to land big, skilled defenseman | ||
| 14 |
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John Moore, D, Chicago (USHL) |
| SKINNY: Some scouts believe he's the best skater in the draft | ||
| 15 |
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David Rundblad, D, Skelleftea (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Young, offensive-minded blueliner just what the Ducks need |
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| 16 |
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson, D, Leksand (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Great offensive instincts and a strong shot from the point | ||
| 17 |
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Peter Holland, C, Guelph (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Big center (6-2, 185) skates well, has good work ethic | ||
| 18 |
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Ryan Ellis, D, Windsor (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Canadiens find the perfect boost to their power play | ||
| 19 |
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Nazem Kadri, C, London (OHL) |
| SKINNY: For the third year in a row, a top-10 talent lands in the Rangers' lap |
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| 20 |
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Jacob Josefson, C, Djurgarden (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Needs to get stronger, but skating and two-way skill make him good choice. | ||
| 21 |
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Robin Lehner, G, Frolunda (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Big (6-3, 220), strong goalie fills major organizational hole | ||
| 22 |
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Stefan Elliott, D, Saskatoon (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Has brains and skill in equally large portions | ||
| 23 |
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Tim Erixon, D, Skelleftea (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Mostly defensive minded, but has offensive talent | ||
| 24 |
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Zach Budish, RW, Edina (Minn.) High |
| SKINNY: Jumbo-size forward (6-3, 229) fully recovered from knee injury | ||
| 25 |
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Chris Kreider, C, Andover Academy (Mass.) |
| SKINNY: Bruins will have time to watch power forward develop at BC starting in '10 | ||
| 26 |
N.Y. Islanders (from SJS/OTT)
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Kyle Palmieri, C, USNTDP |
| SKINNY: Packs lot of skill and strength into small (5-10, 191) package | ||
| 27 |
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Drew Shore, C, USNTDP |
| SKINNY: Big (6-2, 190), strong player unafraid to work in the dirty areas | ||
| 28 |
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Louis Leblanc, C, Omaha (USHL) |
| SKINNY: Headed to Harvard, but highly-skilled forward likely won't be there four years | ||
| 29 |
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Calvin de Haan, D, Oshawa (OHL) |
| SKINNY: One of the biggest surprises of the season; mobile, very skilled | ||
| 30 |
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Carl Klingberg, LW, Frolunda Jr. (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Pens need skilled, strong forwards to play with Sidney Crosby | ||