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Please be aware this is as per the TSN site and multiple scouts and Button. not Bobs picks per say but his list as per TSN site

The 2014 NHL draft class can be forgiven for feeling as though it has a case of middle-child syndrome.

Which is to say, the top of this year's draft class is not as dynamic or exciting as the 2013 class of Nate MacKinnon, Sasha Barkov, Jonathan Drouin and Seth Jones and it's not as strikingly promising as the highly-anticipated 2015 slate of Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin.

But it would be a disservice to damn Aaron Ekblad, Sam Reinhart, Sam Bennett, Leon Draisaitl and Michael Dal Colle with faint praise.

"They are all very good prospects, they're all going to play in the NHL, they all should turn out to be very good players for a long time," one NHL scout said.

But the draft is all about projection.

And where MacKinnon, Barkov and Drouin were projected as first-line forwards and Jones was projected a likely No. 1 defenceman – destined for greatness -- this year's crop of forwards is projected more as second liners with defenceman Ekblad perhaps getting "top pairing" billing though not necessarily a future dynamic No. 1. Good, maybe very good, but not necessarily great.

The draft is also about question marks and, according to the scouts, even the elite picks this year have a few. And once one gets outside the top five of this year's draft, question marks really abound.

"There are some really talented kids in this draft, and not just at the top either," an NHL scout said, "but I don't recall a year recently when there were as many question marks. Skilled kids who lack size; players who might have issues with attitude or commitment. It seems to be a really volatile draft.

Good luck trying to figure out this one."

That said, in the eyes of the scouts, at the top, it's rock solid, and, really, it has been all season long.

Barrie Colt defenceman Aaron Ekblad is No. 1 on TSN's Top 60 Final Rankings for the 2014 draft, a position he's owned or had a share of since last September. Seven of the 10 scouts surveyed by TSN to compile the rankings had Ekblad at No. 1. No scout surveyed had him outside of the top three.

Only two other prospects got first-place votes. No. 2-ranked Sam Reinhart, a centre with the Kootenay Ice, had one and No. 3-ranked Sam Bennett, a centre with the Kingston Frontenacs, had two.

"The difference between the top guys this year is not significant," a scout said. "That's why you're hearing more talk of teams drafting with position in mind."

To say nothing of those question marks.

For example, as good as the 6-foot-4, 216-pound Ekblad is, some scouts wonder if he an upside greater than being a steady, reliable two-way defender. Is there a dynamic quality there that is usually associated with a potential first overall pick?

Barrie head coach Dale Hawerchuk, a former NHL star, doesn't know about dynamic, but he does know impactful, because that's what Ekblad has been from the moment he showed up to Barrie as a 15-year-old who was granted exceptional status by Hockey Canada to enter the OHL a year early.

"He's been a top pair, shutdown defenceman who played against the best players in our league from the day he got here," Hawerchuk said, "and there's no doubt in my mind, none whatsoever, that he's going to be a really good top pair, shutdown defenceman who plays against the best players in the NHL. He's been impactful since Day 1. He does it all and he does it all consistently and he's going to be a 15 to 20 year top-pair NHL defenceman."

This year's top prospects earn rave reviews for some specific trait or quality, but the praise is accompanied by a question.

Reinhart's hockey sense, for example, is widely hailed, elite level, as good as it gets. But will his average speed and size put a second-line ceiling on him or reduce his effectiveness against men?

Bennett's complete game – equal parts skill, smarts, spirit, edge and work ethic – is lauded but can an average size centre translate that style to the NHL against men?

No. 4-ranked Leon Draisaitl, the Prince Albert Raiders' German-born and –trained centre, has a big NHL frame and can make plays but will the lack of a dynamic step keep him from being a first-liner?

No. 5-ranked Michael Dal Colle, the Oshawa Generals' rangy winger who is equally adept at shooting or making plays, but will his play without the puck be an issue?

And yet, for all the questions being asked, scouts concede these five are all good NHL prospects with a strong likelihood of having long NHL careers.

But there is a high degree – higher than usual – of subjectivity this year. Nowhere is that more evident than in the players, ranked Nos. 6 through 10 on TSN's list.

No. 6-ranked Nick Ritchie, the Peterborough Pete winger, has all the physical tools to be the consummate scoring power forward but there's been a lot of immaturity, inconsistency as well as some injuries in his game.

No. 7-ranked Jake Virtanen, the Calgary Hitmen winger, is another who has all the tools to be a scoring power forward but some scouts are a little wary because he tends to get tunnel vision when he has the puck.

No. 8-ranked Haydn Fleury, the Red Deer Rebel defenceman, has the size and speed scouts love but he has not established himself as either an offensive defenceman or a punishing defenceman.

No. 9-ranked William Nylander, the Canadian-born, Swedish-trained winger, may be the most skilled player in the entire draft class, but scouts worry about a stubborn streak that has often seen him play a more individual than team game.

No. 10-ranked Nikolaj Ehlers, the Halifax Mooseheads' Danish winger, was as prolific as any prospect this year, scoring 49 goals and 104 points in 67 games, and there's no doubting his skill level, but he's listed at 160 pounds, or as one scout put it, "he has to put on 20 pounds to be considered small."

"It's a funny draft," a scout said. "A kid like Ritchie, with his size and skill, or Nylander, with his skill level, could one day be the best of this class but there's some real risk associated with these guys.

What if Ritchie doesn't get fully committed to being as good as he can be? What if Nylander just decides he's going to play like he's the only guy on the ice?"

That's always a theme in any draft, but this year it seems to be even more prevalent earlier than ever involving more prospects than usual.

Size is certainly on the mind of a lot of teams, especially after the very large Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley Cup. Whether anyone likes it or not, that's the standard by which players are now judged.

"I look at these kids and I try to project them playing against the Los Angeles Kings one day," a scout said. "Can they play that game at that level?"

Even that exercise can be fraught with peril because two of those outstanding Kings – Tanner Pearson, who went 30th overall in the 2012 draft, and Tyler Toffoli, who went 47th overall in 2010 – were passed over by many teams in their respective draft year because they were perceived as too slow or too weak or too incomplete or too flawed. Go figure.

Guelph centre Robby Fabbri (No. 14 on TSN's list) scored 45 goals for the Storm in the regular season, was the OHL's playoff MVP and plays a hard-nosed game for a 5-foot-10 pivot, but will he stand up to the L.A. King litmus test? Ditto for smallish Swiss forward Kevin Fiala, No. 15 on the TSN list, though Fiala had the benefit of playing against men in both the Swedish League and for Switzerland at the World Championships.

But no two players represent the uncertain quality of this year's draft like the 30th and 31st-ranked Josh Ho Sang of the Windsor Spitfires and Anthony DeAngelo of the Sarnia Sting.

Ho Sang is an electrifying, highly-skilled albeit undersized skilled forward who has some very firm ideas on how the game of hockey should be played and how he should play it. First-round talent? Absolutely. Will a team step up and take him in the first round? That's the fascinating aspect of this draft. So much natural talent; so many question marks.

"The question with Ho Sang is whether he wants to be a hockey player or he wants to be an artist or an entertainer," one scout said. "When he plays the give and go game, he's effective and dangerous but a lot of the time he only wants to go, there's no give (the puck to anyone else). Is he going to figure it out? Because if he does, the skills he has…"

DeAngelo's situation, though, takes it to another level of uncertainty.

The American blueliner is undersized at 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds, but he put up 15 goals and 71 points in 51 games for Sarnia. Imagine how many more points he would have registered if he hadn't been suspended on three separate occasions this season for either violating the OHL's diversity policy or verbally abusing an on-ice official or, as fate would have it, both.

In December of 2013, DeAngelo was suspended five games for violating the league's diversity policy in a verbal spat with an on-ice official. In January of 2014, he received an eight-game suspension for violating the league's diversity policy in a verbal exchange with a teammate. Five games after returning from that eight-game suspension, he was suspended two games for (verbal) abuse of an official.

Many scouts don't know what to make of DeAngelo. The vast majority of them say the north New Jersey kid, who'll effectively be at "home" for this week's NHL draft in Philadelphia, is (in spite of size concerns) a first-round talent, a smart, mobile and offensively gifted blueliner.

"Look at the talented small defencemen and where they've been taken in the draft, guys like Ryan Ellis, Ryan Murphy, Derrick Pouliot, even Erik Karlsson," a scout said. "DeAngelo should, on talent, be taken in that 10 to 20 range but I'm not sure he will be because of the other stuff."

Some of the scouts surveyed by TSN said they wouldn't take DeAngelo at all. Others said he would be a consideration in the second round – talent like that is hard to pass – but a couple did say they wouldn't rule out considering him in the first round.

"If you read stuff that people write, I think they go overboard with it because they don't know the details," DeAngelo told the Camden Courier Post. "They think I have character issues. I don't think I have character issues."

Interestingly, USA Hockey chose to not invite DeAngelo to its summer evaluation camp for the 2015 U.S. national junior team.

Of all the stories in what is expected to be an unpredictable draft, DeAngelo's is bound to be one of the most compelling. He's expected to have upwards of 100 friends and family in attendance Friday night and whether he's chosen or not in the first round will be an intriguing storyline.

Getting consensus for the TSN rankings was never more difficult than this year. Outside of perhaps the top 35 to 40, there was no real consensus. Even within the top 30 in the first round, there was a far greater variance from player to player than ever before.

TSN's rankings do not take into account the teams' order of selection; there's no allowance made for a team's personal or positional preference. These rankings are not so much an evaluation of which players will one day turn into the best NHLers as it is a forecast of what order in the draft this Friday and Saturday these players will reasonably be chosen. The list is determined on a mostly objective formula based on numerical rankings assigned by the scouts interviewed by TSN.

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Prospects 1 - 15

1. Aaron Ekblad aaronekblad_4815-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Barrie League: OHL Position: Defence Height: 6'4" DOB: Feb. 7, 1996 Weight: 216 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Barrie 58 23 30 53 +7 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Aaron is a pillar defenceman who can play 25 minutes+ and all important situations. On-ice maturity is exceptional. Outstanding awareness and poise in all situations. Finds ways to be an impact player. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 2 | THN: 2 | ISS: 2 | hockeyprospect.com: 3 | McKeen's: 3 | NHL CS: 2 NAS 2.
Sam Reinhart samreinhart_4106-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Kootenay League: WHL Position: Centre Height: 6'1" DOB: Nov. 6, 1995 Weight: 185 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Kootenay 60 36 69 105 +24 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Sam 'beats up' opponents with his mind. Exceptional intelligence and he understands what to do, where to be and how to be highly productive both individually and for the team. Knows how to get the best out of situations. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 1 | THN: 3 | ISS: 1 | hockeyprospect.com: 2 | McKeen's: 1 | NHL CS: 3 NAS 3.
Sam Bennett sambennett_3322-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Kingston League: OHL Position: Centre Height: 6'1" DOB: June 20, 1996 Weight: 178 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Kingston 57 36 55 91 +34 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Three things stand out. 1. Versatility 2. An edge to his play 3. Ability to 'step up' when it counts. He's in the 'guts of the action' and makes 'difference making' plays because he has a 'refusal to lose' attitude. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 3 | THN: 1 | ISS: 4 | hockeyprospect.com: 1 | McKeen's: 2 | NHL CS: 1 NAS {C}{C} 4.
Leon Draisaitl leondraisaitl_4512-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Prince Albert League: WHL Position: Centre Height: 6'2" DOB: Oct. 27, 1995 Weight: 208 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Prince Albert 64 38 67 105 +7 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Leon is smart and his awareness allows him to make plays and impact the game in multiple ways. He sees potential for plays that very few do and as a team mate you have to be ready because he gets puck to advantageous spots. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 4 | THN: 4 | ISS: 6 | hockeyprospect.com: 6 | McKeen's: 4 | NHL CS: 4 NAS {C}{C} 5.
Michael Dal Colle michaeldalcolle_4169-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Oshawa League: OHL Position: Left Wing Height: 6'2" DOB: June 20, 1996 Weight: 183 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Oshawa 67 39 56 95 +8 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Michael is just beginning to hit his physical maturity. Combination of size, skill and power will only be enhanced as he continues to grow on and off the ice. He's smart and knows how to play to his strengths. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 5 | THN: 5 | ISS: 3 | hockeyprospect.com: 7 | McKeen's: 5 | NHL CS: 5 NAS 6.
Nick Ritchie nickritchie_2578-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Peterborough League: OHL Position: Left Wing Height: 6'2" DOB: Dec. 5, 1995 Weight: 218 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Peterborough 61 39 35 74 +4 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Blend of skill, power and size is second to none. Excellent shot that can overwhelm goalies. He has the capability of being brilliant yet is still growing as a player. Scary thought! He's a man-child. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 16 | THN: 9 | ISS: 10 | hockeyprospect.com: 5 | McKeen's: 9 | NHL CS: 7 NAS {C}{C} 7.
Jake Virtanen jakevirtanen_3937-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Calgary League: WHL Position: Left Wing Height: 6'0" DOB: Aug. 17, 1996 Weight: 213 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Calgary 71 45 26 71 +23 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Great skater with a great shot and when he bears in on defenders, they are on their heels. Has an edge to his game. He could be that grand slam player with enormous upside that teams are looking to draft. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 43 | THN: 11 | ISS: 7 | hockeyprospect.com: 18 | McKeen's: 7 | NHL CS: 6 NAS {C}{C} 8.
Haydn Fleury haydnfleury_4149-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Red Deer League: WHL Position: Defence Height: 6'3" DOB: July 8, 1996 Weight: 207 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Red Deer 70 8 38 46 +15 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: An excellent skater who uses it to his advantage, everywhere, very well. Smart defender who will transition the puck but is a real steady force on the blue line, who steps up when it matters. Calm yet intensely competitive. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 7 | THN: 8 | ISS: 12 | hockeyprospect.com: 10 | McKeen's: 10 | NHL CS: 9 NAS {C}{C} 9.
William Nylander williamnylander_3767-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Modo League: SWE Position: Left Wing Height: 5'11" DOB: May 1, 1996 Weight: 169 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Sodertalje 22 1 6 7 -3 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: High end skills highlighted by excellent puck skills. His confidence with the puck is outstanding and he has as much patience with the puck as any player in the draft. Need to celebrate his gifts not question them. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 9 | THN: 6 | ISS: 5 | hockeyprospect.com: 8 | McKeen's: 8 | NHL CS: 2 ES {C}{C} 10.
Nikolaj Ehlers nikolajehlers_4390-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Halifax League: QMJHL Position: Right Wing Height: 5'11" DOB: Feb. 13, 1995 Weight: 162 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Halifax 63 49 55 104 +65 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: A dynamic player who plays big and is elusive. Fast and quick, he is able to see opportunity and take advantage. Equally adept finishing plays as he at making them. Rises to the challenges and overcomes obstacles in his way. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 6 | THN: 7 | ISS: 11 | hockeyprospect.com: 4 | McKeen's: 6 | NHL CS: 13 NAS {C}{C} 11.
Kasperi Kapanen kasperikapanen_4436-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: KalPa League: FIN Position: Right Wing Height: 5'11" DOB: Jul. 23, 1996 Weight: 172 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Kalpa 47 7 7 14 -8 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Kasperi is capable of playing in all situations. What separates him from others is his ability to make critical plays that help the team win. He can do it in all areas of the game. Will be that 'Finnish Army Knife' type of player. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 13 | THN: 10 | ISS: 13 | hockeyprospect.com: 19 | McKeen's: 18 | NHL CS: 1 ES {C}{C} 12.
Dylan Larkin dylanlarkin_4815-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: USNTDP League: USHL Position: Centre Height: 6'1" DOB: July 30, 1996 Weight: 190 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- USNTDP 26 17 9 26 +13 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Has ability to play the game at a very high pace, temp and intensity. Combine that with very good hockey sense and his impact becomes significant. Wants to make a difference in game and finds ways. Ultra competitive. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 21 | THN: 14 | ISS: 15 | hockeyprospect.com: 9 | McKeen's: 14 | NHL CS: 17 NAS {C}{C} 13.
Brendan Perlini brendanperlini_4489-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Niagara League: OHL Position: Left Wing Height: 6'3" DOB: Apr. 30, 1996 Weight: 205 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Niagara 58 34 37 71 -2 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: A big, strong, excellent skating winger with a great release on his shot that can beat goalies from 35 feet. His growth as a player has skyrocketed and with his skills, he has the potential to be an impact player who is diifcult to negate. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 11 | THN: 12 | ISS: 9 | hockeyprospect.com: 20 | McKeen's: 13 | NHL CS: 8 NAS {C}{C} 14.
Robert Fabbri robertfabbri_4430-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Guelph League: OHL Position: Centre Height: 5'10" DOB: Jan. 22, 1996 Weight: 166 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Guelph 58 45 42 87 +45 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Very good speed and he uses it to attack well. Plays hard and goes into the areas where it may be challenging but offers rewards! Is a player who takes the initiative to be a factor in winning. Big time performer in the clutch. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 28 | THN: 20 | ISS: 8 | hockeyprospect.com: 24 | McKeen's: 17 | NHL CS: 21 NAS {C}{C} 15.
Kevin Fiala kevinfiala_2933-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: HV71 League: SWE Position: Centre Height: 5'10" DOB: Jul. 22, 1996 Weight: 180 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- HV71 17 3 8 11 -2 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Skills are very good but when you combine that with a determination that is excellent, you get a player who can make a difference and Kevin does. Plays where it matters and has the ability to deliver and unnerve opponents.
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Prospects 16 - 30

16. Jared McCann jaredmccann_4201-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Sault Ste. Marie League: OHL Position: Centre Height: 6'0" DOB: May 31, 1996 Weight: 179 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Sault Ste. Marie 64 27 35 62 +9 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Centres who play every situation in the game, are involved in all areas on the ice and contribute with and without the puck are in high demand. The cliche, '200-foot player' applies to Jared. His versatility and sense is excellent. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 19 | THN: 15 | ISS: 17 | hockeyprospect.com: 25 | McKeen's: 12 | NHL CS: 11 NAS 17.
Alex Tuch alextuch_2231-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: USNTDP League: USHL Position: Right Wing Height: 6'4" DOB: May 10, 1996 Weight: 213 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- USNTDP 26 13 19 32 +18 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: A physically assertive, rugged winger who contributes offensively. Difficult to play against and he is competitive, determined and his development has been excellent. Pushes his way into the demanding areas and makes an impact. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 32 | THN: 17 | ISS: 14 | hockeyprospect.com: 11 | McKeen's: 19 | NHL CS: 21 NAS 18.
Sonny Milano sonnymilano_3700-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: USNTDP League: USHL Position: Left Wing Height: 6'0" DOB: May 12, 1996 Weight: 183 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- USNTDP 25 14 25 39 +21 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: An offensive threat with magic hands around the net and the confidence to carry out plays despite opponents bearing down on him. Has the ability to be in the scoring spots at the right times. Ability to be a game changer. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 20 | THN: 24 | ISS: 16 | hockeyprospect.com: 12 | McKeen's: 27 | NHL CS: 16 NAS 19.
Jakub Vrana jakubvranafrederikgauthier_2533-218x150. Profile 2013-14 Team: Linkoping League: SWE Position: Right Wing Height: 5'11" DOB: Feb. 28, 1996 Weight: 185 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Linkoping 24 2 1 3 -3 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Very good offensive mind and is hungry from circles down in offensive zone. Good shot and is a player you have to respect because he can score or make a play. Ability to be dangerous quickly. One shot and score capability. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 23 | THN: 19 | ISS: 21 | hockeyprospect.com: 30 | McKeen's: 21 | NHL CS: 5 ES 20.
Julius Honka juliushonka_2214-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Swift Current League: WHL Position: Defence Height: 5'11" DOB: Dec. 3, 1995 Weight: 178 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Swift Current 62 16 40 56 +10 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Diminutive yet makes a big impact on game. He recognizes opportunity and is quick to take advantage yet is also a very patient player. Outstanding sense and poise and is very difficult to trap. Underestimate him at your peril! Other Rankings: Craig Button: 18 | THN: 16 | ISS: 40 | hockeyprospect.com: 23 | McKeen's: 20 | NHL CS: 13 NAS 21.
Nikita Scherbak nikitascherbak_4877-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Saskatoon League: WHL Position: Left Wing Height: 6'0" DOB: Dec. 30, 1995 Weight: 172 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Saskatoon 65 28 50 78 -6 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Excellent scoring instincts and he arrives at the right times to take full advantage. Awareness of how to exploit opportunities is very good and is vigilant and alert in this regard. A versatile player who can play off strengths of others. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 35 | THN: 18 | ISS: 27 | hockeyprospect.com: 14 | McKeen's: 16 | NHL CS: 24 NAS 22.
David Pastrnak davidpastrnak_4100-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Sodertalje League: SWE2 Position: Right Wing Height: 6'0" DOB: May 25, 1996 Weight: 167 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Sodertalje 36 8 16 24 +7 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: His ability to challenge defenders with his skating, from straight ahead and darting positions makes him dangerous. Very good hands and he is always looking to create scoring opportunities. Always probing to exploit offensively. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 25 | THN: 23 | ISS: 33 | hockeyprospect.com: 17 | McKeen's: 25 | NHL CS: 4 ES 23.
Ivan Barbashev ivanbarbashev_2616-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Moncton League: QMJHL Position: Centre Height: 6'0" DOB: Dec. 14, 1995 Weight: 185 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Moncton 48 25 43 68 -11 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Ivan is an outstanding leader. He leads by his actions and there is nothing he won't do to help the team win. Versatile, skilled and competitive and can play in many spots in your lineup. Simply put, a winner's mentality all the way through. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 14 | THN: 22 | ISS: 19 | hockeyprospect.com: 13 | McKeen's: 23 | NHL CS: 12 NAS 24.
Travis Sanheim travissanheim_4589-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Calgary League: WHL Position: Defence Height: 6'3" DOB: Mar. 29, 1996 Weight: 181 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Calgary 67 5 24 29 25 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Progress has been exceptional. Nothing he can't do in the game. Skates, thinks incredibly well, has poise, makes plays offensively and defensively and is a player who recognizes opportunity in the game and takes advantage. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 8 | THN: 21 | ISS: 30 | hockeyprospect.com: 16 | McKeen's: 15 | NHL CS: 167 NAS {C}{C} 25.
Roland McKeown rolandmckeown_4687-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Kingston League: OHL Position: Defence Height: 6'1" DOB: Jan. 20, 1996 Weight: 195 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Kingston 62 11 32 43 +38 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Skating is the foundation of his game and he uses well to close off plays defensively, transition the puck and then jump into the play offensively. Very confident player who plays with evenness. In control, steady and poised. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 51 | THN: 26 | ISS: 23 | hockeyprospect.com: 83 | McKeen's: 36 | NHL CS: 15 NAS {C}{C} 26.
Nick Schmaltz nickschmaltz_2669-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Green Bay League: USHL Position: Centre Height: 6'0" DOB: Feb. 23, 1996 Weight: 170 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Green Bay 57 18 45 63 -1 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Excellent hockey sense and Nick has an ease to his game that very few possess. Excellent puck skills and can make plays that creates scoring. He has the ability to make those around him better and to take advantage of their skills. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 24 | THN: 31 | ISS: 24 | hockeyprospect.com: 28 | McKeen's: 30 | NHL CS: 19 NAS {C}{C} 27.
Thatcher Demko thatcherdemko_4254-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Boston College League: NCAA Position: Goaltender Height: 6'3" DOB: Dec. 8, 1995 Weight: 192 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP RECORD GAA PCT SO Boston College 23 16-4-3 2.16 .920 2 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: A big man with excellent athletic skills and a burning competitive fire. Works to be better and his attention to detail and improving in all aspects makes him a top goaltending prospect who can realize his vast potential. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 53 | THN: 28 | ISS: 1G | hockeyprospect.com: 32 | McKeen's: 24 | NHL CS: 1 NAG {C}{C} 28.
Adrian Kempe adriankempe_3619-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Modo League: SWE Position: Left Wing Height: 6'2" DOB: Sept. 13, 1996 Weight: 187 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Modo 45 5 6 11 +5 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Excellent skater with speed and quickness and he uses it to get to openings and to back off defenders. Excellent sense for the game and what is necessary and with his multitude of talents, he can deliver. A team player through and through. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 10 | THN: 29 | ISS: 22 | hockeyprospect.com: 21 | McKeen's: 26 | NHL CS: 3 ES {C}{C} 29.
Conner Bleackley connorbleackley_3342-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Red Deer League: WHL Position: Centre Height: 6'0" DOB: Feb. 7, 1996 Weight: 192 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Red Deer 71 29 39 68 +3 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Determined, competitive player who doesn't take any shortcut. Smart and in right areas and is a catalyst for positive plays all over the ice. Doesn't allow himself to be denied or his team to be denied. Whole is greater than sum of parts! Other Rankings: Craig Button: 30 | THN: 30 | ISS: 26 | hockeyprospect.com: 22 | McKeen's: 32 | NHL CS: 31 NAS {C}{C} 30.
Josh Ho-Sang joshhosang_4356-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Windsor League: OHL Position: Centre Height: 5'11" DOB: Jan. 22, 1996 Weight: 166 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Windsor 67 32 53 85 +26 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Continues to grow as a player. Excellent hands and can make plays in tight and is very difficult to get the puck from. He can make plays that very few are capable of. A dynamic type player. One of the most highly skilled players in draft.
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31. Anthony DeAngelo anthonydeangelo_2761-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Sarnia League: OHL Position: Defence Height: 5'11" DOB: Oct. 24, 1995 Weight: 175 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Sarnia 51 15 56 71 -34 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Exceptional ability with the puck. Can hold it to allow play to develop, is an excellent passer and he creates offense at every turn. Plays with a confidence and is able to play all night long. Exceptional vision and poise and productive. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 15 | THN: 50 | ISS: 32 | hockeyprospect.com: 34 | McKeen's: 42 | NHL CS: 10 NAS 32.
John Quenneville johnquenneville_4175-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Brandon League: WHL Position: Centre Height: 6'1" DOB: Apr. 16, 1996 Weight: 195 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Brandon 61 25 33 58 +3 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Very well-rounded player who can play multiple positions and in varying situations. They type of player who can ladder up and down your lineup and find ways to contribute and be productive. Quietly competitive. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 44 | THN: 36 | ISS: 41 | hockeyprospect.com: 81 | McKeen's: 31 | NHL CS: 34 NAS 33.
Brendan Lemieux brendanlemieux_3547-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Barrie League: OHL Position: Left Wing Height: 6'1" DOB: Mar. 15, 1996 Weight: 209 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Barrie 65 27 26 53 -7 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Brendan intitates and makes life most uncomfortable for those opponents who get in the way of where he wants to go. Powerful player who is productive at critical times and just won't allow himself to be denied. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 33 | THN: 37 | ISS: 34 | hockeyprospect.com: 26 | McKeen's: 50 | NHL CS: 38 NAS {C}{C} 34.
Ryan MacInnis ryanmacinnis_4304-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Kitchener League: OHL Position: Centre Height: 6'3" DOB: Feb. 14, 1996 Weight: 175 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Kitchener 66 16 21 37 -28 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Raw ability with the potential to be a very good center. Skates well, good hands, smart and he competes for positive results. With physical maturity, he will excel even more and is the proverbial diamond in the rough at this time. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 37 | THN: 44 | ISS: 25 | hockeyprospect.com: 37 | McKeen's: 34 | NHL CS: 33 NAS {C}{C} 35.
Jack Dougherty jackdougherty_2112-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: USNTDP League: USHL Position: Defence Height: 6'2" DOB: May 25, 1996 Weight: 185 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- USNTDP 23 4 8 12 +20 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: There is nothing that stands out about Jack but his play lends itself to very good, consistent and solid play. He just does what needs to be done both offensively and defensively without much fanfare. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 81 | THN: 25 | ISS: 42 | hockeyprospect.com: 27 | McKeen's: 22 | NHL CS: 29 NAS {C}{C} 36.
Marcus Pettersson marcuspettersson_1997-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Skelleftea J20 League: SWE Position: Defence Height: 6'4" DOB: May 8, 1996 Weight: 161 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Skelleftea J20 38 4 14 18 +4 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Upside, upside, upside. Needs physical maturing but with it, could be a top defenceman. Excellent thinker with poise, good feetwork, competes, reads play well and will assert himself. Could be a 'steal' in this draft. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 29 | THN: 39 | ISS: 43 | hockeyprospect.com: 33 | McKeen's: 39 | NHL CS: 10 ES {C}{C} 37.
Nikolay Goldobin nikolaygoldobin_3301-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Sarnia League: OHL Position: Left Wing Height: 6'0" DOB: Oct. 7, 1995 Weight: 178 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Sarnia 67 38 56 94 -30 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Excellent poise with puck and he can hold it to allow the play to develop. Handles puck in traffic very well and while he may not look like he's going fast, he plays fast yet not in a hurry. Takes advantage of what is given to him. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 34 | THN: 34 | ISS: 28 | hockeyprospect.com: 29 | McKeen's: 41 | NHL CS: 14 NAS 38.
Dominik Masin dominikmasin_3820-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Slavia Praha League: Czech Jr. Position: Defence Height: 6'2" DOB: Feb. 1, 1996 Weight: 189 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Slavia Praha 39 2 19 21 6 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Dominik helps a team win some way, some how. His poise is outstanding yet he competes with it at an very high level. Makes a difference in so many ways and his actions and leadership speaks volumes about his winning intentions. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 31 | THN: 35 | ISS: 55 | hockeyprospect.com: 36 | McKeen's: 28 | NHL CS: 18 ES 39.
Anton Karlsson antonkarlsson_4593-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Frolunda J20 League: SWE Position: Right Wing Height: 6'2" DOB: Aug. 3, 1996 Weight: 187 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Frolunda J20 28 12 10 22 +3 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Anton is a catalyst for positive results. He can do it multiple ways; skill wise, physically, skating and smarts and understands what may be needed at any given point of a game and delivers. Competes at every turn. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 40 | THN: 86 | ISS: 31 | hockeyprospect.com: 67 | McKeen's: 86 | NHL CS: 6 ES 40.
Brett Pollock brettpollock_4842-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Edmonton League: WHL Position: Left Wing Height: 6'2" DOB: Mar. 16, 1996 Weight: 182 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Edmonton 71 25 30 55 18 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Very good scoring instincts and finds the right path and right timing to be in the dangerous areas to take advantage. Very good release and can score multiple ways. Quick mind and with improved skating, can be an offensive threat. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 36 | THN: 33 | ISS: 36 | hockeyprospect.com: 44 | McKeen's: 37 | NHL CS: 71 NAS 41.
Eric Cornel ericcornel_3512-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Peterborough League: OHL Position: Centre Height: 6'1" DOB: Apr. 11, 1996 Weight: 186 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Peterborough 68 25 37 62 +2 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Has found a versatility in his game that has made him multi-dimensional and only that much more valuable at the NHL level. He continues to mature and his skills and head are very good and still big room to grow in his game. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 48 | THN: 41 | ISS: 37 | hockeyprospect.com: 89 | McKeen's: 29 | NHL CS: 23 NAS 42.
Alex Nedeljkovic alexnedeljkovic_4094-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Plymouth League: OHL Position: Goaltender Height: 6'0" DOB: Jan. 7, 1996 Weight: 195 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP RECORD GAA PCT SO Plymouth 61 26-27-0-7 2.88 .925 1 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Size becomes a focus for evaluating goalies but can be overestimated. Alex plays big, literally and figuratively, has a calm and poise combined with excellent lateral mobility and excellent sense and feel for the challenges coming his way. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 26 | THN: 45 | ISS: 3G | hockeyprospect.com: 49 | McKeen's: 45 | NHL CS: 5 EG 43.
Vladislav Kamenev vladislavkamenev_3352-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Magnitogorsk League: KHL Position: Centre Height: 6'2" DOB: Aug. 12, 1996 Weight: 198 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Magnitogorsk 16 1 0 1 -1 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Protypical centre who can play everywhere on the ice with skills, smarts and comeptitiveness. He reads the play exceptionally well and he has the ability to produce in the crucial moments. Contributes everywhere in game. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 12 | THN: 56 | ISS: 29 | hockeyprospect.com: 35 | McKeen's: 59 | NHL CS: 8 ES 44.
Andreas Englund andreasenglund_3890-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Djurgarden League: Sweden Jr. Position: Defence Height: 6'3" DOB: Jan. 21, 1996 Weight: 189 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Djurgarden 19 1 1 2 - TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: A rugged type defender who will assert physically and step up to make his presence known. Good puck skills and moves puck effectively. More of a territorial type defender who relishes the physical aspect of the game. Other Rankings: Craig Button: NR | THN: 46 | ISS: 67 | hockeyprospect.com: 42 | McKeen's: 44 | NHL CS: 49 ES 45.
Brycen Martin brycenmartin_4107-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Swift Current League: WHL Position: Defence Height: 6'1" DOB: May 9, 1996 Weight: 197 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Swift Current 72 6 31 37 -16 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Has a real ease to his skating, both going back for the puck and moving ahead with the puck. Good sense and gets the puck into the right spots and has the ability to play in a high pace and quick game.
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Prospects 46 - 60

46. Jack Glover jackglover_2150-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: USNTDP League: USHL Position: Defence Height: 6'3" DOB: May 17, 1996 Weight: 182 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- USNTDP 24 1 9 10 +4 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Plays with a lot of confidence and has a settled approach to his game. Effective with body and while not overly physical, he has very good positioning and is hard to break down defensively. Good sense of what he is capable of doing. Other Rankings: Craig Button: NR | THN: 38 | ISS: 44 | hockeyprospect.com: 66 | McKeen's: 47 | NHL CS: 27 NAS
47. Vaclav Karabacek vaclavkarabacek_4038-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Gatineau League: QMJHL Position: Right Wing Height: 5'11" DOB: May 2, 1996 Weight: 198 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Gatineau 65 21 26 47 +4 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Very good offensive scoring awareness, instincts and determination. Equally adept at finishing a play as he is at making a play. Has very good determination to get chances in the offensive zone. Good, quick release and plays at good pace. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 47 | THN: 95 | ISS: 57 | hockeyprospect.com: 79 | McKeen's: 91 | NHL CS: 35 NAS
48. Warren Foegele warrenfoegele_2234-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: St. Andrew's College League: High School Position: Left Wing Height: 6'1" DOB: Apr. 1, 1996 Weight: 175 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- St. Andrew's 52 58 49 107 - TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: A hard driving, good skating, get in the 'guts of the action' player who plays unselfishly and does the spade work for his team. Is just tapping into his potential and has great room to grow further and thus increase his impact. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 92 | THN: 62 | ISS: NR | hockeyprospect.com: NR | McKeen's: 61 | NHL CS: 62 NAS {C}{C}
49. Jayce Hawryluk jaycehawryluk_2556-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Brandon League: WHL Position: Right Wing Height: 5'10" DOB: Jan. 1, 1996 Weight: 186 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- St. Andrew's 59 24 40 64 +16 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Jayce finds a way to be productive. He is very smart and understands where he can make the optimal contribution. It can be done with skill, tenacity or physical play but he will find a way to impact the game in a positive manner. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 45 | THN: 80 | ISS: 94 | hockeyprospect.com: 64 | McKeen's: 56 | NHL CS: 42 NAS
50. Ryan Donato nhldraft2014_4241-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Dexter League: US HS Position: Centre Height: 6'0" DOB: Apr. 9, 1996 Weight: 176 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Dexter 30 37 41 78 - TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: A well balanced player who may not catch your eye but he will contribute to the team. Skates well, good puck skills, smart and aware and it is difficult to make him a non-factor in the game because his understanding is so good. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 94 | THN: 40 | ISS: 100 | hockeyprospect.com: 53 | McKeen's: 38 | NHL CS: 54 NAS
51. Ben Thomas benthomas_1992-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Calgary League: WHL Position: Defence Height: 6'2" DOB: May 28, 1996 Weight: 194 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Calgary 72 7 24 31 +11 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: A very good skating defenceman who uses it to jump into the attack offensively or to close on opponents and deliver a big hit. Has a real spirit and desire in his play and makes a contribution in some manner. Potential is very good. Other Rankings: Craig Button: NR | THN: 57 | ISS: 82 | hockeyprospect.com: 87 | McKeen's: 65 | NHL CS: 49 NAS
52. Hunter Smith huntersmith_3521-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Oshawa League: OHL Position: Right Wing Height: 6'7" DOB: Sept. 11, 1995 Weight: 220 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Oshawa 64 16 24 40 +11 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Has continually improved to the point where he is an imposing figure in the game who is not delightful to play against. Smart, good offensive awareness, handles puck with confidence and asserts himself with intent to make an impact. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 88 | THN: 49 | ISS: 39 | hockeyprospect.com: 54 | McKeen's: 76 | NHL CS: 140 NAS
53. Mason McDonald masonmcdonald_4534-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Charlottetown League: QMJHL Position: Goaltender Height: 6'3" DOB: Apr. 23, 1996 Weight: 181 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP RECORD GAA PCT SO C'town/Acadie-Bath. 29 8-18-0 3.44 .857 0 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Calm, unflappable, in control, 'steady as she goes' type of goaltender. Reads plays very well and gets into position without creating holes. Has the ability to make the saves at key times and has what could be called; an ideal demeanour. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 38 | THN: 52 | ISS: 2G | hockeyprospect.com: 31 | McKeen's: 55 | NHL CS: 7 NAG {C}{C}
54. Alex Peters alexpeters_3029-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Plymouth League: OHL Position: Defence Height: 6'3" DOB: July 2, 1996 Weight: 207 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Plymouth 50 3 6 9 +9 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Big, good mobility, reads plays well and can defend with authority. Hard to break down and opponents have to really work to gain an advantage on him. Good poise with puck and an effective passer. Doesn't panic under pressure. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 58 | THN: 68 | ISS: 47 | hockeyprospect.com: 95 | McKeen's: 78 | NHL CS: 36 NAS {C}{C}
55. Nicolas Aube-Kubel nicolasaube-kubel_3771-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Val-d'Or League: QMJHL Position: Centre Height: 5'11" DOB: May 10, 1996 Weight: 179 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Val-d'Or 65 22 31 53 -1 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Has an offensive flair to his game and with his skating, stick handling, shot and confidence, he is not only capable of making things happen, he does so with a positive attitude and approach that screams; "I can do this." Other Rankings: Craig Button: 87 | THN: 60 | ISS: 73 | hockeyprospect.com: 46 | McKeen's: 57 | NHL CS: 45 NAS
56. Jonathan MacLeod johnathanmacleod_2727-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: USNTDP League: USHL Position: Defence Height: 6'1" DOB: Jun. 2, 1996 Weight: 189 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- USNTDP 19 1 4 5 -1 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Shows capability in a lot of different areas from skating to physical play, to jumping into the attack and taking shots. He appears to be scratching the surface of his potential because when he takes charge, he can make an impact. Other Rankings: Craig Button: NR | THN: 32 | ISS: 72 | hockeyprospect.com: 50 | McKeen's: 35 | NHL CS: 44 NAS
57. Ondrej Kase ondrejkase_3416-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Chomutov League: Czech Position: Right Wing Height: 5'11" DOB: Nov. 8, 1995 Weight: 167 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Chomutov Pirati 37 4 3 7 -4 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: You will not get 'flash' from Ondrej but will get very good, strong purposeful play in all areas of the game. Smart with good skills and understands how to play off his teammates, create opportunites and take advantage of them. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 49 | THN: NR | ISS: 150 | hockeyprospect.com: 80 | McKeen's: 52 | NHL CS: 16 ES
58. Brayden Point braydenpoint_2260-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Moose Jaw League: WHL Position: Centre Height: 5'10" DOB: Mar. 13, 1996 Weight: 160 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Moose Jaw 72 36 55 91 -27 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Incredibly productive in every significant and important area of the game. There is no situation he can't make an positive impact on and his determination is second-to-none in doing exactly that. Exceptional drive to succeed. Other Rankings: Craig Button: 17 | THN: 42 | ISS: 38 | hockeyprospect.com: 45 | McKeen's: 43 | NHL CS: 53 NAS {C}{C}
59. Keegan Iverson keeganiverson_3442-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Portland League: WHL Position: Centre Height: 6'0" DOB: Apr. 5, 1996 Weight: 216 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Portland 67 22 20 42 +16 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: A rugged winger who can skate and likes to make physical contact to create opportunities for his team. His approach is to 'hit and ask questions later' and as an opponent, you best be aware when he's on the ice. Other Rankings: Craig Button: NR | THN: 90 | ISS: 85 | hockeyprospect.com: 124 | McKeen's: 94 | NHL CS: 64 NAS {C}{C}
60. Jake Walman jakewalman_2608-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Toronto Jr. Canadiens League: OJHL Position: Defence Height: 6'1" DOB: Feb. 20, 1996 Weight: 182 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Toronto (OJHL) 43 7 26 33 - TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button: Very creative player who isn't afraid to try things yet does them in subtle ways that make you really take notice. Awareness, smarts, poise, puck skills and skating quickness is the basis of his game and his potential is very high.
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Honourable Mentions (In Alphabetical Order)

Clark Bishop hunterbishop_3790-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Cape Breton League: QMJHL Position: Centre Height: 6'0" DOB: Mar. 29, 1996 Weight: 184 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Cape Breton 56 14 19 33 -8 Other Rankings: Craig Button: NR | THN: NR | ISS: 88 | hockeyprospect.com: 101 | McKeen's: 66 | NHL CS: 48 NAS {C}{C}
Ryan Collins ryancollins_3692-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: USNTDP League: USHL Position: Defence Height: 6'5" DOB: May 6, 1996 Weight: 200 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- USNTDP 26 0 2 2 +12 {C} Other Rankings: Craig Button: 50 | THN: 55 | ISS: 52 | hockeyprospect.com: 84 | McKeen's: 58 | NHL CS: 32 NAS {C}{C}
Christian Dvorak christiandvorak_3262-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: London League: OHL Position: Left Wing Height: 6'0" DOB: May 6, 1996 Weight: 178 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- London 33 6 6 14 +8 Other Rankings: Craig Button: 64 | THN: 88 | ISS: 167 | hockeyprospect.com: 38 | McKeen's: 81 | NHL CS: 69 NAS
Kaapo Kahkonen kaapokahkonen_4417-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Blues U20 League: FIN Position: Goaltender Height: 6'2" DOB: Aug. 16, 1996 Weight: 216 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP RECORD GAA PCT SO Blues 38 - - .912 - Other Rankings: Craig Button: NR | THN: 47 | ISS: 10G | hockeyprospect.com: 189 | McKeen's: 51 | NHL CS: 2 EG {C}{C}
Alexis Vanier alexisvanier_3200-218x150.jpg Profile 2013-14 Team: Baie-Comeau League: QMJHL Position: Defence Height: 6'5" DOB: Dec. 21, 1995 Weight: 225 lbs. 2013-14 Statistics Team GP G A PTS +/- Baie-Comeau 61 15 21 36 +11
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I have been on record stating that for D prospects this year could solidify our blue line for years.

Looking at Ryan Collins, Alexis Vanier, Ryan Mantha and Ada Ollats Mattsson.

These 3 guys are all massive crease clearing monsters that can actually skate well and have varying degrees of offensive skill.

Check them out.

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Let me just say this again as there seems to be some confusion.

This is NOT what Bob McKenzie thinks. This is the consensus that he got from the different scouts that he polled.

It won't let me change the title via mobile right now for some reason, i want to add (as per TSN) but it won't let me

But yes you're right. This is Bob's list AS PER scouting and Button

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this is in fact Bob's list. He gathers information from scouts and then makes his rankings and his choices based on that.

Nice try though guys, especially if you have been pushing Ehlers while claiming Ritchie and Virtanen don't belong in the top 10

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this is in fact Bob's list. He gathers information from scouts and then makes his rankings and his choices based on that.

Nice try though guys, especially if you have been pushing Ehlers while claiming Ritchie and Virtanen don't belong in the top 10

No it actually states pretty clearly in the article what Bobs opinions are and how it does not reflect him or the site and how it is ALL collected from scouts and compiled in to a list....

And in No way does it mean anything about ehlers vs Ritchie vs Virtanen so take that high school crap and your accusations on outta here and back in to the ehlers vs the world threads....

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Wow that's a lot of posts OP.

I have been on record stating that for D prospects this year could solidify our blue line for years.

Looking at Ryan Collins, Alexis Vanier, Ryan Mantha and Ada Ollats Mattsson.

These 3 guys are all massive crease clearing monsters that can actually skate well and have varying degrees of offensive skill.

Check them out.

Ryan Collins looks good to me especially if he puts on about 20lbs in his development years. He's right-handed and a decent skater for his size. He's also more than capable of clearing the crease and intimidating opponents which is something we've needed on the backen for quite a while. I obviously would prefer Fleury or Ekblad but for a later pick I wouldn't mind. I agree with you that maybe we should focus on Dmen this draft because there's a TON of quality first line forwards in next years so it would be easier to pick up one of those guys. So I would prefer if we do end up trading for the 1st overall I'd prefer to draft Ekblad over Reinhart even though Reinhart is a Vancity kid and is going to be a great NHLer

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I have been on record stating that for D prospects this year could solidify our blue line for years.

Looking at Ryan Collins, Alexis Vanier, Ryan Mantha and Ada Ollats Mattsson.

These 3 guys are all massive crease clearing monsters that can actually skate well and have varying degrees of offensive skill.

Check them out.

We aren't picking a defenceman with our first 2 picks.

With our 3rd round picks we could take those guys but I think Donato, Hawryluk, Walman, Kase are better players to take than those 4 defencemans with our 3rd round pick. I'm going up to 66th pick and it looks like we have a chance to pick better players than Collins, Vanier, Mattsson and Mantha.

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Should not have posted it here, looks like crap.

Anyways Bob sure made this draft sound weak, talked about how last year had real top players, who could be first liners, this drafts more like second liners.

Worst year to get such a high pick. Next year would have been gold.

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No it actually states pretty clearly in the article what Bobs opinions are and how it does not reflect him or the site and how it is ALL collected from scouts and compiled in to a list....

And in No way does it mean anything about ehlers vs Ritchie vs Virtanen so take that high school crap and your accusations on outta here and back in to the ehlers vs the world threads....

Just watched the show live on TSN and Bob didn't seem to mind owning the list when he got credit for getting more draft picks right than anyone else. Either way, McKenzie or actual scouts have far more knowledge than any poster on Canucks.com

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I hope the Canucks dont use the 6th on Ritchie :picard:

I am in the camp who does not want to use 6 on a 165lb "wisp" Ehlers. Canucks aren't winning a cup anytime soon, would at least be nice to not be a soft team that has been pushed around for 3 years and can't physically compete in our division.

I don't think Ehlers has ever been Benning's guy though. If he can't move to get Reinhart I think he will take one of the power forwards or maybe Nylander.

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