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[dmxfury]

All I care about is Sid. If he isn't right it doesn't matter who is signed


Sigh, conference could be a beast next year

 

[hawkflight6]

Winnipeg needs (most of this is based on scouting reports because I've actually never seen a former-Thrashers game

)

-a team name, hopefully the Jets
-a head coach, Craig Ramsey has been told he will not be returning
-lock up Andrew Ladd to a long-term contract

-a top line centre, our best centre right now is Nik Antropov

-depth, because right now we have very few good prospects

Although one good thing is we have a lot of cap room, I think only Florida has more than we do

 

[DeadsetAce]

jewsee...i actually think we re-sign kaberle. his 11 points in very limited ice time during the playoffs didn't go unnoticed. and the GM has a hard on for him as well. just depends if he's willing to take a pay cut

as far as savy...i can't call him soft. short term memory loss is no joke. it's not like he's symptom free and choosing to sit out. he couldnt even make a flight to VAN due to headaches and dizziness...months removed from playing. but yeah, don't see him coming back as you said.

 

[DeadsetAce]

jewsee...i actually think we re-sign kaberle. his 11 points in very limited ice time during the playoffs didn't go unnoticed. and the GM has a hard on for him as well. just depends if he's willing to take a pay cut

as far as savy...i can't call him soft. short term memory loss is no joke. it's not like he's symptom free and choosing to sit out. he couldnt even make a flight to VAN due to headaches and dizziness...months removed from playing. but yeah, don't see him coming back as you said.

 

[hawkflight6]

Winnipeg needs (most of this is based on scouting reports because I've actually never seen a former-Thrashers game

)

-a team name, hopefully the Jets
-a head coach, Craig Ramsey has been told he will not be returning
-lock up Andrew Ladd to a long-term contract

-a top line centre, our best centre right now is Nik Antropov

-depth, because right now we have very few good prospects

Although one good thing is we have a lot of cap room, I think only Florida has more than we do

 

[DeadsetAce]

the alleged bruins' bar bill from foxwoods casino saturday night:

@ a 100K bottle of something?!?!?

 

[DeadsetAce]

the alleged bruins' bar bill from foxwoods casino saturday night:

@ a 100K bottle of something?!?!?

 

[frenchblue23]

That is crazy, who fit the bill for that?  
That Ryan Smyth article came as a bit of a surprise, seeing as he's enjoyed playing with L.A. and the guys around him.  At 35, a reunion to Edmonton would seem a little too late no?  

 

[frenchblue23]

That is crazy, who fit the bill for that?  
That Ryan Smyth article came as a bit of a surprise, seeing as he's enjoyed playing with L.A. and the guys around him.  At 35, a reunion to Edmonton would seem a little too late no?  

 

[DeadsetAce]

Originally Posted by dmxfury

All I care about is Sid. If he isn't right it doesn't matter who is signed

whats the word on him? symptom free yet?

 

[DeadsetAce]

Originally Posted by dmxfury

All I care about is Sid. If he isn't right it doesn't matter who is signed

whats the word on him? symptom free yet?

 

[bjm5295]

Originally Posted by JewSeeJay

Originally Posted by DeadsetAce

checking in

bruins issues to deal with:

- savard's future

- re-signing marshmont

- do you re-sign kaberle and ryder

- use the cap space on a big time blue liner or forward, or a little on both areas

itsa wrap... hes too soft... hopefully watching what patrice was able to do will motivate him but i jus dont see him ever returning to near elite status

kaberle prob doesnt get resigned although IMO he was a major reason u guys won... blue line depth is huge

what are the other big name defenders floatin around out there? not too many... i mean hell dallas gave us James Neal for Alex Gologoski

kinda rough to call savvy soft... brain injuries arent like a knee or something. hes on like concussion #4 i think. i watched an interview pre parade with him and he looked awful. pale, big circles under his eyes... hes done imo, although i would love nothing more than for him to return to 80% of what he was.

marshmont resigning is a foregone conclussion, just wonder how much hes gonna get. we def. overpaid for bergy at the time but it panned out IMO, kinda jumped the gun on lucic but he produced huge til he hurt his foot.

i would rather ryder for 2.5-3 mil than kaberle. i think kampfer can fill that spot. if we let him go, then use some of the money on a top 4 D-man, and the rest on a piece to slide in the 2nd/3rd center role. i honestly think the team is perfect minus maybe one mid-level goal scorer.

take away kaberle OR ryder, keeping the other, then take away savvy and recchi, assume marchand gets like 3 mil, bruins would have like 13 mil to spend if im doing everything right...

that bar bill

the 100k was a 30L bottle of ace of spades, the stuff cuban bought for the mavs, but it was twice the size of that one. bruins out doing the billionaire loon.

they HAD to be buying for others in the bar, there was only 6 of them. wish i was there. but who bought a heineken light? cmon boys..

 

[bjm5295]

Originally Posted by JewSeeJay

Originally Posted by DeadsetAce

checking in

bruins issues to deal with:

- savard's future

- re-signing marshmont

- do you re-sign kaberle and ryder

- use the cap space on a big time blue liner or forward, or a little on both areas

itsa wrap... hes too soft... hopefully watching what patrice was able to do will motivate him but i jus dont see him ever returning to near elite status

kaberle prob doesnt get resigned although IMO he was a major reason u guys won... blue line depth is huge

what are the other big name defenders floatin around out there? not too many... i mean hell dallas gave us James Neal for Alex Gologoski

kinda rough to call savvy soft... brain injuries arent like a knee or something. hes on like concussion #4 i think. i watched an interview pre parade with him and he looked awful. pale, big circles under his eyes... hes done imo, although i would love nothing more than for him to return to 80% of what he was.

marshmont resigning is a foregone conclussion, just wonder how much hes gonna get. we def. overpaid for bergy at the time but it panned out IMO, kinda jumped the gun on lucic but he produced huge til he hurt his foot.

i would rather ryder for 2.5-3 mil than kaberle. i think kampfer can fill that spot. if we let him go, then use some of the money on a top 4 D-man, and the rest on a piece to slide in the 2nd/3rd center role. i honestly think the team is perfect minus maybe one mid-level goal scorer.

take away kaberle OR ryder, keeping the other, then take away savvy and recchi, assume marchand gets like 3 mil, bruins would have like 13 mil to spend if im doing everything right...

that bar bill

the 100k was a 30L bottle of ace of spades, the stuff cuban bought for the mavs, but it was twice the size of that one. bruins out doing the billionaire loon.

they HAD to be buying for others in the bar, there was only 6 of them. wish i was there. but who bought a heineken light? cmon boys..

 

[newbs24]

136 Bud Lights ... Love hockey players

 

[newbs24]

136 Bud Lights ... Love hockey players

 

[addictedtofreshkicks]

The Rangers absolutely need to stay away from Brad Richards.... I want no part of giving this guy 7.5m/per for 8 years.... The guy is a damn good center which the Rangers need but he is going to be grossly overpaid.

 

[addictedtofreshkicks]

The Rangers absolutely need to stay away from Brad Richards.... I want no part of giving this guy 7.5m/per for 8 years.... The guy is a damn good center which the Rangers need but he is going to be grossly overpaid.

 

[bjm5295]

^drury, volume 2.

 

[bjm5295]

^drury, volume 2.

 

[philballa09]

add Redden

alot of UFA's are gonna get paid tho

 

[philballa09]

add Redden

alot of UFA's are gonna get paid tho

 

[philballa09]

tsn top 30 pospects

[h3]1. RYAN NUGENT-HOPKINS[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Red Deer Rebels	League: WHL
Position: Centre	Height: 6-1
2010-11 Stats: 69 GP, 31 G, 106 PTS	Weight: 170 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 1 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 1, The Hockey News: No. 1

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Rankings[/th]

Had a slow start in terms of goal production, including going goalless in 13 games in October, but ended the 2010-11 season with 17 goals in his final 20 games after being cut from Canada's U-20 team. Strengths - high end skills, including amazing vision and agility. Quick elusive skater with superb edges. Soft hands and creative puck handler. Solid work ethic and character. Weaknesses - Needs to add some muscle to compete with NHL defencemen in tight quarters. More of a playmaker than a goal scorer, although he began showing more finish at season's end. NHL Upside - first-line center who draws comparisons to Pavel Datsyuk in terms of style.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]2. ADAM LARSSON[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Skelleftea HC	League: SEL
Position: Defence	Height: 6-3
2010-11 Stats: 37 GP, 1 G, 9 PTS	Weight: 200 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 1 ES, International Scouting Services: No. 2, The Hockey News: No. 2

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

He's already a solid contributor in the Swedish Elite League. Tried to do too much in U-18 competitions last fall and was prone to mistakes, but simplified his game at the WJC and dominated physically and defensively despite playing with a knee injury. Strengths - Thick, physical kid with some jam, poised puck mover, has some power play ability, hard shot, can contribute at both ends of the rink, keen hockey sense, solid positionally. Weaknesses - he's a clunky forward skater. Not most fleet of foot. Loses concentration at times, not fast enough to be a frequent puck carrier. NHL Upside - Has been compared to Victor Hedman, but with more offensive upside. Projects to be a workhorse, a top two defenceman that can do it all.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]3. JONATHAN HUBERDEAU[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Saint John Sea Dogs	League: QMJHL
Position: Centre	Height: 6-1
2010-11 Stats: 67 GP, 43 G, 105 PTS	Weight: 168 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 3 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 3, The Hockey News: No. 5

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

No top-ten prospect improved his draft position more from season's start to season's end. Dominant in the QMJHL playoffs, notching 16 goals and capturing playoff MVP honours. Strengths - Poised puck carrier who sees the whole ice surface, very creative, protects the puck well and uses all of his linemates, dangerous forechecker with excellent anticipation, hard worker who rarely takes a shift off. Just keeps getting better and better, smart player, great hands, hard shot. Weaknesses - Needs to get stronger, particularly in his lower body. Will need to keep working on his quickness. NHL Upside - First or second-line forward with decent size and two-way abilities. One of the draft's safer picks - he'll play a key role on whatever team that drafts him.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]4. GABRIEL LANDESKOG[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Kitchener Rangers	League: OHL
Position: Left Wing	Height: 6-1
2010-11 Stats: 53 GP, 36 G, 66 PTS	Weight: 207 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 2 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 5, The Hockey News: No. 3

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

The first European player to captain a CHL team, he was on his way to a 50-goal campaign before a high ankle sprain suffered in the WJC sidelined him for six weeks. Strengths - tremendous work ethic and leadership skills, strong and tenacious, plays a North-American style of game, possesses hard shot and good vision. A very safe pick, will contribute soon to an NHL team, perhaps next season. Weaknesses - Good skill, but not on the same level talent-wise as Nugent-Hopkins or Huberdeau, gets it done more with hard work than high-end skill. Skating is above average, but not at an elite level. NHL Upside - the safest pick in the draft - he'll be a consummate pro who can play on any line and fulfill any role asked of him. Future NHL captain.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]5. SEAN COUTURIER[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Drummondville Voltigeurs	League: QMJHL
Position: Centre	Height: 6-4
2010-11 Stats: 58 GP, 36 G, 96 PTS	Weight: 195 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 6 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 4, The Hockey News: No. 4

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

Sidelined by mononucleosis in August, Couturier didn't really get rolling offensively until after the WJC's, scoring 20 goals in 21 games and reaffirming his status as a top-end prospect Strengths - Big, imposing two-way center who can play in any situation, strong character on and off the ice, solid work habits, strong hockey sense and playmaking abilities. Ability to protect the puck from opponents is second to none. Weaknesses: Didn't really show improvement this season, especially in his skating. Needs to work on his quickness. Not naturally mean, could play with more of an edge. NHL Upside - First or second-line center with solid two-way abilities. A Jason Allison type with better defensive awareness.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]6. DOUGIE HAMILTON[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Niagara IceDogs	League: OHL
Position: Defence	Height: 6-4
2010-11 Stats: 67 GP, 12 G, 58 PTS	Weight: 193 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 4 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 6, The Hockey News: No. 10

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

Hamilton made steady progress on the Niagara blueline, and averaged more than a point per game in 14 playoff games while leading the Ice Dogs to the third round. Parents were Olympic athletes and older brother Freddie was an NHL draft pick last season. Strengths - Excellent mobility and reach make him difficult to beat one-on-one. Uses his strong, smooth stride to skate his way out of trouble in own zone. deft playmaking abilities on power play. Weaknesses - not overly physical despite imposing size. Prone to mental errors when fatigued, still raw, needs to get stronger. NHL Upside - Size, mobility and offensive could translate into top pairing duties at the NHL level as he fills out.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]7. RYAN STROME[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Niagara IceDogs	League: OHL
Position: Centre	Height: 6-0
2010-11 Stats: 65 GP, 33 G, 106 PTS	Weight: 183 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 8 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 9, The Hockey News: No. 6

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

Enjoyed a CHL-best 79-point improvement in his second season, finishing third in the OHL with 106 points. OHL Player of the Month for January. Strengths - Quick, elusive skater with top-notch agility and playmaking skills. Crafty, adept at finding time and space, soft hands, quick release, skilled in tight quarters. Worked hard in offseason to improve fitness, clutch scorer. Solid anticipation and smarts at both ends of the rink. Weaknesses - Not a physically intimidating player who will punish opponents, still needs to add some strength. Can be a little lackadaisical at times. Work ethic could improve. NHL Upside - Top-line offensive center with point-per game potential.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]8. RYAN MURPHY[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Kitchener Rangers	League: OHL
Position: Defence	Height: 5-11
2010-11 Stats: 63 GP, 26 G, 79 PTS	Weight: 176 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 9 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 8, The Hockey News: No. 7

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

One of the most offensively talented blueliners to enter the draft in the past decade, Murphy led all defencemen and set an all-time Canadian record with 13 points at the U-18 championship, capturing Top Defenceman honours. Strengths - has the rare ability to go end-to-end several times per game, an outstanding skater and puck carrier, superb agility, soft hands, hard, accurate slapshot. Slick passer in all three zones, crafty poke checker. Competitive, despite small stature eager to throw bodychecks. Weaknesses - neither tall nor muscular, must add some weight for NHL rigors. Sacrifices defence for offence at times, must be more patient with his offensive forays. NHL Upside - has drawn comparisons to Ryan Ellis, Paul Coffey and Phil Housley. Not exactly like an of them, but has the skating and puck skills to be an offensive in any league. Will quarterback a power play.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]9. MIKA ZIBANEJAD[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Djurgarden	League: SEL
Position: Centre	Height: 6-2
2010-11 Stats: 26 GP, 5 G, 9 PTS	Weight: 191 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 2 ES, International Scouting Services: No. 7, The Hockey News: No. 11

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

Played 26 games in the Swedish Elite League as a 17-year-old and didn't look out of place. Had eight points in six games at the U-18 championships. Strengths - Intelligent two-way center with a heavy shot. Above average sense and anticipation, uses his size and strength for both offensive and defensive purposes, not afraid to play physically and likes to initiate contact. Powerful skater and a non-stop motor, excellent on faceoffs. Weaknesses - Minor concern with his quickness, didn't show natural finish at times, fumbled several scoring opportunities during the U-18's. NHL Upside - Has been compared to Mike Fisher and Nicklas Backstrom. May not have Backstrom's offensive upside, but could develop into a formidable two-way second-line center.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]10. JONAS BRODIN[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Farjestad	League: SEL
Position: Defence	Height: 6-1
2010-11 Stats: 42 GP, 0 G, 4 PTS	Weight: 165 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 3 ES, International Scouting Services: No. 20, The Hockey News: No. 22

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

  
http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=44969

 

[philballa09]

tsn top 30 pospects

[h3]1. RYAN NUGENT-HOPKINS[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Red Deer Rebels	League: WHL
Position: Centre	Height: 6-1
2010-11 Stats: 69 GP, 31 G, 106 PTS	Weight: 170 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 1 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 1, The Hockey News: No. 1

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Rankings[/th]

Had a slow start in terms of goal production, including going goalless in 13 games in October, but ended the 2010-11 season with 17 goals in his final 20 games after being cut from Canada's U-20 team. Strengths - high end skills, including amazing vision and agility. Quick elusive skater with superb edges. Soft hands and creative puck handler. Solid work ethic and character. Weaknesses - Needs to add some muscle to compete with NHL defencemen in tight quarters. More of a playmaker than a goal scorer, although he began showing more finish at season's end. NHL Upside - first-line center who draws comparisons to Pavel Datsyuk in terms of style.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]2. ADAM LARSSON[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Skelleftea HC	League: SEL
Position: Defence	Height: 6-3
2010-11 Stats: 37 GP, 1 G, 9 PTS	Weight: 200 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 1 ES, International Scouting Services: No. 2, The Hockey News: No. 2

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

He's already a solid contributor in the Swedish Elite League. Tried to do too much in U-18 competitions last fall and was prone to mistakes, but simplified his game at the WJC and dominated physically and defensively despite playing with a knee injury. Strengths - Thick, physical kid with some jam, poised puck mover, has some power play ability, hard shot, can contribute at both ends of the rink, keen hockey sense, solid positionally. Weaknesses - he's a clunky forward skater. Not most fleet of foot. Loses concentration at times, not fast enough to be a frequent puck carrier. NHL Upside - Has been compared to Victor Hedman, but with more offensive upside. Projects to be a workhorse, a top two defenceman that can do it all.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]3. JONATHAN HUBERDEAU[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Saint John Sea Dogs	League: QMJHL
Position: Centre	Height: 6-1
2010-11 Stats: 67 GP, 43 G, 105 PTS	Weight: 168 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 3 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 3, The Hockey News: No. 5

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

No top-ten prospect improved his draft position more from season's start to season's end. Dominant in the QMJHL playoffs, notching 16 goals and capturing playoff MVP honours. Strengths - Poised puck carrier who sees the whole ice surface, very creative, protects the puck well and uses all of his linemates, dangerous forechecker with excellent anticipation, hard worker who rarely takes a shift off. Just keeps getting better and better, smart player, great hands, hard shot. Weaknesses - Needs to get stronger, particularly in his lower body. Will need to keep working on his quickness. NHL Upside - First or second-line forward with decent size and two-way abilities. One of the draft's safer picks - he'll play a key role on whatever team that drafts him.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]4. GABRIEL LANDESKOG[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Kitchener Rangers	League: OHL
Position: Left Wing	Height: 6-1
2010-11 Stats: 53 GP, 36 G, 66 PTS	Weight: 207 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 2 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 5, The Hockey News: No. 3

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

The first European player to captain a CHL team, he was on his way to a 50-goal campaign before a high ankle sprain suffered in the WJC sidelined him for six weeks. Strengths - tremendous work ethic and leadership skills, strong and tenacious, plays a North-American style of game, possesses hard shot and good vision. A very safe pick, will contribute soon to an NHL team, perhaps next season. Weaknesses - Good skill, but not on the same level talent-wise as Nugent-Hopkins or Huberdeau, gets it done more with hard work than high-end skill. Skating is above average, but not at an elite level. NHL Upside - the safest pick in the draft - he'll be a consummate pro who can play on any line and fulfill any role asked of him. Future NHL captain.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]5. SEAN COUTURIER[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Drummondville Voltigeurs	League: QMJHL
Position: Centre	Height: 6-4
2010-11 Stats: 58 GP, 36 G, 96 PTS	Weight: 195 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 6 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 4, The Hockey News: No. 4

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

Sidelined by mononucleosis in August, Couturier didn't really get rolling offensively until after the WJC's, scoring 20 goals in 21 games and reaffirming his status as a top-end prospect Strengths - Big, imposing two-way center who can play in any situation, strong character on and off the ice, solid work habits, strong hockey sense and playmaking abilities. Ability to protect the puck from opponents is second to none. Weaknesses: Didn't really show improvement this season, especially in his skating. Needs to work on his quickness. Not naturally mean, could play with more of an edge. NHL Upside - First or second-line center with solid two-way abilities. A Jason Allison type with better defensive awareness.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]6. DOUGIE HAMILTON[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Niagara IceDogs	League: OHL
Position: Defence	Height: 6-4
2010-11 Stats: 67 GP, 12 G, 58 PTS	Weight: 193 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 4 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 6, The Hockey News: No. 10

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

Hamilton made steady progress on the Niagara blueline, and averaged more than a point per game in 14 playoff games while leading the Ice Dogs to the third round. Parents were Olympic athletes and older brother Freddie was an NHL draft pick last season. Strengths - Excellent mobility and reach make him difficult to beat one-on-one. Uses his strong, smooth stride to skate his way out of trouble in own zone. deft playmaking abilities on power play. Weaknesses - not overly physical despite imposing size. Prone to mental errors when fatigued, still raw, needs to get stronger. NHL Upside - Size, mobility and offensive could translate into top pairing duties at the NHL level as he fills out.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]7. RYAN STROME[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Niagara IceDogs	League: OHL
Position: Centre	Height: 6-0
2010-11 Stats: 65 GP, 33 G, 106 PTS	Weight: 183 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 8 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 9, The Hockey News: No. 6

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

Enjoyed a CHL-best 79-point improvement in his second season, finishing third in the OHL with 106 points. OHL Player of the Month for January. Strengths - Quick, elusive skater with top-notch agility and playmaking skills. Crafty, adept at finding time and space, soft hands, quick release, skilled in tight quarters. Worked hard in offseason to improve fitness, clutch scorer. Solid anticipation and smarts at both ends of the rink. Weaknesses - Not a physically intimidating player who will punish opponents, still needs to add some strength. Can be a little lackadaisical at times. Work ethic could improve. NHL Upside - Top-line offensive center with point-per game potential.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]8. RYAN MURPHY[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Kitchener Rangers	League: OHL
Position: Defence	Height: 5-11
2010-11 Stats: 63 GP, 26 G, 79 PTS	Weight: 176 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 9 NAS, International Scouting Services: No. 8, The Hockey News: No. 7

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

One of the most offensively talented blueliners to enter the draft in the past decade, Murphy led all defencemen and set an all-time Canadian record with 13 points at the U-18 championship, capturing Top Defenceman honours. Strengths - has the rare ability to go end-to-end several times per game, an outstanding skater and puck carrier, superb agility, soft hands, hard, accurate slapshot. Slick passer in all three zones, crafty poke checker. Competitive, despite small stature eager to throw bodychecks. Weaknesses - neither tall nor muscular, must add some weight for NHL rigors. Sacrifices defence for offence at times, must be more patient with his offensive forays. NHL Upside - has drawn comparisons to Ryan Ellis, Paul Coffey and Phil Housley. Not exactly like an of them, but has the skating and puck skills to be an offensive in any league. Will quarterback a power play.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]9. MIKA ZIBANEJAD[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Djurgarden	League: SEL
Position: Centre	Height: 6-2
2010-11 Stats: 26 GP, 5 G, 9 PTS	Weight: 191 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 2 ES, International Scouting Services: No. 7, The Hockey News: No. 11

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

Played 26 games in the Swedish Elite League as a 17-year-old and didn't look out of place. Had eight points in six games at the U-18 championships. Strengths - Intelligent two-way center with a heavy shot. Above average sense and anticipation, uses his size and strength for both offensive and defensive purposes, not afraid to play physically and likes to initiate contact. Powerful skater and a non-stop motor, excellent on faceoffs. Weaknesses - Minor concern with his quickness, didn't show natural finish at times, fumbled several scoring opportunities during the U-18's. NHL Upside - Has been compared to Mike Fisher and Nicklas Backstrom. May not have Backstrom's offensive upside, but could develop into a formidable two-way second-line center.

[th=""]TSN Scout Grant McCagg:[/th]

[h3]10. JONAS BRODIN[/h3]

2010-11 Team: Farjestad	League: SEL
Position: Defence	Height: 6-1
2010-11 Stats: 42 GP, 0 G, 4 PTS	Weight: 165 lbs.
NHL Central Scouting: 3 ES, International Scouting Services: No. 20, The Hockey News: No. 22

[th=""]Profile[/th] [th=""]Scouting Ranking[/th]

  
http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=44969

 

[sosly]

What I wanna see for the Flames:
Sign Tanguay
#1 Center, although Backlund looked good near the end with Tanguay-Iginla.
Lose/buy out contracts. Sorry Langkow
Draft Zach Phillips, Sven Bartsci or Nathan Beaulieu in the first round. I prefer Zach Phillips.
Draft Kucherov, a Gibson, Catenacci, Sproul, or Prince in the 2nd.
Somehow stop losing prospects, although Flames prospect pool is pathetic.
and whatever that article posted above said earlier about trading Regehr for Green. Sure do it lol


EDIT:
I would also like Kariya to re-sign cheap for the Ducks and one last run with Selanne. Kariya-Koivu-Selanne

 

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What I wanna see for the Flames:
Sign Tanguay
#1 Center, although Backlund looked good near the end with Tanguay-Iginla.
Lose/buy out contracts. Sorry Langkow
Draft Zach Phillips, Sven Bartsci or Nathan Beaulieu in the first round. I prefer Zach Phillips.
Draft Kucherov, a Gibson, Catenacci, Sproul, or Prince in the 2nd.
Somehow stop losing prospects, although Flames prospect pool is pathetic.
and whatever that article posted above said earlier about trading Regehr for Green. Sure do it lol


EDIT:
I would also like Kariya to re-sign cheap for the Ducks and one last run with Selanne. Kariya-Koivu-Selanne