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HAWK DRAFT PREVIEW/Wiz MOCK DRAFT Rds. 5-7 |
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Here are the Hawks' picks in the draft, which begins tonight in Minnesota. These are definitely subject to change with trading up or down (expect that):
1 18 CHICAGO
2 36 (WINNIPEG) FOR LW ANDREW LADD
43 (CALGARY VIA TOR) FOR 2010 2ND ROUND PICK
3 70 CHICAGO
79 (TORONTO) FOR 2010 2ND ROUND PICK
4 109 CHICAGO
5 139 CHICAGO
6 169 CHICAGO
7 199 CHICAGO
211 BOSTON FOR 2010 7TH ROUND PICK
Round 1 can be seen (in the U.S.) tonight on VERSUS. Rounds 2-7 tomorrow on the NHL Network. TSN/RDS (RickJ's favorite network) will have end to end coverage in Canada.
WIZ' LAST STAND:
5th Round
Edmonton Oilers
No. 121 – Michael Morrison - 6-foot-0.25, 177, G, Kitchener OHL
Strong acrobatic battler, who plays calm,composed and technically sound.
Colorado Avalanche
No. 122 - Robbie Russo - 6-foot-0.5, , 180, RD, USA U-18 NTDP
Plays his position effectively and has no apparent weaknesses in his abilities to move the puck up ice. He isn't the best skater so he will have to improve to move to higher levels. He is not big, but is very cool in action, and has a knack of who to get the biscuit to go where he wants it to. Size may limit his upside, and he is going to have to improve in all phases to be effective.
Florida Panthers
No. 123 - Jonatan Nielsen - 5-foot-9.5, 165, LCF, HIFK Helsinki FinMi
Like his brother drafted on the first round last year, he displays a strong offensive game with a superb touch passing game and quick wrister. Excellent puck hander, but stays out of battle zones and takes many perimeter shots. Never going to be guy who goes in and battles for the biscuit but he most certainly fill other needs in an offensive-starved team.
New York Islanders
No. 124 – Markus Granlund - 5-foot-9.5, 165, LCF, HIFK Helsinki FinMi
Like his brother drafted on the first round last year, he displays a strong offensive game with a superb touch passing game and quick wrister. Excellent puck hander, but stays out of battle zones and takes many perimeter shots. Never going to be guy who goes in and battles for the biscuit but he most certainly fill other needs on an offensively-starved team.
Ottawa Senators
No. 125 – Jordan Binnington - 6-foot-1.25, 160, G, Owen Sound OHL
It took an hip injury to first-string goalie Scott Stajer to show the scouts he could be the real deal.
New York Islanders from Atlanta
No. 126 – Liam Liston - 6-foot-0.25, 190, G, Brandon WHL
Quick and big play ability, but an early season injury and playing with weak club but had a nice showing at the prospects game in December. Unassuming player who can be a calming presence despite playing for a team that has not been able to be up for the task in many a game. Long-term project.
Columbus Blue Jackets
No. 127 – Brady Brassart - 6-foot-2, 185, RC, Spokane WHL
Improving big man who has a strong stride and plays well both ways with some jam.
New Jersey Devils
No. 128 – Matt McNeely - 6-foot-2, 200, G, USA U-18 NTDP / U. Minn Duluth
Committed to University of Minnesota at Duluth were he can continue to work on his quickness.
Toronto Maple Leafs
No. 129 – Tadeas Galansky - 6-foot-3, 189, G, Saginaw OHL
Czech-born goalie who is still polishing his game.
Minnesota Wild
No. 130 – Richard Ullberg - 6-foot-3.,185, G, HIFK Helsinki
Big quick-legged goaler who will continue to improve. Squares up, and plays a sound game with his legs and angles, Give the shooters little indication what he plans to do technically, and covers much of the net due to his size.
St. Louis Blues
No. 131 – Frankie Simonelli - 5-foot-10.75, 195, RD, USA U-18 NTDP/ Wisconsin
From Bensenville. a Chicago suburb, former Team Illinois member, and a consistent force on Team USA has been playing hockey since he was two. Filled out the third pairing at Wisconsin in front of a veteran backline. Has upside as he gets more ice.
Atlanta Thrashers from Carolina by way of Florida
No. 132 – Matt Mahalak - 6-foot-2, 187, G, Plymouth
An ice-water player whose game is still in development. He, nonetheless, is an intriguing long-term prospect between the pipes.
New York Rangers from Calgary Flames
No. 133 – Andrei Makarov - 6-foot-1 163, G, Lewiston
Quick and active long term goalie prospect, who is very athletic and seems to rely far too much on his quickness, as opposed to technique. Plays hybrid butterfly and "lightning-flops" anywhere he thinks he needs to be to make a play. Unfazed by the heat of battle, he is a long-term high risk-high reward guy, who has to grow a technique so he becomes a much better positioned goaltender.
Dallas Stars
No. 134 – Alexander Marchenko - 6-foot-2, 190, RD, CSKA Russia
Big prototypical Russian defenseman who can play all phases and skate well against the better opponents. A blood disorder slowed him this season, and if he was bit more physical, he could be special. Wonderful lateral mobility, and excellent passer, with great hands to receive them too. Smart all over the ice, strong in front of his nets, and solid in all phases. Good passer, and team guy. Solid balanced skater who sees the ice well, jumps up in transition, shows offensive patience, and is gifted with soft hands for receiving and dishing the puck.
New York Rangers
No. 135 – Sebastian Dyk - 5-foot-11.5, 187, RW, Malmö Sweden-2
Aggressive speedy burner with lateral mobility top gear and a fearless attitude. Good shooter and passer. Will get even stronger, so upside is truly there.
Buffalo Sabres
No. 136 – Robert Steeves - 5-foot-11.5, 156, G, Acadie-Bathurst QMJHL
Member of the Atlantic Under-17's. tournament team. Finally saw more ice when starter Oliver Roy played on Team Canada and gained interest.
Montreal Canadiens
No. 137 – Garrett Meurs - 5-foot-10.5, 164, RCF, Plymouth OHA
Part three of the Whalers big line. Hard working competitor plays with jam all over the offensive zone. Opportunistic in the area between the circles and seems to score on rebounds with his hard snapper. Good wall player. Average hands, average feet, but a hard worker who seems to like to do a bit of talking to the enemy.
Chicago Blackhawks
No. 138 – Peter Ceresnak - 6-foot-3, 185, RD, Trencin Slovakia Jr.
Physical hard hitting stay-at-home defender, who has a hard point shot, and makes a nice first pass, and even more importantly is a terrific wall player. His game needs improving at both ends, as does his foot speed. More of a North-South skater but is improving laterally. He has good balance, but he needs work to become better thinker in his own end, and maybe develop as his attacking skills.
Los Angeles Kings
No. 139 – Joe Camarossa - 6-foot-0.25, 188, RCF, Mississauga OHL
A gritty, still developing forward who is starting to use his size speed grit
Phoenix Coyotes
No. 140 – Cason Hohman - 5-foot-8.5, 163, RW, Cedar Rapids USHL
Mighty mite with soft touch, quick feet, and instinctive puck movement in the attack zone. Just seems to see the play before it develops and his shiftiness and creativeness allows him to place the puck on the right teammates stick without fail. Unafraid anywhere on the ice and always battling for puck possession.
Nashville
No. 141 – Jonathan Racine - 6-foot-2, 180, LD, Shawinigan QMJHL
Projects as good passing solid hitting defender who doesn't panic in his own end. Mobile and able to jump up or simple make the safe outlet pass, he is a work in progress
Anaheim Ducks
No. 142 – Jaroslav Pavelka - 6-foot-1, 165, G, HC VCES Hradec Králové Czech Jr.U-18
Calm goalie with nice glove, good movement and balance. Has not seen higher competition, so his development is more wait and see.
Pittsburgh Penguins
No. 143 – Stephen Michalek - 6-foot-3, 185, G, Loomis-Chaffee Connecticut
Calm silver medal goalie from Ivan Hlinka tourney has physical gifts,
Detroit Red Wings
No. 144 – Colten St. Clair - 5-foot-10.5, 180, RW, Fargo USHL
Good all-around player who plays with an edge, kills penalties, and goes full tilt most shifts.
Detroit Red Wings from Philadelphia Flyers
No. 145 – Mitch Topping - 6-foot-0.5, 180, RhLD, Chilliwack WHL
Tough skilled solid defenseman who looks like captain material. Willing to drop 'the gloves.
Washington Capitals
No. 146 – Johan Sundström - 6-foot-2.25, 196, LCF, Frölunda
A promising net crasher who keeps his time with puck short and simple. Has a strong stride and is a physical presence that flies in to the jams and disrupts, using his stick almost as well as his body.
Tampa Bay
No. 147 – Peter Traber - 6-foot-1.25 , 185, G, Shattuck -St. Mary's
Raw goaler who will go down battling for his space. Long arms, and wide squared positioning are what he has as his starting are tools. Long-term prospect that might develop.
Winnipeg from San Jose
No. 148 – Justin Sefton - 6-foot-3.5, 200, RD, Sudbury OHL
Big defender who seeks out opportunities to throw big hits and punches. He also shows an offensive side.
Vancouver Canucks
No. 149 – Henri Auvinen - 6-foot-1 176, LD, JYP / Finland U-18
A promising player who does everything well, but is defense-first. Smart in his end and makes the outlet pass with regularity. Upside but longer developmental time will need to taken. Has good mobility and plays tough. Not really a polish up-ice guy, but is good on the PP.
Boston
No. 150 – Brian Billett - 6-feet-1, 183, G, NH Monarchs/Boston College
He wasn't chosen last time, but I thought he would be gone before the third round last year.
6th Round
Toronto Maple Leafs from Edmonton
No. 151 – Alexander Ruuttu - 6-foot-1, 183, RC, Jokerit Jr. Finland
Bloodlines may aid the Chicago-born Ruuttu, son of former NHL player Christian. He is still a work in progress, and his feet have to catch up to his growth spurt. He nonetheless is improving his face-offs, checking and feet.
Colorado Avalanche
No. 153 – Benjamin Conz - 5-foot-10, 198, G, Laugsanne Swiss
Goaltender who plays an very unorthodox "hybrid butterfly-down low Hasek" style that works because he is light on his skates. Will he get drafted this year?
Florida Panthers
No. 154 – Ryan Tesink - 5-foot-11, 157, LhRW, St. John QMJHL
Undersized two-way wing who has a hockey smarts, good vision, feet, and offensive skills. He led Team Atlantic in scoring at the 2010 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge with 6 points in 5 games.
Phoenix Coyotes from New York Islanders
No. 155 – Brendan Serville - 6-foot-2.5, 177, RD, Stoffville OJHL
Tall. lanky mobile defender with good balance who has puck skills and up-ice strengths. Played in the Under-17's challenge on the Canada East roster and has changed his college commitment to the University of Michigan.
Played in the Under-17's challenge on the Atlantic roster. Improving his skating will aid his advancement
Ottawa Senators
No. 155 – Patrick Koudys - 6-foot-3., 202, LD, Burlington CCHL/Rensselaer ECAC
Hard working smart and skilled long-term project, who has good North-South speed, and room for growth on his frame. Plenty of upside when his feet catch up to his growing body.
Atlanta Thrashers
No. 156 – Mike Reilly - 5-foot-10.5, 150, LD , Shattuck-St. Mary's H.S. Minn
Mighty mite with good offensive skills who comes from a family hockey players.
Columbus Blue Jackets
No. 157 – Olivier Archambault - 5-foot-10.5, 165, LCF, Val d'Or QMJHL
Undersized RW who is weak defensively, but displays some offensive quickness and flair.
New Jersey Devils
No. 158 – Colin Stevens - 6-foot-2.,165, G, Boston Junior Bs Mass
Work in progress-young 'tender with size and agility.
Toronto Maple Leafs
No. 159 – Brent Benson - 5-foot-11.25, 183, LC, Saskatoon WHL
Hardworking two-way checking centre whose skating acceleration must improve with the added minutes he will see next season. He was a outstanding pee-wee player and teams will be looking for the untapped parts from his past to take hold when his role is expanded.
Minnesota Wild
No. 160 – Mitch Elliot - 6-foot-5, 215, LW, Seattle WHL
Huge wing whose fight card much longer than his scoring totals.
St. Louis Blues
No. 161 – Linus Hullstöm - 5-foot-10.5, 180, RD, Linköping Sweden
This puck mover can get up ice super-quick, keep control of the puck and play, and handle the pressure of being the carrier better than all others, and is nimble enough to skate laterally and force his way in to scoring range on each rush. A high-energy guy whose intention is offense first with reckless abandon, and that gets him and his team in trouble.
Carolina Hurricanes
No. 162 – Scott Oke - 6-foot-2.5, 185, LW, St. John QMJHL
Plays for a loaded SeaDogs team and his upside playing around them are what have thrust him this high. He is not afraid to drop' em either.
Calgary Flames
No. 163 – Charlie Orzetti - 6-foot-4, 212, LW, New Jersey Hitmen US-NTDP U-17
Developmental wing with a championship record who will look to build his game at Yale.
Dallas Stars
No. 164 – Joshua Leivo - 6-foot-2, 183, RhLW, Sudbury OHL
Potential power forward, who skates well and makes space for his linemates, finally showed in the playoffs he could had latent offensive ability.
San Jose Sharks from New York Rangers
No. 165 – Sean Kuraly - 6-foot-1.5, 192, LCF, Indiana USHL
Long shot due to lack of good hands & puck skills, and is only decent skater at this juncture, but plays big.
Buffalo Sabres
No. 166 – Lars Volden - 6-foot-3, 189, G, Espoo Blues Finland
Also the second time around for this Norwegian goaltender...
Montreal Canadiens
No. 167 – Nikita Kucherov - 5-foot-10, 163, LHRW, CSKA Moscow Russia
Highly skilled undersized wing with good gears and a nose for the net who is learning to play entire games without taking time off.
Chicago Blackhawks
No. 168 – Samuel Noreau - 6-foot-5, 212, RD, Baie-Comeau QMHL
Strong man-mountain fist-fighter who might round out a pro line-up if his feet catch up to his size. Outright nasty, he is a shutdown guy who needs his footwork to improve.
Los Angeles Kings
No. 169 – William Kessel - 6-foot-2.5, 200, LW, Green Bay USHL
Michigan native who exhibits hockey smarts and is becoming finisher while filling the role of a power wing.
Ottawa Senators from Anaheim by way of Phoenix
No. 170 – Colin Suellentrop - 6-foot-1.25, 187, RD, Oshawa OHL
Florida-born defender played with Detroit Compuware in midget and posted a impressive plus 21 +/- with the Generals and was a key player in their playoff run. A stay-at-home defender that uses his body on the wall and in front. Makes the good first pass and is a good skater with mobility. Will never be a huge attacker. he will quietly be an effective player at the things he does best.
Nashville Predators
No. 171 – Barcley Goodrow - 6-foot-2.25, 205, LW, Brampton OHA
Another projected power forward who must add speed edge and scoring as his feet catch up to a body that has gone through a major growth spurt.
Toronto Maple Leafs from Anaheim Ducks
No. 172 – Dillion Donnelly - 6-foot-2, 183, LD, Shawinigan QMJHL
Son of former NHLer Gord has shown some puck skills and a whole lot of nastiness but he will have to take a developmental leap to be groomed as 6 - 7 pro defenseman.
Pittsburgh Penguins
No. 173 – Jean-Francois Leblanc - 6-foot-3.5, 182, LCF, Val d'Or QMJHL
Big shutdown physical centre who is a good face-off man. Needs to skate better, faster and add body strength and stronger skating legs.
Detroit Red Wings
No. 174 – Konstantin Komarek - 5-foot-10, 180, LW, Lulea Sweden Jr.
Undersized opportunistic scorer with great stick skills and deadly accurate long pass. His lack of strength at this juncture hurts him in 1 on 1 situations and will need plenty of work to get stronger all over.
Philadelphia Flyers
No. 175 – Peter Kosterman - 6-foot-3.75, 181, LD, Calgary WHL
While good at moving the puck out of the zone, he is thin and needs strength and bulk. He is unafraid to fight but has little success in that area. He needs to concentrate on improving in all phases.
Washington Capitals
No. 176 – Dario Trutmann - 6-foot-0.25, 180, D, Plymouth OHA
Good skating Swiss-born defender who patterns himself after Mark Streit of the Islanders. He captained the Swiss team in the 2010 World Juniors.
Tampa bay Lightning
No. 178 – T.J. Tynan - 5-foot-9.25, 172 ,RC, Notre Dame University
Chicago area prospect (Orland Park) who was named National College Hockey Rookie of the Year after leading all college freshman with 23 goals and 31 assists for 54 points, including 16 multi-point games. Was eligible in 2010, but teems were leery of his size.
San Jose
No. 178 – Jason Kasdorf - 6-foot-3, 180, G, Portage Terriers MJHL
Lanky netminder has lead his team to the Manitoba Junior playoffs and shot up the CSC lists into the top ten.
Vancouver Canucks
No. 179 – Zachary Yuen - 5-foot-11.75, 200, LD, TriCity WHL
Works as a shutdown defender with some up-ice offensive abilities.
Boston Bruins
No. 180 – Craig Wyszomirski - 6-foot-3, 204, LD, Gunnery NEDI
Long term project who is a big defender with good balance but needs his skating to improve.
7th Round
Edmonton Oilers
No. 181 – Laurent Brossoit - 6-foot-2.5, 190, G, Edmonton WHL
You have to wonder how that fluke Red Deer goal he let in will affect his draft status…Nonetheless thus kid doesn't look like a quitter.
Colorado Avalanche
No. 182 – Josiah Didier - 6-foot-2, 200, RD, Cedar Rapids, USHL
Strong raw defender who shows improvement. Skates and moves well. His arms let him use his stick to clog passing lanes and still needs to play a tougher style and improve in judgment, skating, and offensive acumen, skating, and offensive acumen.
Buffalo Sabres from Florida Panthers
No. 183 – William Karlsson - 6-foot, 162, LCF, Västerås Sweden
Strong skating energy player who plays hard all over the rink. Has a good jump, but is a basically a North-South guy who can crash the zone and the front, but will rely on his teammates to do the creative and banging work to set up scoring chances, but at 18, he has time to develop his skills.
New York Islanders
No. 184 – Luke Lockhart - 5-foot-10.5, 187, RC, Seattle WHL
Developing rugged undersized centre with scoring skills and snarl.
Ottawa Senators
No. 185 – Joel Lowry - 6-foot-1, 180, LW, Victoria BCHL
Hard driving winger who leads by never taking a shift off.
Atlanta Thrashers
No. 186 – Sebastian Harila - 6-foot-2.5, 190, LW, Boden HF Sweden Div 1
Big winger who works the front and the corners with intimidating gusto. Has a long reach and is a good stickhandler but must work to get his foot speed to a level where it doesn't impede his ability to play all zones.
Columbus Blue Jackets
No. 187 – Marek Hrivik - 6-foot-1, 184, LW, Moncton
Strong hard driving winger with some creativity and scoring ability. Good vision an duck control in tight. Plays with energy, but his skating and foot speed needs improvement to continue to the higher levels.
New Jersey Devils
No. 188 – Andy Fritsch - 6-foot-0.25, 187, RW, Owen Sound OHL
Quick-footed, scoring wing who is improving his defensive coverages and wall work. Good head for the attack zone and is a good long term prospect.
Toronto Maple Leafs
No. 189 – Tomas Filippi - 6-foot-1, 180, LHRW, Quebec QMJHL
Czech centre-forward had a solid year and 56 points with the Remparts.
Minnesota Wild
No. 190 – Tyler Graovac - 6-foot-2.5, 179, RC, Ottawa 67s OHA
Missed the playoffs with a broken arm and although he has not yet played like his size, he has good skating ability and once he has bulked a bit may play with more grit.
St. Louis Blues
No. 191 – Blake Pietila - 5-foot-10, 182, LW, USA U-18 NTDP
Strong hard driving winger who plays bigger than he is. Turns well in congested area, weave and breaking away. Not much of a finisher yet, but he has signed a letter of intent with Northern Michigan, where he can bring his game along.
Carolina Hurricanes
No. 192 – Dylan Demelo - 6-foot, 194, RD, Mississauga OHL
Aggressive defenseman with good offensive skills and demeanor. He needs to grow bigger and refine is decision-making allowing himself to be patient when in the attack. Has a good shot. Strength will determine he can improve enough to reach higher levels.
Winnipeg from Calgary Flames
No. 193 – Matt Killian -6-foot-2, 190, RD, Debarton H.S. New Jersey
Lacking jump or an up-ice gear, he does posses good balance and strong stride. Not dynamic in skills, he, nonetheless, plays inside his strengths and is a good stay-at-home defender. Long term project who is going to Yale.
Dallas Stars
No. 194 – Travis Boyd - 5-foot-10, 172, LC, USA U-18 NTDP
Quick good handed player whose size may determine whether he gets a chosen or not. Of course he needs weight room time and a couple inches of growth wouldn't hurt.
Phoenix Coyotes from New York Rangers
No. 195 – Joe Fiala - 6-foot-1, 182, LD, USA U-18 NTDP
Raw defender who has committed to Western Michigan.
Buffalo Sabres
No. 196 – Stephen Miller - 6-foot-0.75, 192, LW, Noble and Greenough Mass.
Developing power wing who intimidates in the battle areas, with excellent skating, and disruption. Is a problem to defend on every PP. Scored 27 goals (39 pts.) in 25 games with a good shot and pure determination.
Montreal Canadiens
No. 197 – Dylan Busenius - 6-foot-0.25, 192, LD, Medicine Hat WHL
Alberta native who plays hard and tough. Long term project.
Chicago Blackhawks
No. 198 – Michael King - 6-foot-4.5, 200, RD, Westside Warriors BCHL
Cool and calm BC native who has not only a physical presence but considerable offensive ability.
Los Angeles Kings
No. 199 – Austin Czarnik - 5-foot-8, 147, RW, USA U-18 NTDP
Undersized quick-handed scorer with great stick skills fireball gears even in traffic. His understanding of the game and God given ability will be balance with his diminutive stature.
Phoenix Coyotes
No. 200 – Jordan Ruby - 6-foot-1.25, 177, G, Wellington OHL
Developing player who keeps his team in games with his good pads, and quickness. Plays large and confident.
Nashville
No. 201 – Zack Franco - 5-foot-11, 175, LW, Kelowna WHL
High-skilled left wing who displays great speed but needs strength and girth.
Toronto Maple Leafs from Anaheim Ducks
No. 202 – Garrett Haar - 5-foot-11.25, 188, RD, Fargo USHL
Committed to developing his game at Northeastern University, as he is a work in progress.
Ottawa Senators from Pittsburgh Penguins
No. 203 – Martin Gernat - 6-foot-3, 185, LD, HC Kosice SVK-Jr. Slovakia
Developing big defender has decent feet and lateral agility and good puck skills. Lacks tempered aggression and needs to play to his size. Needs to improve his puck movement in the heat of pressure.
Detroit Red Wings
No. 204 – Harrisson Ruopp - 6-foot-2, 193, RD, Prince Albert WHL
Developing open-ice hitter and physical presence. Austin Czarnik - 5-foot-8, 147, RW, USA U-18 NTDP
Undersized quick-handed scorer with great stick skills fireball gears even in traffic. His understanding of the game and God given ability will be balance with his diminutive stature.
Philadelphia Flyers
No. 205 – Klas Dahlbeck - 6-foot-2, 194, LD, Linköping Sweden
Big fluid defense prospect who has shown marked improvement since being eligible last year.
Washington Capitals
No. 206 – Aaron Harstad - 6-foot-1.5, 189, LD, Green Bay
Undrafted last year, he is a mobile defenseman with PP experience.
Tampa Bay Lightning
No. 207 – Jonathan Johansson - 6-foot-3, 178, LCF, Brampton
2009-available prospect originally playing with Frölunda, who went un-drafted because a lack of foot speed and balance issues. He worked hard at improving his skating and has shown prowess in all three zones. Was the best Swedish player in the Junior A Challenge a year ago. He has blossomed as a tough competitor at centre where he plays big and physical, but can project to wing. Besides be a terrific defensive centre he displays a new improved powerful stride, and more jump, but still that choppy. A team leader, he is capable of taking over the attack, setting things up, or using his snap shot as his teammates screen. You will find him in the crease area,and in the corners and if he gets the puck, he'll keep the opposition away from it. A rising prospect who plays with an edge. Has gone from a point where skating and quickness were an issue, and made a quantum jump at making them assets that improved his overall game. PP and PK standout.
Pittsburgh Penguins from San Jose
No. 208 – Joakim Ryan - 5-foot-9.5, 165, LD, Christian Bros. Acad. NJ H.S. Dubuque USHL
A dynamic two way defenseman who can QB the PP, and seems two feet above the competition in his anticipation, vision and poise. Strong skater
His dual citizenship allowed him to play for Sweden in the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge at Christmas. His mother is former tennis star Catarina Lundqvist.
Vancouver
No. 209 – Petr Beranek - 6-foot-1, 190, RW, Barrie OHA
Nice size, skating, and skills wing with a powerful stride,good cuts and puck control. Good shot, quick stick, good vision and gets to puck to teammates, but more of shooter than set-up guy.
Chicago Blackhawks from Boston
No. 210 – Steffen Soberg - 5-foot-11.5, 165, G, Norway
Smaller goalie with a big glove, good movement, superb agility & reflexes. A strong low game whose play was the highlight of the World Under-18 tournament. Smaller goalie with a big glove, good movement, superb agility & reflexes. A strong low game whose play was the highlight of the World Under-18 tournament.