| No. |
TEAM |
PLAYER |
COMMENTS |
|
1. |
TAMPA BAY
LIGHTNING |
Steve
Stamkos, C
(Sarnia Sting - OHL) |
The rebuild
in Tampa begins, first-line type player who makes everybody
around him a better hockey player.
ISS Rank: 1 | ISS comparison: Joe Sakic |
|
2. |
LOS ANGELES KINGS |
Zach Bogosian, D
(Peterborough Petes - OHL) |
The Peterborough Petes workhorse will help replace Blake
and nice compliment to Jack Johnson.
ISS Rank: 2 | ISS comparison: Dion Phaneuf |
|
3. |
ATLANTA
THRASHERS |
Drew
Doughty, D
(Guelph Storm - OHL) |
Filatov
intrigues the Thrashers, but a stud on the blue line wins
out.
ISS Rank: 4 | ISS comparison: Brian Campbell |
|
4. |
ST. LOUIS BLUES |
Luke Schenn, D
(Kelowna Rockets) |
Shut down defenseman that can step right in and take some
pressure off Erik Johnson.
ISS Rank: 6 | ISS comparison: Adam Foote |
|
5. |
NEW YORK
ISLANDERS |
Nikita
Filatov, LW (Moscow CSKA2 Russ. Di) |
Game
breaker! Just what the NYI need. He really wants to impact
the game and wants the puck on his stick at crunch time.
ISS Rank: 3 | ISS comparison: Nikolai Zherdev |
|
6. |
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS |
Alex Pietrangelo, D
(Niagara Ice Dogs - OHL) |
He's a huge kid with
tremendous vision and passing skills who could also become a
fine PP point man.
ISS Rank: 5 | ISS comparison: Jay Bouwmeester |
|
7. |
TORONTO
MAPLE LEAFS |
Mikkel
Boedker, LW
(Kitchener Rangers - OHL) |
Choice
between Hodgson and Boedker. Leafs finally get it right and
select speedster from Denmark.
ISS Rank: 7 | ISS comparison: Marian Gaborik |
|
8. |
PHOENIX COYOTES |
Tyler Myers, D
(Kelowna Rockets - WHL) |
He has huge upside and can
skate which makes him intriguing.
ISS Rank: 15 | ISS comparison: Zdeno Chara |
|
9. |
NASHVILLE
PREDATORS
(from Florida Panthers) |
Colin
Wilson, C
(Boston University Hockey East U.S. College) |
A safe bet.
He had a great NHL Combine.
ISS Rank: 8 | ISS comparison: Mike Richards |
|
10. |
VANCOUVER CANUCKS |
Joe Colborne, LW (Camrose Kodiaks AJHL) |
Look for New GM Mike Gillis to try and hit HR. Should be a
great prospect.
ISS Rank: 16 | ISS comparison: Jason Arnott |
|
11. |
CHICAGO
BLACKHAWKS |
Colten
Teubert, D
(Regina Pats - WHL) |
Another
hard guy to play against and is still improving. He plays
with an edge and makes players pay a price when they come to
the net.
ISS Rank: 18 | ISS comparison: Robin Regehr |
|
12. |
ANAHEIM DUCKS
(from Edmonton
Oilers) |
Cody Hodgson, C
(Brampton Battalion - OHL) |
Really improved his stock at
the U-18's.
ISS Rank: 9 | ISS comparison: Daymond Langkow |
|
13. |
BUFFALO
SABRES |
Zac Boychuk,
C
(Lethbridge Hurricanes - WHL) |
Speedster
that will be more effective with the new NHL rules. He will
fit in nicely with Sabres system.
ISS Rank: 12 | ISS comparison: Paul Kariya
|
|
14. |
CAROLINA HURRICANES |
Joshua Bailey, C
(Windsor Spitfires - OHL) |
Solid two-way player that will
chip in offensively
ISS Rank: 10 | ISS comparison: Andrew Brunette |
|
15. |
NASHVILLE
PREDATORS |
Kyle Beach,
C
(Everett Silvertips - WHL) |
Will add
great size and become a solid power forward.
ISS Rank: 13 | ISS comparison: Terry Ryan |
|
16. |
BOSTON BRUINS |
Zac Dalpe, C
Penticton Vees - BCHL) |
Will add offense down the
middle. Dont be surprised if they trade up to get the likes
of Colton Teubert or even Joe Colborne.
ISS Rank: 20 | ISS comparison: Mark Recchi |
|
17. |
CALGARY
FLAMES |
Mattias
Tedenby, LW
(HV71 SwedenJE) |
Another
speedster that will be more effective with the new NHL
rules.
ISS Rank: 14 | ISS comparison: Denis Savard |
|
18. |
OTTAWA SENATORS |
Jake Allen, G
(St. John's Fog Devils - QMJHL) |
A potential franchise
goaltender with great skill and a great temperament. The
alternative may be for GM Bryan Murray to trade up and grab
on the top defenseman.
ISS Rank (Goalies): 4 | ISS comparison: N/A |
|
19. |
COLUMBUS
BLUE JACKETS
(from Colorado Avalanche) |
John
Carlson, D
(Indiana Ice USHL) |
Bad finish
to the season but has all of the tools.
ISS Rank: 21 | ISS comparison: Bryan McCabe |
|
20. |
NEW YORK RANGERS |
Kirill Petrov, LW
(Kazan Russ. Di) |
The lack of a transfer
agreement is the biggest reason he slips this far. He has
good skating ability and a frame that project well at the
NHL level.
ISS Rank: 17 | ISS comparison: Ryan Getzlaf |
|
21. |
NEW JERSEY
DEVILS |
Cody
Goloubef, D
(Wisconsin Badgers WCHA) |
Cody plays
years beyond his age. We think he's got some untapped
offensive potential as well.
ISS Rank: 33 | ISS comparison: N/A |
|
22. |
EDMONTON OILERS
(from Anaheim
Ducks) |
Luca Sbisa, D
(Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL) |
With plenty of young talent up
front look for the Oilers to add this offensive d-man to the
mix.
ISS Rank: 11 | ISS comparison: Wade Redden |
|
23. |
WASHINGTON
CAPITALS |
Chet
Pickard, G
(Tri-Cities Americans WHL) |
Caps need a
netminder for the future and Olaf Kolzig part owner of
Tri-City Americans knows Pickard better than anyone.
ISS Rank (Goalies): 1 | ISS comparison: N/A |
|
24. |
MINNESOTA WILD |
Aaron Ness, D
(Roseau Minnesota H.S.) |
A high school star in the
State and has tremendous offensive ability.
ISS Rank: 29 | ISS comparison: Brian Rafalski |
|
25. |
MONTREAL
CANADIENS |
Corey
Trivino, C
(Stouffville OPJHL) |
Nice fit.
Solid two-way skilled center with size. A fierce competitor
who has tremendous hands and is very elusive.
ISS Rank: 26 | ISS comparison: Chris Higgins |
|
26. |
BUFFALO SABRES
(from San Jose
Sharks) |
Evgeny Grachev, C
(Yaroslavl Russ. Di) |
The Sabres need some size and
scoring. Will fit in very nicely at 6-foot-3, 202 lbs.
ISS Rank: 24 | ISS comparison: Todd Bertuzzi |
|
27. |
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS |
Colby Robak,
D
(Brandon Wheat Kings - WHL) |
Another
skilled defender that could blossom into a star.
ISS Rank: 19 | ISS comparison: Brent Burns |
|
28. |
LOS ANGELES KINGS
(from Dallas Stars) |
Viktor Tikhonov, LW
(Cherepovets Russ. E) |
Fits into Kings draft needs
and is ready to step in and cost little.
ISS Rank: 43 | ISS comparison: N/A |
|
29. |
ATLANTA
THRASHERS
(from Pittsburgh Penguins) |
Michael Del
Zotto, D
(Oshawa Generals OHL) |
Would be
great value and has some serious upside.
ISS Rank: 23 | ISS comparison: Kris Letang |
|
30. |
DETROIT RED WINGS |
Jordan Eberle, C
(Regina Pats - WHL) |
He definitely has the
potential to be a big-time player. He is so smart and his
vision is unbelievable.
ISS Rank: 30 | ISS comparison: Brad Boyes |
