Be sure to check out the rest of our Top 100: (1-25) (26-50) (51-75) (76-100)

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#76. Oscar Lindberg | C | Skelleftea J20 (SuperElit)

Date of Birth: October 29th, 1991
Height: 6.00
Weight: 187lbs.
Shoots: L
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 30GP 14G 23A 37P 44PIM
Playoffs | 1GP 1G 1A 2P 12PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 52nd Forwards
League Rank: 3rd SuperElit | Country Rank: 4th Sweden

A prospect who has really made waves as the season has progressed, Lindberg is a dependable player in all three zones and is particularly strong in the face-off circle. He could even sneak into the second round as there are rumblings that some teams are very high on the 18 year old.

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#77. Jerome Gauthier-Leduc | D | Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL)

Date of Birth: July 30th, 1992
Height: 6.01
Weight: 171lbs.
Shoots: R
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 68GP 20G 26A 46P 16PIM
Playoffs | 11GP 2G 4A 6P 2PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 22nd Defensemen
League Rank: 6th QMJHL | Country Rank: 36th Canada

Good sized defenseman who really capitalized on an increased role with one of the better teams in the QMJHL this season. Gauthier-Leduc is very adept offensively, and will be a quality selection at some point in the third round for a team looking to pick up an offensive defenseman with potential.

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#78. Julian Melchiori | D | Newmarket (CCHL)

Date of Birth: December 6th, 1991
Height: 6.03
Weight: 186lbs.
Shoots: L
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 39GP 7G 16A 23P 16PIM
Playoffs | 19GP 2G 9A 11P 7PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 23rd Defensemen
League Rank: 1st CCHL | Country Rank: 37th Canada

Melchiori is a big defenseman who hasn’t quite filled in his 6’3″ frame yet. He’s made significant progress this season as a late 91 and will be attending UMass-Lowell next season. Melchiori has a bit of a choppy first couple of steps which need some refinement, but his top speed is more then adequate for a big player. Has some good offensive instincts and is effective on the powerplay. A risky pick at this point, but there is a considerable amount of upside for a team willing to be patient with him.

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#79. Patrik Nemeth | D | AIK J20

Date of Birth: February 8th, 1992
Height: 6.03
Weight: 201lbs.
Shoots: L
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 38GP 1G 19A 20P 120PIM
Playoffs | 5GP 1G 2A 3P 10PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 24th Defensemen
League Rank: 4th SuperElit | Country Rank: 5th Sweden

A big Swedish defenseman, Nemeth is one of the only bright hopes in a year that is looking to be fairly bleak defensively for the Swedes. Offensively, Nemeth’s upside is limited, but his combination of strong positional play and a willingness to play a physical brand of hockey are two strengths that he excels at.

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#80. Freddie Hamilton | C | Niagara (OHL)

Date of Birth: January 1st, 1992
Height: 6.00
Weight: 185lbs.
Shoots: R
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 64GP 25G 30A 55P 12PIM
Playoffs | 5GP 1G 1A 2P 6PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 53rd Forwards
League Rank: 24th OHL | Country Rank: 38th Canada

Hamilton is a player who doesn’t have high end skills, but works hard for his success. He has good size and is willing to take the puck to the net or stand in front of the net, but is also adept on the half boards. Hamilton still has a lot of room for improvement, but his strong hockey IQ and ability to play a solid two-way game are two of the main components why people are starting to give him some attention.

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Freddie Hamilton had a very productive season for the Niagara Ice Dogs. Photo (niagaraicedogs.net)

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#81. Michael Bournival | C | Shawinigan (QMJHL)

Date of Birth: May 31st, 1992
Height: 5.10
Weight: 172lbs.
Shoots: L
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 58GP 24G 38A 62P 37PIM
Playoffs | 6GP 2G 2A 4P 6PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 54th Forwards
League Rank: 7th QMJHL | Country Rank: 39th Canada

Bournival was a pleasant surprise in Shawinigan this season, meeting expectations after a strong rookie campaign a year ago. His size will be a bit of a concern, but his elusiveness on the ice and good offensive ability are two assets to his game. He has a good work ethic and contributed nicely on a Canadian Under 18 team that underachieved this Spring.

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#82. Justin Holl| D | Minnetonka (HS-Minnesota)

Date of Birth: January 30th, 1992
Height: 6.02
Weight: 170lbs.
Shoots: R
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 25GP 17G 14A 31P 8PIM
Playoffs | n/a
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 25th Defensemen
League Rank: 5th HS-Minnesota | Country Rank: 23rd USA

A pretty raw player at this point, but certainly not lacking any upside. Holl is a very good skater who has a lot of upside which will hopefully be developed as he embarks on a career at the University of Minnesota. Holl was one of the premier defensemen in Minnesota High School Hockey this season, and his offensive skills should help to ease his transition to the NCAA.

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#83. Justin Shugg | LW | Windsor (OHL)

Date of Birth: December 24th, 1991
Height: 5.09
Weight: 175lbs.
Shoots: R
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 67GP 39G 40A 79P 43PIM
Playoffs | 18GP 5G 10A 15P 10PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 55th Forwards
League Rank: 25th OHL | Country Rank: 40th Canada

Shugg has flown under the radar on a loaded Windsor team, despite quietly being one of the team’s most reliable offensive producers. He has great offensive instincts and good finish in the offensive zone, but his awkward stride, lack of size and questionable competitiveness level will limit the impact he can have at the next level.

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#84. Mark Visentin | G | Niagara (OHL)

Date of Birth: August 7th, 1992
Height: 6.00
Weight: 176lbs.
Catches: L
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 24-26-0-5 2.99GAA .911SV% 0SO
Playoffs | 1-3-1 3.54GAA .904SV% 0SO
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 4th Goalies
League Rank: 26th OHL | Country Rank: 41st Canada

Visentin is a good sized goalie who has a strong technical game. He faced a lot of shots this season on a rebuilding Ice Dogs team, but managed to really pick up his game after limping through his rookie season last year. Consistency is an issue for Visentin and he can be prone to losing position and giving up a soft goal, but with continued development, he could be a quality goaltending prospect long term.

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#85. Brett Bulmer | LW | Kelowna (WHL)

Date of Birth: April 26th, 1992
Height: 6.03
Weight: 175lbs.
Shoots: R
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 65GP 13G 27A 40P 95PIM
Playoffs | 12GP 2G 3A 5P 6PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 56th Forwards
League Rank: 18th WHL | Country Rank: 42nd Canada

Bulmer really developed in his first full WHL season with Rockets after only suiting up in 3 contests a year ago. Bulmer is a lanky player who brings a lot of energy to the game and can play in a variety of different roles. He does have some good skill which should develop as he is pressed into a more offensive role in the next couple of seasons.

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Brett Bulmer's productive season has put him on the NHL radar. Photo (kelownarockets.com)

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#86. Matt Mackenzie | D | Calgary (WHL)

Date of Birth: October 15th, 1991
Height: 6.02
Weight: 198lbs.
Shoots: R
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 64GP 6G 33A 39P 62PIM
Playoffs | 23GP 6G 10A 16P 31PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 26th Defensemen
League Rank: 19th WHL | Country Rank: 43rd Canada

The third year Hitmen defenseman really took some major strides forward this season, increasing his offensive production three fold while still providing a steadying force on the Calgary blue line. His exceptional play in the playoffs could have some teams considering Mackenzie even higher then this, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him sneak his way up the draft board a little higher in June.

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#87. Victor Ohman | C | Malmo J20 (SuperElit)

Date of Birth: April 7th, 1992
Height: 6.01
Weight: 202lbs.
Shoots: L
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 21GP 17G 10A 27P 14PIM
Playoffs | 2GP 2G 0A 2P 2PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 57th Forwards
League Rank: 5th SuperElit | Country Rank: 6th Sweden

It’s been a bit of an interesting season for Ohman, as some had him pegged as a potential contender for a first round pick from the outset. Ohman played on a poor Malmo club this season, but his physical play and ability to find the back of the net are both tools that translate well to the next level.

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#88. Louis Domingue | G | Quebec (QMJHL)

Date of Birth: March 6th, 1992
Height: 6.03
Weight: 180lbs.
Catches: R
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 20-17-0 2.68GAA .906SV% 3SO
Playoffs | 3-5-0 4.35GAA .863SV% 0SO
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 5th Goalies
League Rank: 8th QMJHL | Country Rank: 44th Canada

One of the more highly touted goaltenders from the QMJHL in recent seasons, Domingue had a decent season, splitting time between the Moncton Wildcats and later Montreal Juniors after being dealt there in the Kelsey Tessier transaction. He’s got very good size and is pretty athletic for a big goalie. His glove hand is a bit of a problem and he overplays it which results in getting beaten upstairs.

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#89. Joe Basaraba | RW | Shattuck St. Mary’s (HS -Minnesota)

Date of Birth: May 2nd, 1992
Height: 6.02
Weight: 190lbs.
Shoots: R
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 52GP 24G 22A 46P 39PIM
Playoffs | n/a
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 58th Forwards
League Rank: 6th HS-Minnesota | Country Rank: 45th Canada

Kind of stagnated a bit during a second season with Shattuck St. Mary’s, but there is still a lot of potential for the lanky forward to develop. He has a decent scoring touch and will likely use the full four years at Minnesota-Duluth to work on adding strength and finding consistency in his game.

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#90. Christian Thomas | RW | Oshawa (OHL)

Date of Birth: May 26th, 1992
Height: 5.09
Weight: 165lbs.
Shoots: R
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 64GP 41G 25A 66P 27PIM
Playoffs | n/a
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 59th Forwards
League Rank: 27th OHL | Country Rank: 46th Canada

Thomas had a breakout season with the Generals, finishing 7th in the OHL goal scoring race after finding the back of the net 41 times. He’s a quick skater with one of the better shots in the draft and can score from almost anywhere in the offensive zone. While he competes hard for a small player, his lack of strength hinders his ability to beat defenders at the OHL level, and could be a major concern for his ability to be an offensive forward at the NHL level.

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Thomas broke out as one of the most proflific snipers in the OHL this season, finding the back of the net 41 times. Photo (ontariohockeyleague.com)

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#91. Max Gardiner | C | Minnetonka (HS-MIN)

Date of Birth: May 7th, 1992
Height: 6.03
Weight: 176lbs.
Shoots: L
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 17GP 17G 26A 43P 14PIM
Playoffs | n/a
TSR Midterm Rank: 48 | Position Rank: 60th Forwards
League Rank: 9th USHL | Country Rank: 24th USA

The younger brother of Anaheim Ducks property Jake Gardiner, Max was one of the most prolific scorers in Minnesota High School this season. He’s got good size, but needs to fill out, and will be attending the University of Minnesota where he will see some quality development time.

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#92. Danny Biega | D | Harvard (NCAA)

Date of Birth: September 29th, 1991
Height: 6.00
Weight: 191lbs.
Shoots: R
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 32GP 5G 4A 9P 47PIM
Playoffs | n/a
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 27th Defensemen
League Rank: 3rd NCAA | Country Rank: 47th Canada

Solid all around defenseman who has good shut down qualities to his game. He certainly isn’t a flashy player, but he’s very smart and is an effective puck mover. His season at Harvard was a little lackluster, but he should be a reliable pick in the third or fourth round.

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#93. Brendan Gallagher | C | Vancouver (WHL)

Date of Birth: June 5th, 1992
Height: 5.08
Weight: 163lbs.
Shoots: R
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 72GP 41G 40A 81P 111PIM
Playoffs | 16GP 11G 10A 21P 14PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 61st Forwards
League Rank: 20th WHL | Country Rank: 48th Canada

After exploding offensively during the regular season, Gallagher continued his excellent play and proved to be one of the primary catalysts behind Vancouver’s playoff run. Size is a pretty big concern, but his willingness to battle coupled with his offensive ability make Gallagher a player that will be worth spending a mid round selection on.

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#94. Sam Brittain | G | Canmore (AJHL)

Date of Birth: May 10th, 1992
Height: 6.03
Weight: 215lbs.
Catches: L
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 23-19-8 3.27GAA .896SV% 2SO
Playoffs | 5-4-0 3.01GAA .912SV% 0SO
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 6th Goalies
League Rank: 1st AJHL | Country Rank: 49th Canada

Brittain had a bit of a disappointing season this year with Canmore, despite retaining his starters position throughout the duration of the season. He’s a big goalie who needs to find some consistency in his game, and will have an opportunity to do so as he embarks on a college career at the University of Denver.

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#95. Mark Stone | RW | Brandon (WHL)

Date of Birth: May 13th, 1992
Height: 6.02
Weight: 182lbs.
Shoots: R
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 39GP 11G 17A 28P 25PIM
Playoffs | 12GP 1G 3A 4P 4PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: 59 | Position Rank: 62nd Forwards
League Rank: 21st WHL | Country Rank: 50th Canada

A lot more was expected from Stone this year, as many felt he could even work himself into the end of the first round with a quality season. This was not to be, however, as Stone’s season was marred with injury, including a hand injury that forced him out of action for two months. Despite this, he has good size and competes hard, and with a solid skill set, he still has plenty of time to get his career back on track.

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Stone had a disappointing season that was derailed by injuries. Photo (oursportscentral.com)

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#96. Adam Pettersson | C | Skelleftea J20 (SuperElit)

Date of Birth: January 13th, 1992
Height: 6.00
Weight: 186lbs.
Shoots: L
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 37GP 11G 20A 31P 40PIM
Playoffs | 4GP 0G 0A 0P 6PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 63rd Forwards
League Rank: 6th SuperElit | Country Rank: 7th Sweden

A strong skater with good technical skills, Pettersson has some of the key components that scouts will be looking for. With that being said, it was a bit of an underwhelming season for him, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see him slip beyond this point, either.

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#97. Max Reinhart | C | Kooteney (WHL)

Date of Birth: February 4th, 1992
Height: 6.00
Weight: 170lbs.
Shoots: L
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 72GP 21G 30A 51P 38PIM
Playoffs | 6GP 1G 1A 2P 6PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 64th Forwards
League Rank: 22nd WHL | Country Rank: 51st Canada

A solid two-way center who developed as the year progressed, eventually parlaying it into an appearance with the Canadian Under 18 team.  It might be a bit of a reach to take him at this spot, but he’s a player who still has room to grow and will benefit from an increased role next year with the Ice.

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#98. John Ramage | D | Wisconsin (NCAA)

Date of Birth: February 7th, 1991
Height: 6.00
Weight: 195lbs.
Shoots: L
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 41GP 2G 10A 12P 51PIM
Playoffs | n/a
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 28th Defensemen
League Rank: 4th NCAA | Country Rank: 25th USA

Ramage went undrafted a year ago after spending two seasons with the USNTDP. A productive year at Wisconsin, however, has rectified his draft stock, and it’s expected that Ramage will slot into the middle rounds as a dependable two-way defender.

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#99. Zane Gothberg | G | Thief River Falls (HS-Minnesota)

Date of Birth: August 20th, 1992
Height: 6.01
Weight: 177lbs.
Catches: L
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 25GP 1.84GAA .922SV% 3SO
Playoffs | n/a
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 7th Goalies
League Rank: 7th HS-Minnesota | Country Rank: 26th USA

Gothberg has a lot of upside and is coming off a very good season with Thief River Falls. He has a commitment to the University of North Dakota. He could spend a year playing with Fargo of the USHL, who holds his rights, but with some time, he could develop into a promising young goaltender.

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#100. Darren Archibald | LW | Barrie (OHL)

Date of Birth: February 9th, 1990
Height: 6.03
Weight: 195lbs.
Shoots: L
Season Statistics: Regular Season | 57GP 26G 33A 59P 62PIM
Playoffs | 16GP 5G 5A 10P 16PIM
TSR Midterm Rank: NR | Position Rank: 65th Forwards
League Rank: 28th OHL | Country Rank: 52nd Canada

Archibald concludes TSR’s rankings after surprisingly going undrafted a year ago. There is a lot of talk that the 19 year old will be a mid-round selection this year, however, after providing steady play for the Colts all season long. Some nights he has the ability to be the best player on the ice, combining his physical play with soft hands, a package that should ensure that he doesn’t go undrafted again in Los Angeles.

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Be sure to check out the rest of our Top 100: (1-25) (26-50) (51-75) (76-100)

Be sure to check out TSR’s first half of the 2010 Mid-Term Rankings with players from 1-30
http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tsrs-2010-nhl-draft-midterm-rankings-top-30-skaters/

#31. stephen JOHNS | RD | US Under 18 Team (USHL)

Johns is another one of the impressive defenders from the US Under 18 Team this year. He has very good all around skills and could be the most NHL ready defenseman out of the group of NTDP blue-liners this season. Johns plays a solid defensive game and uses his size to aid his physical game, but his offensive potential is probably pretty limited at the next level. Johns recently committed to the University of Notre Dame, but it will be interesting to see if he actually lands there as his OHL rights are held by the Windsor Spitfires, who are no strangers to plucking NCAA talent. If Johns does wind up in South Bend, he should be a very effective defenseman as a true freshman as he continues to work on his overall game.

#32. tyler TOFFOLI | RW | Ottawa 67′s (OHL)

Like Hishon, Toffoli’s draft stock has also been a victim of a poor start as the Scarborough native only managed 3 points in his first 10 games this season. Since then, Toffoli has exploded offensively and has done a good job of working his way back into first round contention. He has very good offensive instincts but the knock on his game is that he doesn’t really have any defining quality to his game at this point. Either way, if he continues to score at this clip, he should find that his stock continues to rise as the season progresses.

#33. dylan MCILRATH | RD | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)

It’s often rare to find a defenseman who plays with such a nasty edge to their game, but also can play a solid all around game as well. Dylan McIlrath is a perfect example of this, and his value could come at a premium as a result. Regarded as one of the most physical players in the WHL and arguably the top fighter in the league, even as a 17 year old, McIlrath is also a very steady defenseman who logs heavy minutes with the Warriors. With Travis Hamonic being dealt to the Brandon Wheat Kings, McIlrath will have even more of an opportunity to play in all situations heading down the stretch.

#34. ivan TELEGIN | LW | Saginaw Spirit (OHL)

Telegin is a player that has seemingly come out of nowhere to be a player that has worked himself into first round contention. There was some uncertainty regarding whether or not Telegin would be coming across the pond this year, but the decision to do so has really gained a lot of valuable exposure for Telegin. The big Russian uses his size to his advantage and plays a very simple game, drive the net and create traffic. His puck skills are solid, but his real forte is his net play, which is where he scores a significant portion of his goals. A Russian World Junior representative, Telegin has a lot of attributes that should translate into an effective NHL player, but his ceiling might be a concern for teams drafting in the late first to early second round.

#35. jakub CULEK | LC | Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)

The other half of Rimouski’s pair of Czech’s, Culek is another player that will surely contend for a 25-35 selection based on his combination of size, skill and potential. The Oceanic snagged Culek with the 37th pick in the 2009 CHL Import Draft and he has definitely impressed in his rookie season in the QMJHL. The numbers aren’t as high as they could be, but as one of the youngest players in the draft this year, there is still a lot of room for improvement. With Culek, it will be all about how much potential an NHL team sees in him, as he does have a lot of untapped skill.

#36. teemu PULKKINEN | RW | Jokerit (SM-Liiga)

Oh how the mighty have fallen. After being touted as one of the top players in the draft heading into the season, Pulkkinen has seen his draft stock deteriorate in the wake of several injuries, most recently a wrist injury that has caused him to miss most of the season. Putting the injuries aside, it’s evident that Pulkkinen does have a boatload of talent, that would probably put him in the 7-15 range if he were healthy. He’s been flying under the radar so far as a result of not playing, but if he can back into action and play well in the Under 18′s like he did last season, there’s a good chance you’ll see him work his way back into Round 1.

#37. charlie COYLE | RW | South Shore (EJHL)

Coyle is a cousin of former NHL sniper Tony Amonte, and will be attending Boston University next season like Amonte did. Coyle is a strong skater with good quickness for a big player (6’3″ 200lbs). He competes hard on the ice and does a lot of dirty work in the corners as he is willing to take a hit to make a play. He has displayed an ice scoring touch in the EJHL this year and has good offensive skills. Coyle’s lack of exposure and playing against weaker competition could scare some NHL teams away, but his speed and skill are not something that can be overlooked. He’ll need some time to develop at BU, but there’s a lot of pro potential within his capability.

#38. devante SMITH-PELLY | LW | Mississauga Majors (OHL)

One prospect who has seemingly come from nowhere in the last three years is Devante Smith-Pelly. After having a breakout season in his OHL draft year, Smith-Pelly is once again showing that he has a ton of untapped potential. A good skater with a wicked shot, Smith-Pelly also plays with a lot of grit and isn’t afraid to drive the net. His biggest problem right now is consistently competing every shift. Smith-Pelly could also benefit from some more off-ice training as he isn’t in great shape for a player of his caliber. Either way, he’s definitely a player on the rise, who is one of the top players on one of the better CHL teams in junior hockey.

#39. jason ZUCKER | LW | US Under 18 Team (USHL)

The top draft eligible forward from this year’s US Under 18 Team is Jason Zucker, who also represented the USA at the World Juniors. Zucker has good offensive instincts as well as a hard and accurate shot, but the real strength of his game lies in his ability to play a strong two-way game. He back-checks hard and is positionally sound in the defensive zone, which is an asset to his game and should give him a good chance to develop into a quality Top 6 NHL forward.

#40. geoffrey SCHEMITSCH | RD | Owen Sound Attack (OHL)

Paging Calvin de Haan. Last year de Haan worked his way all the way up to 12th overall, but this year he has a successor who has come out of nowhere just like de Haan did a year ago. Schemitsch actually went undrafted in the OHL after losing most of his draft year to an injury. After contemplating the NCAA vs. OHL this year, Schemitsch elected to sign as a free agent with Owen Sound, a decision that looks very good at the moment. He’s a lanky defenseman who might appear awkward at times, but he’s got a lot of upside. He’s a good skater who has a lot of poise moving up the ice. He doesn’t really have a panic button and he’s an exceptional distributor of the puck. Schemtisch needs to add some strength moving forward and his defensive game could use some work as well, but this guy is definitely a player to keep an eye on.

#41. ryan JOHANSEN | RC | Portland Winterhawks (WHL)

A big forward who hasn’t quite filled out his frame, Ryan Johansen has really made a name for himself with his impressive play this season. After turning down the NCAA route, Johansen joined Portland this season and has simply exploded. After only 17 points in the BCHL last season, he’s hovering at a point-per-game pace right now, as he’s found a tremendous amount of confidence playing alongside Nino Niederreiter. Johansen could be a player that continues to work his way up the rankings as his combination of size and skill will certainly entice a lot of NHL teams.

#42. maxim KITSYN | LW | Mettallurg (KHL)

Kitsyn is a bit of an enigma right now when projecting where he should go in the 2010 crop, or even for NHL teams to factor in when he will be drafted this summer. Kitsyn definitely has a lot of talent, and is one of the better puck handlers in the entire draft. Kitsyn has a very deceptive shot which he utilizes well in traffic and has a lot of traits that could make him a good NHL scorer one day in the future.

#43. kevin HAYES | LW | Nobles & Greenough HS (USHS)

Younger brother of Toronto draft pick Jimmy Hayes, Kevin is projecting to be a much better NHL prospect at this point. He’s a great skater, especially for his size (6’3″ 200lbs) and has deceptive acceleration. He uses his frame well to protect the puck in traffic and has pretty good agility for a big man. Offensively, he has a strong shot with a quick release and is willing to play in traffic. His physical play will definitely be an asset moving forward, especially given his size. One knock on Hayes is a lack of hockey sense, as he could do a better job of using his teammates as outlets. Hayes is committed to attend Boston College next season which will a good place for him to play against a higher level of competition.

#44. brock BEUKEBOOM | RD | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)

A hot start to the season had many considering Beukeboom as a potential first round selection, but the son of former NHLer Jeff Beuekboom quieted down a bit in November and December. Despite that, Beukeboom has regained his form as a punishing physical defenseman. He’s a smooth skating defenseman that can break a team down with his speed and transitional passing, but he’s at his best when he’s also using his size on opponents as well. Offensively, he’s a capable shooter on the power-play, and he does have some untapped offensive potential as well. He probably won’t be a first round pick, but could be a great second round pickup for any team looking to add some quality to their defensive pool of prospects.

#45. ryan MARTINDALE | LC | Ottawa 67′s (OHL)

Depending on which game you see Ryan Martindale, you might think you’re seeing one of the better players in the draft. The problem is that player comes and goes at will, as Martindale really lacks passion and consistency in his game. He’s a big player with very good skating ability and good offensive instincts as well, but he often doesn’t compete hard enough to really make the most of his skill set. Even still, his potential ability will be enough for a team to jump on him in the 25-45 range as he has top line NHL skills.

#46. jared KNIGHT | RW | London Knights (OHL)

One of the more underrated players in this draft is London forward Jared Knight. After being diagnosed with diabetes earlier in the season, Knight has really turned up his game, and has found the net on a consistent basis this season, which used to be the knock against his game. His skating could still use a bit of improvement, but he plays hard and competes to make up for any lack in foot speed. Despite being undersized, he’s willing to play a physical game and is very responsible defensively. Knight could be a player that works his way up the draft board even more as scouts take notice of his impressive play.

#47. kevin LIND | LD | Chicago Steel (USHL)

The best draft eligible defenseman in the USHL not playing for the NTDP is Chicago’s Kevin Lind. The big defenseman is a good skater for his size and is surprisingly agile on the ice. He anticipates the play well and uses that as an asset to move the puck well in transition. He rarely makes a bad pass and always has his head on a swivel looking for outlet options. His offensive output has been a little disappointing, but there is the potential for more. Lind could afford to be more physical with his play and needs to avoid over-committing on opposing forwards.

#48. max GARDINER | LC | Minnetonka HS (USHS)

Minnetonka Center Max Gardiner has put himself into the Top 60 range this season with some strong play. He’s the younger brother of 2008 Anaheim first round pick Jake, who attends the University of Wisconsin. Max, however, will not be attending Wisconsin and is instead going to be attending the University of Minnesota. He’s a strong offensive player who has really been a force for Minnetonka this season and could even get some early second round consideration. Like other high school prospects, Gardiner will really challenge his game at the NCAA level next season, especially playing for one of the better college hockey programs.

#49. troy RUTKOWSKI | RD | Portland Winterhawks (WHL)

Yet another one of Portland’s talented young players is defenseman Troy Rutkowski. An incredible start to th season had Rutkowski vying for a first round selection, but recently his play has been disappointing. When he’s on his game, Rutkowski can be a very potent powerplay quarterback that can also play a steady, physical game on the back-end. Lately, however, Rutkowski has struggled to put up points and his physical play has been disappearing. With a couple of additions to the Winterhawks, including Luca Sbisa, Rutkowski’s powerplay time will be cut down, making it even more important for him to step up his defensive game.

#50. brad ROSS | LW | Portland Winterhawks (WHL)

Ross will likely be one of the biggest fan favourite prospects this season as he’s one of those pesty players that also has some offensive upside to his game. Ross is regarded as one of the most hated players in the WHL, playing an in your face physical game where he’s not afraid to chirp and get players off their games. Ross’ ability to do this as well as put pucks in the net should cement his status as a Top 60 prospect, who could even go a lot higher than #50. Last year nobody was expecting the Kings to snatch Kyle Clifford at #35, and a player like Ross could contend for a spot like that as well this season.

#51. tom KUHNHACKL | RW | Landshut (DEL)

Kuhnhackl is one of the better German prospects to come by the NHL draft in recent years, and this year actually provides two of them along with goaltender Philipp Grubauer of the Windsor Spitfires. Kuhnhackl (6’2″ 168lbs) is a big winger who still needs to add some bulk to his frame. He’s bounced around a bit this season between J18, the German 2nd Division as well as the DEL, but has spent most of his time playing with Landshut in the 2nd Division. He’s got some nice upside but hasn’t quite shown enough consistency to stick in the DEL. His CHL rights are held by the Windsor Spitfires who will likely make a pretty big pitch to bring Kuhnhackl over to North America next season. There hasn’t been very much definitive word on his plans for next season, but an NHL team might try to push him towards Major Junior.

#52. justin FAULK | RD | US Under 18 Team (USHL)

Another member of the talented Under 18 blue line, Justin Faulk is a much different defenseman from the rest of the group. Faulk is a pure offensive defenseman who thrives in the offensive zone. He’s got a very good shot and loves shooting the puck whenever he has the opportunity, routinely hitting the net. He’s also got good vision and can make some nice passes in transition to break down a defense. His fitness might be a bit of a concern at the moment as he looks a little heavy, so that is something to monitor as well.

#53. brandon ARCHIBALD | RD | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)

Port Huron native Brandon Archibald has taken some big steps forward in his game this season with the Greyhounds. Paired for most of the season with Jacob Muzzin, Archibald has looked a lot more comfortable with the puck on his stick and has found a bit of an offensive game as well this year. Archibald is a good skater for his size, has a long reach, and really employs an active stick on defense whenever he can. His defensive game has improved this year, but he still has a tendency to over-commit at times and lose body positioning. Should be a solid pick in the late second round, however.

#54. brandon DAVIDSON | LD | Regina Pats (WHL)

One of the most intriguing prospect stories in the draft is that of Brandon Davidson. After being unable to afford AAA hockey, Davidson flew under the radar playing AA, and only started getting some legitimate exposure last season. Fast forward to today, and Davidson has established himself as a strong defenseman for the Regina Pats who has not only played tremendous defense, but also chipped in on offense as well. Given his unheralded path, it’s tough to forecast how much more potential is left in the tank, but he’s certainly deserving of a Top 60 pick at this point.

#55. dalton SMITH | LC | Ottawa 67′s (OHL)

Another player who has really been on the rise is Ottawa center Dalton Smith. After playing only a handful of games with the 67′s last season, Smith has taken on a much bigger role with the club this year. His feisty style of play and ability to dish out big hits is something that cannot be ignored. Skating is a bit of a concern, but Smith does seem to be improving that aspect of his game every week. He’s got a decent scoring touch and is responsible defensively making him a pretty interesting package. Come draft day it’s hard to envision a team letting him slip through the second round on draft day.

#56. stephen SILAS | LD | Belleville Bulls (OHL)

Watching the Belleville Bulls play, you might be quick to notice that Stephen Silas and Shawn Lalonde seem to be almost the exact same player. Like Lalonde, Silas is a smooth skating defenseman who sees the ice well and loves having the puck on his stick. He’s a very good power-play defenseman who can really control the flow of the game when he has the puck as well. Some defensive concerns will likely hold him out of the Top 50, but he could be a great value pick up, much like Shawn Lalonde has turned out to be.

#57. greg MCKEGG | LC | Erie Otters (OHL)

A disastrous rookie season caused most of the hockey world to forget about Greg McKegg. This season, however, McKegg has really found some chemistry with Mike Cazzola and Zack Torquato to become one of the most potent trios in the OHL. McKegg’s skating is pretty average, but his hockey sense is very good. He’s a talented player with the puck and is pretty creative in the offensive zone as well. He’s responsible defensively, but needs to work on competing his hardest on a shift to shift basis.

#58. austin MADAISKY | RD | Kamploops Blazers (WHL)

Madaisky was Calgary’s first round pick in the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft, and was enjoying a strong season with the Hitmen this year before being dealt to the Kamploops Blazers in a blockbuster deadline trade. Madaisky is a big defenseman who plays a reliable defensive game as well as having some decent offensive upside. He was recently named to the Top Prospects Game to replace Erik Gudbranson as well. Madaisky is a bit raw at this point, but he will have a good opportunity to develop with the rebuilding Blazers.

#59. mark STONE | RW | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)

Stone is a big winger who has the ability to find the back of the net with his strong shot. He has an innate ability to find the right places on the ice at the right time and does a good job of capitalizing on his opportunities. Having an early season injury as well as being buried down the depth chart on a loaded Brandon club will probably limit him to being outside the Top 50. Stone’s skating is also fairly average and will be a bit of a concern for teams.

#60. andrew YOGAN | LC | Erie Otters (OHL)

Yogan is a player who has first round skills, but hasn’t quite been able to put the package together. He’s a very good skater and can be explosive like few other players when he has the puck. His puck skills are good, but he often struggles to capitalize on his opportunities. Yogan also lacks the crucial element of hockey sense and struggles to adhere to his defensive responsibilities as a center. He’s a pretty risky pick with his shortcomings, but there is a chance that Yogan could be a home run type pick as well.