tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46627040304997315752024-03-12T17:37:34.033-06:00Puck PassionatePisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-65548100571109065252013-06-22T18:10:00.000-06:002013-06-24T10:24:30.160-06:002013 Draft: An Oilers Organizational Bias<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="http://puckpassionate.blogspot.ca/2013/06/2013-nhl-draft-rankings_11.html#more" target="_blank">NHL draft rankings I put out each year</a> are made to reflect my opinion of the overall "best player available" listed without organizational bias. The list below is not that list (although for handy comparison purposes, I do show my BPA rankings beside each player).<br />
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Basically, on the list below, I rank the prospects in the order of preference I have towards the Oilers selecting them in the draft. It's based upon how I feel each player would potentially help the Oilers organization, and likely give them the most overall value.<br />
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I've also decided that I want to show which players I consider to be close to each other (in terms of my general level of interest in drafting them) and where my level of interest drops. I've decided to illustrate that by colour-coding this list. If a group of prospects listed consecutively share the same background colour, I would classify those prospects as having very similar overall potential value to the Oilers, in my opinion. A change in colour from one (prospect/group of prospects) to another below shows a drop in my opinion of the overall potential value to the Oilers.<br />
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" width="217"><b><span style="font-size: small;">MY OVERALL RANK</span></b></td>
<td align="CENTER" width="146"><b><span style="font-size: small;">FOR OILERS</span></b></td>
<td align="CENTER" width="220"><b><span style="font-size: small;">PLAYER</span></b></td>
<td align="CENTER" width="119"><b><span style="font-size: small;">POSITION</span></b></td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#B3B300" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="2">2</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#B3B300" sdnum="4105;" sdval="1"><b><span style="font-size: small;">1</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#B3B300">Nathan MacKinnon</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#B3B300">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#B3B300" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="4">4</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#B3B300" sdnum="4105;" sdval="2"><b><span style="font-size: small;">2</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#B3B300">Aleksander Barkov</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#B3B300">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#B3B300" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="1">1</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#B3B300" sdnum="4105;" sdval="3"><b><span style="font-size: small;">3</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#B3B300">Jonathan Drouin</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#B3B300">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#B3B300" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="3">3</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#B3B300" sdnum="4105;" sdval="4"><b><span style="font-size: small;">4</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#B3B300">Seth Jones</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#B3B300">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="6">6</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="5"><b><span style="font-size: small;">5</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Sean Monahan</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="8">8</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="6"><b><span style="font-size: small;">6</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Elias Lindholm</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="7">7</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="7"><b><span style="font-size: small;">7</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Darnell Nurse</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="9">9</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="8"><b><span style="font-size: small;">8</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Nikita Zadorov</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="11">11</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="9"><b><span style="font-size: small;">9</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Alexander Wennberg</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="13">13</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="10"><b><span style="font-size: small;">10</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Bo Horvat</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">C/LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="5">5</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="11"><b><span style="font-size: small;">11</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Valeri Nichushkin</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="10">10</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="12"><b><span style="font-size: small;">12</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Hunter Shinkaruk</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">C/RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="17">17</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="13"><b><span style="font-size: small;">13</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Anthony Mantha</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="19">19</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="14"><b><span style="font-size: small;">14</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Curtis Lazar</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="16">16</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="15"><b><span style="font-size: small;">15</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Adam Erne</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="18">18</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="16"><b><span style="font-size: small;">16</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Madison Bowey</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="14">14</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="17"><b><span style="font-size: small;">17</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Rasmus Ristolainen</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="15">15</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="18"><b><span style="font-size: small;">18</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Josh Morrissey</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="21">21</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="19"><b><span style="font-size: small;">19</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Ryan Pulock</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="20">20</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="20"><b><span style="font-size: small;">20</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Valentin Zykov</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="12">12</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="21"><b><span style="font-size: small;">21</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Max Domi</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">C/LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="24">24</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="22"><b><span style="font-size: small;">22</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Nicolas Petan</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="25">25</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="23"><b><span style="font-size: small;">23</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Morgan Klimchuk</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">C/LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="26">26</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="24"><b><span style="font-size: small;">24</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Laurent Dauphin</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="28">28</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="25"><b><span style="font-size: small;">25</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Ryan Hartman</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">C/RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="27">27</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="26"><b><span style="font-size: small;">26</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Frederik Gauthier</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="29">29</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="27"><b><span style="font-size: small;">27</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">JT Compher</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="33">33</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="28"><b><span style="font-size: small;">28</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Ian McCoshen</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="31">31</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="29"><b><span style="font-size: small;">29</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Steve Santini</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="32">32</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="30"><b><span style="font-size: small;">30</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Robert Hagg</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="34">34</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="31"><b><span style="font-size: small;">31</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Mirco Mueller</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="36">36</td>
<td align="CENTER" sdnum="4105;" sdval="32"><b><span style="font-size: small;">32</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT">Zachary Fucale</td>
<td align="LEFT">G</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="23">23</td>
<td align="CENTER" sdnum="4105;" sdval="33"><b><span style="font-size: small;">33</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT">Artturi Lehkonen</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="22">22</td>
<td align="CENTER" sdnum="4105;" sdval="34"><b><span style="font-size: small;">34</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT">Andre Burakowsky</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="38">38</td>
<td align="CENTER" sdnum="4105;" sdval="35"><b><span style="font-size: small;">35</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT">Kerby Rychel</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="35">35</td>
<td align="CENTER" sdnum="4105;" sdval="36"><b><span style="font-size: small;">36</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT">Chris Bigras</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="39">39</td>
<td align="CENTER" sdnum="4105;" sdval="37"><b><span style="font-size: small;">37</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT">Dillon Heatherington</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="40">40</td>
<td align="CENTER" sdnum="4105;" sdval="38"><b><span style="font-size: small;">38</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT">Shea Theodore</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="41">41</td>
<td align="CENTER" sdnum="4105;" sdval="39"><b><span style="font-size: small;">39</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT">Tristan Jarry</td>
<td align="LEFT">G</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="37">37</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="40"><b><span style="font-size: small;">40</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Jacob De La Rose</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="48">48</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="41"><b><span style="font-size: small;">41</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Eric Comrie</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">G</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="30">30</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="42"><b><span style="font-size: small;">42</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Pavel Buchnevich</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">C/LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="42">42</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="43"><b><span style="font-size: small;">43</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Samuel Morin</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="59">59</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="44"><b><span style="font-size: small;">44</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Jusse Saros</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">G</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="52">52</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="45"><b><span style="font-size: small;">45</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Philippe Desrosiers</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">G</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="43">43</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="46"><b><span style="font-size: small;">46</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Anthony Duclair</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="45">45</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="47"><b><span style="font-size: small;">47</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Connor Hurley</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="46">46</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="48"><b><span style="font-size: small;">48</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Jimmy Lodge</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="47">47</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="49"><b><span style="font-size: small;">49</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Emile Poirier</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="50">50</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="50"><b><span style="font-size: small;">50</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Michael McCarron</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="51">51</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="51"><b><span style="font-size: small;">51</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Justin Bailey</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">C/RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="53">53</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="52"><b><span style="font-size: small;">52</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Jordan Subban</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="44">44</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="53"><b><span style="font-size: small;">53</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Jason Dickinson</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#B3B300" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="60">60</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#B3B300" sdnum="4105;" sdval="54"><b><span style="font-size: small;">54</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#B3B300">Spencer Martin</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#B3B300">G</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#B3B300" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="61">61</td>
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<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#B3B300">Eamon McAdam</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="57">57</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="56"><b><span style="font-size: small;">56</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Nick Sorensen</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="58">58</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="57"><b><span style="font-size: small;">57</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">William Carrier</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="64">64</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="58"><b><span style="font-size: small;">58</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Zach Nastasiuk</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="69">69</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="59"><b><span style="font-size: small;">59</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Tommy Vannelli</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="70">70</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="60"><b><span style="font-size: small;">60</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Hudson Fasching</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="74">74</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="61"><b><span style="font-size: small;">61</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">John Hayden</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">C/RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="55">55</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="62"><b><span style="font-size: small;">62</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Oliver Bjorkstrand</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="49">49</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="63"><b><span style="font-size: small;">63</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Anton Slepyshev</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="75">75</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="64"><b><span style="font-size: small;">64</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Nick Moutrey</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">C/W</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="56">56</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="65"><b><span style="font-size: small;">65</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Marko Dano</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="63">63</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="66"><b><span style="font-size: small;">66</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Juuso Ikonen</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="54">54</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="67"><b><span style="font-size: small;">67</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Ryan Fitzgerald</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="62">62</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="68"><b><span style="font-size: small;">68</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Linus Arnesson</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="65">65</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="69"><b><span style="font-size: small;">69</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Jan Kostalek</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="66">66</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="70"><b><span style="font-size: small;">70</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Marc-Oliver Roy</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">C/LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="67">67</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="71"><b><span style="font-size: small;">71</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Keaton Thompson</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="68">68</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="72"><b><span style="font-size: small;">72</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Ryan Kujawinski</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">C/LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="73">73</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="73"><b><span style="font-size: small;">73</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Wilhelm Westlund</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="76">76</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="74"><b><span style="font-size: small;">74</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Michael Downing</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="77">77</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="75"><b><span style="font-size: small;">75</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Gustav Olofsson</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="78">78</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="76"><b><span style="font-size: small;">76</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Brett Pesce</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="79">79</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="77"><b><span style="font-size: small;">77</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Jonathan-Ismael Diaby</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="71">71</td>
<td align="CENTER" sdnum="4105;" sdval="78"><b><span style="font-size: small;">78</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT">Sergey Tolchinsky</td>
<td align="LEFT">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="80">80</td>
<td align="CENTER" sdnum="4105;" sdval="79"><b><span style="font-size: small;">79</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT">Lucas Wallmark</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="81">81</td>
<td align="CENTER" sdnum="4105;" sdval="80"><b><span style="font-size: small;">80</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT">Eric Roy</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="72">72</td>
<td align="CENTER" sdnum="4105;" sdval="81"><b><span style="font-size: small;">81</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT">Taylor Cammarata</td>
<td align="LEFT">C/LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="82">82</td>
<td align="CENTER" sdnum="4105;" sdval="82"><b><span style="font-size: small;">82</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT">Yan-Pavel LaPlante</td>
<td align="LEFT">C/LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="89">89</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="83"><b><span style="font-size: small;">83</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Adam Tambellini</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="90">90</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="84"><b><span style="font-size: small;">84</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Mason Geertsen</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="83">83</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="85"><b><span style="font-size: small;">85</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Gabriel Paquin-Boudreau</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="84">84</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="86"><b><span style="font-size: small;">86</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Greg Chase</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="91">91</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF99" sdnum="4105;" sdval="87"><b><span style="font-size: small;">87</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">Peter Cehlarik</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF99">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="85">85</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="88"><b><span style="font-size: small;">88</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Keaton Thompson</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="86">86</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="89"><b><span style="font-size: small;">89</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Jackson Houck</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="87">87</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="90"><b><span style="font-size: small;">90</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Viktor Crus Rydberg</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="88">88</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="91"><b><span style="font-size: small;">91</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Nick Baptiste</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="97">97</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="92"><b><span style="font-size: small;">92</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Will Butcher</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="98">98</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF66" sdnum="4105;" sdval="93"><b><span style="font-size: small;">93</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#FFFF66">Viktor Arvidsson</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="94">94</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="94"><b><span style="font-size: small;">94</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Mitchell Wheaton</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="95">95</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="95"><b><span style="font-size: small;">95</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Niklas Hansson</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="92">92</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="96"><b><span style="font-size: small;">96</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Zach Sanford</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="93">93</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="97"><b><span style="font-size: small;">97</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Stephen Harper</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="96">96</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="98"><b><span style="font-size: small;">98</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Sergei Stetsenko</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="99">99</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="99"><b><span style="font-size: small;">99</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Vincent Dunn</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="101">101</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="100"><b><span style="font-size: small;">100</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Sven Andrighetto</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="102">102</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="101"><b><span style="font-size: small;">101</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Carl Dhalstrom</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="103">103</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#E6E64C" sdnum="4105;" sdval="102"><b><span style="font-size: small;">102</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#E6E64C">Anton Cederholm</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="107">107</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="103"><b><span style="font-size: small;">103</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Myles Bell</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">LW/D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="104">104</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="104"><b><span style="font-size: small;">104</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Remi Elie</td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="105">105</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="105"><b><span style="font-size: small;">105</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Gage Ausmus</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="106">106</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="106"><b><span style="font-size: small;">106</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Cole Cassels</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="100">100</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#CCCC00" sdnum="4105;" sdval="107"><b><span style="font-size: small;">107</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#CCCC00">Filip Sandberg</td>
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<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#B3B300" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="108">108</td>
<td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#B3B300" sdnum="4105;" sdval="108"><b><span style="font-size: small;">108</span></b></td>
<td align="LEFT" bgcolor="#B3B300">Cody Corbett</td>
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First, I always like to note what this is, and what it is not. This is a ranked evaluation/projection of how much I feel each prospect could come to impact winning at the NHL level, without organizational bias. This is <b>not</b> a mock draft, although I may choose to post one at a later date.<br />
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Some things to note: I have very few (if any) viewings on most of these players. I read about prospects in magazines, read about them on line, watch some highlights of some of the players, and listen to what many of the sports television or radio programs have to say about them. I do watch some WJC games, some games from other Jr. international tournaments, as well as some Memorial Cup and other CHL games. This very much from afar.<br />
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I would also like to note that I made markedly less time to work on the rankings this year, due to how late the playoffs are going and a change in the date of my vacation time, for family reasons. I have, however, put together a decently deep list, with many names listed late that I feel have the potential to be quality players given some good developmental breaks.<br />
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I've ranked 108 players. Why 108? They all came up on my radar and interested me.<br />
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I may post an updated, final rankings with some minor adjustments in the days before the draft, but with all that in mind, here are my <b>current rankings</b>, less than three weeks from draft day:<br />
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<td align="CENTER" width="214"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">PLAYER</span></b></td>
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<td align="LEFT">Jonathan Drouin</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Nathan MacKinnon</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="3"><span style="font-size: small;">3</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Seth Jones</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Aleksander Barkov</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="5"><span style="font-size: small;">5</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Valeri Nichushkin</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="6"><span style="font-size: small;">6</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Sean Monahan</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="7"><span style="font-size: small;">7</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Darnell Nurse</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="8"><span style="font-size: small;">8</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Elias Lindholm</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="9"><span style="font-size: small;">9</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Nikita Zadorov</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Hunter Shinkaruk</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Alexander Wennberg</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Max Domi</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Bo Horvat</td>
<td align="LEFT">C/LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="14"><span style="font-size: small;">14</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Rasmus Ristolainen</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="15"><span style="font-size: small;">15</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Josh Morrissey</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Adam Erne</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Anthony Mantha</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Madison Bowey</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="19"><span style="font-size: small;">19</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Curtis Lazar</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Valentin Zykov</td>
<td align="LEFT">RW</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Ryan Pulock</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="22"><span style="font-size: small;">22</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Andre Burakowsky</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="23"><span style="font-size: small;">23</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Artturi Lehkonen</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="24"><span style="font-size: small;">24</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Nicolas Petan</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Morgan Klimchuk</td>
<td align="LEFT">C/LW</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Laurent Dauphin</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="27"><span style="font-size: small;">27</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Frederik Gauthier</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="28"><span style="font-size: small;">28</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Ryan Hartman</td>
<td align="LEFT">C/RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="29"><span style="font-size: small;">29</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">JT Compher</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Pavel Buchnevich</td>
<td align="LEFT">C/LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="31"><span style="font-size: small;">31</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Steve Santini</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="32"><span style="font-size: small;">32</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Robert Hagg</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="33"><span style="font-size: small;">33</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Ian McCoshen</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="34"><span style="font-size: small;">34</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Mirco Mueller</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="35"><span style="font-size: small;">35</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Chris Bigras</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="36"><span style="font-size: small;">36</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Zachary Fucale</td>
<td align="LEFT">G</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="37"><span style="font-size: small;">37</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Jacob De La Rose</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="38"><span style="font-size: small;">38</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Kerby Rychel</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="39"><span style="font-size: small;">39</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Dillon Heatherington</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="40"><span style="font-size: small;">40</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Shea Theodore</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="41"><span style="font-size: small;">41</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Tristan Jarry</td>
<td align="LEFT">G</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="42"><span style="font-size: small;">42</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Samuel Morin</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="43"><span style="font-size: small;">43</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Anthony Duclair</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="44"><span style="font-size: small;">44</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Jason Dickinson</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="45"><span style="font-size: small;">45</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Connor Hurley</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="46"><span style="font-size: small;">46</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Jimmy Lodge</td>
<td align="LEFT">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="47"><span style="font-size: small;">47</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Emile Poirier</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="48"><span style="font-size: small;">48</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Eric Comrie</td>
<td align="LEFT">G</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="49"><span style="font-size: small;">49</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Anton Slepyshev</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="50"><span style="font-size: small;">50</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Michael McCarron</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="51"><span style="font-size: small;">51</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Justin Bailey</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="52"><span style="font-size: small;">52</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Philippe Desrosiers</td>
<td align="LEFT">G</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="53"><span style="font-size: small;">53</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Jordan Subban</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="54"><span style="font-size: small;">54</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Ryan Fitzgerald</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="55"><span style="font-size: small;">55</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Oliver Bjorkstrand</td>
<td align="LEFT">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="56"><span style="font-size: small;">56</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Marko Dano</td>
<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="57"><span style="font-size: small;">57</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Nick Sorensen</td>
<td align="LEFT">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="58"><span style="font-size: small;">58</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">William Carrier</td>
<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="59"><span style="font-size: small;">59</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Jusse Saros</td>
<td align="left">G</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="60"><span style="font-size: small;">60</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Spencer Martin</td>
<td align="LEFT">G</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="61"><span style="font-size: small;">61</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Eamon McAdam</td>
<td align="LEFT">G</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="62"><span style="font-size: small;">62</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Linus Arnesson</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="63"><span style="font-size: small;">63</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Juuso Ikonen</td>
<td align="LEFT">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="64"><span style="font-size: small;">64</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Zach Nastasiuk</td>
<td align="LEFT">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="65"><span style="font-size: small;">65</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Jan Kostalek</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="66"><span style="font-size: small;">66</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Marc-Oliver Roy</td>
<td align="LEFT">C/LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="67"><span style="font-size: small;">67</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Keaton Thompson</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="68"><span style="font-size: small;">68</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Ryan Kujawinski</td>
<td align="LEFT">C/LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="69"><span style="font-size: small;">69</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Tommy Vannelli</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="70"><span style="font-size: small;">70</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Hudson Fasching</td>
<td align="LEFT">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="71"><span style="font-size: small;">71</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Sergey Tolchinsky</td>
<td align="LEFT">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="72"><span style="font-size: small;">72</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Taylor Cammarata</td>
<td align="LEFT">C/LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="73"><span style="font-size: small;">73</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Wilhelm Westlund</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="74"><span style="font-size: small;">74</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">John Hayden</td>
<td align="LEFT">C/RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="75"><span style="font-size: small;">75</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Nick Moutrey</td>
<td align="LEFT">C/W</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="76"><span style="font-size: small;">76</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Michael Downing</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="77"><span style="font-size: small;">77</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Gustav Olofsson</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="78"><span style="font-size: small;">78</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Brett Pesce</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="79"><span style="font-size: small;">79</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Jonathan-Ismael Diaby
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<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Lucas Wallmark
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<td align="LEFT">Eric Roy
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<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Yan-Pavel LaPlante
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<td align="LEFT">Gabriel Paquin-Boudreau
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<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="84"><span style="font-size: small;">84</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Greg Chase
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<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="85"><span style="font-size: small;">85</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Keaton Thompson
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<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="86"><span style="font-size: small;">86</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Jackson Houck
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<td align="LEFT">RW</td>
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<td align="LEFT">Viktor Crus Rydberg
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<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="88"><span style="font-size: small;">88</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Nick Baptiste
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<td align="LEFT">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="89"><span style="font-size: small;">89</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Adam Tambellini
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<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="90"><span style="font-size: small;">90</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Mason Geertsen
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<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="91"><span style="font-size: small;">91</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Peter Cehlarik
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<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="92"><span style="font-size: small;">92</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Zach Sanford
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<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="93"><span style="font-size: small;">93</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Stephen Harper
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<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="94"><span style="font-size: small;">94</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Mitchell Wheaton
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<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="95"><span style="font-size: small;">95</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Niklas Hansson
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<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="96"><span style="font-size: small;">96</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Sergei Stetsenko
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<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="97"><span style="font-size: small;">97</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Will Butcher </td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="98"><span style="font-size: small;">98</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Viktor Arvidsson
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<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="99"><span style="font-size: small;">99</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Vincent Dunn
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<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="100"><span style="font-size: small;">100</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Filip Sandberg
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<td align="LEFT">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="101"><span style="font-size: small;">101</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Sven Andrighetto
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<td align="LEFT">RW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="102"><span style="font-size: small;">102</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Carl Dhalstrom
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<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="103"><span style="font-size: small;">103</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Anton Cederholm
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<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="104"><span style="font-size: small;">104</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Remi Elie
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<td align="LEFT">LW</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="105"><span style="font-size: small;">105</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Gage Ausmus
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<td align="LEFT">D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="106"><span style="font-size: small;">106</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Cole Cassels
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<td align="LEFT">C</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="25" sdnum="4105;" sdval="107"><span style="font-size: small;">107</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Myles Bell
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<td align="LEFT">LW/D</td>
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<td align="CENTER" height="24" sdnum="4105;" sdval="108"><span style="font-size: small;">108</span></td>
<td align="LEFT">Cody Corbett</td>
<td align="LEFT">D</td></tr>
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Good to get this season started. I'm Excited. It might show a bit...Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-65347931881770223972012-06-22T16:53:00.002-06:002013-06-24T10:56:57.501-06:00From an Oiler PerspectiveI want to preface this by saying I would support the selection of any of the top 5 players on this list with a first over-all selection. I do, however, have preferences. Here is the list of players, in order of my preference, that I think would help our existing organization the most:<br />
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1. Morgan Rielly - D<br />
2. Nail Yakupov - F<br />
3. Ryan Murray - D<br />
4. Griffin Reinhart - D<br />
5. Alex Galchenyuk - F<br />
6. Filip Forsberg - F<br />
7. Radek Faksa - F<br />
8. Jacob Trouba - D<br />
9. Olli Maatta - D<br />
10. Mathew Dumba - D<br />
11. Teuvo Teravainen - F<br />
12. Cody Ceci - D<br />
13 Derrick Pouliot - D<br />
14. Matthew Finn - D<br />
15. Hampus Lindholm - D<br />
16. Thomas Wilson - F<br />
17. Zemgus Girgensons - F<br />
18. Henrik Samuelsson - F<br />
19. Brendan Gaunce - F<br />
20. Dalton Thrower - D<br />
21. Tomas Hertl - F<br />
22. Stefan Matteau - F<br />
23. Damon Severson - D<br />
24. Michael Matheson - D<br />
25. Slater Koekkoek - D<br />
26. Nicolas Kerdiles - F<br />
27. Pontus Aberg - F<br />
28. Scott Laughton - F<br />
29. Tanner Pearson - F<br />
30. Oscar Dansk - G<br />
31. Malcolm Suban - G<br />
32. Andrei Vasilevski - G<br />
33. Mikhail Grigorenko - F<br />
34. Sebastian Collberg - F<br />
35. Colton Sissons - F<br />
36. Tim Bozon - F<br />
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Since I began personally attempting to evaluate and rank the players in the draft in 2007, this year's draft I have found to be the most difficult. Added to this was my ambition to extend my draft rankings further than I have ever attempted before. The result is a list that I'm less certain of, but more proud of for completing. I am not a scout, just a dedicated draft observer. I look forward to seeing most, if not all, of my ranked players being drafted, and watching them progress in their careers over the next several years<br />
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This is not a mock draft. This is my evaluation of the prospects' potential overall impact on the game (in their prime) based on available information.<br />
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Here are my <b>Top 90 Ranked</b> 2012 NHL Draft Prospects:<br />
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<b>1. Nail Yakupov - F</b><br />
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Yakupov is the only safe bet to score at a prolific rate. There may be others, but he looks like a lock to play that role.<br />
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Outstanding character player; poised to be a long time pro. Some concerns regarding offensive potential. Skates very well.<br />
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Fleet-footed offensive defenceman, was injured most of the year. The lost development and viewings are areas of concern.<br />
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<b>4. Alex Galchenyuk - F</b><br />
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Skilled two-way forward. Lost the season to injury. Similar concerns to Rielly.<br />
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<b>5. Griffin Reinhart - D</b><br />
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Large mobile defender. Lacks a nasty edge most nights. Nice offensive up-side.<br />
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<b>6. Teuvo Teravainen - F</b><br />
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Goal scoring Finnish forward. Has proven he can already compete with men. Smallish.<br />
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<b>7. Filip Forsberg - F</b><br />
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<b>9. Radek Faksa - F</b><br />
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<b>10. Jacob Trouba - D</b><br />
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<b>11. Mathew Dumba - D</b><br />
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12. Cody Ceci - D<br />
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13. Hampus Lindholm - D<br />
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14. Matthew Finn - D<br />
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15. Olli Maatta - D<br />
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16. Brendan Gaunce - F<br />
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17 Derrick Pouliot - D<br />
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18. Pontus Aberg - F<br />
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19. Zemgus Girgensons - F<br />
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20. Sebastian Collberg - F <br />
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21. Thomas Wilson - F<br />
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22. Slater Koekkoek - D<br />
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23. Dalton Thrower - D<br />
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24. Ville Pokka - D<br />
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25. Tomas Hertl - F<br />
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26. Stefan Matteau - F<br />
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27. Henrik Samuelsson - F<br />
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28. Nicolas Kerdiles - F<br />
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29. Andrei Vasilevski - G<br />
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30. Ludvig Bystrom - D<br />
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31. Damon Severson - D<br />
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32. Brady Skjei - D<br />
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33. Phillip Di Giuseppe - F<br />
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34. Colton Sissons - F<br />
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35. Michael Matheson - D<br />
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36. Patrick Sieloff - D<br />
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37. Jordan Schmaltz - D<br />
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38. Mikko Vainonen -D<br />
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39. Esa Lindell - D<br />
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40. Oscar Dansk - G<br />
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41. Andreas Athanasiou - F<br />
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42. Malcolm Suban - G<br />
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43. Martin Frk - F<br />
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44. Adam Pelech - D<br />
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45. Calle Anderson - D<br />
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46. Daniil Zharkov - F<br />
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47. Mark Jankowski - F<br />
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48. Tim Bozon - F<br />
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49.Anton Slepyshev - F<br />
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50. Mike Winther - F<br />
51. Jarrod Maidens - F<br />
52. Tomas Hyka - F<br />
53. Scott Laughton - F<br />
54. Gemel Smith - F<br />
55. Lucas Sutter - F<br />
56. Brian Hart - F<br />
57. Emil Lundberg - F<br />
58. Cristoval “Boo” Nieves - F<br />
59. Nikolai Prokhorkin - F<br />
60. Dillon Fournier - D<br />
61. Devin Shore - F<br />
62. Brady Vail - F<br />
63. Matia Marcantuoni - F<br />
64. Robbi Baillargeon - F<br />
65. Charles Hudon - F<br />
66. Chandler Stephenson - F<br />
67. Steven Hodges - F<br />
68. Ludvig Nilsson - F<br />
69. Coda Gordon - F<br />
70. Zach Stephan - F<br />
71. Cody Corbett - D<br />
72. Nikita Gusev - F<br />
73. Jeremy Boyce-Rotevall - F<br />
74. James Melindy - D<br />
75. Matt Murray - G<br />
76. Dylan Blujus - D<br />
77. Brendan Leipsic - F<br />
78. Nicklas Tikkinen - F/D<br />
79. Brett Kulak - D<br />
80. Valeri Vasilyev - D<br />
81. Trevor Carrick - D<br />
82. Raphael Bussieres - F<br />
83. Brandon Whitney - G<br />
84. Dane Fox - F<br />
85. Scott Kosmachuk - F<br />
86. Vyacheslav Osnovin - F<br />
87. Ben Johnson - F<br />
88. Erik Karlsson - F<br />
89. Brian Cooper - D<br />
90. Myles Bell - D<br />
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The following links will bring you to other mainstream draft ranking lists. These I found to be of some aid in helping me to construct my own list, especially regarding several of my selections beyond the top picks.<br />
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<a href="http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=9653">http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=9653</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=49649">http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=49649</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=58415">http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=58415</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=62636">http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=62636</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hockeyprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1305">http://www.hockeyprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1305</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectbrowse.htm">http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectbrowse.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/columnist/woodlief/story/2012-05-15/nhl-draft-may-red-line-report/55015670/1">http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/columnist/woodlief/story/2012-05-15/nhl-draft-may-red-line-report/55015670/1</a><br />
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/columnist/woodlief/story/2012-06-06/nhl-draft-red-line-top-forwards/55421698/1">http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/columnist/woodlief/story/2012-06-06/nhl-draft-red-line-top-forwards/55421698/1</a><br />
<a href="http://mckeenshockey.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1370685">http://mckeenshockey.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1370685</a><br />
<a href="http://theprospectreport.com/final-rankings/">http://theprospectreport.com/final-rankings/</a><br />
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I also highly recommend you buy and read <a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/" target="_blank">The Hockey News</a> Magazine's annual "Draft Preview".
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A special thanks to Dean Millard and Guy Flaming of The Pipeline Show on <a href="http://www.theteam1260.com/" target="_blank">The Team 1260 AM</a> and authors of the blog "Coming Down the Pipe" for their year-round content on prospects and draft eligible players. You can find their work below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thepipelineshow.com/media_center.php">http://www.thepipelineshow.com/media_center.php</a><br />
<a href="http://thepipelineshow.blogspot.ca/">http://thepipelineshow.blogspot.ca/</a><br />
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Each year since 2007 when the Oilers have approached the podium, I have stated my opinion on who they should take and then watched the Oilers make that choice. I'm 5/5 on our first pick since '07 when we picked Gagner 6th, the first year I started following the draft closely. Last year I experienced some success predicting which team would select which players in the early parts of the first round and I will try to build on that this year.<br />
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Before the draft I will post an updated list as well as a mock draft. As promised, here is My <b>Mid-Term Prospect Rankings</b>. I hope you are somewhat familiar with the prospects whose names appear on this list. If you are not, I apologise for the lack of description, but you may find some <a href="http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=58415" target="_blank">here, as Bob has them all ranked too</a>.<br />
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1. Nail Yakupov - F<br />
2. Ryan Murray - D<br />
3. Mikhail Grigorenko - F<br />
4. Griffin Reinhart - D<br />
5. Mathew Dumba - D<br />
6. Morgan Rielly - D<br />
7. Filip Forsberg - F<br />
8. Alex Galchenyuk - F<br />
9. Derrick Pouliot - D<br />
10. Jacob Trouba - D<br />
11. Cody Ceci - D<br />
12. Radek Faksa - F<br />
13. Zemgus Girgensons - F<br />
14. Brendan Gaunce - F<br />
15. Olli Maatta - D<br />
16. Brady Skjei - D<br />
17. Damon Severson - D<br />
18. Slater Koekkoek - D<br />
19. Andrei Vasilevski - G<br />
20. Martin Frk - F<br />
21. Sebastian Collberg - F<br />
22. Pontus Aberg - F<br />
23. Thomas Wilson - F<br />
24. Matt Finn - D<br />
25. Malcolm Subban - G<br />
26. Tanner Pearson - F<br />
27. Tomas Hertl - F<br />
28. Colton Sissons - F<br />
29. Stefan Matteau - F<br />
30. Ville Pokka - D<br />
31. Jordan Schmaltz - D<br />
32. Hampus Lindholm - D<br />
33. Ludvig Bystrom - D<br />
34. Dalton Thrower - D<br />
35. Phillip Di Giuseppe - F<br />
36. Teuvo Teravainen - F<br />
37. Oscar Dansk - G<br />
38. Brian Hart - FPisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-24530420506479861502012-02-10T14:21:00.003-07:002012-02-13T11:50:35.043-07:00The worst feeling...Do you know that feeling you get when you know someone you care about is moving away? <br />
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Ales Hemsky was the only reason to watch the Oilers for a long stretch. He brought fans out of their seats as few others in the entire NHL could, and he put together some good stretches along the way. <br />
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Do you remember when he embarrassed Philly?<br />
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Or some of his big nights against Columbus.<br />
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Back in '06 he was a playoff hero versus Detroit.<br />
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Ales, I understand why things are the way they are now. It's not your fault. Things got rough. We want to win too.<br />
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The Oilers have played October's games and I thought I'd share at least one line on each player:<br />
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Tom Gilbert has been exceptional to start this campaign. I've seen 2 or 3 games in which I would describe him as a solid 2nd pairing player who was getting some good bounces, and the rest of the games where he flat out looked like a first pairing guy. His fumbles behind his own blue line, particularly when being fore-checked from the other team (under pressure) have almost dried up. I'm on board with this Tom Gilbert.<br />
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Nikolai Khabibulin is playing like Dwayne Roloson circa the '06 run right now. Out of his skull good. Looks like he's getting a better result than he honestly deserves on technical merit, but his effort, concentration and feel for the puck right now are incredible. This is the goalie I hoped we were getting a few years back. I think Khabibulin feels confidence in his conditioning, ability and experience right now and is using the challenge being put forth by Dubynk and the energy of a young and exciting team in front of him to bring the best out of a quality veteran who had a lot to prove coming into the season.<br />
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Corey Potter is able to impact the game in all situations and that is great. It feels a little too early for me to make too many judgments yet on this player but I know I'm rooting for continued play like he has demonstrated so far. At some point, though, we may have to thank Mr. Renney for putting in a good word to management on this one.<br />
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Ales Hemsky looked dynamic and as good as ever, when healthy (please get well).<br />
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been like a fairy tale so far. Wow. He strips opponents with a good stick and strong edge work. He makes passing decisions quickly and delivers passes that have eyes. Taylor Hall may or may not be the best player on this team years from now, as it turns out, and that's not a bad thing. Good players pushing good players and helping make other good players better means that even our best players have every opportunity to develop.<br />
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Cam Barker uses his reach, size and positioning to defend. He has some foot-speed issues but it only costs him sometimes. He seems to like to get nasty and engage opponents physically. He can move the puck well and has a hard shot. I don't have problem with him as a top 4 defencemen right now.<br />
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Andy Sutton has been hard to play against and has also done a good job of keeping his game simple.<br />
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Hall has been producing and it looks like he hasn't even quite hit his stride. What a beast.<br />
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Eberle has been keeping up with the 1st overalls in terms of his production. His calm movement of the puck on the power play sometimes can be overlooked because of what RNH has been doing.<br />
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Paajarvi is playing a defensively sound game that is currently lacking in offensive finish. He is still creating some opportunities but has thus far been unable to find the twine. I'm not that worried yet but if this lasts another ten games I might be.<br />
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Lander has been a defensive horse. He looks like he's competent in the face-off circle at this level an effective back-checker and fore-checker. Lander uses his stick and body well to separate the puck from the competition and when he has possession of the puck he usually makes a safe play. He has untapped offensive potential but is earning his time and the trust of his coach at this juncture.<br />
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Linus Omark is a puzzle. How do you get everything you want from this player at the same time? He is effective along the boards in the offensive zone and at times makes sublime passes and top tier dekes. He can also be good enough (not necessarily great) in his defensive zone when he has a mind to be. Other times he gives the puck away trying to do too much and has minimal interest in the defensive zone. Even Detroit, no, ESPECIALLY DETROIT would be doing the same thing right now with Linus as is happening here. He needs to pull all the pieces together. If he can, this team could really benefit from having him.<br />
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Jeff Petry is close to, but not quite, a regular top 4 defencemen in the NHL. What's stopping him? Himself, really, in my opinion. I think it's nerves and confidence that he needs to build upon so that he can just feel comfortable playing his game. He's that close.<br />
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Theo Peckham is a popular player but needs to remember that it is a privilege to play in the best league in the world. A renewed focus from some time off should bring him around. I hope he punishes opposing teams forwards for a long time yet.<br />
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Eric Belanger has been a steady defensive center for the Oilers; winning draws, staying on the right side of the puck, making safe plays and utilizing his quick acceleration and good lateral movement to position himself well.<br />
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Ladislav Smid is still not going to be on the score sheet much but he is playing the best hockey he may have ever played. Smid's been sound in every aspect of his defensive zone play and so far has able to move the puck up the ice, or to someone else that can (i.e. Gilbert). Smid leads the NHL in blocked shots this season to this point. Great season from Ladi so far.<br />
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Ben Eager looks like the solid bottom 6 winger we signed to play for us. Good for all parties.<br />
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Lennart Petrell has been as advertised. He plays an effective bottom 6 winger role with smart defensive play and a physical presence. He has speed and size and it looks like a cannon of a shot should he ever find the opportunity to use it. I'm glad we kept this guy on the roster.<br />
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Darcy Hordichuk has played the role he was brought in to do but not much else. He has neither disappointed nor impressed (except with maybe a few good big hits).<br />
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Sam Gagner is getting a late start to his season but looks ok so far. I'll have a better evaluation after some more games played.<br />
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Ryan Smyth is playing like it's 2005-2006 when it's really 6 years later. Good on him and whatever is keeping his motor running. In the conversation as our best forward to start the season.<br />
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Ryan Jones has been relatively quiet this season so far but he's doing it the right way: with effective penalty killing and 2-way play. He is overdue for a breakaway but I digress.<br />
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It's very difficult to evaluate Whitney based on his small body of work this season and considering it was coming off of injury. His play aside though, I am really concerned about his injuries now.<br />
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Shawn Horcoff has been playing a great 2 way game, winning a lot of draws and providing leadership.Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-35632496096438485102011-10-10T00:57:00.002-06:002011-10-10T02:29:23.276-06:00Ryan Nugent-Hopkins kept the Pen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cqdmaNJd50c/TpKWmQI3qiI/AAAAAAAAAKk/ZvroG-GciNo/s1600/Oilerscapbrim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cqdmaNJd50c/TpKWmQI3qiI/AAAAAAAAAKk/ZvroG-GciNo/s320/Oilerscapbrim.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8jb-W0fwF6E/TpKWj3vWAhI/AAAAAAAAAKg/R1LB6Ucc_0k/s1600/oilerscap1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8jb-W0fwF6E/TpKWj3vWAhI/AAAAAAAAAKg/R1LB6Ucc_0k/s320/oilerscap1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>That's the Nuge by thumb in the top corner of the top pic. The hardest one to read is the Eberle autograph on the Oilers logo on the top of the brim, the only one signed with a black sharpie (it was already in his hand).<br />
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I was the first person RNH (and many of the Oilers) signed for but when Hoppy came by ( last Oiler to leave ) I told him he could keep the silver sharpie and that he was probably in more need of it now than I was. I also told him he was the easiest pick in my <a href="http://puckpassionate.blogspot.com/2011/06/mock-top-12-boo-calgary.html">multi-contest winning mock-draft</a>. On pace for 82 this year, eh Ryan?<br />
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Thanks to all the boys who so graciously signed my ballin' hat.Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-25622827467122788362011-10-09T15:32:00.000-06:002011-10-09T15:32:36.938-06:00ROCK AND ROLLTonight would be incredible if it was as good as last years home opener. Even if it isn't, it's good to get going again. GO OILERS GO!!!!!<br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18">Smyth ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER">Horcoff ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER">Hemsky ( R )</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18">Paajarvi ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER">Lander ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER">Omark ( L )</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18">Hordichuk ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER">Belanger ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER">R. Jones ( L )</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Petrell ( L )</span></td> <td align="CENTER"><span style="color: black;">Brule ( R )</span></td> <td align="CENTER"><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18">Jeff Petry</td> <td align="CENTER">Tom Gilbert</td> <td align="CENTER"><br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18">Theo Peckham</td> <td align="CENTER">Cam Barker</td> <td align="CENTER"><br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="17">Andy Sutton</td> <td align="CENTER">Corey Potter</td> <td align="CENTER"><br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FF0000" height="18"><span style="color: yellow;">Taylor Chorney</span></td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FF0000"><span style="color: yellow;">Ladislav Smid</span></td> <td align="CENTER"><br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FF0000" height="18"><span style="color: yellow;">Taylor Fedun</span></td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FF0000"><span style="color: yellow;">Ryan Whitney</span></td> <td align="CENTER"><br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18">Dubnyk </td> <td align="CENTER"><br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18">Khabibulin </td> <td align="CENTER"><br />
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In this case we would not add another D-man to the roster at this time and Brule would stick with the team. Obviously Brule has since been waived and if all D-men in red remain unhealthy we have a spot on D for a call-up or waiver claim. I suspect at least one of the D-men in red will become healthy prior to October 9th, filling the spot.<br />
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Petrell, I would have argued, will make the team or the Oilers lose him to Europe. We can always cut him later if we want.<br />
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Lander deserves to be here, even more than Hartikainen, who also deserves to be here. Lander plays centre too. 'Nuff said.<br />
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RNH was almost always for sure going to get his 9 games at least. Health and RNH's first 9 will determine the make-up of this team going forward.Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-39129887077859910182011-10-02T15:51:00.005-06:002011-10-07T18:24:02.742-06:00Oilers Defensive Depth Chart: October 2011 This is a reflection of where I see the Oilers defencemen slotting in on a depth chart to start the 2011-2012 season. I've actually created a chart listing the players in order according to their handedness and then have a 2nd chart reflecting their "overall" depth spot on the team, handedness aside.<br />
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Unlike the forwards, I have not given any opinion on progress because almost everyone here has completed their development or appears to be developing well (aside from perhaps Motin). Even Plante looked better this year. With defence in particular, age and draft position played heavily in some decisions and I suspect these charts will be very different a year from now. For the time being though, I see it as so:<br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Theo Peckham</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Corey Potter</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Ladislav Smid</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Colten Teubert</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Andy Sutton</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Taylor Feduin</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="19" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Taylor Chorney</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Alex Plante</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Martin Marincin</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Johan Motin</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Brendon Davidson</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Jeremie Blain </td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Oscar Klefbom</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Kyle Bigos</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">David Musil</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Martin Gernat</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="17" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Dillon Simpson</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="19" width="134"><b><span style="color: black;">Overall depth</span></b></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="17"><span style="color: black;">Ryan Whitney</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="17"><span style="color: black;">Tom Gilbert</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="17"><span style="color: black;">Cam Barker</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Jeff Petry</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Theo Peckham</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Ladislav Smid</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="17"><span style="color: black;">Andy Sutton</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="17"><span style="color: black;">Corey Potter</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Taylor Chorney</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Colten Teubert</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Taylor Feduin</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Alex Plante</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Martin Marincin</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Johan Motin</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Brendon Davidson</span> <span style="color: black;"></span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Oscar Klefbom</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">David Musil</span> <span style="color: black;"></span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="17"><span style="color: black;">Martin Gernat</span> <span style="color: black;"></span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Dillon Simpson</span> <span style="color: black;"></span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Jeremie Blain</span> <span style="color: black;"></span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18"><span style="color: black;">Kyle Bigos</span></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-43634693377181029252011-10-02T13:10:00.004-06:002012-01-12T11:51:45.692-07:00Oilers Forward Depth Chart: October 2011This is a reflection of where I see the Oilers forwards slotting in on a depth chart to start the 2011-2012 season. I suspect some movement before the trade deadline, particularly from Tyler Pitlick and Ryan Martindale, whom I expect to be moving up faster than anyone else on the chart.<br />
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I've included some opinion on how each player is trending on a whole as well. There may be a few degrees of difference between one player whose development appears to be “trending up” and another in terms of the speed the respective players are progressing at (some are getting better by the heartbeat while others are getting better season over season) but I think the general idea will get across.<br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="39" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;" valign="MIDDLE" width="138"><b><span style="font-size: small;">TRUE Centre</span></b></td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;" valign="MIDDLE" width="144"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Centre / Wingers</span></b></td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;" valign="MIDDLE" width="112"><b><span style="font-size: small;">L/R Wing</span></b></td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;" valign="MIDDLE" width="107"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Left Wing</span></b></td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;" valign="MIDDLE" width="100"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Right Wing</span></b></td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="17" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Horcoff ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#00FF00" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Gagner ( R ) </td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">R. Jones ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#008000" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><span style="color: white;">Hall ( L )</span></td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#008000" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><span style="color: white;">Eberle ( R )</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="17" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Belanger ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF00" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Brule ( R )</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Omark ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Smyth ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Hemsky ( R )</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#008000" height="17" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><span style="color: white;">Nugent-Hopkins ( L )</span></td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Green ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#DC2300" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><span style="color: white;">Rajula ( L )</span></td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#008000" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><span style="color: white;">Paajarvi ( L )</span></td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Keller ( R )</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#008000" height="17" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><span style="color: white;">Lander ( L )</span></td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#008000" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><span style="color: white;">Tyrvainen ( L )</span></td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Eager ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#00FF00" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Abney ( R )</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="17" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><span style="color: black;">O'Marra ( R )</span></td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">House ( R )</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Hordichuk ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#008000" height="17" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><span style="color: white;">Travis Ewanyk ( L )</span></td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#00FF00" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Kytinar ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Petrell ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
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</td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#008000" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><span style="color: white;">Hamilton ( L )</span></td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
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</td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#00FF00" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Arcobello ( R )</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Trembley ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
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</td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF00" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><span style="color: black;">Cornet ( L )</span></td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
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</td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#00FF00" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Czerwonka ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
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</td> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#FFFF00" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">K. Jones ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
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</tbody> </table> My updated depth chart for Oilers defenders is upcoming as well as my current opening day roster prediction based on training camp and pre-season play and injuries.Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-35196114826348379612011-09-09T21:45:00.007-06:002011-09-09T22:24:07.359-06:00Summer Post: This 'n That II<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ijNOZJAyjk8/TmrhdgGoRgI/AAAAAAAAAKc/8ZNdjQFdT2k/s1600/IMG_0957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ijNOZJAyjk8/TmrhdgGoRgI/AAAAAAAAAKc/8ZNdjQFdT2k/s640/IMG_0957.JPG" width="358" /></a></div><br />
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Well it's obviously been some time since I posted. Thus, before it ends, I give you a dog days of summer post. There have been only a few interesting things that have happened for the Oilers, but there are some things of note that I would like to address.<br />
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First I think I should touch on the summer of hockey tragedy. My thoughts are with the family and friends of Rick Rypien, Derek Boogaard, Wade Belak and the whole Lokomotiv Yaroslavl team and the crew of the plane they crashed in. I often think of those suffering from these losses and wish I could extend them some of my strength and then I take a moment to appreciate what I have and those around me.<br />
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Now moving in a more Oilers driven direction, this summer we hope to have seen the final chapter of Nikolai Khabibulin's drunk driving conviction. I think it was the correct thing to do for Nik to all of:<br />
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I wasn't there, but if these allegations are true ( and I believe they likely are) I think the resolution was fair. I hope to see a more distraction free year from Nik.<br />
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Some thoughts of mine on the new arena. I live in the West Edmonton. West of WEM west. Enoch is not that far away and from one perspective, should the arena be built there I would be able to enjoy the privilege of that proximity. On the other hand though, to build there would be a mistake imo. I've in the last couple of years come to appreciate what we do have downtown and it's potential. I hope these conversations are purely exploratory and go no further.<br />
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I went to the Team Canada World Junior Development Camp Red vs White game earlier this summer. Incredible experience, especially considering the value price of admission. I was impressed with Sean Couturier and Devante Smith-Pelly all night and then was brought out of my seat by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins late. It was Ryan Smyth's first time back out in front of a Rexall crowd since re-joining the team an we gave him a standing ovation. I can be seen (kinda) front and center directly above the Oilers walk-out, clapping away for Smitty in a video of him dropping the puck <a href="http://video.oilers.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=121695">here</a>.<br />
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Is it just me or was Oilers Lunch on a whole more enjoyable than Oilers Now? I understand Bob Stauffer's new show boasts an even more impressive list of guests he interviews, but he has time for fewer and shorter interviews on a whole and barely time for any callers ever that with all the news and traffic. Show starts at like 12:07 or something just getting through the top of the hour stuff. Still, I'm listening and believe I was the 3rd ever caller on his show. I was driving or I'd have likely been the first.<br />
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Also a shout out to Zeekman for the hockey cards! 2 Album's worth! Good thing I traded you all my doubles and now I wish I had traded you more of my valued cards ( I sold all 2000+ of my hockey cards years ago, but that's a sad story for another day). Nice of you to think of me during your recent quest to rid yourself of dusty stuff and I'll always remember this.Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-8492230619344084392011-07-14T22:18:00.005-06:002011-07-16T15:41:38.168-06:00Opening Day RosterCorrect me if I'm wrong, but I believe just about everyone under the sun has the Oilers opening day roster figured (or we all believe we have it figured ) and it looks like so:<br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" width="103">Hall</td> <td align="CENTER" width="137">Nugent-Hopkins</td> <td align="CENTER" width="94">Eberle</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18">Smyth</td> <td align="CENTER">Gagner </td> <td align="CENTER">Hemsky</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18">Paajarvi</td> <td align="CENTER">Horcoff</td> <td align="CENTER">Omark</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18">Eager</td> <td align="CENTER">Belanger</td> <td align="CENTER">Jones</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18">Hordichuk</td> <td align="CENTER">Brule</td> <td align="LEFT"><br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="17">Whitney</td> <td align="CENTER">Gilbert</td> <td align="CENTER"><br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18">Peckham</td> <td align="CENTER">Barker</td> <td align="CENTER"><br />
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The lines may not be set but the players seem to be. If Brule is bought out then it leaves an opening for a training camp stand-out. If not, the only player that I could see possibly squeezing someone out is <b>Jeff Petry</b>. <strong>Anton</strong> <b>Lander</b> is probably good enough too but he'll probably get some seasoning in the AHL before his call-up. The real question is what will the roster look like after game 9. Will RNH stay or be sent to junior? Who will replace him on the roster if he does? We wait and speculate...Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-9331753801870214622011-07-13T13:18:00.004-06:002011-07-14T20:57:59.892-06:00This 'n That<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0DhT0lRP7zQ/Th3vVjC570I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/VDDdFbml0os/s1600/oil_drop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0DhT0lRP7zQ/Th3vVjC570I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/VDDdFbml0os/s1600/oil_drop.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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The gang lost a member yesterday. <b>Andrew Cogliano</b> was in many ways a good Oiler, but he lost in a numbers game to men with more size or skill. I will remember his time as an Oiler with relative fondness ( relative to the fact we lost a lot ) and tell generations after mine about the time he scored 3 ot winners in a row and how he played through some of the nastiest, most painful looking face/mouth injuries I have seen to play every game he could have for the Oil. I'll tell of the rookie year and the kid line. I think it's safe to say I'm a fan of his, but that being said, I think that decisions needed to be made, and I'm glad they were.<br />
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The return on Cogliano may seem like a loss because we drafted him in the first round and only got a second round pick back, but remember we got a 2nd round pick and 4 years of 82 games/year. ( NHL totals 328GP 57G 89A 146P 137PIM ). <br />
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Only 4 of my players ranked in my <a href="http://puckpassionate.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nhl-entry-draft-final-prospect.html">Final Top 65 Ranked</a> were drafted later than 65 and only one went undrafted ( Myles Bell was in a serious car accident this off season, <i>I had him ranked <b>42</b>nd</i> ).<br />
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77 Daniel Catenacci (C) Buffalo Sabres ( <i>I had him ranked <b>38t</b>h</i> )<br />
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107 Colin Jacobs (C) Buffalo Sabres ( <i>I had him ranked <b>62</b>nd</i> )<br />
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118 Marcel Noebels (LW) Philadelphia Flyers (from Tampa Bay) (<i> I had him ranked <b>44</b>th</i> )<br />
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128 Seth Ambroz (RW) Columbus Blue Jackets ( <i>I had him ranked <b>54</b>th</i> )<br />
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I like <b>Gilbert Brule</b>. I really want the whole package to come together for him because if it did there is still a place on my roster for him. I can't in good conscious believe he has a spot right now but the guy can shoot, skate, hit, take a faceoff and he's a good guy in the room.<br />
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<b>Lennart Petrell</b> is my big underdog to make the club. The SEL veteran can skate, hit and agitate ( I've herd he's the Matt Cooke of the SEL minus a little offense ). There has been next to zero talk of him, and I understand that, but if Eager or Hordichuk go down to injury I would expect his name to be at the top of the call up list.<br />
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I watched some off ice video of <b>Colten Teubert</b> participating in a cooking contest at this years Oilers development camp. He's a leader. I like that and think that it will help his case for NHL employment in the future. He should wear an "A" in OKC this year.<br />
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Bob Stauffer nailed Brule as the (initial) return for Smyth. He was also was high on Barker and Belangier prior to free agency and he became softer on Konopka closer to July 1st. He didn't know who Samu Perhonen was on draft day though. This guy might be as connected as Jim Matheson, whose articles in The Journal I always pay attention too.<br />
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I'm back at work starting yesterday after almost 3 weeks off ( it started the day of the draft ). It was a SIC holiday ( that's a good thing ) and this blog benefited from my extra time off. I'm still updating, just probably not 2 or 3 times a day. Maybe more like 2 or 3 times a week now but we'll see how it goes. I plan to post more often when any Oilers activity of note happens or when I have something I want to say. We have entered the dog days of the summer but things still happen from time to time.Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-64971129976021483022011-07-11T11:53:00.007-06:002011-10-10T02:27:35.761-06:00This post was brought to you by the # 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wTrmQAD_0i4/ThO7lQT6S3I/AAAAAAAAAFk/EY2Ia4pH19c/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wTrmQAD_0i4/ThO7lQT6S3I/AAAAAAAAAFk/EY2Ia4pH19c/s320/5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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This is what Ryan Strome saw on his garage when he came home from the draft. I guess it was getting dark. It's probably a lower number than many thought it would be, and that is understandable. Ryan Strome went ahead of other talented and highly rated forwards Sean Couturier and Mika Zibanejad. That being said he's not as controversial as Mark Scheifele at 7 ( and even that can be rationalized as I did <a href="http://puckpassionate.blogspot.com/2011/06/off-board.html">here</a> on darft day).<br />
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I guess I was in a larger minority than I thought, however, being of the opinion that the Islanders were taking him 5th, as now I have won not just <a href="http://puckpassionate.blogspot.com/2011/07/puck-passionate-on-nation-radio-well.html">ONE</a> but <a href="http://thepipelineshow.blogspot.com/2011/06/contest-time.html">TWO</a> radio/internet draft contests this year based largely on this selection. <br />
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Was it a difficult pick to make? Sure. Does this pick make sense here? I think so based on an evaluation of their depth chart, their draft tendencies, their history of being strong down the middle during their glory days, their loss of Doug Weight and the different kinds of players left. I spent quite some time evaluating and ranking the prospects starting almost a month before the draft. In the last week or two before the draft I started looking more specifically at the draft order. The last week before the draft I spent time looking into teams depth charts, their recent drafts, their free agents and their long and short term needs. I looked at every team in this way but for all of the teams owning picks in the top 19, I looked at them up and down pretty closely. The way I saw it, the top 7 I chose in my <a href="http://puckpassionate.blogspot.com/2011/06/mock-top-12-boo-calgary.html">Mock Top 12</a> were almost a lock. I nailed the top 6, Scheifele went 7th, and then I was close for a while before it got wide open. There was a reason I could only get to 12 in my mock.<br />
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I got 23/30 of my players ranked in <a href="http://puckpassionate.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nhl-entry-draft-final-prospect.html">my top 30</a> taken in the first round ( only two less than Bob McKenzie and he's connected! He nailed both Minnesota's picks with Brodin at 10 and Phillips at 28! That's cool! ). I was very comfortable with the position we were in at 31. My final rankings was not supposed to be a mock, just where I liked the players versus the others, but it's still a measuring stick of sorts.<br />
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I did all my research, and everything for this site, because I take an interest in how our Oilers are doing in scouting, drafting, developing and everything else the team does ( <i>ever</i> really ) and because I love this team. I also sometimes dream of getting a job in sports someday somehow, but one dream at a time. Right now I'm focused on the Cup. Am I a nerd for wanting to know all this stuff? Probably. But I have a hell of a time studying up for the draft this year and will probably do the same for next year.<br />
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It's nice for sure that I can win but the real winners here are all the fans. The Oilers have drafted some quality players in value positions this year. Same story last year. Consider that Ryan Smyth is back and that we signed some quality veteran depth in the NHL and for the Barons. We also put the Souray thing to bed. We seem fairly healthy through-out the line up ( Brule aside maybe ) and we've addressed some team toughness issues. It's an exciting time and I am excited to be an Oilers fan today.<br />
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And I won : D<br />
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I mostly watched as a fan today and I missed the shoot-out. Also no autographs ( so no "single question interviews" ). That's the bad news.<br />
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The good news is that Nugent-Hopkins looked better today than yesterday. In the 3-on-3 he used his speed both laterally and in straight-away bursts effectively. He found open ice, created open ice and made quick accurate passes look too easy (not flashy, just highly effective). He darted around, circled, and indeed always had his head up.<br />
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<ul><li>Defensive prospect Kyle Bigos had a good day. Twice I saw him make strong power moves to the front of the net and use his size to create a scoring chance ( he scored on one of them ). Maybe this guy could end up (especially with his defense background ) being an end of the roster forward or play a role similar to the one Jason Strudwick played last year as both a bottom forward and defensemen.</li>
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<ul><li>Brandon Davidson's skating has come under some scrutiny but his vision is an asset. He made a great read on a play today to dish the puck and set up a good scoring chance with a sweet sauce pass.</li>
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Other than that the shooters' shots looked sharper yesterday during the drills and the goalies looked sharper today in the 3 v.s. 3. Bruce McCurdy did a good job all week covering the camp too. His piece ( posted at <a href="http://www.edmontonjournal.com/index.html">The Edmonton Journal</a>'s blog <a href="http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/category/sports/cult-of-hockey/">The Cult of Hockey</a> ) on today is <a href="http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/2011/07/09/summer-camp-day-six-thats-a-wrap/">here</a> and has more observations.<br />
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I had a great time in a packed house and hope to make it back to this event next year!Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-47068991035410520602011-07-09T14:59:00.001-06:002011-07-09T16:09:04.754-06:00Pictures from the last day of Oilers Development Camp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nothing exceptional here, just some amateur photos of the kids. I'll be posting some <a href="http://puckpassionate.blogspot.com/2011/07/final-day-observations-at-oilers.html">observations from today</a> a little later this afternoon. </div><a name='more'></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#29 Dustin Butler </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- University of Calgary camp invitee (not Oilers property)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#90 Wes Vannieuwenhuizen </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Vancouver Giant teammate of David Musil camp invitee (not Oilers property)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> #59 Colin Smith</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Kamloops Blazers offensive star that was draft eligible but went unchosen. Camp invitee (not Oilers property)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-88618000027826888522011-07-08T18:27:00.006-06:002011-07-09T12:51:13.167-06:00Today's Oiler Prospect Fan Fodder: The single question interviewI'm not a guy who would likely take an autograph from a fresh 3rd rounder that's far from a guaranteed NHL'er but I figured, if nothing else, he has solid blood lines.<br />
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So I let Dillon Simpson ( <em>D</em><i>illon is on the right in the above pic and Tanner House is front and centre </i>) sign a hat I had earmarked for RNH or any established pro I may have seen lurking ( Doug Weight is in town, Ales Hemsky was on the ice testing his shoulder in a light skate with the kids a few days ago, Ryan Smyth and/or Shawn Horcoff might be the kinds of guys to consider popping by to see the kids etc ).<br />
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I didn't take any other autographs but I had the opportunity to ask a quick question to each of 4 Oilers prospect invitees. The question I chose:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Pisani's Irish Cousin</b>: "What's your favorite song right now, or a song that you like to listen to before going on the ice to pump you up?"</i></span><i> </i><br />
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<b>Tobias Reider:</b><i><b> </b></i><i>Give Me Everything Tonight</i> - Pitbull<br />
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<b>Colin Smith: </b><i>Whoa Is Me</i> - Down With Webster<br />
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<b>Tanner House:</b> <i>Asylum</i> - Disturbed<br />
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<b>Dillon Simpson:</b> <i>No Sleep</i> - ( didn't catch the artist ;)<br />
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see my <a href="http://puckpassionate.blogspot.com/2011/07/development-camp-observations.html">other post</a> today for some on ice player observations.Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-33846723752565136052011-07-08T15:29:00.007-06:002011-07-09T18:21:55.635-06:00Oilers Development Camp Observations:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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My viewing of the Oilers development camp today presents a small sample size but I've tried to make good use of it. I focused in on Colten Teubert, Anton Lander and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. I made only a few observations on the other players but I'll share what I have.<br />
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<ul><li>Lander separates himself from most of the other prospects. He is more polished, has good foot work, strong strides, decent puck skills and a good shot and good release. He drives the hard areas but exercises some elusiveness getting there, using head fakes and other deking skills to make his defender believe he's going wide and is going to try to beat you with his speed. He has a confident look and doesn't shy away from a larger opponent. You can tell he has a developed pro body from the strength he showed in all areas. </li>
</ul><ul><li>Teubert is pretty confident with the puck and makes hard crisp passes and takes the like well. He makes good use of his size to angle players into spots where he can use his strength to separate the puck from the attacking forward. Uses his body more than his stick but will play the opposition players stick hard with his own. This could lead to some broken stick and slashing penalties in the future but few, if any, of the forwards from this group could compete behind the net for the puck from Teubert. He is not fleet footed ( still needs to work on his backward skating, maybe more than anything else ) but as long as he keeps the play in from of him he is fairly reliable defending the rush. </li>
</ul><ul><li>Nugent -Hopkins undeniably has the best puck skills of the group and probably the best footwork. I'm not sure his <i>speed</i> will be his bread and butter. He slows down the rush so he can beat defenders with his lateral <i>quickness</i> and allows time for a pass to possibly open. In front of the net he is a hound for rebounds and likes to try to create deflections. He wasn't ever outworked and if all he could manage was a weak shot, he'd make sure to get it off. One-on-one, however, I found he was somewhat over-matched at times by the size and strength exercised by some of the defensive prospects. </li>
</ul><ul><li>Martin Marincin looked solid. He skated well (still looks <i>slightly</i> awkward in his step ) but his cuts were smooth and graceful. Accurate passes but maybe looks like he needs more strength all around. Seemed to have a decent stick and I noticed he did a good job boxing out forwards from rebounds and keeping his body in the shooting lane. His reach and speed make getting around him a tough task. </li>
</ul><ul><li>Wes Vannieuwenhuizen showed well imo. He kept catching my eye for his strong defensive work. Big guy with a good defensive stick.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Curtis Hamilton is a top shelf kinda shooter. I like that <b>:</b>D . </li>
</ul><ul><li>Hunter Tremblay has some polished stick skills too ( maybe they're not flashy but they have a refined pro look ).</li>
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<ul></ul>Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-46855107215000429472011-07-07T15:17:00.003-06:002011-07-07T22:21:28.169-06:00Bryan Helmer receives the AHL President’s AwardAs per a release on the the <a href="http://www.okcbarons.com/index.cfm?fa=inthenews&ra=showarticle&guid=87a62f8b-d2d6-458e-bc9b-58e90fa4e347">OKC Barons official site</a>. Some more info at the official AHL site <a href="http://theahl.com/ahl-names-2010-11-excellence-award-winners-p171602">here</a>.<br />
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As per the AHL's site:<br />
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"<i>The President’s Awards are given to an AHL organization for excellence in all areas off the ice, and to an AHL player in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the past year</i>."<br />
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P.K. Subban is another former winner. The award seems to have fairly broad parameters for who is eligible. A player and a franchise receive the award and the player does not have to play for the franchise that is co-winning.<br />
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Interesting to note, Bryan Helmer and Andrew Lord are already on board for OKC next season, so if making AHL lines, their names should be included. I'll add a note to my current depth charts on the subject.Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-52271898684013841062011-07-07T15:03:00.014-06:002011-10-10T13:11:20.734-06:00Change of plan today (but keep the course to Stanley)<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">I didn't make it out to development camp this morning for a variety of reasons. So I'm going to try again tomorrow and Saturday, but for now, some fodder:</div><br />
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This is a projection of what the Oilers lines / depth chart might look like around the time we are competing for Stanley. Think of this as being our '14-'15 year or maybe our '15-'16 year. I decided to assume that any player drafted by the Oilers currently in the Oilers system has a great chance of sticking with the team for the next few years if we want them. Players with longer contracts also got a push to likely be here ( <i>see: Ryan Whitney</i> ). By this same standard I decided not to bank on Andy Sutton, Ryan Jones, Cam Barker, Eric Belanger or Ben Eager being there. Give or take trade / free agent signings and releases / future first rounders ( imo ) the Oilers Stanley Cup lineup / depth chart could look like this:<br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Czerwonka ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Ewanyk ( L )</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;"><br />
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</div> Let's talk about the forwards first. Hartikainen moves ahead of Paajarvi because I feel Hartikainen is a bit of a stronger option as a trigger man for Hemsky. The 3rd line has chemistry and is well rounded, but isn't an energy line. Horcoff and Smyth are older at this point and are part of a physical for-checking 4th line, full of decent skaters that can play some hockey. The 4th line can be mixed up with the skaters in the " 5th" and partial "6th" or "7th" units. Cogliano is floating in that area as a somewhat useful player and the rest of the 5th and 6th units are full of young players that will be contending for those 4th line spots and for injury replacement. Weaknesses include a lack of a Darren Mccarty/Matt Cooke/Max Talbot/Brad Marchand/Esa Tikkanen type ( that biggish guy that can skate, hit, take and make a pass, shoot the puck a little, chirp the other team, push and shove and maybe drop the gloves ). Is Czerwonka or Abney that guy? Will Ewanyk be good enough?<br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">Ryan Whitney</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">Jeff Petry</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Martin Marincin</td> <td align="CENTER" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Colten Teubert</td> </tr>
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Now the defensemen. First, I dropped Tom Gilbert. I'd trade him in his contract year. I can't predict who we might trade him for but imo he doesn't fit this teams make up. On the back-end there are WAY more question marks because of the uneven time line for defensemen development. I want to say Marincin deserves a top 4 spot by then. Petry too. Whitney is a top 4 defensemen and at this point we have decent 2's and good 3's but probably not a #1 defensemen. Peckham, Smid and Teubert will be in the mix for bottom 3 but for the rest of our D prospects it's too early to project. I'll error on caution and say they are bubbling under or are at best competing for ice time at that point. The laws of probability state that injury will open the door for some of these prospects and a few will take advantage. Weaknesses include quality depth from right handed shooters and a Rafalski/Visnovsky/Doughty/Niedermayer/Coffey type ( a top quality skater with elite vision and puck handling skills that can QB the power-play and pot at least 20 goals ).<br />
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">Devan Dubnyk </td> </tr>
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<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="18" style="border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Samu Perhonen</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="CENTER" height="17" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000;">Olivier Roy</td> </tr>
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The goalies look promising but will be pretty young. I think Dubnyk will pan out to be an NHL goalie. I hope even as a number 1 ( maybe even top 15 goalie in the league in his prime ). More would be hoping TOO much for comfort. Bunz's stock has been rising and Roy's lowering. I decided to slot our big new 3rd rounder between them as maybe splitting the starter role for the Barons around that time. Weakness include a lack of a guaranteed stud.<br />
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The forwards and goalies look like better bets to be close to what I've suggested here. Once again trade, injury and free agent signings will impact this roster ( obviously ) and future first rounders and other achieving future draft picks haven't been chosen yet but honestly, I like what I'm seeing.Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662704030499731575.post-20678721140071674662011-07-06T22:10:00.000-06:002011-07-06T22:10:52.270-06:00Going to Development Camp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-627JTWjFyRc/ThUxeKpkxRI/AAAAAAAAAGg/GGk3orEgK_g/s1600/0143.hemmertime.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-627JTWjFyRc/ThUxeKpkxRI/AAAAAAAAAGg/GGk3orEgK_g/s400/0143.hemmertime.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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I'm going tomorrow morning so you can expect I'll post about it tomorrow afternoon. I wonder if #83 will show up for some more light exercise. I'm very interested in all the players but will probably be looking hardest at are Anton Lander, Colten Teubert, and RNH to see if any of them look sharp in early July.Pisani's Irish Cousinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233231192589237207noreply@blogger.com0