Rankings for 2015 draft eligible OHL'ers

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http://www.mckeenshockey.com/prospects-blog/2015-nhl-draft-mckeens-top-120-rankings-march-2015/

McKeen's top 120 ranked for 2015 draft.

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2015 NHL Draft – McKeen’s Top 120 Rankings

By McKeen's Hockey On March 18, 2015· Add Comment

Ilya Samsonov made the most of his opportunity in front of NHL scouts last month in the Czech Republic.

The 6-foot-3, 200-pound native of Magnitogorsk helped lead Russia to victory at the Five Nations Tournament.

Samsonov showcased a full package of skill and smarts while upsetting Team USA in a 5-4 overtime win – being outshot 51-to-16 – and then shutting down Sweden 5-1 in the final game.

He played this season in the MHL with Stalnye Lisy, Magnitogorsk’s junior team, and will get another chance to bolster his draft stock at the U18 World Championships next month in Switzerland.

A number of Samsonov’s U18 teammates could draw some draft interest with strong showings in Zug and Lucerne, the two host cities for the U18 Worlds.

Big, strong-shooting winger Denis Guryanov of Lada Togliatti is rated in the second round – 40th overall – on the McKeen’s Top 120 rankings for the 2015 NHL Draft.

Mikhail Vorobyev (Salavat Ufa) is rated 78th overall and is a smart, well-structured pivot in the classic old Russian style, while diminutive winger Kirill Kaprizov (Novokuznetsk) is listed as a late third-rounder – 89th overall. Just 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds, Kaprizov was a creative force throughout the Five Nations and demonstrated that he has the courage and work ethic to help overcome the size factor.

Samsonov is the top-rated goaltender in the McKeen’s rankings for the 2015 NHL Draft – debuting in the first round in the 29th spot.

Drafting goalies in the opening round has becoming increasingly less common. In fact, only six goaltenders have been selected in the first round over the past eight drafts (2007 to 2014). That compares to the five-year period from 2002 to 2006 in which a total of 14 goalies were first-round picks.

Samsonov is one of 11 goaltenders to earn spots in the McKeen’s Top 120 rankings.

Mackenzie Blackwood of the Barrie Colts is next on the goalie list – ranked as an early second-rounder at 33rd overall – while a pair of QMJHL goalies hold down the next two spots – Callum Booth of Halifax at 61st and Samuel Montembeault of Blainville-Boisbriand in the No. 68 spot.

RANK PLAYER POS TEAM HT/WT DOB 1 Connor McDavid C Erie (OHL) 6-1/195 13-Jan-97 2 Jack Eichel C Boston University (HE) 6-2/195 28-Oct-96 3 Noah Hanifin D Boston College (HE) 6-3/205 25-Jan-97 4 Mitchell Marner C London (OHL) 5-11/160 5-May-97 5 Ivan Provorov D Brandon (WHL) 6-0/195 13-Jan-97 6 Lawson Crouse LW Kingston (OHL) 6-4/210 23-Jun-97 7 Zach Werenski D Michigan (B1G) 6-2/205 19-Jul-97 8 Dylan Strome C Erie (OHL) 6-3/190 7-May-97 9 Pavel Zacha C Sarnia (OHL) 6-3/210 6-Apr-97 10 Mathew Barzal C Seattle (WHL) 5-11/175 26-May-97 11 Travis Konecny C Ottawa (OHL) 5-10/175 11-Mar-97 12 Mikko Rantanen RW TPS Turku (Fin) 6-3/210 29-Oct-96 13 Timo Meier RW Halifax (QMJHL) 6-1/210 8-Oct-96 14 Kyle Connor C Youngstown (USHL) 6-1/185 9-Dec-96 15 Thomas Chabot D Saint John (QMJHL) 6-1/180 30-Jan-97 16 Jakub Zboril D Saint John (QMJHL) 6-1/185 21-Feb-97 17 Nick Merkley RW Kelowna (WHL) 5-11/190 23-May-97 18 Joel Ek Eriksson C Farjestads (Swe) 6-2/180 29-Jan-97 19 Colin White C NTDP (USA) 6-0/185 30-Jan-97 20 Paul Bittner LW Portland (WHL) 6-4/210 4-Nov-96 21 Brandon Carlo D Tri-City (WHL) 6-5/200 26-Nov-96 22 Jeremy Roy D Sherbrooke (QMJHL) 6-0/190 14-May-97 23 Evgeni Svechnikov LW Cape Breton (QMJHL) 6-2/200 31-Oct-96 24 Jake DeBrusk LW Swift Current (WHL) 5-11/170 17-Oct-96 25 Jacob Larsson D Frolunda (Swe) 6-2/190 29-Apr-97 26 Jonas Siegenthaler D ZSC Zurich (Sui) 6-2/220 6-May-97 27 Oliver Kylington D Farjestads (Swe) 6-0/185 19-May-97 28 Brock Boeser RW Waterloo (USHL) 6-0/195 25-Feb-97 29 Ilya Samsonov G Magnitogorsk (Rus) 6-3/200 22-Feb-97 30 Jack Roslovic C NTDP (USA) 6-0/185 29-Jan-97             31 Erik Cernak D Kosice (Svk) 6-3/200 28-May-97 32 Guillaume Brisebois D Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) 6-2/170 21-Jul-97 33 Mackenzie Blackwood G Barrie (OHL) 6-4/215 9-Dec-96 34 Tom Novak C Waterloo (USHL) 6-0/180 28-Apr-97 35 Jansen Harkins C Prince George (WHL) 6-1/180 23-May-97 36 Filip Chlapik C Charlottetown (QMJHL) 6-1/195 3-Jun-97 37 Blake Speers C Sault Ste Marie (OHL) 5-11/180 2-Jan-97 38 Daniel Sprong RW Charlottetown (QMJHL) 6-0/190 17-Mar-97 39 Matthew Spencer D Peterborough (OHL) 6-1/200 24-Mar-97 40 Denis Guryanov RW Lada Togliatti (Rus) 6-2/185 7-Jun-97 41 Noah Juulsen D Everett (WHL) 6-1/175 2-Apr-97 42 Jordan Greenway LW NTDP (USA) 6-5/225 16-Feb-97 43 Alexander Dergachyov RW SKA St. Petersburg (Rus) 6-4/200 27-Sep-96 44 Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson C Omaha (USHL) 6-1/195 31-Oct-96 45 Jeremy Bracco RW NTDP (USA) 5-9/175 17-Mar-97 46 Zachary Senyshyn RW Sault Ste Marie (OHL) 6-1/195 30-Mar-97 47 Anthony Beauvillier LW Shawinigan (QMJHL) 5-10/175 8-Jun-97 48 Ryan Gropp LW Seattle (WHL) 6-2/185 16-Sep-96 49 Dennis Yan LW Shawinigan (QMJHL) 6-1/180 14-Apr-97 50 Jens Looke RW Brynas (Swe) 6-0/180 11-Apr-97 51 Robin Kovacs RW AIK (Swe) 6-0/170 16-Nov-96 52 Glenn Gawdin C Swift Current (WHL) 6-1/190 25-Mar-97 53 Nikita Korostelev RW Sarnia (OHL) 6-1/195 8-Feb-97 54 Travis Dermott D Erie (OHL) 5-11/195 22-Dec-96 55 Gabriel Carlsson D Linkopings (Swe) 6-4/185 2-Jan-97 56 Adam Musil RW Red Deer (WHL) 6-2/200 26-Mar-97 57 Mitchell Vande Sompel D Oshawa (OHL) 5-10/180 11-Feb-97 58 Christian Fischer RW NTDP (USA) 6-1/215 15-Apr-97 59 Brendan Guhle D Prince Albert (WHL) 6-1/185 29-Jul-97 60 Dennis Gilbert D Chicago (USHL) 6-2/200 30-Oct-96             61 Callum Booth G Quebec (QMJHL) 6-3/200 21-May-97 62 Sebastian Aho RW Karpat Oulu (Fin) 5-11/175 26-Jul-97 63 Ryan Pilon D Brandon (WHL) 6-2/210 10-Oct-96 64 Nicolas Roy C Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 6-4/200 5-Feb-97 65 Austin Wagner LW Regina (WHL) 6-1/180 23-Jun-97 66 Graham Knott LW Niagara (OHL) 6-3/195 13-Jan-97 67 Michael Spacek C Pardubice (Cze) 5-11/190 9-Apr-97 68 Samuel Montembeault G Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL) 6-2/165 30-Oct-96 69 Yakov Trenin LW Gatineau (QMJHL) 6-2/195 13-Jan-97 70 Daniel Vladar G Kladno (Cze) 6-5/185 20-Aug-97 71 Kyle Capobianco D Sudbury (OHL) 6-1/180 13-Aug-97 72 David Kase C Chomutov (Cze) 5-11/170 28-Jan-97 73 Bailey Webster D Saint John (QMJHL) 6-3/210 8-Sep-97 74 Felix Sandstrom G Brynas (Swe) 6-2/190 12-Jan-97 75 Jesper Lindgren D MoDo (Swe) 6-0/160 19-May-97 76 Keegan Kolesar RW Seattle (WHL) 6-1/215 8-Apr-97 77 Kevin Davis D Everett (WHL) 6-0/185 14-Mar-97 78 Mikhail Vorobyev C Salavat Ufa (Rus) 6-2/195 5-Jan-97 79 Vince Dunn D Niagara (OHL) 6-0/185 29-Oct-96 80 Nathan Noel C Saint John (QMJHL) 5-11/175 21-Jun-97 81 Gustav Bouramman D Sault Ste Marie (OHL) 5-11/185 24-Jan-97 82 Matej Tomek G Topeka (NAHL) 6-2/180 24-May-97 83 Lukas Jasek RW Trinec (Cze) 5-11/165 28-Aug-97 84 Nicolas Meloche D Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) 6-2/200 18-Jul-97 85 Roope Hintz LW Ilves Tampere (Fin) 6-2/185 17-Nov-96 86 Mitchell Stephens C Saginaw (OHL) 5-11/185 5-Feb-97 87 Jean-Christophe Beaudin RW Rouyn Noranda (QMJHL) 6-1/185 27-Mar-97 88 Filip Ahl LW HV 71 (Swe) 6-3/210 12-Jun-97 89 Kirill Kaprizov LW Novokuznetsk (Rus) 5-9/185 26-Apr-97 90 John Marino D South Shore (USPHL) 6-0/175 21-May-97             91 Chaz Reddekopp D Victoria (WHL) 6-3/220 1-Jan-97 92 Adam Marsh LW Saint John (QMJHL) 6-0/165 22-Aug-97 93 Parker Wotherspoon D Tri-City (WHL) 6-0/170 24-Aug-97 94 Loik Leveille D Cape Breton (QMJHL) 5-11/220 25-Sep-96 95 Adam Gaudette C Cedar Rapids (USHL) 6-1/175 3-Oct-96 96 Justin Lemcke D Belleville (OHL) 6-2/200 13-Feb-97 97 Gabriel Gagne RW Victoriaville (QMJHL) 6-5/190 11-Nov-96 98 Thomas Schemitsch D Owen Sound (OHL) 6-3/205 26-Oct-96 99 Jesse Gabrielle LW Regina (WHL) 5-11/205 17-Jun-97 100 Jonne Tammela LW KalPa (Fin) 5-10/180 5-Aug-97 101 Christian Jaros D Lulea (Swe) 6-3/200 2-Apr-96 102 Ales Stezka G Liberec (Cze) 6-3/180 6-Jan-97 103 Ethan Bear D Seattle (WHL) 5-11/200 26-Jun-97 104 Mathieu Joseph RW Saint John (QMJHL) 6-0/165 9-Feb-97 105 Jeremiah Addison LW Ottawa (OHL) 6-0/185 21-Oct-96 106 Devante Stephens D Kelowna (WHL) 6-1/175 2-Jan-97 107 Michael McNiven G Owen Sound (OHL) 6-0/205 9-Jul-97 108 Jeremy Lauzon D Rouyn Noranda (QMJHL) 6-2/195 28-Apr-97 109 Luke Opilka G NTDP (USA) 6-1/195 27-Feb-97 110 Philippe Myers D Rouyn Noranda (QMJHL) 6-5/195 25-Jan-97 111 Adam Werner G Farjestads (Swe) 6-5/185 2-May-97 112 Brendan Warren LW NTDP (USA) 6-0/190 7-May-97 113 Julius Nattinen C JyP Jyvaskyla (Fin) 6-2/190 14-Jan-97 114 Colton White D Sault Ste Marie (OHL) 6-1/185 3-May-97 115 Samuel Dove-McFalls LW Saint John (QMJHL) 6-2/205 10-Apr-97 116 Veeti Vainio D Blues (Fin) 6-2/170 16-Jun-97 117 Matt Bradley C Medicine Hat (WHL) 5-11/185 22-Jan-97 118 Tyler Soy C Victoria (WHL) 5-11/170 10-Feb-97 119 Dmytro Timashov LW Quebec (QMJHL) 5-9/190 1-Oct-96 120 A.J. Greer LW Boston University (HE) 6-2/205 14-Dec-96

Tagged with → 2015 NHL Draft • A.J. Greer • Adam Gaudette • Adam Marsh • Adam Mu

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Who has seen Eichel ?

 

the scouting report posted here (from  Button) is intriguing, as is his size.

Is there any chance he passes McDavid ?

 

just curious, i have only seen the highlights of each player and as an editor i know the footage can lie.

 

6'2" and already 190+ he could be a damn handful.

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@mojo1917

 

McDavid is 6;1" and 190. Skates as good or better than anyone in the NHL. He can handle the puck at top end. Has soft hands, a great motor and is down to earth. I think Eichel was closer to unseating him at the beginning of the year than he is now. Eichel is still a great prospect and would likely go 1st overall most other seasons.

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@mojo1917  I've only seen him at the World Jr's....he showed his obvious talent and potential, but McDavid outclassed him in pure speed and moves...or at least that was my take. I view him as a franchise type center...one of the best consolation prizes of all time, but he can't do the kind of sick stuff that McDavid does at full speed, that is just God given talent on another level.

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  Sorry the top 125 came out so choppy, had to just highlight it and cut and paste, it was a nice conformed list....but at least you have the info. These guys have a pretty nice take on the 1st round from what I can gather....when people pay for your info, with so much availavle for free, you BETTER have a good take!

 

  *really* hoping that Carlo is there with the pick TB have us for Coburn. Ya know, they play the same kinda game, same size...I don't think Carlo has to much offensive potential, but he could surprise in that respect...I just love how calm and cool he is...none of the Coburn brain farts, or at least held to a minimum. What a terrific skater he is for such a big kid!! Carlo seems like the type that could help form the nucleolus of a championship defense, size and speed baby...size and speed.

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  Brandon Carlo scouting report from McKeen's....

 

 

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Brandon Carlo: Towering defensive force

By Andy Levangie On March 23, 2015· Add Comment

Brandon Carlo, D, (2015), Tri-City Americans, RD, 6’5″, 200 lbs

At NHL size already with more room to fill out and strengthen his way to the next level, Brandon Carlo is a towering defensive force with imposing physical attributes. Carlo’s game allows him to shine in the defensive zone, using his long stick and reach to disrupt opposing player’s efforts to create offence. Timely stick checks take away space whilst surprised attackers have their pucks made plays on that would usually go uninterrupted. As his size would indicate Carlo possesses well above average physical attributes, however his timing and coordination of these physical tools are what stand out. A ferocious hitter that drives his shoulder through a player’s chest in a clean and accurate manner. His physical play is not sloppy, but compact, strong and explosive. Controls the gap along the wall very well and rarely gets beat in close quarters. When defending in open ice off the rush can get tangled up slowing on pivots and allowing forwards to beat him wide. He must clean up those pivots to see success at the next level. Controls the crease and slot area very well, not making it easy for any player willing to attack the net. Holding a positive position, rarely chasing and making it difficult to gain inside position.  

Brandon Carlo: Photo by John Allen

Skating stride is long and clean, appears compact and low to the ice with a good knee bend. Accelerates well and shows strength in his legs. Likely will not become an explosive skater with an elite separation gear, but an efficient, fluid stride will aid Carlo while his legs get stronger and continue develop. Reverse stride at times can look slow, a stark contrast to the positives exhibited skating forward. It will require some strong work to take the next step and could help if he trust his edges, loosens up and reflect the fluidity of his forward stride.

Lacks some confidence carrying the puck; especially when looking to break out of the defensive zone. He displays some predictability if the puck is carried more than 3-4 strides and will always defer to an outlet pass, looking forced and easy to read. Certainly looks to pass first after takeaways or before zone clears. Don’t expect to Carlo to become a high scoring offensive weapon, although this aspect of his game will develop with confidence and strength. Look for skating and a long stick to aid in holding pucks in along the offensive blue line, and creating space to maintain offensive possession. Works the line well and uses quick forward stride for above average passing within the zone. Best offensive asset is his quick whipping wrist-shot with good pop off the stick, getting pucks from blue line to net with speed and deception. A career ceiling as a top 4 defenseman is not out of the question. Good skating ability and strong defensive play would make him an effective complementary partner for an offensively driven player, without holding back the tandem. Should be a mainstay in all playing situations for Tri-Cities throughout next year.

Thanks for reading

Andy

 

 

 UM YEAH>>>>>"A ferocious hitter that drives his shoulder through a player’s chest in a clean and accurate manner. His physical play is not sloppy, but compact, strong and explosive. Controls the gap along the wall very well and rarely gets beat in close quarters. When defending in open ice off the rush can get tangled up slowing on pivots and allowing forwards to beat him wide. He must clean up those pivots to see success at the next level. Controls the crease and slot area very well, not making it easy for any player willing to attack the net. Holding a positive position, rarely chasing and making it difficult to gain inside position. "<<<<<<

 

 

 LOVE the ferocious hitter, and I do believe the pivot problem can be cleared up, some kids overcome this with the right coaching no problem.

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2015 NHL Draft – McKeen’s Top 120 Rankings

By McKeen's Hockey On March 18, 2015· Add Comment

Ilya Samsonov made the most of his opportunity in front of NHL scouts last month in the Czech Republic.

The 6-foot-3, 200-pound native of Magnitogorsk helped lead Russia to victory at the Five Nations Tournament.

Samsonov showcased a full package of skill and smarts while upsetting Team USA in a 5-4 overtime win – being outshot 51-to-16 – and then shutting down Sweden 5-1 in the final game.

He played this season in the MHL with Stalnye Lisy, Magnitogorsk’s junior team, and will get another chance to bolster his draft stock at the U18 World Championships next month in Switzerland.

A number of Samsonov’s U18 teammates could draw some draft interest with strong showings in Zug and Lucerne, the two host cities for the U18 Worlds.

Big, strong-shooting winger Denis Guryanov of Lada Togliatti is rated in the second round – 40th overall – on the McKeen’s Top 120 rankings for the 2015 NHL Draft.

Mikhail Vorobyev (Salavat Ufa) is rated 78th overall and is a smart, well-structured pivot in the classic old Russian style, while diminutive winger Kirill Kaprizov (Novokuznetsk) is listed as a late third-rounder – 89th overall. Just 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds, Kaprizov was a creative force throughout the Five Nations and demonstrated that he has the courage and work ethic to help overcome the size factor.

Samsonov is the top-rated goaltender in the McKeen’s rankings for the 2015 NHL Draft – debuting in the first round in the 29th spot.

Drafting goalies in the opening round has becoming increasingly less common. In fact, only six goaltenders have been selected in the first round over the past eight drafts (2007 to 2014). That compares to the five-year period from 2002 to 2006 in which a total of 14 goalies were first-round picks.

Samsonov is one of 11 goaltenders to earn spots in the McKeen’s Top 120 rankings.

Mackenzie Blackwood of the Barrie Colts is next on the goalie list – ranked as an early second-rounder at 33rd overall – while a pair of QMJHL goalies hold down the next two spots – Callum Booth of Halifax at 61st and Samuel Montembeault of Blainville-Boisbriand in the No. 68 spot.

 

RANK PLAYER POS TEAM HT/WT DOB

1 Connor McDavid C Erie (OHL) 6-1/195 13-Jan-97

2 Jack Eichel C Boston University (HE) 6-2/195 28-Oct-96

3 Noah Hanifin D Boston College (HE) 6-3/205 25-Jan-97

4 Mitchell Marner C London (OHL) 5-11/160 5-May-97

5 Ivan Provorov D Brandon (WHL) 6-0/195 13-Jan-97

6 Lawson Crouse LW Kingston (OHL) 6-4/210 23-Jun-97

7 Zach Werenski D Michigan (B1G) 6-2/205 19-Jul-97

8 Dylan Strome C Erie (OHL) 6-3/190 7-May-97

9 Pavel Zacha C Sarnia (OHL) 6-3/210 6-Apr-97

10 Mathew Barzal C Seattle (WHL) 5-11/175 26-May-97

11 Travis Konecny C Ottawa (OHL) 5-10/175 11-Mar-97

12 Mikko Rantanen RW TPS Turku (Fin) 6-3/210 29-Oct-96

13 Timo Meier RW Halifax (QMJHL) 6-1/210 8-Oct-96

14 Kyle Connor C Youngstown (USHL) 6-1/185 9-Dec-96

15 Thomas Chabot D Saint John (QMJHL) 6-1/180 30-Jan-97

16 Jakub Zboril D Saint John (QMJHL) 6-1/185 21-Feb-97

17 Nick Merkley RW Kelowna (WHL) 5-11/190 23-May-97

18 Joel Ek Eriksson C Farjestads (Swe) 6-2/180 29-Jan-97

19 Colin White C NTDP (USA) 6-0/185 30-Jan-97

20 Paul Bittner LW Portland (WHL) 6-4/210 4-Nov-96

21 Brandon Carlo D Tri-City (WHL) 6-5/200 26-Nov-96

22 Jeremy Roy D Sherbrooke (QMJHL) 6-0/190 14-May-97

23 Evgeni Svechnikov LW Cape Breton (QMJHL) 6-2/200 31-Oct-96

24 Jake DeBrusk LW Swift Current (WHL) 5-11/170 17-Oct-96

25 Jacob Larsson D Frolunda (Swe) 6-2/190 29-Apr-97

26 Jonas Siegenthaler D ZSC Zurich (Sui) 6-2/220 6-May-97

27 Oliver Kylington D Farjestads (Swe) 6-0/185 19-May-97

28 Brock Boeser RW Waterloo (USHL) 6-0/195 25-Feb-97

29 Ilya Samsonov G Magnitogorsk (Rus) 6-3/200 22-Feb-97

30 Jack Roslovic C NTDP (USA) 6-0/185 29-Jan-97            

31 Erik Cernak D Kosice (Svk) 6-3/200 28-May-97

32 Guillaume Brisebois D Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) 6-2/170 21-Jul-97

33 Mackenzie Blackwood G Barrie (OHL) 6-4/215 9-Dec-96

34 Tom Novak C Waterloo (USHL) 6-0/180 28-Apr-97

35 Jansen Harkins C Prince George (WHL) 6-1/180 23-May-97

36 Filip Chlapik C Charlottetown (QMJHL) 6-1/195 3-Jun-97

37 Blake Speers C Sault Ste Marie (OHL) 5-11/180 2-Jan-97

38 Daniel Sprong RW Charlottetown (QMJHL) 6-0/190 17-Mar-97

39 Matthew Spencer D Peterborough (OHL) 6-1/200 24-Mar-97

40 Denis Guryanov RW Lada Togliatti (Rus) 6-2/185 7-Jun-97

41 Noah Juulsen D Everett (WHL) 6-1/175 2-Apr-97

42 Jordan Greenway LW NTDP (USA) 6-5/225 16-Feb-97

43 Alexander Dergachyov RW SKA St. Petersburg (Rus) 6-4/200 27-Sep-96

44 Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson C Omaha (USHL) 6-1/195 31-Oct-96

45 Jeremy Bracco RW NTDP (USA) 5-9/175 17-Mar-97

46 Zachary Senyshyn RW Sault Ste Marie (OHL) 6-1/195 30-Mar-97

47 Anthony Beauvillier LW Shawinigan (QMJHL) 5-10/175 8-Jun-97

48 Ryan Gropp LW Seattle (WHL) 6-2/185 16-Sep-96

49 Dennis Yan LW Shawinigan (QMJHL) 6-1/180 14-Apr-97

50 Jens Looke RW Brynas (Swe) 6-0/180 11-Apr-97

51 Robin Kovacs RW AIK (Swe) 6-0/170 16-Nov-96

52 Glenn Gawdin C Swift Current (WHL) 6-1/190 25-Mar-97

53 Nikita Korostelev RW Sarnia (OHL) 6-1/195 8-Feb-97

54 Travis Dermott D Erie (OHL) 5-11/195 22-Dec-96

55 Gabriel Carlsson D Linkopings (Swe) 6-4/185 2-Jan-97

56 Adam Musil RW Red Deer (WHL) 6-2/200 26-Mar-97

57 Mitchell Vande Sompel D Oshawa (OHL) 5-10/180 11-Feb-97

58 Christian Fischer RW NTDP (USA) 6-1/215 15-Apr-97

59 Brendan Guhle D Prince Albert (WHL) 6-1/185 29-Jul-97

60 Dennis Gilbert D Chicago (USHL) 6-2/200 30-Oct-96            

61 Callum Booth G Quebec (QMJHL) 6-3/200 21-May-97

62 Sebastian Aho RW Karpat Oulu (Fin) 5-11/175 26-Jul-97

63 Ryan Pilon D Brandon (WHL) 6-2/210 10-Oct-96

64 Nicolas Roy C Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 6-4/200 5-Feb-97

65 Austin Wagner LW Regina (WHL) 6-1/180 23-Jun-97

66 Graham Knott LW Niagara (OHL) 6-3/195 13-Jan-97

67 Michael Spacek C Pardubice (Cze) 5-11/190 9-Apr-97

68 Samuel Montembeault G Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL) 6-2/165 30-Oct-96

69 Yakov Trenin LW Gatineau (QMJHL) 6-2/195 13-Jan-97

70 Daniel Vladar G Kladno (Cze) 6-5/185 20-Aug-97

72 David Kase C Chomutov (Cze) 5-11/170 28-Jan-97

73 Bailey Webster D Saint John (QMJHL) 6-3/210 8-Sep-97

74 Felix Sandstrom G Brynas (Swe) 6-2/190 12-Jan-97

75 Jesper Lindgren D MoDo (Swe) 6-0/160 19-May-97

76 Keegan Kolesar RW Seattle (WHL) 6-1/215 8-Apr-97

77 Kevin Davis D Everett (WHL) 6-0/185 14-Mar-97

78 Mikhail Vorobyev C Salavat Ufa (Rus) 6-2/195 5-Jan-97

79 Vince Dunn D Niagara (OHL) 6-0/185 29-Oct-96

80 Nathan Noel C Saint John (QMJHL) 5-11/175 21-Jun-97

81 Gustav Bouramman D Sault Ste Marie (OHL) 5-11/185 24-Jan-97

82 Matej Tomek G Topeka (NAHL) 6-2/180 24-May-97

83 Lukas Jasek RW Trinec (Cze) 5-11/165 28-Aug-97

84 Nicolas Meloche D Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) 6-2/200 18-Jul-97

85 Roope Hintz LW Ilves Tampere (Fin) 6-2/185 17-Nov-96

86 Mitchell Stephens C Saginaw (OHL) 5-11/185 5-Feb-97

87 Jean-Christophe Beaudin RW Rouyn Noranda (QMJHL) 6-1/185 27-Mar-97

88 Filip Ahl LW HV 71 (Swe) 6-3/210 12-Jun-97

89 Kirill Kaprizov LW Novokuznetsk (Rus) 5-9/185 26-Apr-97

90 John Marino D South Shore (USPHL) 6-0/175 21-May-97            

91 Chaz Reddekopp D Victoria (WHL) 6-3/220 1-Jan-97

92 Adam Marsh LW Saint John (QMJHL) 6-0/165 22-Aug-97

93 Parker Wotherspoon D Tri-City (WHL) 6-0/170 24-Aug-97

94 Loik Leveille D Cape Breton (QMJHL) 5-11/220 25-Sep-96

95 Adam Gaudette C Cedar Rapids (USHL) 6-1/175 3-Oct-96

96 Justin Lemcke D Belleville (OHL) 6-2/200 13-Feb-97

97 Gabriel Gagne RW Victoriaville (QMJHL) 6-5/190 11-Nov-96

98 Thomas Schemitsch D Owen Sound (OHL) 6-3/205 26-Oct-96

99 Jesse Gabrielle LW Regina (WHL) 5-11/205 17-Jun-97

100 Jonne Tammela LW KalPa (Fin) 5-10/180 5-Aug-97

101 Christian Jaros D Lulea (Swe) 6-3/200 2-Apr-96

102 Ales Stezka G Liberec (Cze) 6-3/180 6-Jan-97

103 Ethan Bear D Seattle (WHL) 5-11/200 26-Jun-97

104 Mathieu Joseph RW Saint John (QMJHL) 6-0/165 9-Feb-97

105 Jeremiah Addison LW Ottawa (OHL) 6-0/185 21-Oct-96

106 Devante Stephens D Kelowna (WHL) 6-1/175 2-Jan-97

107 Michael McNiven G Owen Sound (OHL) 6-0/205 9-Jul-97

108 Jeremy Lauzon D Rouyn Noranda (QMJHL) 6-2/195 28-Apr-97

109 Luke Opilka G NTDP (USA) 6-1/195 27-Feb-97

110 Philippe Myers D Rouyn Noranda (QMJHL) 6-5/195 25-Jan-97

111 Adam Werner G Farjestads (Swe) 6-5/185 2-May-97

112 Brendan Warren LW NTDP (USA) 6-0/190 7-May-97

113 Julius Nattinen C JyP Jyvaskyla (Fin) 6-2/190 14-Jan-97

114 Colton White D Sault Ste Marie (OHL) 6-1/185 3-May-97

115 Samuel Dove-McFalls LW Saint John (QMJHL) 6-2/205 10-Apr-97

116 Veeti Vainio D Blues (Fin) 6-2/170 16-Jun-97

117 Matt Bradley C Medicine Hat (WHL) 5-11/185 22-Jan-97

118 Tyler Soy C Victoria (WHL) 5-11/170 10-Feb-97

119 Dmytro Timashov LW Quebec (QMJHL) 5-9/190 1-Oct-96

120 A.J. Greer LW Boston University (HE) 6-2/205 14-Dec-96

Tagged with → 2015 NHL Draft • A.J. Greer • Adam Gaudette • Adam Marsh • Adam Mu

 

Hey @jammer2, i helped with the formatting.  Hope this helps a bit.  I also am listing the link to which I created a thread with short bios for the top 20 players (as listed from another site).  I have 1-10 done.

 

http://www.hockeyforums.net/index.php/topic/64625-nhl-2015-entry-draft-top-prospects/

[jammer2]

@pilldoc  Thanks doc, awesome work!

[jammer2]

  I guess a big question is...if Werenksi is there...do you take him?  How could you not?  Guy has star written all over him. He should be right in our wheel house. If you are going best player, and he's sitting there..you have some serious questions to ask among the scouts in that war room.

[jammer2]

  I don't know about Poporov over Strome....that seems off base. I must admit, I have not seen a whole lot of Poporov, gonna have to watch some more video of him.

[pilldoc]

@jammer2

 

catn't chat all that long...gotta take kiddo to gymnastics, but my question is do you go forward or BPA, and if that is a d-man, so be it.  Would really like a forward if possible.  If the Flyers are at #6 then I'm thinking Crouse could be in play, Strome, Barzal, Werenski.  Gonna be a tough decision.  Either way they get an elite prospect.  Be back later this evening.

[jammer2]

  I"m working 6pm to 6am....so I'll chat with ya tomorrow....but yeah, as always BPA is the way to go. If Crouse is there...I'd have to take him over Werenski, but I think power forwards in general are real hit and miss and have bigger bust potential...Werenski is so talented...with Crouse, you have to wonder, will he drive to the net with such enthusiasm against NHL vets who can and will crunch him...if you believe so...you probably take him.

[Claude Monet]

Thanks for posting the info guys! I am stoked for the draft .... Kind of weird when the flyers have picks! Winterhawks are playing Seattle, who have 3 players on that list including the guy at 10.

I'll report back after watching the games. Bitner with the second 1st could be nice. I'm not sure his hands warrant it but can't teach his attitude and size

[flyercanuck]

@pilldoc

 

Strome at #8??? Where do we sign?

[jammer2]

  A nice write up on Mitch Marner

 

 Home »Draft Blog Feature »Mitch Marner: Offensive gem in deep draft

Mitch Marner: Offensive gem in deep draft

By McKeen's Hockey and David Burstyn On May 2, 2015· 2 Comments

An outstanding season to lead the London Knights in scoring began quietly with only one goal in his first ten games (10-1-6-7) and a four game pointless streak before he went on a tear with 12 multiple point games in the next 13 (13-20-20-40). The result was Marner led the OHL most of the season before being eclipsed in the final game despite missing five games due to injury. He would record 32 multiple point games after enjoying excelletn chemistry on the wing with two-way center Christian Dvorak through much of the season. They had success with Max Domi at times, but coach Hunter substituted Aaron Berisha in his place on occasion. They were separated when Marner switched to center, at his own suggestion, late in the season to balance out the scoring lines. After some adjustment he was leading the OHL playoffs in scoring with nine goals in seven games in the playoffs (7-9-7-16) before being knocked out in the same games as Max Domi against Erie.

McKeen’s Hockey ranked him fourth in the March rankings and with the rabid Toronto market analyzing their fourth overall pick with increasing intensity, much scrutiny between himself and Dylan Strome has occupied analysts, including an article by our own Sean LaFortune, at the end of January

Marner’s size versus the 6’3” Strome is an oft-mentioned mark against him, but he has a style of game that will be well-suited for the pros reminding strongly of Claude Giroux. The Thornhill native grew up cheering for the leafs and wearing number 93 can only invite Doug Gilmour references. Regardless of where you land in the debate there is no argument he represents an elite offensive forward that would vie for the first overall pick in a less deep draft.

David Burstyn provides a scouting report:

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Photo by Terry Wilson/OHL Images

Mitch Marner (2015), RW, London

A highly skilled and intuitive offensive player whose game reading ability is off the charts – able to dance all over the ice and make plays both forward and backhand .. attacks the middle of the ice and is not afraid to go into danger zones .. deploys a hair-trigger release and finding optimum scoring chances .. elusive in his approach as he spins off guys and simply anticipates the game better than his peers .. displays an uncanny ability to create even more room for himself when he is down low; habitually finds the best possible passing or shooting option .. slippery when entering the zone as he employs a series of head fakes and his upper body is like a slinky as he can twist and turn without losing stride and/or possession of the puck .. an excellent stick handler who owns a surplus of moves .. does not possess a prevailing gear however his stride is extremely efficient as he can maintain his speed the length of the ice and the length of his shift .. great stamina levels as he readily retreats back behind his own goal to make a heady defensive play only to dart up ice in the same sequence .. protects the puck very well in all areas of the ice .. not a selfish player as he readily dishes off the puck not a physical player and relatively small in stature as he continues to grow and expand into his 5’11, 165 pound frame however his self-preservation and constant awareness to the developing play are sublime .. constantly peeks over his shoulder and knows where everyone is on the ice lends to him never being in a bad situation to get blindsided .. sky high potential as his game marries traits of both Jordan Eberle and even more, Claude Giroux – and will adapt well to the pro game despite size, and he is still growing.  

Tagged with → 2015 NHL Draft • London Knights • McKeen's • Mitch Marner • Mitchell Marner

[jammer2]

  The Mitch Marner vs Dylan Strome debate rages on......

 

 Home »Draft Blog Feature »Discussion point: Mitch Marner vs. Dylan Strome

Discussion point: Mitch Marner vs. Dylan Strome

By Sean Lafortune On January 30, 2015· Add Comment

Back in September the big NHL Draft discussion was focused along the ‘Jack vs. Mac’ debate. Who goes first, the big, mobile powerful US skater or the exceptionally smart, generational OHL pivot? That debate hit a fever pitch at the 2015 World Junior Championships, where the two skaters faced off against each other. While both fairly well overall, McDavid cemented his status as the age group’s top prospect. While ‘Jack vs. Mac’ may still have life, a more interesting debating point has taken shape; Dylan Strome or Mitchell Marner?

While both players have proven to be elite offensive players to this point of their OHL careers, there are differences in the way that they play that separates them from both themselves and their peers.

Pro Strome:

photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images

There’s something to be said for a cerebral, poised playmaker who possesses pro size, strength and the ability to create offense. From the first time I saw Dylan Strome, there was no doubt in my mind that he had pro potential. Brother of Ryan and a graduate of the famed Toronto Marlboros program, Strome has lit the OHL on fire this year, producing 1.89 points a game while elevating those around him to higher levels of performance. The skills are impressive, a Joe Thornton type of offensive talent, one who has high end instincts and creativity. He’s at his best when slowing the game down, surveying the ice and patiently waiting for things to develop. Has that innate ability to pull defenders out of position before firing a clean tape to tape pass. In other years there wouldn’t be a debating point, Strome would be the top skater in Ontario, but this is a pretty special year at the top of the draft. Strome has development needs, he lacks explosiveness and agility, he doesn’t have that elite secondary level of speed, but if you had the opportunity to see his skating a few years ago, you’d see he’s already made significant gains. Plus, as players such as John Tavares and Boone Jenner have proven, you can teach skating, you can’t teach the instincts, hockey IQ and offensive ability that Strome brings to the table.

Pro Marner:

Photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images

Mitch Marner has had an absolutely incredible year, one that has the potential to be among the top offensive years for any player in their draft year. Dating back to his time with the Don Mills Flyers, no one has questioned Marner’s offensive tools, his intelligence, speed and puck skills have always been among the top of his age group. What limited him was his size and strength, but in two short years he’s added 5 inches and gained 30lbs. While he still is somewhat slight, his size is hardly an issue. What has become an ‘issue’ for other OHL teams is Marner’s elite offensive skills. A dynamic offensive player, Marner has been averaging over 2 points a game in just his second season in the OHL, which is substantial by any measure. A quick, possession type with elite creativity, his one-on-one elusiveness is elite, as he routinely has made defenders bite this year with a quick move, pulling the puck in tight and utilizing his feet to get to open ice. He sees plays develop well ahead of time and seems to have a 360 degree view of the ice, he always is aware of his options and more times than not finds ways to deliver the puck. Add in the fact that he shows incredible poise and control around the net, he’s proving to not only be a pure playmaker, and he can also finish plays as well.

Verdict:

Full disclosure; for the first 3 months of the year I had Dylan Strome ahead of Mitch Marner. I felt that the tools that he had, the strength, poise, pro-style game that be brought to the table was more transferable. But the way that Marner’s game has grown, and continues to grow, is too much to ignore. His offensive tools and abilities are rare and the strength and size issues that some may hold against him are somewhat muted when you look at the success that other skaters his size have had in the NHL. That’s not taking anything away from Strome, he too has impressive transferable skills, it’s just at this point Marner has surpassed him in my eyes. That said I think it’s more than fair to suggest that both skaters will be top 5 picks if they continue on their pace.

Tagged with → Dylan Strome • Mitch Marner

[hf101]

ISS Hockey Releases ISS Top 30 For May, Rankings Of Top Prospects For 2015 NHL Draft

Below is the ISS Top 30, highlighting the rankings for the top 30 prospects. An interactive page where the ISS Top 30 can be viewed, sorted, commented on, and where users can interact with our scouts can be viewed at: http://ISStop30.com.

Rank-Name-Position-Team-League

1 - McDavid, Connor - C - Erie - OHL 
2 - Eichel, Jack - C - Boston University - H.E. 
3 - Strome, Dylan - C - Erie - OHL 
4 - Crouse, Lawson - LW - Kingston - OHL 
5 - Hanifin, Noah - LD - Boston College - H.E. 
6 - Marner, Mitchell - C - London - OHL 
7 - Provorov, Ivan - LD - Brandon - WHL 
8 - Barzal, Mathew - C - Seattle - WHL 
9 - Rantanen, Mikko - RW - TPS Turku - FinE 
10 - Zacha, Pavel - C - Sarnia - OHL 
11 - Werenski, Zack - RD - Michigan - BigTen 
12 - Konecny, Travis - C - Ottawa - OHL 
13 - Connor, Kyle - C - Youngstown - USHL 
14 - Meier, Timo - RW - Halifax - QMJHL 
15 - White, Colin - RW - USA Under18 NTDP - USHL 
16 - Chabot, Thomas - LD - Saint John - QMJHL 
17 - Bittner, Paul - LW - Portland - WHL 
18 - Svechnikov, Evgeny - RW - Cape Breton - QMJHL 
19 - Merkley, Nick - C - Kelowna - WHL 
20 - Ek Eriksson, Joel - C - Farjestad - SweJE 
21 - Carlo, Brandon - RD - Tri-City - WHL 
22 - Zboril, Jakub - LD - Saint John - QMJHL 
23 - Roy, Jeremy -RD - Sherbrooke - QMJHL 
24 - Guryanov, Denis - RW - Togliatti Ladya - RusJr 
25 - Harkins, Jansen - C/LW - Prince George - WHL 
26 - Sprong, Daniel - RW - Charlottetown - QMJHL 
27 - Debrusk, Jake - LW - Swift Current - WHL 
28 - Bracco, Jeremy - RW - USA Under18 NTDP - USHL 
29 - Juulsen, Noah - LD - Everett - WHL 
30 - Carlsson, Gabriel - LD - Linkoping - SweJE

This month’s release outline an unchanged pattern in the top three rankings of the ISS Top 30. With one more final release to go, Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel and Dylan Strome are locked into their respective top three rankings for May. Colin White is one of the biggest movers, jumping 8 spots from #23 to #15 by helping lead Team USA to Gold at the World Under-18 Championship.

"White had a slow start to the season, but finished strong with the USA NTDP”, says ISS Hockey Director of Scouting Dennis MacInnis. “He has a dominating two-way game with elite level of hockey IQ, as his anticipation, awareness and offensive skill-set are off the charts.”

http://www.prweb.com/releases/ISStop30/0515/prweb12702317.htm

[flyercanuck]

Crouse seems slightly high to me. Marner is a hell of a talent to get at #6. Beauvillier not even in the 1st round?

 

3 of top 4 from the OHL  

[Podein25]

@flyercanuck

 

So based on that ISS list, and assuming that they go in that order (I know, unlikely), do you take Povorov at #7 if you're Hextall? 

[flyercanuck]

@Podein25

 

Think i'll be happy with any one of Marner/Hanifan/Provorov/Barzal/Zacha/Werenski. They all look like guys who could be 1st overall in a lesser draft.

[Podein25]

Think i'll be happy with any one of Marner/Hanifan/Provorov/Barzal/Zacha/Werenski. They all look like guys who could be 1st overall in a lesser draft.

 

 

It was a good year to suck I guess 

[J0e Th0rnton]

It was a good year to suck I guess 

That's how I look at it. First time in 11 years missing the playoffs. might as well be a year as deep as this

[Claude Monet]

That's how I look at it. First time in 11 years missing the playoffs. might as well be a year as deep as this

That's what we said about 2006 (?) drafting carter and Richards and Homer still ducked us over

[J0e Th0rnton]

That's what we said about 2006 (?) drafting carter and Richards and Homer still ducked us over

Well, at least they went on to be parts of two cup winners. The draft was good for you. Just a horrid GM.

 

Thankfully, Hextall thus far has seemed shrewd and canny.