2015 COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS NHL DRAFT GUIDE

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2015 COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS NHL DRAFT GUIDE
2015 COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS NHL DRAFT GUIDE The 2015 Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Guide was produced by the club’s Communications Department. We hope that you will find it helpful in your continued coverage of our hockey club. Should you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact one of us at any time. We appreciate your coverage of Blue Jackets hockey. Todd Sharrock, VP of Communications & Team Services* tsharrock@BlueJackets.com Karen Davis, Director of Communications kdavis@BlueJackets.com Glenn Odebralski, Manager of Communications* godebralski@BlueJackets.com *primary hockey communications contacts @ToddSharrock @KarenDavisCBJ @GlennOdebralski TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................................................................. 1 HOCKEY OPERATIONS Club Directory ...................................................................... 2 John Davidson ...................................................................... 3 Jarmo Kekalainen/Bill Zito .................................................... 4 Ville Siren/Paul Castron ........................................................ 5 2015 NHL DRAFT Top 100 North American Skaters ...................................... 6‐7 Top 100 European Skaters ................................................ 8‐9 Top North American and European Goaltenders ............... 10 Blue Jackets Picks & Draft Notables At Selections ............. 11 NHL Draft Selections ..................................................... 12‐13 NHL.COM & TSN.CA DRAFT PROFILES North American #1 Skater: Connor McDavid ..................... 14 North American #2 Skater: Jack Eichel ............................... 15 North American #3 Skater: Noah Hanifin ........................... 16 North American #4 Skater: Dylan Strome .......................... 17 North American #5 Skater: Lawson Crouse ........................ 18 North American #6 Skater: Mitchell Marner ...................... 19 North American #7 Skater: Ivan Provorov ......................... 20 North American #8 Skater: Pavel Zacha ............................. 21 North American #9 Skater: Zachary Werenski ................... 22 North American #10 Skater: Timo Meier ........................... 23 North American #11 Skater: Mathew Barzal ..................... 24 European #1 Skater: Mikko Rantanen ............................... 25 European #2 Skater: Gabriel Carlsson ............................... 26 European #3 Skater: Jacob Larsson ................................... 27 European #4 Skater: Joel Eriksson Ek ................................ 28 European #5 Skater: Michael Spacek ................................. 29 North American #1 Goalie: Mackenzie Blackwood ............ 30 European #1 Goalie: Ilya Samsonov .................................. 31 THE HOCKEY NEWS DRAFT PROFILES #1‐#8 Overall ................................................................ 32‐33 #9‐#16 Overall .............................................................. 34‐35 #17‐#24 Overall ............................................................ 36‐37 #25‐#32 Overall ............................................................ 38‐39 #33‐#40 Overall ............................................................ 40‐41 #41‐#48 Overall ............................................................ 42‐43 #49‐#56 Overall ............................................................ 44‐45 #57‐#60 Overall ................................................................. 46 BLUE JACKETS DRAFT HISTORY 2000‐2014 ..................................................................... 47‐51
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS HOCKEY CLUB 200 W. Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: (614) 246‐4625, Tickets: (800) NHL‐COLS Copyright © 2015 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club WWW.BLUEJACKETS.COM 1
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS CLUB DIRECTORY 2
Ownership/Senior Management Majority Owner/Governor: ................................................................................................................. John P. McConnell President/Alternate Governor: ....................................................................................................................... Mike Priest President, Hockey Operations/Alternate Governor: ................................................................................. John Davidson Executive Staff – Business Operations Executive Vice President, Business Operations: ...................................................................................... Larry Hoepfner Senior Vice President/General Counsel: ...................................................................................................... Greg Kirstein Chief Financial Officer: .............................................................................................................................. T.J. LaMendola Vice President, Digital Marketing & Media: ............................................................................................... Marc Gregory Vice President, Communications & Team Services: .................................................................................. Todd Sharrock Vice President, Marketing: ........................................................................................................................... J.D. Kershaw Vice President, Corporate Development: ......................................................................................................... A.J. Poole Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service: ......................................................................................................... Joe Andrade Vice President, Community Relations & Executive Director, Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation: ......... Kathryn Dobbs Hockey Operations General Manager: ................................................................................................................................ Jarmo Kekalainen Assistant General Manager: ................................................................................................................................ Bill Zito Head Amateur Scout: ........................................................................................................................................ Ville Siren Director of Amateur Scouting: ..................................................................................................................... Paul Castron Director of Hockey Administration: ................................................................................................................. Josh Flynn Scouting Coordinator: ..................................................................................................................................... Scott Harris Amateur Scouts: .................. Mike Antonovich, Simon Barrette, Josef Boumedienne, Greg Dreschel, Niklas Evertsson, ........................ Derek Ginnell, John Hill, Stephane LeBlanc, Chris Morehouse, Rob Riley, Andy Schneider, Milan Tichy Pro Scouts: ..................................... Marshall Davidson, Peter Dineen, Bob Halkidis, Doug MacDonald, Sam McMaster Pro Video Scout: ....................................................................................................................................... Mike Battaglia Head Athletic Trainer: ....................................................................................................................................... Mike Vogt Assistant Athletic Trainers: ................................................................................................. Nates Goto, Chris Strickland Equipment Manager: ....................................................................................................................................... Tim LeRoy Assistant Equipment Manager: ..................................................................................................................... Jamie Healy Equipment Assistant: ............................................................................................................................... Jason Stypinski Executive Assistant: ..................................................................................................................................... Beth Carlisle Coaching Staff Head Coach: ................................................................................................................................................ Todd Richards Associate Coach: ..................................................................................................................................... Craig Hartsburg Assistant Coach: ............................................................................................................................................. Brad Larsen Assistant Coach: .................................................................................................................................... Kenny McCudden Goaltending Coach: ............................................................................................................................................ Ian Clark Strength & Conditioning Coach: ................................................................................................................... Kevin Collins Video Assistant Coach: ............................................................................................................................... Dan Singleton Development Coach: ....................................................................................................................................... Chris Clark Communications & Team Services Director of Communications: ......................................................................................................................... Karen Davis Manager of Communications: .............................................................................................................. Glenn Odebralski Manager of Team Services: .......................................................................................................................... Julie Gamble HOCKEY OPERATIONS PROFILES JOHN DAVIDSON, President of Hockey Operations/Alternate Governor John Davidson was named president of hockey operations and alternate governor of the Columbus Blue Jackets in October 2012 and in his role oversees all hockey operations activities for the club. In his three seasons with the club, Columbus has posted a 109‐84‐19 record (.559), including back‐to‐back 40‐win campaigns and three consecutive winning seasons for the first time in franchise history. The Blue Jackets went 42‐35‐5 (89 pts.) in 2014‐15, earning the second‐most wins and third‐most points in club history. That comes a season after the Jackets went 43‐32‐7 (93 pts.) in 2013‐14 to set franchise records for wins and points. He joined the Blue Jackets after serving as the president of hockey operations of the St. Louis Blues from 2006‐12. During his tenure, the Blues averaged 39 wins and 90 points, including a 49‐22‐11 record, 109 points and a Central Division title in 2011‐12. One of hockey’s most respected figures and the current chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee, Davidson has enjoyed a long and distinguished career that spans four decades. Prior to his successful stint with the Blues, he was the longtime analyst for New York Rangers games on Madison Square Garden Network (MSG), as well as various NHL national broadcast partners in the United States and Canada. His outstanding work during a 20‐plus year broadcasting career earned him numerous honors. In 2009, he received the prestigious Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster by The Hockey Hall of Fame and was inducted on Nov. 9, 2009. The NHL and USA Hockey honored Davidson with the Lester Patrick Award for his contributions to ice hockey in the United States in March 2004. He also won two New York Emmy Awards for “Outstanding On‐Camera Achievement” in 2001 and 1995 and was part of MSG’s Rangers broadcast team that won the CableACE Award for “Outstanding Live Event Coverage” in 1994. Davidson began his broadcast career with MSG in 1983 and then spent two years on the popular “Hockey Night in Canada” from 1984‐86. He rejoined MSG prior to the 1986‐87 season, beginning a partnership with Rangers play‐by‐play announcer Sam Rosen that concluded following the 2005‐06 season. During that time, Davidson also served as NBC’s analyst for the NHL All‐Star Game from 1990‐93 and was lead analyst for the network’s hockey coverage at the 1992 (Albertville, France), 1994 (Lillehammer, Norway), 1998 (Nagano, Japan), 2002 (Salt Lake City) and 2006 (Torino, Italy) Winter Olympic Games. He worked for TBS at the 1990 Goodwill Games, contributed to ABC’s coverage of the NHL in 1994 and served on the number‐one broadcast team with Mike Emrick for FOX’s coverage of the NHL regular season, All‐Star Games and Stanley Cup Playoffs and Finals from 1995‐1999. In addition, his work included several All‐Star Games and Stanley Cup Finals for OLN, ESPN and SportsChannel, the 1991 Canada Cup for “Hockey Night in Canada” and the 1996 World Cup of Hockey for FX. He served as ESPN’s studio analyst for the 1993 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 2005‐06 season marked his final season in the broadcast booth on OLN (now NBC Sports Network) and NBC. Davidson enjoyed a successful junior career as a goaltender with the Calgary Centennials prior to being selected by the Blues with their first pick, fifth overall, in the 1973 Entry Draft. That year, he became the first goaltender to go directly from junior hockey to the NHL as he appeared in 39 games with St. Louis during the 1973‐74 season. After two years with the Blues, he joined the Rangers in June 1975 and went on to play eight seasons in New York. In 1978‐79, he went 20‐15‐4 with a 3.52 goals‐against average in 39 games and then went 11‐7 with a 2.28 goals‐against average in 18 playoff games to lead the Rangers to the Stanley Cup Final. He was forced to retire due to injuries during the 1982‐83 season. Davidson was born on Feb. 27, 1953 in Ottawa, Ontario and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He and his wife, Diana, are the parents of two daughters, Lindsay and Ashley. 3
HOCKEY OPERATIONS PROFILES JARMO KEKALAINEN, General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen was named the third general manager in Columbus Blue Jackets history on February 13, 2013. Since his arrival, the Blue Jackets have enjoyed their best stretch in club history, posting back‐to‐back 40‐win campaigns and three‐straight winning seasons for the first time in franchise history. The Jackets finished 42‐35‐5 (89 pts.) in 2014‐15, following a franchise record‐
breaking 2013‐14 season in which they set club records for wins and points with a 43‐32‐7 mark (93 pts.). In 2012‐13, Columbus posted the highest‐winning percentage in franchise history at .573 with a 24‐17‐7 mark. Kekalainen, who served as assistant general manager for bronze medal‐winning Team Finland at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, arrived in Columbus after serving as the president and general manager of Jokerit in the Finnish Elite League from 2010‐13. Prior to his stint with Jokerit, Kekalainen spent eight seasons with the St. Louis Blues from 2002‐10. He joined the Blues as director of amateur scouting and was named assistant general manager and director of amateur scouting in 2005. In that role, he was involved in all facets of hockey operations, including professional scouting efforts and overseeing the club’s amateur scouting and draft preparations. During his eight years in St. Louis, the Blues drafted players such as David Backes, Roman Polak, David Perron, T.J. Oshie, Patrik Berglund and Alex Pietrangelo. Kekalainen was a member of the Ottawa Senators organization from 1995 to 2002, serving as director of player personnel for three years and also overseeing the amateur draft and the club’s scouting efforts in Europe. While working with the Senators, he also served as general manager of IFK Helsinki in the Finnish Elite League from 1995 to 1999 and led the club to the league championship in 1998. As a player, Kekalainen appeared in 55 career NHL games with the Senators and Boston Bruins during a six‐year career. A left wing, he scored five goals and added eight assists for 13 points with 28 penalty minutes, including a career‐high 1‐5‐6 and 14 penalty minutes in 28 games with the Senators during the 1993‐94 season. He also played in the American Hockey League and his native Finland before wrapping up his playing career with Vasteras IK in the Swedish Elite League in 1994‐95. Before signing with the Bruins, Kekalainen played two seasons at Clarkson University from 1987‐89. He was named to the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference First All‐Star Team after tallying 19‐25‐44 and 47 penalty minutes in 31 games during the 1988‐89 season. He also represented Finland at the 1986 World Junior Championships and the 1991 Canada Cup Tournament. Kekalainen was born on July 3, 1966 in Tampere, Finland. He has a bachelor’s degree in management from Clarkson University and a master’s in business marketing from the University of Tampere. He and his wife, Tiina, are the parents of daughters, Emilia and Sofia. BILL ZITO, Assistant General Manager Bill Zito was named assistant general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Aug. 12, 2013 and brings nearly three decades of experience encompassing a variety of aspects of the game of hockey to the organization. Since joining the Blue Jackets, he has been an integral part of the club’s management team in the areas of contract negotiations, player evaluation, salary cap management and budgeting. He also is the general manager of the Lake Erie Monsters’, Columbus’ American Hockey League affiliate, and was a member of the USA Hockey National Team advisory board at the 2015 IIHF World Hockey Championships at which Team USA won the Bronze Medal. Zito joined the Blue Jackets after having spent the past two decades building Acme World Sports into one of the top hockey agencies in the world by uncovering late‐round or undrafted, lesser‐known players as well as the top picks. As the agency’s founder and president, he represented players such as Vezina Trophy and Conn Smythe Trophy winner Tim Thomas, Vezina Trophy winner Tuukka Rask, Vezina Trophy finalist Antti Niemi and All‐Stars Kimmo Timonen and Brian Rafalski. He is a graduate of Yale University, where he played varsity hockey from 1984‐87. He then attended law school at the University of Wisconsin and during that time served as an assistant coach for the Badgers hockey team and was a radio color commentator for Badger hockey. Upon earning his law degree, he went on to practice at major firms in New York and Chicago before founding Acme World Sports, LLC in 1995. Zito was born on September 16, 1964 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Julie, are the parents of twin daughters, Gigi and Frankie, and son, Billy. 4
HOCKEY OPERATIONS PROFILES VILLE SIREN, Head Amateur Scout Ville Siren joined the Columbus Blue Jackets as head amateur scout on July 8, 2013 after spending nine years as a member of the St. Louis Blues scouting staff. During that time, he was instrumental in the club’s selection of current NHL players such as Vladimir Tarasenko (1st Rd., 2010), Lars Eller (1st Rd., 2007), Patrik Berglund (1st Rd., 2006), Nikita Nikitin (5th Rd., 2004) and Roman Polak (6th Rd., 2004). Prior to joining the Blues, he spent the 2002‐03 season working with Tampere of the Finnish Elite League and scouted for the Washington Capitals from 1999‐2002. A defenseman, Siren was selected by the Hartford Whalers in the second round, 23rd overall, of the 1983 NHL Draft and made his NHL debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 1985‐86 season. He went on to register 14 goals and 68 assists for 82 points with 276 penalty minutes in 290 career NHL games with the Penguins and Minnesota North Stars from 1985‐90. He also played nine seasons in Finland, Sweden and Switzerland before retiring in 1999, and represented Finland in numerous international competitions including the 1984 and 1992 Olympic Games, 1987 and 1991 Canada Cup tournaments, 1983 and 1984 World Junior Championships and 1985, 1991 and 1993 World Championships. Siren was born on Feb. 11, 1964 in Tampere, Finland. He is the father of a son, Viktor. PAUL CASTRON, Director of Amateur Scouting Paul Castron was named the Columbus Blue Jackets’ director of amateur scouting on July 21, 2006 and his responsibilities include overseeing all amateur scouting efforts by the club in North America and Europe. He served as the club’s director of player development from 2002‐06, managing the development of Blue Jackets players and draft picks competing at the junior hockey and collegiate levels, as well as progress of any personnel performing in Europe. He was also actively involved in the development process within the club’s minor professional affiliate system. Castron joined the Blue Jackets as an amateur scout in 1999 after spending eight years as a member of the Ottawa Senators scouting staff. He brought invaluable experience in the building and development of an expansion franchise as his tenure with Ottawa included the acquisition of several players who became NHL standouts, including Alexei Yashin, Marian Hossa and Daniel Alfredsson. Castron played four seasons of college hockey at St. Lawrence University, where he recorded 56 goals and 86 assists for 142 points to go along with 135 penalty minutes in 131 career games and earned his degree in sociology. He went on to play professionally in the minor leagues and Europe, including four years as a player/coach in Sweden prior to joining the Senators organization. He and his wife, Terri, are the proud parents of twins, Kuper and Madison. 2014 First Round Pick Sonny Milano (Bruce Bennett) 5
NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING RANKINGS ‐ 2015 TOP 100 NORTH AMERICAN SKATERS 6
Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Midterm RK 1 2 3 5 4 7 10 8 6 12 9 11 14 26 18 15 21 17 24 20 23 38 13 31 16 19 28 29 27 35 39 53 49 33 43 48 40 56 52 45 30 65 46 67 25 47 22 50 44 41 Player Position McDavid, Connor Center Eichel, Jack Center Hanifin, Noah Defenseman Strome, Dylan Center Crouse, Lawson Left Wing Marner, Mitchell Center Provorov, Ivan Defenseman Zacha, Pavel Center Werenski, Zachary Defenseman Meier, Timo Right Wing Barzal, Mathew Center Defenseman Zboril, Jakub Connor, Kyle Left Wing Konecny, Travis Center Harkins, Jansen Center Chabot, Thomas Defenseman Svechnikov, Evgeny Left Wing Center Chlapik, Filip DeBrusk, Jake Left Wing Sprong, Daniel Right Wing Roy, Jeremy Defenseman Juulsen, Noah Defenseman Merkley, Nicholas Right Wing Pilon, Ryan Defenseman Carlo, Brandon Defenseman Bittner, Paul Left Wing Boeser, Brock Right Wing Novak, Thomas Center White, Colin Center Yan, Dennis Left Wing Forsbacka Karlsson, Jakob Center Dunn, Vince Defenseman Beauvillier, Anthony Left Wing Vande Sompel, Mitchell Defenseman Wagner, Austin Left Wing Gagne, Gabriel Right Wing Fischer, Christian Right Wing Senyshyn, Zachary Right Wing Roslovic, John (Jack) Center Meloche, Nicolas Defenseman Brisebois, Guillaume Defenseman Lauzon, Jeremy Defenseman Wotherspoon, Parker Defenseman Capobianco, Kyle Defenseman Roy, Nicolas Center Dermott, Travis Defenseman Greenway, Jordan Left Wing Trenin, Yakov Center Speers, Blake Center Korostelev, Nikita Right Wing Team Erie Boston University Boston College Erie Kingston London Brandon Sarnia U Michigan Halifax Seattle Saint John Youngstown Ottawa Prince George Saint John Cape Breton Charlottetown Swift Current Charlottetown Sherbrooke Everett Kelowna Brandon Tri‐City Portland Waterloo Waterloo USA U‐18 Shawinigan Omaha Niagara Shawinigan Oshawa Regina Victoriaville USA U‐18 Sault Marie USA U‐18 Baie‐Comeau Acadie‐Bathurst Rouyn‐Noranda Tri‐City Sudbury Chicoutimi Erie USA U‐18 Gatineau Sault Marie Sarnia League OHL H‐EAST H‐EAST OHL OHL OHL WHL OHL BIG10 QMJHL WHL QMJHL USHL OHL WHL QMJHL QMJHL QMJHL WHL QMJHL QMJHL WHL WHL WHL WHL WHL USHL USHL USHL QMJHL USHL OHL QMJHL OHL WHL QMJHL USHL OHL USHL QMJHL QMJHL QMJHL WHL OHL QMJHL OHL USHL QMJHL OHL OHL NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING RANKINGS ‐ 2015 TOP 100 NORTH AMERICAN SKATERS Rank 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 Midterm RK 57 69 63 55 42 76 54 72 37 36 32 75 64 94 34 88 51 71 73 62 100 61 116 68 103 152 83 81 92 199 80 86 147 78 70 60 82 98 58 84 105 99 95 133 136 171 125 Player Foley, Erik Nielsen, Andrew Marody, Cooper Noel, Nathan Marsh, Adam Guhle, Brendan Knott, Graham Gilbert, Dennis Gawdin, Glenn Bracco, Jeremy Musil, Adam Cotton, David Marino, John Beaudin, Jean‐Christophe Kolesar, Keegan Warren, Brendan Cirelli, Anthony Spencer, Matthew Greer, Anthony‐John (AJ) Dove‐Mcfalls, Samuel Gropp, Ryan Hobbs, Connor Gabrielle, Jesse Suter, Pius Bouramman, Gustav Bourque, Simon Richard, Anthony Soy, Tyler Sadek, Jack Massie, Jake Martenet, Chris Reddekopp, Chaz Kielly, Kameron Corriveau, Taggart Mangiapane, Andrew Garland, Conor Bachman, Karch Cecconi, Joseph Carrier, Alexandre Gabriele, Grant Schemitsch, Thomas Timashov, Dmytro Andersson, Rasmus Parsells, Adam Henley, David Luff, Matt Bear, Ethan Fortin, Alexandre Lizotte, Cameron Cho, Austin Position Left Wing Defenseman Center Center Left Wing Defenseman Left Wing Defenseman Center Right Wing Center Center Defenseman Center Right Wing Left Wing Center Defenseman Left Wing Left Wing Left Wing Defenseman Left Wing Center Defenseman Defenseman Center Center Defenseman Defenseman Defenseman Defenseman Right Wing Right Wing Left Wing Right Wing Left Wing Defenseman Defenseman Defenseman Defenseman Left Wing Defenseman Defenseman Defenseman Right Wing Defenseman Center Defenseman Defenseman Team Cedar Rapids Lethbridge Sioux Falls Saint John Saint John Prince Albert Niagara Chicago Swift Current USA U‐18 Red Deer Cushing Academy South Shore Rouyn‐Noranda Seattle USA U‐18 Oshawa Peterborough Boston University Saint John Seattle Regina Regina Guelph Sault Marie Rimouski Val‐D'or Victoria Lakeville North Kimball Union London Victoria Charlottetown Westminster Barrie Moncton Culver Academy Muskegon Gatineau USA U‐18 Owen Sound Quebec Barrie Wausau West Charlottetown Belleville Seattle Rouyn‐Noranda Peterborough St. College League USHL WHL USHL QMJHL QMJHL WHL OHL USHL WHL USHL WHL HIGH‐MA USPHL PRE. QMJHL WHL USHL OHL OHL H‐EAST QMJHL WHL WHL WHL OHL OHL QMJHL QMJHL WHL HIGH‐MN HIGH‐NH OHL WHL QMJHL HIGH‐CT OHL QMJHL HIGH‐IN USHL QMJHL USHL OHL QMJHL OHL HIGH‐WI QMJHL OHL WHL QMJHL OHL HIGH‐ON 7
NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING RANKINGS ‐ 2015 TOP 100 EUROPEAN SKATERS 8
Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Midterm RK 2 6 5 22 4 1 7 17 8 3 10 12 9 11 21 24 14 16 15 23 57 18 20 36 48 26 13 28 61 29 25 35 37 52 53 49 27 31 30 50 103 19 42 46 Player Rantanen, Mikko Carlsson, Gabriel Larsson, Jacob Eriksson Ek, Joel Spacek, Michael Kylington, Oliver Gurianov, Denis Kovacs, Robin Ahl, Filip Looke, Jens Kase, David Siegenthaler, Jonas Aho, Sebastian Hintz, Roope Nattinen, Julius Cernak, Erik Dergachyov, Alexander Aho, Sebastian Lindgren, Jesper Malgin, Denis Stenlund, Kevin Volkov, Artem Jasek, Lukas Vorobyov, Mikhail Vainio, Veeti Gavrikov, Vladislav Rykov, Yegor Dufek, Jan Kaprizov, Kirill Yudin, Dmitri Saarela, Aleksi Tuulola, Joni Tammela, Jonne Bondra, Radovan Dvorak, Filip Vejdemo, Lukas Ordos, Jan Volkov, Alexander Dymacek, Roman Jaros, Christian Kuzmenko, Andrei Boltanov, Artur Cherepanov, Nikita Falkovsky, Stepan Korshkov, Yegor Hansson, Petter Carlsson, Lucas Alsing, Olle Paigin, Ziyat Cebikin, Nikolai Position Right Wing Defenseman Defenseman Center Right Wing Defenseman Right Wing Right Wing Left Wing Right Wing Right Wing Defenseman Defenseman Left Wing Center Defenseman Center Right Wing Defenseman Center Center Defenseman Right Wing Center Defenseman Defenseman Defenseman Right Wing Left Wing Defenseman Center Defenseman Right Wing Right Wing Center Center Left Wing Right Wing Left Wing Defenseman Left Wing Left Wing Defenseman Defenseman Right Wing Defenseman Defenseman Defenseman Defenseman Left Wing Team TPS Linkoping Jr. Frolunda Jr. Farjestad Pardubice Farjestad Togliatti 2 Aik Hv Jr. Brynas Chomutov Zurich Skelleftea Ilves JYP 2 Kosice Ska 2 Karpat Modo Jr. Zurich Hv Jr. Mvd 2 Trinec Ufa 2 Blues Jr. Yaroslavl Ska 2 Brno Jr. Novokuznetsk St. Petersburg Assat Hpk Kalpa Kosice Brno Jr. Djurgarden Jr. Liberec Jr. Ska 2 Brno Jr. Lulea Jr. Cska 2 Magnitogorsk 2 Yaroslavl 2 Yunost 2 Yaroslavl 2 Linkoping Jr. Brynas Jr. Almtuna Kazan Mvd 2 League FINLAND SWEDEN‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. SWEDEN CZREP SWEDEN RUSSIA‐JR. SWEDEN‐2 SWEDEN‐JR. SWEDEN CZREP‐2 SWISS SWEDEN FINLAND FINLAND‐2 SLOVAKIA RUSSIA‐JR. FINLAND SWEDEN‐JR. SWISS SWEDEN‐JR. RUSSIA‐JR. CZREP RUSSIA‐JR. FINLAND‐JR. RUSSIA RUSSIA‐JR. CZREP‐JR. RUSSIA RUSSIA FINLAND FINLAND FINLAND SLOVAKIA CZREP‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. CZREP‐JR. RUSSIA‐JR. CZREP‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. RUSSIA‐JR. RUSSIA‐JR. RUSSIA‐JR. RUSSIA‐JR. RUSSIA‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. SWEDEN‐2 RUSSIA RUSSIA‐JR. NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING RANKINGS ‐ 2015 TOP 100 EUROPEAN SKATERS Rank 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 Midterm RK 45 47 84 55 59 41 62 63 44 43 60 72 34 54 51 32 56 39 66 64 38 67 73 101 71 97 70 92 76 78 88 68 82 40 79 86 74 80 81 75 96 95 90 Player Nazarkin, Evgeni Leschenko, Vyacheslav Ekestahl Jonsson, Lucas Yemets, Ivan Tornqvist, Henrik Niku, Sami Kampf, David Afonasyevsky, Semyon Younan, Alexander Sharov, Alexander Zhukenov, Dmitry Bernhardt, Daniel Yurtaikin, Danil Davidsson, Jonathan Mastomaki, Christopher Forsberg, Fredrik Kalapudas, Antti Leman, Jonathan Brodecki, Adam Olund, Linus Leandersson, Alexander Vopelka, Lukas Riat, Damien Chibiryaev, Kirill Karrer, Roger Diem, Dominik Napravnik, Julian Anderberg, Alexander Impose, Auguste Balcers, Rudolfs Hatala, Andrej Zetterberg, Lukas Wagner, Frantisek Petunin, Alexander Gymer, Frank Snajnar, Rostislav Weinhold, Martin Fontana, Colin Olhaver, Gustav Johansson, Mikael Klok, Lukas Haberstich, Fabian Haudum, Lukas Haussener, Timo Hischier, Luca Vadovic, Andrej Jarvinen, Ville Gronstad, Petter Meyer, Dario Cukste, Karlis Position Defenseman Right Wing Defenseman Left Wing Right Wing Defenseman Right Wing Right Wing Defenseman Left Wing Center Right Wing Right Wing Left Wing Center Center Center Defenseman Left Wing Center Defenseman Right Wing Left Wing Center Defenseman Center Left Wing Defenseman Center Left Wing Defenseman Right Wing Center Right Wing Center Defenseman Defenseman Defenseman Center Right Wing Defenseman Center Right Wing Center Center Defenseman Defenseman Left Wing Right Wing Defenseman Team Chelyabinsk 2 Mytischi Modo Jr. Novokuznetsk 2 Linkoping JYP 2 Chomutov Chelyabinsk 2 Hv Jr. Togliatti Omsk 2 Djurgarden Jr. Yaroslavl 2 Djurgarden Jr. Vasteras Jr. Leksand Jr. Hokki Modo Jr. Brynas Brynas Jr. Farjestad Jr. Orebro Jr. Malmo Jr. Mvd 2 GCK Zurich GCK Zurich Mannheim Jr. Orebro Jr. Geneve Jr. Stavanger Slovakia U18 Vasteras Jr. Chomutov Jr. Mvd 2 Jokerit Jr. Brno Jr. Karlovy U18 Lugano Jr. Rogle Jr. Vaxjo Vitkovice Langnau Jr. Sodertalje Jr. Rapperswil Jr. Visp Slovakia U18 Ilves Jr. Lorenskog Bern Jr. Riga 2 League RUSSIA‐JR. RUSSIA SWEDEN‐JR. RUSSIA‐JR. SWEDEN FINLAND‐2 CZREP‐2 RUSSIA‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. RUSSIA RUSSIA‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. RUSSIA‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. FINLAND‐2 SWEDEN‐JR. SWEDEN SWEDEN‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. RUSSIA‐JR. SWISS‐2 SWISS‐2 GERMANY‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. SWISS‐JR. NORWAY SLOVAKIA‐2 SWEDEN‐JR. CZREP‐JR. RUSSIA‐JR. FINLAND‐JR. CZREP‐JR. CZREP‐JR. U18 SWISS‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. SWEDEN CZREP SWISS‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. SWISS‐JR. SWISS‐2 SLOVAKIA‐2 FINLAND‐JR. NORWAY SWISS‐JR. RUSSIA‐JR. 9
NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING RANKINGS ‐ 2015 TOP GOALTENDERS NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING RANKINGS – TOP 15 NORTH AMERICAN GOALIES Rank Midterm RK Player Position 1 1 Blackwood, Mackenzie Goalie 2 2 Booth, Callum Goalie 3 3 Montembeault, Samuel Goalie 4 9 Hill, Adin Goalie Tomek, Matej Goalie 5 4 6 20 Larkin, Ryan Goalie 7 13 McBride, Nick Goalie 8 16 Robinson, Mike Goalie 9 8 Schneider, Nick Goalie 10 29 Daccord, Joel Goalie 11 14 Herbst, Liam Goalie 12 5 Opilka, Luke Goalie 13 7 Lackey, Michael Goalie 14 12 Toth, Rylan Goalie 15 Morris, Cale Goalie NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING RANKINGS – TOP 11 EUROPEAN GOALIES Rank Midterm RK Player Position 1 1 Samsonov, Ilya Goalie 2 2 Vladar, Daniel Goalie 3 3 Sandstrom, Felix Goalie 4 9 Stezka, Ales Goalie 5 11 Van Pottelberghe, Joren Goalie 6 7 Vehvilainen, Veini Goalie 7 4 Godla, Denis Goalie 8 6 Werner, Adam Goalie 9 10 Sorensen, George Goalie Goalie 10 Georgiyev, Alexander 11 8 Heljanko, Christian Goalie 10
Team Barrie Quebec Blainville‐Boisbriand Portland Topeka Cedar Rapids Prince Albert Lawrence Academy Medicine Hat Cushing Academy Ottawa USA U‐18 USA U‐18 Red Deer Waterloo League OHL QMJHL QMJHL WHL NAHL USHL WHL HIGH‐MA WHL HIGH‐MA OHL USHL USHL WHL USHL Team Magnitogorsk 2 Kladno Brynas Jr. Liberec Jr. Linkoping U18 JYP 2 Bratislava Farjestad Jr. Herning TPS Jr. HIFK Jr. League RUSSIA‐JR. CZREP‐2 SWEDEN‐JR. CZREP‐JR. SWEDEN‐JR. U18 FINLAND‐2 RUSSIA SWEDEN‐JR. DENMARK FINLAND‐JR. FINLAND‐JR. BLUE JACKETS SELECTIONS IN 2015 NHL DRAFT ROUND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NUMBER OF PICKS 1 3 2 0 2 1 1 SELECTION 8 34 (from TOR), 38, 58 (from ANA) 68 (from PHI), 69 Traded to PHI 129, 141 (from MIN) 159 189 NHL DRAFT NOTABLES AT JACKETS SELECTIONS 8th Overall D Rasmus Ristolainen (2013; Buffalo Sabres), D Derrick Pouliot (2012; Pittsburgh Penguins), C Sean Couturier (Philadelphia Flyers), LW Mikkel Boedker (2008; Phoenix Coyotes), D Braydon Coburn (2003; Atlanta Thrashers), LW Taylor Pyatt (1999; NY Islanders); D Richard Matvichuk (1991; Minnesota North Stars), D Derian Hatcher (1990; Minnesota North Stars), C Jeremy Roenick (1988; Chicago Blackhawks), LW Shayne Corson (1984; Montreal Canadiens), D Ray Bourque (1979; Boston Bruins), F Bob Gainey (1973; Montreal Canadiens), C Darryl Sittler (1970; Toronto Maple Leafs) 34th Overall C Jacob De La Rose (2013, Montreal Canadiens), G Jake Allen (2008; St. Louis Blues), G Michael Neuvirth (2006; Washington Capitals), C Doug Weight (1990; NY Rangers) G Jeff Hackett (1987; NY Islanders) 38th Overall D Jon Merrill (2010; New Jersey Devils), RW Alex Chiasson (2009; Dallas Stars), D Roman Josi (2008; Nashville Predators), RW Tim Jackman (2001; Columbus Blue Jackets), RW Tomas Kopecky (2000, Detroit Red Wings), D Eric Desjardins (1987; Montreal Canadiens), LW Paul Ranheim (1984; Calgary Flames), G Kelly Hrudey (1980; NY Islanders) 58th Overall RW Nikita Kucherov (2011; Tampa Bay Lightning), LW Nick Spaling (2007; Nashville Predators), C Jiri Hudler (2002; Detroit Red Wings), LW Steve Konowalchuk (1991; Washington Capitals), G Rick Wamsley (1979; Montreal Canadiens) 68th Overall D Craig Rivet (1992; Montreal Canadiens), RW Tony Amonte (1988; NY Rangers) 69th Overall RW Reilly Smith (2009; Dallas Stars), D Michael Stone (2008; Phoenix Coyotes), G Steve Mason (2006; Columbus Blue Jackets), RW Max Afinogenov (1997; Buffalo Sabres), C Mike Sullivan (1987; NY Rangers), G Bob Essensa (1983; Winnipeg Jets), RW Jari Kurri (1980; Edmonton Oilers), F Glenn Anderson (1979; Edmonton Oilers) 129th Overall C Jamie Benn (2007; Dallas Stars), D Tom Gilbert (2002; Colorado Avalanche), D Jason York (1990; Detroit Red Wings), LW Valeri Kamensky (1988; Quebec Nordiques) 141st Overall G Petr Mrazek (2010; Detroit Red Wings), D Jake Muzzin (2007; Pittsburgh Penguins), RW Keith Jones (1988; Washington Capitals), D Lyle Odelein (1986; Montreal Canadiens) 159th Overall D John‐Michael Liles (2000; Colorado Avalanche), G Guy Hebert (1987; St. Louis Blues) 189th Overall RW Derek Dorsett (2006; Columbus Blue Jackets), D Gord Murphy (1985; Philadelphia Flyers) 11
2015 NHL DRAFT SELECTIONS Round 1 1. Edmonton 2. Buffalo 3. Arizona 4. Toronto 5. Carolina 6. New Jersey 7. Philadelphia 8. Columbus 9. San Jose 10. Colorado 11. Florida 12. Dallas 13. Los Angeles 14. Boston 15. Calgary 16. Edmonton (from PIT) 17. Winnipeg 18. Ottawa 19. Detroit 20. Minnesota 31. Buffalo 32. Arizona 33. Edmonton 34. Columbus (from TOR via LAK) 35. Carolina 36. New Jersey 37. Boston (from PHI via NYI) 38. Columbus 39. San Jose 40. Colorado 41. New Jersey (from FLA) 42. Ottawa (from DAL) 43. Los Angeles 44. Tampa Bay (from BOS) 45. Calgary 46. Pittsburgh 47. Winnipeg 48. Ottawa 49. Dallas (from DET) 50. Minnesota 51. Buffalo (from NYI) 52. Calgary (from WSH) 21. Buffalo (from NYI) 22. Washington 23. Vancouver 24. Toronto (from NSH) 25. Winnipeg (from STL via BUF) 26. Montreal 27. Anaheim 28. Tampa Bay (from NYR) 29. Philadelphia (from TBL) 30. Arizona (from CHI) Round 2 53. Calgary (from VAN) 54. Chicago* 55. Nashville 56. St. Louis 57. Edmonton (from MTL) 58. Columbus (from ANA) 59. NY Rangers 60. Arizona (from TBL via NYR) 61. Philadelphia (from CHI) *Compensatory pick. Chicago did not sign 2010 1st‐round pick Kevin Hayes. Round 3 62. Washington (from BUF) 63. Arizona 64. Tampa Bay (from EDM via ANA) 65. Toronto 66. Carolina 67. New Jersey 68. Columbus (from PHI) 69. Columbus 70. Philadelphia (from SJS) 71. Colorado 72. NY Islanders (from FLA) 73. Detroit (from DAL) 74. Los Angeles 75. Boston 76. Calgary 77. Florida (from PIT) 78. Winnipeg 79. Edmonton (from OTT) 80. Anaheim (from DET via CBJ) 81. Arizona (from MIN) 82. NY Islanders 83. Calgary (from WSH) 84. Anaheim (from VAN) 85. Nashville 86. Edmonton (from STL) 87. Montreal 88. Florida (from ANA) 89. NY Rangers 90. Philadelphia (from TBL) 91. Chicago
Round 4 92. Buffalo 93. Carolina (from ARI via WSH) 94. St. Louis (from EDM) 95. Toronto 96. Carolina 97. New Jersey 98. Philadelphia 99. Philadelphia (from CBJ) 100. Nashville (from SJS) 101. Colorado 12
102. Florida 103. Dallas 104. Los Angeles 105. Boston 106. San Jose (from CGY) 107. Toronto (from PIT) 108. Winnipeg 109. Ottawa 110. Detroit 111. Minnesota 112. NY Islanders 113. Washington 114. Vancouver 115. Nashville 116. St. Louis 117. Edmonton (from MTL) 118. Tampa Bay (from ANA) 119. NY Rangers 120. Tampa Bay 121. Chicago 2015 NHL DRAFT SELECTIONS Round 5 122. Buffalo 123. Arizona 124. Edmonton 125. Toronto 126. Carolina 127. St. Louis (from NJD) 128. Philadelphia 129. Columbus 130. San Jose 131. Montreal (from COL) 132. Florida 133. Dallas 134. Los Angeles 135. Boston 136. Calgary 137. Pittsburgh 138. Carolina (from WPG) 139. Ottawa 140. Detroit 141. Columbus (from MIN) 152. Buffalo 153. Tampa Bay (from ARI) 154. Edmonton 155. Toronto 156. Carolina 157. New Jersey 158. Philadelphia 159. Columbus 160. San Jose 161. Colorado 162. Florida 163. Dallas 164. Chicago (from LAK) 165. Boston 166. Calgary 167. Pittsburgh 168. Winnipeg 169. Carolina (from OTT via WPG) 170. Detroit 171. Minnesota 142. San Jose (from NYI) 143. Washington 144. Vancouver 145. Nashville 146. St. Louis 147. Florida (from MTL) 148. Anaheim 149. Vancouver (from NYR) 150. Tampa Bay 151. Chicago Round 6 172. NY Islanders 173. Washington 174. Vancouver 175. Nashville 176. St. Louis 177. Montreal 178. Anaheim 179. NY Rangers 180. Tampa Bay 181. Chicago Round 7 182. Buffalo 183. Arizona 184. Edmonton 185. Toronto 186. Carolina 187. Los Angeles (from NJD) 188. Philadelphia 189. Columbus 190. San Jose 191. Colorado 192. Florida 193. Dallas 194. Los Angeles 195. Boston 196. Calgary 197. Pittsburgh 198. Winnipeg 199. Ottawa 200. Detroit 201. Minnesota 202. NY Islanders 203. Winnipeg (from WSH) 204. Minnesota (from VAN via TBL) 205. Nashville 206. Florida (from STL via NJD) 207. Montreal 208. Tampa Bay (from ANA) 209. NY Rangers 210. San Jose (from TBL via NYI) 211. Chicago
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2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Connor McDavid North American Skater ‐ Erie, OHL FINAL RANK: 1 MIDTERM RANK:
1
POSITION: Center SHOOTS:
Left HEIGHT: 6' 1" WEIGHT:
195 BORN: January 13, 1997
HOMETOWN:
Newmarket, ON, CAN
BORN IN: Richmond Hill, ON, CAN
•Led the Ontario Hockey League in playoff scoring with 21‐28‐49 in 20 games, the most points in an OHL postseason since Justin Papineau's record of 51 in 1999, to help the Otters advance to the Final before falling to Oshawa in five games. He was named Most Valuable Player of the 2015 OHL Playoffs and set a franchise record for most points in a single playoff series, remarkably in a second round sweep of London, registering 8‐6‐14 in four games. •McDavid, who was named OHL Player of the Year in 2014‐15, finished third in the Ontario Hockey League in points with 44‐
76‐120 in 47 games this season to help the Erie Otters (50‐14‐2‐2, 104 points) finish first second in the Western Conference. On top of his OHL honors, he was also named Canadian Hockey League Player of the Year, Top Prospect of the Year and Scholastic Player of the Year. •A member of Canada’s gold medal‐winning entry at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, McDavid tied for the tournament lead with 3‐8‐11, paced the tournament in assists and was named to the media all‐star team. •Was granted exceptional player status by Hockey Canada to be eligible for the 2012 OHL Priority Selection as a 15‐year‐old. In his first season, he finished tops among rookies in assists after posting 25‐41‐66 in 63 contests and was named OHL Rookie of the Year and to the OHL First All‐Rookie Team. •In his sophomore season of 2013‐14, McDavid finished fourth in the OHL in scoring with 28‐71‐99 in 56 games. He added 4‐15‐19 in 14 playoff games before the Otters were eliminated in the Western Conference Championship. McDavid was named OHL Most Sportsmanlike Player and the CHL Scholastic Player of the Year. •Internationally, McDavid also won gold with Canada at the 2013 IIHF Under‐18 World Junior Championship, where he led the tournament in goals (8), assists (6) and points (14) to be named the Best Forward and Most Valuable Player. SCOUTING REPORT Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr: He’s a craftsman with the puck. His hockey sense, with his vision, his anticipation, his sense of timing and the ability to do those things at a top‐end speed, you’re looking at the best skilled player in the draft. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #1 Overall) Projection: Franchise Player Craig Button’s Analysis: Two words; unprecedented speed. Skating speed, hand quickness and mental processing that he executes simultaneously to threaten defenders and create opportunities. He would be the first pick at every draft since Sidney Crosby in 2005, perhaps even in Crosby’s draft year. NHL Comparable: Hall‐of‐Famer Gilbert Perreault STATISTICS SEASON 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15 14
TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P PIM
ERIE OHL
63
25
41 66 36
ERIE OHL
56
28
71 99 20
ERIE OHL 47 44 76 120 48 2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Jack Eichel North American Skater – Boston University, H‐East FINAL RANK: 2 MIDTERM RANK: 2
Right HEIGHT: 6' 2" WEIGHT:
196 BORN: October 28, 1996
HOMETOWN:
North Chelmsford, MA, USA
BORN IN: North Chelmsford, MA, USA
•As a freshman at Boston University, Eichel won the Hobey Baker Award as college’s best player after leading all NCAA Division I skaters with 26‐45‐71 in 40 games. He led the Terriers to the NCAA Championship game against Providence along with their first conference title in six years and was named Most Valuable Player at the Hockey East Tournament. •Among the other accolades earned in 2014‐15, he was named Hockey East Player of the Year, Hockey East Rookie of the Year, the Tim Taylor Award as the nation’s outstanding freshman and was the only unanimous first‐team Hockey East All‐
Star selection. •Skating for the U.S. at the 2015 IIHF World Championship, finished third on the bronze medal‐winning squad with 2‐5‐7 in 10 games. •Internationally, also won gold with Team USA at the 2014 IIHF Under‐18 World Junior Championship, where he tied Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Sonny Milano (selected 16th overall in 2014) for the team lead in scoring with 5‐5‐10 in seven games. He also earned silver at the 2013 IIHF Under‐18 World Junior Championship and participated for the U.S. at the IIHF World Junior Championship in 2014 (1‐4‐5 in five games) and 2015 (1‐3‐4 in five games). •In 2013‐14, led the U.S. Under‐18 team – which featured Milano, Alex Tuch (selected 18th overall by MIN in 2014) and Dylan Larkin (selected 15th overall by DET in 2014) – with 38‐49‐87 in 53 games and was named to the United States Hockey League Second All‐Star Team. •Eichel grew up playing hockey in the New England area, alongside Milano, with the Boston Jr. Bruins. The pair met when they were teammates at seven years of age. SCOUTING REPORT Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr: He is proving to be such an amazing game‐breaker; he’s relentless and driven on the play and has the smarts, speed and skills to deliver a needed scoring drive to tie up or win a game. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #2 Overall) Projection: Franchise Player Craig Button’s Analysis: Jack’s grace allows him to make it look easy. His power allows him to impact. Exceptional vision, to the point of seeing the unseen and the ability to exploit those opportunities quickly with his great reach and puck skills. Outside of the 2005 and 2015 drafts, Eichel would be the first pick in every other draft. NHL Comparable: Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim Ducks STATISTICS SEASON 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15 TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P
PIM
USA U‐18 USHL
16
9
7 16
8
USA U‐18 USHL
45
33
40 73
38
BOSTON UNIVERSITY H‐EAST 40 26 45 71 28 15
2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Noah Hanifin North American Skater – Boston College, H‐East FINAL RANK: 3 MIDTERM RANK:
3
POSITION: Defenseman
SHOOTS:
HOMETOWN:
Norwood, MA, USA
BORN IN: Boston, MA, USA
•Hanifin recorded 5‐18‐23 in 37 games this season, third‐most among freshmen NCAA Division I blueliners. At age 17, he became the youngest player ever to don an Eagles uniform when he skated in his first game with Boston College in October. •Internationally, he captained Team USA to a gold medal at the 2014 World Under‐17 Hockey Challenge, recording 1‐2‐3 in six games, and also won gold with the U.S. at the 2014 IIHF Under‐18 World Junior Championship, finishing tied for second among defensemen in tournament scoring with 1‐4‐5 in seven games. Hanifin most recently skated for the U.S. at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, registering two assists in five games. •Spent the majority of the 2013‐14 season as captain of the U.S. Under‐17 team, leading all defensemen on the club with 8‐
25‐33 in 45 games. He also skated in 14 games with the Under‐18 team, notching 2‐11‐13 in 14 games. •Hanifin patterns his game after Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings. SCOUTING REPORT Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr: Everybody looks at him and says he’s a gifted offensive player, and he is, but what makes him so special is his transition game. He ‘gets it’ – that you have to play defense first and the offense will follow. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #3 Overall) Projection: No. 2 Two‐Way Defenseman Craig Button’s Analysis: Effortless skater with excellent mobility and footwork. I see him as a very good player in the mold of Jay Bouwmeester not as an elite defenseman because I have yet to see a clear demonstration of elite offensive creativity. That is why in my estimation, he is not the best defenseman in the draft. NHL Comparable: Jay Bouwmeester, St. Louis Blues STATISTICS SEASON 2013‐14 2013‐14 2014‐15 16
TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P PIM
U.S. NATIONAL UNDER‐17 USHL
14
2
11 13 4
U.S. NATIONAL UNDER‐18 USHL
45
8
25 33 34
BOSTON COLLEGE H‐EAST 37 5 18 23 16 2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Dylan Strome North American Skater ‐ Erie, OHL FINAL RANK: 4 MIDTERM RANK:
5
185 BORN: March 7, 1997
HOMETOWN:
Mississauga, ON, CAN
BORN IN: Mississauga, ON, CAN
• In 2014‐15, Strome won the Ontario Hockey League scoring title after registering 45‐84‐129 in 68 games, setting Erie Otters franchise records for assists and points in a season. He followed that up with 10‐12‐22 in 20 postseason contests before Erie fell to Oshawa in the OHL Final. •Strome was awarded the William Hanley Trophy as the most sportsmanlike player of the year. Won the scoring title on the final day of the regular‐season with a six‐point performance (4‐2‐6) in an 8‐7 win over Niagara to finish ahead of fellow 2015 NHL Draft prospect Mitchell Marner (ranked No. 6) of the London Knights (44‐82‐126). •Internationally was a member of Canada’s gold‐medal squad at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial, registering 5‐1‐6 in five games. He also led Team Ontario and tied for fourth overall in points with 6‐5‐11 at the 2014 World Under‐17 Hockey Challenge. •Averaged more than two points per game in 2012‐13 as captain of the Toronto Marlboros of the Greater Toronto Hockey League, finishing the season with 65‐78‐143 in 60 games en route to being named GTHL Player of the Year. •His older brother is New York Islanders forward Ryan Strome, who was drafted fifth overall by the team in 2011. SCOUTING REPORT Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr: He has that competitive edge and grittiness; he wants to succeed, wants the puck, wants to score and wants to win. He’s a skilled, driven player, a strong skater with the agility and reach that scouts love. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #5 Overall) Projection: Elite Complete Center Craig Button’s Analysis: Dylan won’t pull you out of your seat for what he does individually but will make you stand up and notice what he does to help the team be successful. Smart in every area of the game he is defined by substance not flash. An elite, complete center necessary to winning. NHL Comparable: Hall‐of‐Famer Ron Francis STATISTICS SEASON 2013‐14 2014‐15 TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P
PIM
ERIE OHL
60
10
29 39
11
ERIE OHL
68
45
84 129
32
17
2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Lawson Crouse North American Skater ‐ Kingston, OHL FINAL RANK: 5 MIDTERM RANK:
4
POSITION: Left Wing SHOOTS:
215 BORN: June 23, 1997
HOMETOWN:
Mt. Brydges, ON, CAN
BORN IN: Mt. Brydges, ON, CAN
•Led the Kingston Frontenacs in goals (29) and points (51) while appearing in 56 games in 2014‐15. In his rookie OHL season of 2013‐14, Crouse registered 15‐12‐27 in 63 games and was named to the OHL All‐Rookie Second Team. •Internationally, was a member of Canada’s gold medal‐winning team at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship. Scored twice in the final game to help Canada win gold at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial and potted the game‐winning goal for Canada in the bronze‐medal game of the 2014 IIHF Under‐18 World Junior Championship. •Members of the Frontenacs refer to him as “The Sheriff” in honor of the way he looks after his teammates. He is known to give rookies on the team a ride to and from school. •A power forward, Crouse patterns his game after James Neal of the Nashville Predators, Milan Lucic of the Boston Bruins and Rick Nash of the New York Rangers. SCOUTING REPORT NHL Central Scouting’s Chris Edwards: He’s a big‐bodied guy, protects the puck and is solid on his skates. He can see the ice and barrels through everyone. He’s got good hands to go along with that big body. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #7 Overall) Projection: No. 2 Power Winger Craig Button’s Analysis: Lawson has unique skills and abilities and while he may not have prolific offensive capabilities, he has a game where he will create offensive opportunities in multiple ways. A smart, strong skater with power and a great desire to create room and space with purposeful play. One of the few power players in draft. NHL Comparable: Andrew Ladd, Winnipeg Jets
STATISTICS SEASON
2013‐14 2014‐15 18
TEAM
KINGSTON LEAGUE
OHL
GP
63
G
15
A
12 P
27 PIM
64
KINGSTON OHL
56
29
22 51 70
2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Mitchell Marner North American Skater ‐ London, OHL FINAL RANK: 6 MIDTERM RANK:
7 POSITION: Center SHOOTS:
Right HEIGHT: 5' 11" WEIGHT:
160 BORN: May 5, 1997
HOMETOWN:
Thornhill, ON, CAN
BORN IN: Markham, ON, CAN
•Finished second in the Ontario Hockey League scoring race with 44‐82‐126 in 63 games, becoming the fastest 17‐year‐old in London Knights history to score 40 goals in one season (56 games). He became the 46th player in Knights history to record a 100‐point season, joining a group that includes current NHL stars John Tavares (58‐45‐104 in 2008‐09), Patrick Kane (62‐83‐145 in 2006‐07) and Corey Perry (47‐83‐130 in 2004‐05). •In his rookie season of 2013‐14, Marner was named to the OHL Second All‐Rookie Team and finished second among first‐
year players in points with 13‐46‐59 in 64 contests. He then scored at a point‐per‐game pace in the 2014 playoffs, with 3‐6‐
9 in nine games. •Internationally, Marner won gold with Team Canada at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial, including 1‐1‐2 in the championship game. Overall, he finished the tournament 2‐5‐7 in five games. •In 2012‐13, Marner won the Ontario Junior Hockey League championship as a member of the St. Michael’s Buzzers. He lists his championship shirt, hat and ring from that season as his favorite pieces of sports memorabilia. SCOUTING REPORT Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr: High end skill set with puck handling and playmaking ability. Plays bigger than his size and is not afraid to get involved in traffic or battle for pucks. He is an excellent skater with very good quickness and agility. He possesses some of the quickest hands in this year's draft class. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #4 Overall) Projection: Elite Scoring Winger Craig Button’s Analysis: Exceptional creativity with poise and passing skills that allow him to create offence quickly. He’s elusive and very hard to keep in check because he is constantly in motion. He plays the game in the moment and is quickly responding to opportunity. The best winger in the draft. NHL Comparable: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks STATISTICS SEASON 2013‐14 2014‐15 TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P
PIM
LONDON OHL
64
13
46 59
24
LONDON OHL
63
44
82 126
53
19
2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Ivan Provorov North American Skater ‐ Brandon, WHL FINAL RANK: 7 MIDTERM RANK:
10 POSITION: Defenseman
SHOOTS:
HOMETOWN:
Yaroslavl, RUS
BORN IN: Yaroslavl, RUS
•In 2014‐15, Provorov paced all rookies and finished fourth among Western Hockey League defensemen in points with 15‐
46‐61 in 60 games. He added 2‐11‐13 in 19 postseason games, helping Brandon advance to the WHL Championship Series, where they fell to Kelowna. •Provorov was the youngest member of Russia’s silver medal‐winning entry at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championships, chipping in one assist and a plus‐2 rating. His international resume also includes an appearance at the 2014 IIHF Under‐18 World Junior Championship. •Provorov played in the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl system in Russia before joining the Wilkes‐Barre (Pa.) Knights in the Atlantic Youth Hockey League in 2011‐12. The following season, he compiled 42‐55‐97 in 51 games to help the Wilkes‐
Barre/Scranton Knights under‐16 team win the national championship. •He skated with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in the United States Hockey League in 2013‐14 before being selected by the Wheat Kings in the first round (30th overall) of the 2014 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. •He and defense partner Ryan Pilon (No. 24 NA Skater) live in the same house, billeted by Sonya and Ralph Kampe. SCOUTING REPORT NHL Central Scouting’s John Williams: He's very composed with the puck, has excellent vision and knows where everybody is on the ice. He has good hockey IQ and takes advantage when he sees an opening both offensively and defensively. He will play a physical game and can separate the man from the puck. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #8 Overall) Projection: No. 2 Complete Defenseman Craig Button’s Analysis: Ivan understands the game extremely well and is able to use his considerable talents to contribute in any area and every situation. Calm, poised and competitive he is in command when he’s on the ice. The best defenseman in this draft and I see him as a number one who will anchor a blue line. NHL Comparable: Mark Giordano, Calgary Flames STATISTICS SEASON TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P PIM
2013‐14 CEDAR RAPIDS USHL
56
6
13 19 32
2014‐15 BRANDON WHL
60
15
46 61 42
20
2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Pavel Zacha North American Skater ‐ Sarnia, OHL FINAL RANK: 8 MIDTERM RANK:
8 POSITION: Center
SHOOTS:
Left HEIGHT: 6' 3"
WEIGHT:
210 BORN: April 6, 1997
HOMETOWN:
Brno, CZE
BORN IN: Brno, CZE
•In his first season in North America, Zacha registered nearly a point‐per‐game in 2014‐15, finishing with 16‐18‐34 in 37 games for the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League. •Zacha played 38 games for Liberec in the Czech Republic’s top League in 2013‐14, where he was mentored by former NHL player Petr Nedved. Nedved, who was selected second overall by the Vancouver Canucks in 1990 and skated in 982 career NHL games, helped prepare Zacha for his transition to North America. •Internationally, Zacha represented the Czech Republic on the Under‐16 team as a 14‐year old in 2011, and skated for both the Under‐17 and Under‐18 squads the following year as a 15‐year old. He has represented his country twice at the IIHF Under‐18 World Junior Championship, earning a silver medal in 2014 with 3‐2‐5 in seven games. He also participated in the IIHF World Junior Championship on two occasions (2014, 2015). •Zacha has picked up the English language quickly by watching and reciting subtitled versions of his favorite movies, including Dumb and Dumber. SCOUTING REPORT Central Scouting’s Chris Edwards: He's got high‐end skill and is an excellent competitor; he plays an excellent two‐way game. He's physical and solid on his skates and can separate guys from the puck. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #6 Overall) Projection: No. 2 Offensive Center Craig Button’s Analysis: A very good skating, hard driving player who wants to score. He has more of a winger’s mentality with respect to shooting and driving the net rather than a center’s balance between playmaking and shooting. He’s determined but he projects as a winger in my estimation because of that dynamic. NHL Comparable: Eric Staal, Carolina Hurricanes STATISTICS SEASON 2013‐14 2013‐14 TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P
PIM
LIBERIC CZREP
38
4
4 8
10
SARNIA OHL
37
16
18 34
56
21
2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Zachary Werenski North American Skater – U Michigan, BIG10 FINAL RANK: 9 MIDTERM RANK:
6
POSITION: Defenseman
SHOOTS:
Left
HEIGHT: 6' 2" WEIGHT:
206
BORN: July 19, 1997
HOMETOWN:
Grosse Pointe, MI, USA
BORN IN: Grosse Pointe, MI, USA •Werenski finished second among freshman defensemen and led all University of Michigan blueliners in scoring with 9‐16‐
25 in 35 games. He was named to the All‐Big Ten Hockey First Team and the All‐Big Ten Freshman Team in 2014‐15. •He became the youngest freshman to enroll at the University of Michigan in the Red Berenson era (since 1984‐85), accelerating his course work in the summer prior to graduate from high school one year early. •In 2013‐14, Werenski finished second among U.S. Under‐17 Team defensemen in scoring with 7‐20‐27 in 47 games. •Internationally, Werenski won gold with the U.S. at the 2014 World Under‐17 Hockey Challenge and represented his country at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championships. •Models his style of play after University of Michigan alumni Jack Johnson of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Jacob Trouba of the Winnipeg Jets. •Grew up on Lake St. Clair and enjoys spending time on the water. SCOUTING REPORT Central Scouting’s Greg Rajanen: He's such a cool, calm and collected player. He's smart, always in the right spot, moves the puck and makes all the right plays. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #11 Overall) Projection: No. 2 Complete Defenseman Craig Button’s Analysis: Has ease to his game and is always under control but in command. Werenski is a fluid skater who beats pressure and can create space for himself offensively. He sees the play well and combined with very good passing skills, can create offense. I’ve always felt he deserved to be discussed in the same light as Hanifin. NHL Comparable: Brent Seabrook, Chicago Blackhawks STATISTICS SEASON 2013‐14 2014‐15 22
TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P PIM
USA U‐17 USHL
47
7
20 27 42
U OF MICHIGAN BIG10
35
9
16 25 8
2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Timo Meier North American Skater – Halifax, QMJHL FINAL RANK: 10 MIDTERM RANK:
12 POSITION: Right Wing
SHOOTS:
HOMETOWN:
Herisau, CHE
BORN IN: Herisau, CHE
•In 2014‐15, Meier led Halifax in goals (44) and finished second on the team in points with 44‐46‐90 in 61 games, including a franchise‐record 23 power‐play goals. He also paced the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and tied for second place in the Canadian Hockey League with 10 game‐winning goals. •Meier added 10‐11‐21 in 14 postseason games before Halifax fell to Moncton in the second round. He scored three of the club’s seven game‐winning goals, including the decisive marker in double‐overtime in Game 5 against Shawinigan. •Meier registered at least a point in 27 consecutive games from Nov. 22 to Feb. 26, compiling 28‐23‐51 in that span. His 27‐
game run tied for the second‐longest point streak in the CHL in 2014‐15 (w/ Connor McDavid, No. 1 NA Skater), behind teammate Nikolaj Ehlers’ (selected ninth overall by WPG in 2014) franchise record 33‐game streak. •He has represented Switzerland at a variety of international events, including the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship where he collected 2‐4‐6 and a plus‐2 rating in six games while playing on a line with Kevin Fiala (selected 11th overall by NSH in 2014). •Meier, who is the highest‐ranked player from the QMJHL, was named the League’s best professional prospect at their annual Golden Puck Awards. •The Herisau, Switzerland native is fluent in four languages (Swiss, French, English and German). SCOUTING REPORT Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr: He's a solid and strong skater both with and without the puck, has high‐end hockey sense and reads the play very well. He is very effective in 1‐on‐1 situations. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #12 Overall) Projection: No. 1 Power Winger Craig Button’s Analysis: Timo is about power, skill and undeniable determination. He can beat you multiple ways either with finesse or power. He has astute awareness of how to play off his line‐mates and take advantage of opportunities. Relentless in his approach and potential to be an elite power player. NHL Comparable: Marian Hossa, Chicago Blackhawks STATISTICS SEASON 2013‐14 2014‐15 TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P
PIM
HALIFAX QMJHL
66
17
17 34
48
HALIFAX QMJHL
61
44
46 90
59
23
2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Mathew Barzal North American Skater – Seattle, WHL FINAL RANK: 11 MIDTERM RANK:
9
Right HEIGHT: 5’ 11" WEIGHT:
175 BORN: May 26, 1997
HOMETOWN:
Coquitlam, B.C., CAN
BORN IN: Coquitlam, BC, CAN
•Despite a knee injury that cost him part of the season, Barzal registered 12‐45‐57 in 44 games for Seattle during the 2014‐
15 campaign. He then added 4‐4‐8 in six playoff contests before the Thunderbirds fell to Portland in the first round of the WHL playoffs. •Barzal was selected by Seattle first overall in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft and finished tied for fifth in WHL rookie scoring in 2013‐14 with 14‐40‐54 in 59 games. •Internationally, Barzal was part of Canada’s gold medal squad at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial (2‐5‐7 in seven games) and earned bronze at the IIHF Under‐18 World Junior Championship in 2014 (3‐1‐4 in seven games) and 2015 (3‐9‐12 in seven games). •Barzal grew up winning back to back minor hockey championships with the Burnaby Winter Club, a program whose famous NHL alumni include Glenn Anderson, Cliff Ronning and Ryan Nugent‐Hopkins. He was named BC Hockey Player of the Year in 2012‐13 after recording 29‐74‐103 in 34 games for the Vancouver NE Chiefs, setting a British Columbia Minor Midget Hockey League record for assists in a season. SCOUTING REPORT Central Scouting’s John Williams: He's the best skater I've seen in the WHL in terms of his east‐west game while creating time and space with his feet. He has great vision and puck skills. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #9 Overall) Projection: No. 2 Two‐Way Forward Craig Button’s Analysis: Strong with the puck and exudes a great confidence when he has it. He’s quick but never hurried in his approach and because of his patience and poise he can break down defences and create grade ‘A’ scoring chances. With an improved willingness to shoot, he becomes that much more dangerous. NHL Comparable: Justin Williams, Los Angeles Kings STATISTICS SEASON 2013‐14 2014‐15 24
TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P PIM
SEATTLE WHL
59
14
40 54 20
SEATTLE WHL
44
12
45 57 20
2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Mikko Rantanen European Skater – TPS, Finland FINAL RANK: 1 MIDTERM RANK:
2 POSITION: Right Wing
SHOOTS:
HOMETOWN:
Nousiainen, FIN
BORN IN: Nousiainen, FIN
•Rantanen, known for his playmaking ability, skated this season for TPS of the Finnish Elite League, where he recorded 9‐19‐
29 in 56 games as an alternate captain. He also played for the club’s junior team in the playoffs, recording 6‐8‐14 in seven games en route to a league championship and Playoffs Best Player honors. •Internationally, Rantanen has represented Finland at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, posting 4‐0‐4 in five games and the 2014 IIHF Under‐18 World Junior Championship with 3‐2‐5 in five appearances and was named a Top Three Player on his team in both tournaments. He recorded 3‐4‐7 in five games to lead Finland at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial and 2‐
5‐7 in five games at the 2014 World Under‐17 Hockey Challenge. •He patterns his style of play after Ryan Getzlaf of the Anaheim Ducks and Mikko Koivu of the Minnesota Wild. SCOUTING REPORT Director of European Scouting Goran Stubb: He’s a physically strong power forward with very good playmaking abilities, smart, active and involved on every shift. He has very good speed and quickness for a big man and plays with authority. He’s difficult to check, protects the puck well and has good hands. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #10 Overall) Projection: No. 1‐2 Two‐Way Winger Craig Button’s Analysis: Mikko is comfortable in a skating game as well as a physical game and because of this, he finds multiple ways to contribute. An all around player who can play in all situations and is highly productive without having to score. Closer to playing in NHL than farther away. NHL Comparable: Jakub Voracek, Philadelphia Flyers STATISTICS SEASON TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P
PIM
2012‐13 TPS TURKU SM‐LIIGA
15
2
1 3
4
2013‐14 TPS TURKU SM‐LIIGA
37
5
4 9
10
2014‐15 TPS TURKU SM‐LIIGA 56 9 19 28 22 25
2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Gabriel Carlsson European Skater – Linkoping Jr., SWEDEN‐JR. FINAL RANK: 2 MIDTERM RANK:
SHOOTS:
HOMETOWN:
Orebro, SWE
BORN IN: Orebro, SWE
•A reliable defender, Carlsson spent the majority of 2014‐15 with Linkoping’s junior team, registering 0‐7‐7 and a +21 plus/minus rating in 39 games. He also suited up for Linkoping in Sweden’s top league, recording 0‐2‐2 in seven regular‐
season games and 0‐1‐1 in 10 playoff contests. •In 2014, Carlsson represented Sweden at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial and World Under‐17 Hockey Challenge. He also played for his country at the 2015 Under‐18 Five Nations tournament. •Carlsson models his game after his favorite player, Red Wings legend Nicklas Lidstrom. •Carlsson hails from Orebro, Sweden, the same hometown as St. Louis Blues defenseman Carl Gunnarsson. SCOUTING REPORT Director of European Scouting Goran Stubb: Carlsson is a tall, physically strong two‐way defenseman who has improved a lot during the season. He plays a smart, cool, mature game and uses his size without being overly aggressive. A smart player who can both pass or play the puck out of danger. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #27 Overall) Projection: No. 4 Defensive Defenseman Craig Button’s Analysis: Gabriel is a big, mobile defenseman who can defend and take up space. Very smart in his positioning and makes good, clean outlet passes. His game is based on having a real good base of defending and ensuring his team can close down the opponents’ cycle and exit the defensive zone quickly and efficiently. Lots of projection but potential is very good. NHL Comparable: Jonathan Ericsson, Detroit Red Wings STATISTICS SEASON TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P PIM
2013‐14 LINKOPING U18 SWEDEN‐JR. U18
40
4
15 19 14
2014‐15 LINKOPING SWEDEN
7
0
2 2 0
2014‐15 26
LINKOPING JR. SWEDEN‐JR. 39 0 7 7 14 2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Jacob Larsson European Skater – Frolunda Jr., Sweden‐JR. FINAL RANK: 3 MIDTERM RANK:
SHOOTS:
Left HEIGHT: 6' 2"
WEIGHT:
191 BORN: April 29, 1997
HOMETOWN:
Ljungby, SWE
BORN IN: Ljungby, SWE
•A two‐way defenseman, Larsson, spent the majority of 2014‐15 with Frolunda’s junior team registering 8‐11‐19 in 30 regular season games and adding 0‐4‐4 in eight postseason contests to help his team capture the league’s silver medal. •Larsson also saw action with Frolunda’s top team in the Swedish Hockey League in 2014‐15 where he notched 1‐2‐3 in 20 games. •Internationally, Larsson represented Sweden at the 2014 IIHF Under‐18 World Championship, collecting 0‐3‐3 in five games, 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial (0‐1‐1 in five games) and the 2014 World Under‐17 Hockey Challenge. •In 2013‐14, Larsson was named Top Defenseman in Sweden’s Under‐18 league after recording 4‐8‐12 in 17 regular season games and adding 2‐4‐6 in five playoff contests to earn the league’s bronze medal. •He patterns his style of play after his favorite player, Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman‐Larsson. SCOUTING REPORT Director of European Scouting Goran Stubb He plays a surprisingly mature game with good decisions both on the offense and defense. Good size and strength and a smooth mobile skater. Very quick first pass, makes smart plays and finds the open man well. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #31 Overall) Projection: No. 3‐4 Two‐Way Defenseman Craig Button’s Analysis: Larsson is very smart and poised and makes plays under pressure. A very good passer who gives you the puck in good time. Doesn’t pass along his problems and finds good options when he has the puck. His skating is solid and he maneuvers well to gain strong defensive positioning and to take advantage offensively. Ideally suited to today’s NHL. NHL Comparable: Dan Hamhuis, Vancouver Canucks STATISTICS SEASON TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P
PIM
2013‐14 FROLUNDA JR. SWEDEN‐JR.
13
0
0 0
0
2014‐15 FROLUNDA SWEDEN
20
1
2 3
6
2014‐15 FROLUNDA JR. SWEDEN‐JR. 30 8 11 19 49 27
2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Joel Eriksson Ek European Skater – Farjestad Jr., Sweden‐JR. FINAL RANK: 4 MIDTERM RANK:
22 POSITION: Center SHOOTS:
180 BORN: January, 29, 1997
HOMETOWN:
Karlstad, SWE
BORN IN: Karlstad, SWE
•Eriksson Ek split the 2014‐15 season between Farjestad in the Swedish Hockey League (4‐2‐6 in 34 games; most points of any under‐18 eligible player in the SHL) and their junior team (21‐11‐32 in 25 games; most goals in the Under‐20 league). •Internationally, Eriksson Ek represented Sweden at the IIHF Under‐18 World Championship where he led his team in goals (5) and points (6, tied), the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial (3‐1‐4 in five games) and the 2014 World Under‐17 Hockey Challenge. •His father, Clas Eriksson, was a forward who played 13 seasons for Farjestads BK Karlstad in the Swedish Elite League from 1990‐2004. •Lists Peter Forsberg as his childhood hockey idol because “he was a hard working player who did everything for the team and also had good skills.” SCOUTING REPORT Director of European Scouting Goran Stubb He is a very competitive, powerful center with great speed, a good strong shot and excellent puck‐handling. He is creative on the offense while reliable on defense. Likes to go to the net to create scoring chances. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #23 Overall) Projection: No. 2 Two‐Way Center Craig Button’s Analysis: He is a well‐balanced center who can play in any situation. He’s an intelligent player who reads the play quickly, taking advantage both offensively and defensively. Good skills and is comfortable playing in any style of game and has a strong competitive approach. Maturity will be longer but potential is high. NHL Comparable: Derick Brassard, New York Rangers STATISTICS SEASON TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P PIM
2013‐14 FARJESTAD JR. SWEDEN‐JR.
13
2
2 4 4
2014‐15 FARJESTAD SWEDEN
34
4
2 6 4
2014‐15 28
FARJESTAD JR SWEDEN‐JR. 25 21 11 32 20 2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Michael Spacek European Skater – Pardubice, CZREP FINAL RANK: 5 MIDTERM RANK: 4 POSITION: Right Wing
SHOOTS:
Right
HEIGHT: 5' 11" WEIGHT:
187 BORN: April 9, 1997
HOMETOWN:
Pasice, CZE
BORN IN: Marianske Lazne, CZE
•Spacek spent the majority of the 2014‐15 season with Pardubice in the Czech Republic’s top league, registering 5‐7‐12 in 40 games. •In 2013‐14, Spacek skated mostly for Pardubice’s junior team, finishing second on the team with 15 goals and third in points with 15‐13‐28. •Internationally, Spacek earned a silver medal with the Czech Republic at the 2014 IIHF Under‐18 World Championship, finishing second on the team with 2‐5‐7 in seven games. He has also represented his country at the 2015 IIHF Under‐18 World Championship (1‐4‐5 in five games) and 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship (0‐1‐1 in five games). •Models his style of play after Bruins forward David Krejci and former Avalanche forward Milan Hejduk. SCOUTING REPORT Director of European Scouting Goran Stubb He's a hard‐worker who makes good decisions. A smart passer and playmaker, he's an all‐around player with a nose for the net. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: Honorable Mention) Projection: No. 2 Playmaking Forward Craig Button’s Analysis: Spacek is a smart playmaker who can take full advantage of others’ skills and knows how to get the puck to those players who can finish. He makes plays on the move and through sticks and skates. He's not deterred in any way and while he doesn’t catch your eye with physical flash, he captures your attention with his mental effort and purpose. NHL Comparable: Tomas Plekanec, Montreal Canadiens STATISTICS SEASON TEAM LEAGUE
GP
G
A P
PIM
2013‐14 PARDUBICE CZREP
4
0
0 0
0
2013‐14 PARDUBICE JR. CZREP‐JR.
31
15
13 28
56
2014‐15 PARDUBICE CZREP 40 5 7 12 12 2014‐15 PARDUBICE JR. CZREP‐JR. 5 2 5 7 38 29
2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Mackenzie Blackwood North American Goalie ‐ Barrie, OHL FINAL RANK: 1 MIDTERM RANK:
1
POSITION: Goalie CATCHES:
215 BORN: December 9, 1996
HOMETOWN:
Thunder Bay, ON, CAN
BORN IN: Thunder Bay, ON, CAN
•Blackwood finished with the fourth‐most wins in the OHL in 2014‐15 with the Barrie Colts, posting a 33‐14‐2 record with a 3.09 goals‐against average, .906 save percentage and two shutouts in 51 appearances. For the second consecutive season, Blackwood’s numbers improved in the postseason (2.88 GAA, .922 SV%) before Barrie fell to North Bay in the second round of the OHL playoffs. •In his rookie season with the Colts, Blackwood was named to the OHL First All‐Rookie Team after going 23‐15‐2 with a 2.98 goals‐against average, .902 save percentage and one shutout in 45 appearances. In 10 playoff games that season, he improved on his regular‐season numbers with a 2.61 goals‐against average and .904 save percentage, helping Barrie advance to the second round. •He became a goaltender by chance, when at age 12 the netminder on his local minor hockey team missed some time and Blackwood filled in. According to Blackwood: “Before I knew it, I was right there with goalies that had been doing it three, four or five years before I had started.” •A large, quick goaltender, Blackwood compares his game to Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators and Mike Smith of the Arizona Coyotes. His favorite NHL player is Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens. SCOUTING REPORT NHL Central Scouting’s Al Jensen: He takes a calm and relaxed approach and has excellent positional play. He has a butterfly style with great low net coverage and controlled lateral movements. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #35 Overall) Projection: No. 1 Goalie Craig Button’s Analysis: Blackwood possesses a very good base of goaltending skill. His mobility and lateral agility is good and he moves well around his net in reading the play and utilizing his size to his advantage. At times he gets caught deep in the net, creating unnecessary vulnerability but is certainly an aspect that can be developed and allow him to be a very good goalie. NHL Comparable: Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals STATISTICS SEASON TEAM LEAGUE
GP
GAA
MIN SO SV%
2012‐13 ELMIRA GOJHL
24
3.39
0 .911
2013‐14 BARRIE OHL
45
2.98
2497 1 .902
2014‐15 30
BARRIE OHL 51 3.09 2953 2 .906 2015 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Ilya Samsonov European Goalie – Magnitogorsk 2, Russia‐JR. FINAL RANK: 1 MIDTERM RANK:
1 POSITION: Goalie CATCHES:
203 BORN: February 22, 1997
HOMETOWN:
Magnitogorsk, RUS
BORN IN: Magnitogorsk, RUS
•Samsonov finished the 2014‐15 regular season with an 11‐4‐1 record, 2.66 goals‐against average, .918 save percentage and two shutouts with Magnitogorsk in the Russian junior league. He also appeared in one game for Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Kontinental Hockey League. •He recorded a 46‐save shutout in the bronze‐medal game at the 2014 IIHF World Junior A Challenge to lead Russia to a 2‐0 win over Canada East. Overall, he finished the tournament with a 2‐1‐0 record, 1.67 goals‐against average and .952 save percentage. •Samsonov recorded two wins and a .942 save percentage to earn top goaltender honors at the 2015 Under‐18 Five Nations tournament. He also represented Russia at the 2014 World Under‐17 Hockey Challenge. •Models his game after his favorite player, Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. •Samsonov hails from Magnitogorsk, Russia, the same hometown as Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin and New York Islanders forward Nikolay Kulemin. SCOUTING REPORT Director of European Scouting Goran Stubb: He has good size and covers the net well. He plays at the top of the crease and effectively squares to the shooter. He shows good instincts, is well balanced and can make acrobatic saves. TSN.CA REPORT (Final Rank: #19 Overall) Projection: No. 1 Goalie Craig Button’s Analysis: Combines essential elements of size and athletic ability to be imposing in the net and make scoring difficult. He is very aware and reads the play well and is quick to close down the net. An ultra competitor who never gives up on a play. With normal technical refinement, he can become a star. NHL Comparable: Andrei Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay Lightning STATISTICS SEASON TEAM LEAGUE
GP
GAA MIN SO
SV%
2014‐15 METALLURG MAGNITOGORSK
RUSSIA
1
5.50 22 0
.500
2014‐15 MAGNITOGORSK 2 RUSSIA‐JR
18
2.66 1039 2
.918
31
THE HOCKEY NEWS DRAFT PROFILES: #1‐4 32
THE HOCKEY NEWS DRAFT PROFILES: # 45‐48 43
BLUE JACKETS ALL‐TIME DRAFT HISTORY 2014 NHL DRAFT – June 27‐28, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Wells Fargo Center) Player Pos. Rd. Pick Team (League) Sonny Milano LW 1 16 USA U‐18 Ryan Collins D 2 47 USA U‐18 Elvis Merzlikins G 3 76* Lugano (Swiss) Blake Siebenaler D 3 77 Niagara (OHL) Julien Pelletier LW 4 107 Cape Breton (QMJHL) Tyler Bird RW 5 137@ Kimball Union (High‐NH) Olivier LeBlanc D 7 197 Saint John (QMJHL) 2013 NHL DRAFT – June 30, Newark, New Jersey (Prudential Center) Notes *Acquired from Detroit @Acquired from Edmonton (originally Columbus) Player Pos. Rd. Pick Team (League) Notes Alexander Wennberg C 1 14 Djurgardens (Sweden) Kerby Rychel LW 1 19* Windsor (OHL) *Acquired from NY Rangers Marko Dano C 1 27@ Bratislava (KHL) @Acquired from Los Angeles Dillon Heatherington D 2 50# Swift Current (WHL) #Acquired from Pittsburgh Oliver Bjorkstrand RW 3 89^ Portland (WHL) Âcquired from Pittsburgh Nick Moutrey C 4 105 Saginaw (OHL) Markus Soberg LW 6 165 Frolunda J20 (Sweden) Peter Quenneville C 7 195 Dubuque (USHL) 2012 NHL DRAFT – June 22‐23, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (CONSOL Energy Center) Player Ryan Murray Oscar Dansk Joonas Korpisalo Josh Anderson Daniel Zaar Gianluca Curcuruto Pos. D G G RW RW D Rd. 1 2 3 4 6 7 Pick 2 31 62 95* 152 182 Team (League) Everett (WHL) Brynäs (Sweden) Jokerit (Finland) London (OHL) Rögle (Sweden Jr.) Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) Notes *Acquired from NY Islanders 2011 NHL DRAFT – June 24‐25, St. Paul, Minnesota (Xcel Energy Center) Player Boone Jenner T.J. Tynan Mike Reilly Seth Ambroz Lukas Sedlak Anton Forsberg Pos. C C D RW C G Rd. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pick 37 66* 98 128 158 188 Team (League) Notes Oshawa (OHL) Notre Dame (CCHA) * Acquired from Ottawa Shattuck‐St. Mary’s (High‐MN) Omaha (USHL) Ceske (Czech U‐20) Modo (Sweden Jr.) 47
BLUE JACKETS ALL‐TIME DRAFT HISTORY 2010 NHL DRAFT – June 25‐26, Los Angeles, California (STAPLES Center) Player Pos. Rd. Pick Team (League) Ryan Johansen C 1 4 Portland (WHL) Dalton Smith LW 2 34 Ottawa (OHL) Petr Straka RW 2 55* Rimouski (QMJHL) Brandon Archibald D 4 94 Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) Mathieu Corbeil G 4 102@ Halifax (QMJHL) Austin Madaisky D 5 124 Kamloops (WHL) Dalton Prout D 6 154 Barrie (OHL) Martin Ouellette G 7 184 Kimball Union (High‐NH) 2009 NHL DRAFT – June 26‐27, Montreal, Quebec (Bell Centre) Notes *Acquired from Buffalo Player Pos. Rd. Pick Team (League) John Moore D 1 21* Chicago (USHL) Kevin Lynch C 2 56@ USA U‐18 (USDP) David Savard D 4 94# Moncton (QMJHL) Thomas Larkin D 5 137 Exeter (USHS‐NH) Anton Blomqvist D 6 167 Malmo Jr. (Sweden Jr.) Kyle Neuber RW 7 197 Mississauga (OHL) 2008 NHL DRAFT – June 20‐21, Ottawa, Ontario (Scotiabank Place) Notes *Acquired from Anaheim @Acquired from NY Islanders #Acquired from Colorado Player Pos. Rd. Pick Team (League) Nikita Filatov LW 1 6 CSKA (RUS) Cody Goloubef D 2 37 Wisconsin (WCHA) Steven Delisle D 4 107* Gatineau (QMJHL) Drew Olson D 4 118@ Brainerd (USHS) Matt Calvert LW 5 127 Brandon (WHL) Tomas Kubalik C/RW 5 135# Plzen (CZE) Brent Regner D 5 137^ Vancouver (WHL) Cameron Atkinson RW 6 157 Avon Old Farms (USHS) LW 7 187 Waywayseecappo (MJHL) Sean Collins 2007 NHL DRAFT – June 22‐23, Columbus, Ohio (Nationwide Arena) Notes Player Jakub Voracek Stefan Legein Will Weber Jake Hansen Maxim Mayorov Allen York Trent Vogelhuber 48
Pos. RW RW D RW RW G RW Rd. 1 2 2 3 4 6 7 Pick 7 37 53* 68 94@ 158 211# Team (League) Halifax (QMJHL) Niagara (OHL) Gaylord, MI (USHS) Sioux Falls (USHL) Leninogorsk (Russia) Camrose (AJHL) St. Louis (NAHL) @Acquired from Anaheim *Acquired from Boston @Acquired from Philadelphia #Acquired from Carolina Âcquired from Boston Notes *Acquired from San Jose @Acquired from Dallas #Acquired from Anaheim BLUE JACKETS ALL‐TIME DRAFT HISTORY 2006 NHL DRAFT – June 24, Vancouver, British Columbia (General Motors Place) Player Derick Brassard Steve Mason Tommy Sestito Ben Wright Robert Nyholm Nick Sucharski Maxime Frechette Jesse Dudas Derek Dorsett Matt Marquardt Pos. C G LW D D LW D D RW LW Rd. 1 3 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 Pick 6 69 85 113* 129 136@ 142# 159 189 194^ Team (League) Drummondville (QMJHL) London (OHL) Plymouth (OHL) Lethbridge (WHL) IFK Jr. (Finland) Michigan State (CCHA) Drummondville (QMJHL) Prince George (WHL) Medicine Hat (WHL) Moncton (QMJHL) Notes *Acquired from San Jose @Acquired from Los Angeles #Acquired from Anaheim Âcquired from Toronto 2005 NHL DRAFT – June 30, Ottawa, Ontario (Westin Hotel) Player Gilbert Brule Adam McQuaid Kris Russell Jared Boll Tomas Popperle Derek Reinhart Kirill Starkov Trevor Hendrikx Pos. C D D RW G D C D Rd. 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 Pick 6 55 67 101* 131 177+ 189 201 Team (League) Vancouver (WHL) Sudbury (OHL) Medicine Hat (WHL) Lincoln (USHL) Sparta (Czech) Regina (WHL) Frolunda Jr. (Sweden) Peterborough (OHL) Notes *Acquired from Carolina +Acquired from Phoenix 2004 NHL DRAFT – June 26‐27, Raleigh, North Carolina (RBC Center) Player Alexandre Picard Adam Pineault Kyle Wharton Daniel Lacosta Andrei Plehanov Petr Pohl Rob Page Lennart Petrell Justin Vienneau Brian McGuirk Matt Greer Grant Clitsome Pos. LW RW D G D RW D C D LW LW D Rd. 1 2 2 3 3 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 Pick 8* 46+ 59* 93# 96 133 167 190@ 198 231 233‐ 271^ Team (League) Lewiston (QMJHL) Boston College (HEA) Ottawa (OHL) Owen Sound (OHL) Nizhnekamsk 2 (Russia) Gatineau (QMJHL) Blake School (USHS) IFK Jr. (Finland) Shawinigan (WMJHL) Gov. Drummer Aca. (USHS) White Bear Lake (USHS) Nepean (CJHL) Notes *Acquired from Carolina +Acquired from Calgary *Acquired from Carolina #Acquired from Vancouver @Acquired from Boston ‐Acquired from NY Rangers Âcquired from Los Angeles 49
BLUE JACKETS ALL‐TIME DRAFT HISTORY 2003 NHL DRAFT, June 21‐22, Nashville, Tennessee (Gaylord Entertainment Center) Player Nikolai Zherdev Dan Fritsche Dmitry Kosmachev Kevin Jarman Philippe Dupuis Arsi Piispanen Marc Methot Alexander Guskov Mathieu Gravel Trevor Hendrikx Pos. RW C D LW C RW D D LW D Rd. 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pick 4 46* 71 103# 104 138+ 168+ 200 233 283^ Team (League) CSKA (Russia) Sarnia (OHL) CSKA (Russia) Stouffville (Ont. Jr. A) Hull (QMJHL) Jokerit (Finland) London (OHL) Yaroslavl (Russia) Shawinigan (QMJHL) Peterborough (OHL) Notes *Acquired from Chicago #Acquired from Pittsburgh #Acquired from Carolina #Acquired from Carolina Âcquired from Los Angeles 2002 NHL DRAFT – June 22‐23, Toronto, Ontario (Air Canada Centre) Player Rick Nash Joakim Lindstrom Ole‐Kristian Tollefsen Jeff Genovy Ivan Tkachenko Jekabs Redlihs Lasse Pirjeta Tim Konsorada Jaroslav Balastik Greg Mauldin Steven Goertzen Jaroslav Kracik Sergei Mozyakin Pos. Rd. LW 1 LW 2 D 3 LW 3 LW 4 D 4 LW/C 5 RW 6 RW 6 C 7 RW 7 RW 8 LW 9 Pick 1* 41# 65 96# 98 119+ 133 168 184^ 199 225^ 231 263* Team (League) London (OHL) Modo (Sweden) Lillehammer (Norway) Des Moines (USHL) Yaroslavl (Russia) Apple Core, N.Y. (EJHL) Karpat (Finland) Brandon (WHL) Zlin (Czech) UMass‐Amherst (HEA) Seattle (WHL) Plzen Jr. (Czech) CSKA (Russia) Notes *Acquired from Florida #Acquired from Atlanta #Acquired from Atlanta +Acquired from NY Islanders Âcquired from Philadelphia Âcquired from Philadelphia *Acquired from Florida 2001 NHL DRAFT – June 23‐24, Sunrise, Florida (National Car Rental Center) Player Pascal Leclaire Tim Jackman Kiel McLeod Aaron Johnson Per Mars Cole Jarrett Justin Aikins Artem Vostrikov Raffaele Sannitz Ryan Bowness Andrew Murray 50
Pos. G RW C D C D C C C RW C Rd. 1 2 2 3 3 5 6 6 7 8 8 Pick 8 38 53* 85* 87# 141 173 187+ 204 236 242 Team (League) Montreal (QMJHL) Minnesota St.‐Mankato (WCHA) Kelowna (WHL) Rimouski (QMJHL) Brynas (Sweden) Plymouth (OHL) Langley (BCJHL) Togliatti (Russia Jr.) Lugano (Switz.) Brampton (OHL) Selkirk (MJHL) Notes *Acquired from Montreal (San Jose) *Acquired from Montreal (San Jose) #Acquired from Buffalo +Acquired from Pittsburgh BLUE JACKETS ALL‐TIME DRAFT HISTORY 2000 NHL DRAFT – June 24‐25, Calgary, Alberta (Saddledome) Player Pos. Rd. Pick Team (League) Notes Rostislav Klesla D 1 4 Brampton (OHL) Ben Knopp RW 3 69 Moose Jaw (WHL) Petteri Nummelin D 5 133 HC Davos (Switz.) Scott Heffernan D 5 138* Sarnia (OHL) *Acquired from Boston C 5 150 Deerfield Academy (USHSE) Tyler Kolarik Shane Bendera G 6 169 Red Deer (WHL) Janne Jokila LW 7 200 TPS (Finland) Peter Zingoni C 8 231 New England (EJHL) Martin Paroulek LW 9 278# Vsetin HC (Czech) #Acquired from San Jose +Acquired from Florida Andrej Nedorost C 9 286+ ESC Essen (Germany) Louis Mandeville D 9 292^ Rouyn‐Noranda (QMJHL) Âcquired from Detroit 2000 EXPANSION DRAFT – June 23, Calgary, Alberta (Saddledome) Goaltenders Pick Overall Team Forwards Pick Overall Rick Tabaracci 1 1 Colorado Geoff Sanderson 1 1 Frederic Chabot 2 4 Montreal 2 4 Turner Stevenson Dwayne Roloson 3 5 Buffalo Robert Kron 3 6 Steve Heinze 4 7 Defensemen Pick Overall Team Tyler Wright 5 9 2 Boston Mattias Timander 1 Kevyn Adams 6 12 Bert Robertsson 2 3 Edmonton Dmitri Subbotin 7 14 Tommi Rajamaki 3 5 Toronto Dallas Drake 8 16 Jamie Pushor 4 8 Dallas Bruce Gardiner 9 17 Lyle Odelein 5 10 Phoenix Barrie Moore 10 20 Radim Bicanek 6 11 Chicago Martin Streit 11 22 Mathieu Schneider 7 13 NY Rangers Kevin Dineen 12 23 Jonas Andersson‐Junkka 8 16 Pittsburgh Jeff Williams 13 25 Additional Players Sergei Luchinkin, F 1 2 Ted Drury, F 2 4 Team Buffalo Montreal Carolina Boston Pittsburgh Toronto NY Rangers Phoenix Tampa Bay Washington Philadelphia Ottawa New Jersey Dallas NY Islanders 51

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