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