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		<title>TSR’s 2010 NHL Draft Final Rankings: Top 100 (26-50)</title>
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				<category><![CDATA[2010 Draft Rankings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2010 nhl draft prospects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2010 nhl draft rankings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alexander Petrovic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beau Bennett]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bill Arnold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brad Ross]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brock Nelson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Calle Jarnkrok]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Calvin Pickard]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Charlie Coyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Greg McKegg]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jared Knight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jarred Tinordi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jason Zucker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joey Hishon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[John McFarland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kevin Hayes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kirill Kabanov]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ludvig Rensfeldt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Petr Straka]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Riley Sheahan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Spooner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stanislav Galiev]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stephen Johns]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teemu Pulkkinen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Troy Rutkowski]]></category>
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<p>Be sure to check out the rest of our Top 100: <a href="/tsr-2010-nhl-draft-final-rankings-top-1-25">(1-25)</a><strong> (26-50) </strong><a href="/tsr-2010-nhl-draft-final-rankings-top-51-75">(51-75)</a> <a href="/tsr-2010-nhl-draft-final-rankings-top-76-100">(76-100)</a></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#26. Ryan Spooner  | C | Peterborough (OHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> January 30th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 5.10
<strong>Weight:</strong> 175lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> L
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 47GP 19G 35A 54P 12PIM
<em>Playoffs</em> | 3GP 0G 1A 1P 2PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 16 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 18th Forwards
<strong>League Rank:</strong> 8th OHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 13th Canada</pre>
<p><em>Spooner&#8217;s stock has slipped a bit after a broken collarbone sidelined him for a good chunk of the season. Despite this, Spooner remains as one of the most talented players available in the draft. His skill level, creativity, and ability to make teammates around him better are all tremendous assets. His defensive game needs to continue to improve, but he&#8217;s a player that has a shot at being a productive offensive forward at the NHL level. If you want to read more about Ryan Spooner check out our in-depth scouting report on him <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/26-ryan-spooner-2010-scouting-report/">here</a></em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#27. John McFarland | LW | Sudbury (OHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> April 2nd, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.00
<strong>Weight:</strong> 192lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 64GP 20G 30A 50P 70PIM
<em>Playoffs</em> | 4GP 3G 0A 3P 2PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 13 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 19th Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 9th OHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 14th Canada</pre>
<p><em>McFarland came into the season with very high expectations, and failed to live up to them after a mediocre showing. Despite what many would consider to be a disastrous year, McFarland is a player that plays a lot better with high caliber players, leading to the notion that he might actually be a better professional player, then in the OHL. He&#8217;s got NHL speed, and an NHL shot, but his lack of hockey sense and poor positional play will be the biggest detriments to his development. If you want to read more about John McFarland check out our in-depth scouting report on him <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/27-john-mcfarland-2010-scouting-report/">here</a></em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#28. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/kirill-kabanov/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Kirill Kabanov">Kirill Kabanov</a> | LW | Moncton (QMJHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> July 16th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.02
<strong>Weight:</strong> 173lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 22GP 10G 13A 23P 34PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | 1GP 0G 0A 0P 2PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 8 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 20th Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 2nd QMJHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 4th Russia</pre>
<p><em>Like McFarland, Kabanov also watched his stock take a nose dive throughout the season as a wrist injury and personal issues with the coaching staff in Moncton limited him to a mere 22 games played. While he&#8217;s certainly considered to be a risky pick, he has made it known he still wants to play in the NHL, and with his skill set, it will be very hard to envision a team passing up on this type of talent at the end of the first round. If you want to read more about <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/kirill-kabanov/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Kirill Kabanov">Kirill Kabanov</a> check out our in-depth scouting report on him <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/28-kirill-kabanov-2010-scouting-report/">here</a></em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#29. Stanislav Galiev | RW | St. John (QMJHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> January 17th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.01
<strong>Weight:</strong> 178lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 67GP 15G 45A 60P 38PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | 17GP 8G 11A 19P 14PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 25 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 21st Forwards
<strong>League Rank:</strong> 3rd QMJHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 5th Russia</pre>
<p><em>A little more might have been expected out of Galiev this season, but he proved to be a very dependable center for the Sea Dogs, as they enjoyed their best season in franchise history. Galiev is a very smart player who distributes the puck very well and is a pretty safe pick at the end of the first round, although his high end potential isn&#8217;t as enticing as some of the other players in this range. If you want to read more about Stanislav Galiev check out our in-depth scouting report on him <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/stanislav-galiev-2010-scouting-report/">here</a></em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#30. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/riley-sheahan/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Riley Sheahan">Riley Sheahan</a> | C | Notre Dame (NCAA)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> December 7th, 1991
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.02
<strong>Weight:</strong> 202lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> L
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 37GP 6G 11A 17P 22PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | n/a
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 22 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 22nd Forwards
<strong>League Rank:</strong> 2nd NCAA | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 15th Canada</pre>
<p><em>Sheahan enjoyed a productive season with Notre Dame after graduating from the St. Catherines Falcons program. He&#8217;s a skilled player with NHL size, and while still a bit raw, has a good amount of upside. His recent arrest at Notre Dame could jeopardize his NCAA career, however, so it wouldn&#8217;t be a reach to see him end up somewhere in the OHL next year as the Erie Otters hold his rights there. If you want to read more about <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/riley-sheahan/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Riley Sheahan">Riley Sheahan</a> check out our in-depth scouting report on him <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/riley-sheahan-scouting-report/">here</a></em></p>
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<div id="attachment_1305" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 255px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1305" title="Riley Sheahan" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Riley-Sheahan.jpg" alt="Riley Sheahan" width="245" height="397" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Sheahan had a bit of a blip when he was arrested on campus. Photo (USAToday)</p></div>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#31. Calvin Pickard | G | Seattle (WHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> April 15th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.01
<strong>Weight:</strong> 195lbs.
<strong>Catches:</strong> L
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 16-34-7 3.09GAA .914SV%
<em>Playoffs</em> | n/a
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> NR | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 2nd Goalies<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 9th WHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 16th Canada</pre>
<p><em>Has already seen a considerable amount of action in his first two WHL seasons and has international experience with Canada. He&#8217;s a solid overall goalie with no glaring weaknesses and battles hard in net, never giving up on a shot, which are good characteristics for a goalie. Could easily slide into the first round if a team decides they want to address a need in net.</em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#32. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/teemu-pulkkinen/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Teemu Pulkkinen">Teemu Pulkkinen</a> | RW | Jokerit (Jr. A SM-Liiga)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> January 2nd, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 5.11
<strong>Weight:</strong> 183lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 17GP 20G 21A 41P 41PIM
<em>Playoffs</em> | 4GP 3G 3A 6P 0PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 36 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 23rd Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 2nd SM-Liiga | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 2nd Finland</pre>
<p><em>Pulkkinen&#8217;s career thus far has been marred by injury, and after some promising late season play, he underwent surgery at the conclusion of the Jokerit season. There&#8217;s no doubt that this will be a risky pick, but the reward could be very high. He&#8217;s an extremely talented goal scorer who finds ways to put the puck in the net and isn&#8217;t afraid to play a chippy game, either. Size is a bit of an issue given his style of play, but he could be a home run type pick if all pans out. </em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#33. Alexander Petrovic | D | Red Deer (WHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> March 3rd, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.04
<strong>Weight:</strong> 193lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 57GP 8G 19A 27P 87PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | 4GP 0G 0A 0P 4PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 24 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 8th Defensemen
<strong>League Rank:</strong> 10th WHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 17th Canada</pre>
<p><em>Petrovic had a good draft year, establishing himself in the late first to early second range. He plays a very rugged style and does a good job of utilizing his size and physicality. The offensive skills are starting to emerge, and he&#8217;s been doing a good job of using his shot, but his role at the next level projects to be a physical two-way defender at this point.</em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#34.  Brock Nelson | C | Warroad (HS-Minnesota)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> October 15th, 1991
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.03
<strong>Weight:</strong> 205lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> L
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 25GP 39G 34A 73P 38PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | n/a
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 26 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 24th Forwards
<strong>League Rank:</strong> 2nd HS-Minnesota | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 9th USA</pre>
<p><em>A big, crafty offensive forward who has very good goal scoring ability. He&#8217;s got tremendous size and is a good skater as well, presenting an enticing package. He&#8217;s set to attend the University of North Dakota next season where he will need a few years to develop his skills against a higher level of competition.</em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#35. Charlie Coyle | RW | South Shore (EJHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> March 2nd, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.02
<strong>Weight:</strong> 202lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 42GP 21G 42A 63P 50PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | n/a
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 37 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 25th Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 1st EJHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 10th USA</pre>
<p><em>It&#8217;s been a very productive season for Coyle, despite playing in one of the weaker junior leagues in the United States. Coyle, a cousin of Tony Amonte, is a big winger that moves well on the ice and isn&#8217;t afraid to go to the dirty areas. He competes hard in the corners and has a good scoring touch in front of the net. He&#8217;s slated to attend Boston University next season where he will benefit from a few years of development.</em></p>
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<div id="attachment_1312" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 260px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1312" title="Charlie Coyle" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Charlie-Coyle.jpg" alt="Charlie Coyle" width="250" height="344" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Coyle represented Team USA at the Ivan Hlinka U18 tournament. Photo (hockeyjournal.com)</p></div>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#36.  Tyler Toffoli | C | Ottawa (OHL)</span></h4>
<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> April 24th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.00
<strong>Weight:</strong> 178lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 65GP 37G 42A 79P 54PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | 12GP 7G 6A 13P 10PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 32 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 26th Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 10th OHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 18th Canada</pre>
<p><em>After an absolutely dreadful start to the season, Toffoli saved his draft stock after finding his scoring touch and putting together a very nice offensive season. A solid all around player, the main concern with Toffoli&#8217;s game is that he doesn&#8217;t have a real defining attribute that indicates that he&#8217;ll be able to produce at the NHL level, which will be a concern for NHL teams.</em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#37. Petr Straka | LW | Rimouski (QMJHL)</span></h4>
<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> June 15th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.01
<strong>Weight:</strong> 180lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> L
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 62GP 28G 36A 64P 54PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | 12GP 5G 9A 14P 10PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 27 | <strong>Position Rank: </strong>27th Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 4th QMJHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 1st Czech Republic</pre>
<p><em>Straka has really flown under the radar despite a very strong rookie season in North America with Rimouski. While he might not be making things happen every shift, he&#8217;s a good skater who is very opportunistic and has high end offensive skills. A good showing in the playoffs should solidify his status as a Top 45 pick.</em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#38. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/beau-bennett/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Beau Bennett">Beau Bennett</a> | RW | Penticton (BCHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> November 27th, 1991
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.01
<strong>Weight:</strong> 173lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 56GP 41G 79A 120P 20PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | n/a
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> NR | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 28th Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 1st BCHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 11th USA</pre>
<p><em>A bit of a late bloomer who had a tremendous year in the BCHL after playing in the MEWHL with Los Angeles last season. His physical build is slender, but his skills are high end and he&#8217;s the type of player that can really break a game open with his ability to generate offense. He&#8217;s going to be heading to the University of Denver where he&#8217;ll need a few years as he&#8217;s a bit of a project right now. Don&#8217;t be surprised if a team is willing to step up and gamble on him in the late first round, either.</em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#39. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/calle-jarnkrok/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Calle Jarnkrok">Calle Jarnkrok</a> | C | Brynas (SEL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> September 25th, 1991
<strong>Height:</strong> 5.11
<strong>Weight:</strong> 165lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 33GP 4G 6A 10P 2PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | 5GP 1G 1A 2P 0PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> NR | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 29th Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 1st SEL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 1st Sweden</pre>
<p><em>Jarnkrok has seen his stock progressively rise this season after having a smooth transition to Brynas&#8217; Eliserien squad. He&#8217;s very slight, which is a concern that scouts will have to assess, but his offensive skills are undeniable. He&#8217;s one of the better playmakers in the draft, and has received high praise from many in Sweden. Like Bennett, he could even sneak up a bit higher in the draft depending on the team.</em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#40. Jason Zucker | LW | USNTDP (USHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> January 16th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 5.11
<strong>Weight:</strong> 174lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> L
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 22GP 11G 7A 18P 23PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | n/a
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 39 | <strong>Position Rank: </strong>30th Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 5th USHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 12th USA</pre>
<p><em>Despite being an effective offensive player, Zucker&#8217;s true strength lies in his ability to play a very solid two-way game as a responsible player who can play in a lot of different situations. He skates well and does have some good puck skills, but his potential is fairly limited in that department. His versatility, however, is the basis for his draft stock as he projects to be a very effective 2nd or 3rd line player. Committed to the University of Denver for next year.</em></p>
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<div id="attachment_1315" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 400px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1315" title="Jason Zucker" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Jason-Zucker.jpg" alt="Jason Zucker" width="390" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Zucker was a member of the US World Junior team as a 17 year old, as they won gold in Saskatoon. Photo (thehockeynews.com)</p></div>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#41.  Ludvig Rensfeldt | LW | Brynas J20 (SuperElit)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> January 29th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.03
<strong>Weight:</strong> 192lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> L
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 39GP 21G 29A 50P 37PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | 5GP 3G 0A 3P 0PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> NR | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 31st Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 1st SuperElit | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 2nd Sweden</pre>
<p><em>Rensefeldt has been rising all season as the imposing Swede scored at a very impressive clip with Brynas. He has a very good shot and does a good job of using his size to shield the puck from opponents. Was among the top players at the Under 18s, and displayed his offensive prowess very well.</em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#42. Jared Knight | RW | London (OHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> January 16th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 5.11
<strong>Weight:</strong> 180lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 63GP 36G 21A 57P 39PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | 12GP 10G 7A 17P 12PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 46 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 32nd Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 11th OHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 13th USA</pre>
<p><em>Goal scoring ability was a bit of a concern coming into the season, but Knight was able to alleviate those concerns rather quickly with a bigger role on the Knights. His skating still needs to improve given his size, but his willingness to compete and play the body are both definite assets to his game. Will be a very good value pick around this range.</em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#43. Kevin Hayes | RW | Nobles &amp; Greenough (HS-Massachusetts)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> May 8th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.02
<strong>Weight:</strong> 201lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> L
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 28GP 25G 42A 67P 8PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | n/a
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 43 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 33rd Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 1st HS-MASS | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 14th USA</pre>
<p><em>A very good skater with the ability to kick it up a gear and blow by defensemen, Hayes is good in traffic and has a good release. He plays physical and isn&#8217;t afraid to go into the corners, either. His hockey sense remains a bit of a concern, and it will be interesting to see how he responds to playing against better players at Boston College in a couple of seasons.</em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#44. Brad Ross | LW | Portland (WHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> May 28th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.01
<strong>Weight:</strong> 167lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 71GP 27G 41A 68P 203PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | 13GP 2G 7A 9P 36PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 50 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 34th Forwards
<strong>League Rank:</strong> 11th WHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 19th Canada</pre>
<p><em>Ross has continued to excel throughout the season, cementing his status as a fan favourite. He&#8217;s one of the more physical players in the draft and is willing to drop the gloves whenever he has to as well. His offensive play is pretty good considering his age and the type of style he plays with, which makes him a pretty valuable prospect. He could be a player that reaches the end of the first round if a team really falls in love with his style of game.</em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#45. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/jarred-tinordi/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Jarred Tinordi">Jarred Tinordi</a> | D | USNTDP (USHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> February 20th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.06
<strong>Weight:</strong> 205lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> L
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 26GP 4G 5A 9P 68PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | n/a
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> NR | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 9th Defensemen
<strong>League Rank:</strong> 6th USHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 15th USA</pre>
<p><em>One of the biggest and nastiest players in the draft, Tinnordi has worked his way up the board after some stellar play in the Under 18s. His puck play is still a pretty big concern, but an NHL team will likely overlook that for now and focus more on what he brings to the table, instead. He&#8217;s set to attend the University of Notre Dame next season.</em></p>
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<div id="attachment_1317" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1317" title="Jarred Tinordi" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Jarred-Tinordi.jpg" alt="Jarred Tinordi" width="400" height="269" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Tinordi wore the captaincy for the US Under 18 Team. Photo (usahockey.com)</p></div>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#46.  Joey Hishon | C | Owen Sound (OHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> October 20th, 1991
<strong>Height:</strong> 5.10
<strong>Weight:</strong> 190lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> L
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 36GP 16G 24A 40P 26PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | n/a
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 30 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 35th Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 12th OHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 20th Canada</pre>
<p><em>Hishon had a very poor season that was hindered by an injury, as well as a drop in production after a breakout sophomore season a year ago. While his draft stock has taken a beating, it is still important to note that Hishon is a very good offensive talent, and while his size is a major concern, he has pretty good upside for being available at this point in the draft. </em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#47. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/bill-arnold/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Bill Arnold">Bill Arnold</a> | C | USNTDP (USHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> May 13th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.00
<strong>Weight:</strong> 218lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 26GP 8G 15A 23P 20PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | n/a
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> NR | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 36th Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 7th USHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 16th USA</pre>
<p><em>A good sized forward who provides a lot of intangibles on the ice. While he isn&#8217;t the most flashy player, his willingness to compete hard, sacrifice his body and play a responsible game can not be overlooked. He&#8217;ll be attending Boston College where it will be a lot more indicative of what type of player he might become. </em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#48. Greg McKegg | C | Erie (OHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> June 17th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.00
<strong>Weight:</strong> 185lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> L
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 67GP 37G 48A 85P 32PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | 4GP 2G 1A 3P 0PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 57 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 37th Forwards<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 13th OHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 21st Canada</pre>
<p><em>We predicted at the start of the season that McKegg would be poised for a major breakout season, and he&#8217;s done that this year. He&#8217;s a slippery center with good skills and sees the ice well. His skating needs to continue to improve and he needs to show a more consistent effort, but he is on the path towards developing into a solid offensive prospect. </em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#49. Troy Rutkowski | D | Portland (WHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> June 17th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.01
<strong>Weight:</strong> 219lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 71GP 12G 31A 43P 70PIM
<em>Playoffs</em> | 13GP 4G 3A 7P 8PIM
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 49 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 10th Defensemen
<strong>League Rank:</strong> 12th WHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 22nd Canada</pre>
<p><em>Has fallen beneath the shadows of his teammates, but still remains a very solid prospect in his own right. Has a lot of pro skills and has an underrated offensive side and the ability to change the complexion of the game with a big hit. Acceleration is still a bit of a concern, and he needs to play more consistently, but he could be a very solid NHL defenseman down the road. </em></p>
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<h4><span style="color: #3366ff;">#50. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/stephen-johns/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Stephen Johns">Stephen Johns</a> | D | USNTDP (USHL)</p>
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<pre><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> April 18th, 1992
<strong>Height:</strong> 6.03
<strong>Weight:</strong> 215lbs.
<strong>Shoots:</strong> R
<strong>Season Statistics:</strong> <em>Regular Season</em> | 23GP 1G 7A 8P 29PIM<em>
Playoffs</em> | n/a
<strong>TSR Midterm Rank:</strong> 31 | <strong>Position Rank:</strong> 11th Defensemen<strong>
League Rank:</strong> 8th USHL | <strong>Country Rank:</strong> 17th USA</pre>
<p><em>Johns has seen his stock take a bit of a dip in the second half of the season, but he&#8217;s still a very strong prospect. He&#8217;s strong on the puck and plays a physical game which projects well to the next level. His offensive skills are there, but they&#8217;re raw, and he&#8217;s very prone to lapses in judgment. He&#8217;ll be attending the University of Notre Dame next year.<br />
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<p>Be sure to check out the rest of our Top 100: <a href="/tsr-2010-nhl-draft-final-rankings-top-1-25">(1-25)</a><strong> (26-50) </strong><a href="/tsr-2010-nhl-draft-final-rankings-top-51-75">(51-75)</a> <a href="/tsr-2010-nhl-draft-final-rankings-top-76-100">(76-100)</a></p>
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		<dc:creator>Scott McDougall</dc:creator>
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<h6>D TROY RUTKOWSKI | 1992 | 6’1” | 205LBS | 71GP 12G 31A 43P +13 70PIM</h6>
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With Portland’s dynamic second line full of draft eligible players in Ryan Johansen, Nino Niederreiter and Brad Ross getting all the attention, Troy Rutkowski and Taylor Aronson have quietly gone about their business on defense.  There&#8217;s a lot to like about Rutkowski in particular.  He has an under-rated hockey sense and can be opportunistic in throwing big hits while not being afraid to mix it up if need be.  Like many young players he needs to work on getting stronger and being more consistent.  He skates fairly well but needs to focus on improving his quickness.  At this point he’s a bit of a high risk, high reward type of player, but he should make some lucky team very happy they took a chance on him.<br />
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<h6>C KEVIN SUNDHER | 1992 | 6’0” | 188LBS | 72GP 25G 36A 61P +9 101PIM</h6>
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Speaking of Ross, Kevin Sundher gives you a pretty similar game to Ross with a lot less hype.  At around 6 feet tall, Sundher isn’t the biggest guy, but he’s not small either.  He’s a very good skater that was able to pot 25 goals playing for a very weak Chilliwack team.  His 61 points placed him second on team scoring.  He also brings grit to his game as can be seen by his 101 PIMs this year.<br />
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<h6>D AUSTIN MADAISKY | 1992 | 6’2” | 199LBS | 65GP 7G 20A 27P -4 74PIM</h6>
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A teammate of Sundher (and fellow 2010 draft eligible Alex Theriau of the Everett Silvertips) while playing for Vallley West Hawks in BC Major Midget, Madaisky is another guy under the radar a bit.  That changed somewhat when he was a late invite to the CHL Top Prospects game, but he still doesn’t always get the credit he deserves since he doesn’t play a flashy game.  While the defensive side of his game was on display early in the season, a trade to the Kamloops Blazers mid-season has provided him with more ample opportunities to show what he can do offensively.  He will be expected to help carry the load for a young Kamloops team next season.<br />
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<h6>D BRANDON DAVIDSON | 1991 | 6’2” | 194LBS | 59GP 1G 33A 34P +15 37PIM</h6>
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Brandon was passed over for the Entry Draft last season, but that won’t happen again this year.  He possesses very good size and projects as a shutdown defenseman.  He’s not overly physical and the best thing about his game is that you don’t notice him.  Nothing eventful ever seems to happen when he’s on the ice.  He is able to gain possession of the puck and quickly move it up ice by utilizing his smarts and a good first pass.  He led a weak Regina team in plus/minus at +15.  To put it into perspective, Eberle and Weal were next best at +8 and +3 respectively.<br />
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<h6>RW <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/cody-beach/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Cody Beach">CODY BEACH</a> | 1992 | 6’5” | 184LBS | 51GP 3G 11A 14P +6 157PIM</h6>
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Cody’s stats aren’t going to blow anyone away, but with how well he’s been playing in the WHL playoffs, it would be hard to believe that this guy won’t get drafted this year.  While he’s not even listed on Central Scouting’s Final list and clearly not the player his older brother is (Kyle led the WHL in goal scoring this year), he’s shown great improvements as the season has progressed and projects as a 4th line enforcer/energy player.  He’s been hitting everything in sight, crushing opponent defensemen on the forecheck and at 6’4 or 6’5, is more than happy to exchange fists with anyone who offers (as witnessed by his 22 fighting majors this season).  While he’s an avid fighter, he also likes to agitate.  With his already giant size, it is hard to believe he is still one of the youngest players in the draft and could potentially still grow.</p>

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<p>Be sure to check out TSR&#8217;s first half of the 2010 Mid-Term Rankings with players from 1-30<br />
<a title="TSR's 2010 Top 60 (1-30)" href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tsrs-2010-nhl-draft-midterm-rankings-top-30-skaters/" target="_blank">http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tsrs-2010-nhl-draft-midterm-rankings-top-30-skaters/</a></p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#31. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/stephen-johns/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Stephen Johns">stephen JOHNS</a> | RD | US Under 18 Team (USHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-920" title="Stephen Johns" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Stephen-Johns-120x150.jpg" alt="Stephen Johns" width="120" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=123333" type="text/javascript"></script> 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.</p>
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<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#32. tyler TOFFOLI | RW | Ottawa 67&#8242;s (OHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-922" title="Tyler Toffoli" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Tyler-Toffoli-150x150.jpg" alt="Tyler Toffoli" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=115633" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
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&#8217;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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#33. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/dylan-mcilrath/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Dylan McIlrath">dylan MCILRATH</a> | RD | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-923" title="Dylan McIlrath" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Dylan-McIlrath-150x150.jpg" alt="Dylan McIlrath" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=116161" type="text/javascript"></script> It&#8217;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. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/dylan-mcilrath/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Dylan McIlrath">Dylan McIlrath</a> 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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#34. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/ivan-telegin/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Ivan Telegin">ivan TELEGIN</a> | LW | Saginaw Spirit (OHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-921" title="Ivan Telegin" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Ivan-Telegin-150x150.jpg" alt="Ivan Telegin" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=122914" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#35. jakub CULEK | LC | Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-915" title="Jakub Culek" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Jakub-Culek.jpg" alt="Jakub Culek" width="95" height="141" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=122603" type="text/javascript"></script> The other half of Rimouski&#8217;s pair of Czech&#8217;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&#8217;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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#36. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/teemu-pulkkinen/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Teemu Pulkkinen">teemu PULKKINEN</a> | RW | Jokerit (SM-Liiga)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-138" title="No Pic Available" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/No-Pic-Available-150x126.gif" alt="No Pic Available" width="150" height="126" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=118379" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
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&#8217;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&#8217;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&#8242;s like he did last season, there&#8217;s a good chance you&#8217;ll see him work his way back into Round 1.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#37. charlie COYLE | RW | South Shore (EJHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-924" title="Charlie Coyle" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Charlie-Coyle-120x150.jpg" alt="Charlie Coyle" width="96" height="120" /><br />
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&#8217;3&#8243; 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&#8217;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&#8217;ll need some time to develop at BU, but there&#8217;s a lot of pro potential within his capability.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#38. devante SMITH-PELLY | LW | Mississauga Majors (OHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-925" title="Devante Smith-Pelly" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Devante-Smith-Pelly.jpg" alt="Devante Smith-Pelly" width="120" height="139" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=116086" type="text/javascript"></script> 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&#8217;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&#8217;t in great shape for a player of his caliber. Either way, he&#8217;s definitely a player on the rise, who is one of the top players on one of the better CHL teams in junior hockey.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#39. jason ZUCKER | LW | US Under 18 Team (USHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-926" title="Jason Zucker" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Jason-Zucker-120x150.jpg" alt="Jason Zucker" width="120" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=120964" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
The top draft eligible forward from this year&#8217;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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#40. geoffrey SCHEMITSCH | RD | Owen Sound Attack (OHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-927" title="Geoffrey Schemitsch" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Geoffrey-Schemitsch-150x150.jpg" alt="Geoffrey Schemitsch" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=122906" type="text/javascript"></script> 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&#8217;s a lanky defenseman who might appear awkward at times, but he&#8217;s got a lot of upside. He&#8217;s a good skater who has a lot of poise moving up the ice. He doesn&#8217;t really have a panic button and he&#8217;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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#41. ryan JOHANSEN | RC | Portland Winterhawks (WHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-928" title="Ryan Johansen" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Ryan-Johansen-150x150.jpg" alt="Ryan Johansen" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=122175" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
A big forward who hasn&#8217;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&#8217;s hovering at a point-per-game pace right now, as he&#8217;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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#42. maxim KITSYN | LW | Mettallurg (KHL) </span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-138" title="No Pic Available" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/No-Pic-Available-150x126.gif" alt="No Pic Available" width="150" height="126" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=117203" type="text/javascript"></script> 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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#43. kevin HAYES | LW | Nobles &amp; Greenough HS (USHS)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-138" title="No Pic Available" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/No-Pic-Available-150x126.gif" alt="No Pic Available" width="150" height="126" /> Younger brother of Toronto draft pick Jimmy Hayes, Kevin is projecting to be a much better NHL prospect at this point. He&#8217;s a great skater, especially for his size (6&#8217;3&#8243; 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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#44. brock BEUKEBOOM | RD | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-929" title="Brock Beukeboom" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Brock-Beukeboom-150x150.jpg" alt="Brock Beukeboom" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=116010" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
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&#8217;s a smooth skating defenseman that can break a team down with his speed and transitional passing, but he&#8217;s at his best when he&#8217;s also using his size on opponents as well. Offensively, he&#8217;s a capable shooter on the power-play, and he does have some untapped offensive potential as well. He probably won&#8217;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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#45. ryan MARTINDALE | LC | Ottawa 67&#8242;s (OHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-930" title="Ryan Martindale" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Ryan-Martindale-150x150.jpg" alt="Ryan Martindale" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=106845" type="text/javascript"></script> Depending on which game you see Ryan Martindale, you might think you&#8217;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&#8217;s a big player with very good skating ability and good offensive instincts as well, but he often doesn&#8217;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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#46. jared KNIGHT | RW | London Knights (OHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-931" title="Jared Knight" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Jared-Knight-150x150.jpg" alt="Jared Knight" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=116045" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
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&#8217;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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#47. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/kevin-lind/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Kevin Lind">kevin LIND</a> | LD | Chicago Steel (USHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-932" title="Kevin Lind" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Kevin-Lind-120x150.jpg" alt="Kevin Lind" width="120" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=117145" type="text/javascript"></script> The best draft eligible defenseman in the USHL not playing for the NTDP is Chicago&#8217;s <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/kevin-lind/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Kevin Lind">Kevin Lind</a>. 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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#48. max GARDINER | LC | Minnetonka HS (USHS)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-138" title="No Pic Available" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/No-Pic-Available-150x126.gif" alt="No Pic Available" width="120" height="101" /> Minnetonka Center Max Gardiner has put himself into the Top 60 range this season with some strong play. He&#8217;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&#8217;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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#49. troy RUTKOWSKI | RD | Portland Winterhawks (WHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-933" title="Troy Rutkowski" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Troy-Rutkowski-150x150.jpg" alt="Troy Rutkowski" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=116178" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
Yet another one of Portland&#8217;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&#8217;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&#8217;s powerplay time will be cut down, making it even more important for him to step up his defensive game.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#50. brad ROSS | LW | Portland Winterhawks (WHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-934" title="Brad Ross" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Brad-Ross-150x150.jpg" alt="Brad Ross" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=109102" type="text/javascript"></script> Ross will likely be one of the biggest fan favourite prospects this season as he&#8217;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&#8217;s not afraid to chirp and get players off their games. Ross&#8217; 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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#51. tom KUHNHACKL | RW | Landshut (DEL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-138" title="No Pic Available" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/No-Pic-Available-150x126.gif" alt="No Pic Available" width="150" height="126" /> 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&#8217;2&#8243; 168lbs) is a big winger who still needs to add some bulk to his frame. He&#8217;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&#8217;s got some nice upside but hasn&#8217;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&#8217;t been very much definitive word on his plans for next season, but an NHL team might try to push him towards Major Junior.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#52. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/justin-faulk/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Justin Faulk">justin FAULK</a> | RD | US Under 18 Team (USHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-935" title="Justin Faulk" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Justin-Faulk-120x150.jpg" alt="Justin Faulk" width="120" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=120974" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
Another member of the talented Under 18 blue line, <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/justin-faulk/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Justin Faulk">Justin Faulk</a> is a much different defenseman from the rest of the group. Faulk is a pure offensive defenseman who thrives in the offensive zone. He&#8217;s got a very good shot and loves shooting the puck whenever he has the opportunity, routinely hitting the net. He&#8217;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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#53. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/brandon-archibald/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Brandon Archibald">brandon ARCHIBALD</a> | RD | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-936" title="Brandon Archibald" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Brandon-Archibald-150x150.jpg" alt="Brandon Archibald" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=116005" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
 Port Huron native <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/brandon-archibald/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Brandon Archibald">Brandon Archibald</a> 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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#54. brandon DAVIDSON | LD | Regina Pats (WHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-937" title="Brandon Davidson" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Brandon-Davidson-150x150.jpg" alt="Brandon Davidson" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=112477" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
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&#8217;s tough to forecast how much more potential is left in the tank, but he&#8217;s certainly deserving of a Top 60 pick at this point.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#55. <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/dalton-smith/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Dalton Smith">dalton SMITH</a> | LC | Ottawa 67&#8242;s (OHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-939" title="Dalton Smith" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Dalton-Smith-150x150.jpg" alt="Dalton Smith" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=117523" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
 Another player who has really been on the rise is Ottawa center <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/dalton-smith/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Dalton Smith">Dalton Smith</a>. After playing only a handful of games with the 67&#8242;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&#8217;s got a decent scoring touch and is responsible defensively making him a pretty interesting package. Come draft day it&#8217;s hard to envision a team letting him slip through the second round on draft day.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#56. stephen SILAS | LD | Belleville Bulls (OHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-940" title="Stephen Silas" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Stephen-Silas-150x150.jpg" alt="Stephen Silas" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=116084" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
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&#8217;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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#57. greg MCKEGG | LC | Erie Otters (OHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-941" title="Greg McKegg" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Greg-McKegg-150x150.jpg" alt="Greg McKegg" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=116058" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
 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&#8217;s skating is pretty average, but his hockey sense is very good. He&#8217;s a talented player with the puck and is pretty creative in the offensive zone as well. He&#8217;s responsible defensively, but needs to work on competing his hardest on a shift to shift basis.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#58. austin MADAISKY | RD | Kamploops Blazers (WHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-938" title="Austin Madaisky" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Austin-Madaisky-150x150.jpg" alt="Austin Madaisky" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=116155" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
Madaisky was Calgary&#8217;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.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#59. mark STONE | RW | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-942" title="Mark Stone" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Mark-Stone-120x150.jpg" alt="Mark Stone" width="120" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=116184" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
 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&#8217;s skating is also fairly average and will be a bit of a concern for teams.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;">#60. andrew YOGAN | LC | Erie Otters (OHL)</span></h4>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-943" title="Andrew Yogan" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Andrew-Yogan-150x150.jpg" alt="Andrew Yogan" width="150" height="150" /><script src="http://www.hockeydb.com/em/?text_col=%23000000&amp;linktext_col=%230000ee&amp;linktext_hover_col=%23770000&amp;bg_col=%23f0ecdd&amp;border_col=%23000000&amp;title_bg_col=%23d6cda5&amp;row_bg_col=%23ffffff&amp;row_alt_bg_col=%23f5f2e9&amp;header=1&amp;pid=106875" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
Yogan is a player who has first round skills, but hasn&#8217;t quite been able to put the package together. He&#8217;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&#8217;s a pretty risky pick with his shortcomings, but there is a chance that Yogan could be a home run type pick as well.</p>

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		<title>WHL Feature: Portland @ Calgary Recap</title>
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		<dc:creator>Scott McDougall</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brad Ross]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A tight game between two of the better teams in the WHL provided a showcase for several highly regarded NHL Prospects. In particular, the upstart Portland Winterhawks feature a vast array of high quality talent that will be available for the 2010 and 2011 NHL Entry Drafts. ]]></description>
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<p>Here is a feature by TSR&#8217;s newest contributor, Scott McDougall. Scott is an avid WHL follower, and often frequents Calgary Hitmen games at the Saddledome. Here is the first of Scott&#8217;s features for TSR. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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Yesterday afternoon in Calgary, the #1 ranked team in the CHL played host to an up and coming Portland Winterhawks team that was off to a great 8-4-0-0 start.  The Winterhawks were in the midst of their longest road trip of the season of which this game was the fourth of seven.  In a tightly contested game, the Hitmen completed a comeback from a 3-0 deficit when Los Angeles Kings prospect Brandon Kozun scored with just under 40 seconds left to play in regulation to sneak out a 6-5 win in front of 7000+ fans in the Saddledome.</p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><strong>PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS</strong></h5>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-498" title="Portland" src="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Portland.gif" alt="Portland WHL Feature: Portland @ Calgary Recap " width="180" height="180" /><br />
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<h6>D BRETT PONICH | 1991 | 6’7” | 225LBS | 13GP 1G 4A 5P -6 15PIM</h6>
<pre>NHL: 2009 STL (2/48)</pre>
<p>It looks to be a bit of a rough start to the season for the Portland captain and tonight was no different.  Ponich played tough minutes against Calgary’s top scorers, but seemed to struggle all game against the Calgary forecheck.  He didn’t effectively use his size advantage.  Probably a game he’d like to forget as he had a few costly turnovers and didn’t contribute much offensively.  -2 on the night.</p>
<h6>LW NINO NIEDERREITER | 1992 | 6’2” | 203LBS | 13GP 6G 8A 14P +3 14PIM</h6>
<pre>NHL: 2010 Eligible</pre>
<p>Niederreiter was Portland’s best player yesterday.  He scored a couple nice goals.  The first was a one-timer on the PP on a nice pass from Troy Rutkowski, while the second showed his quick release as he got his wrist shot off through some traffic.  He started the game with some poor defensive play in his own end resulting in a couple good Calgary scoring chances, but got stronger defensively as the game progressed.  He was very strong on his feet, while possessing both good speed and size.  Combined with his intelligence for the game and it is easy to see why he should be an early pick in June.   Look for him to stand out on the Swiss team at the World Juniors.</p>
<h6>LD TROY RUTKOWSKI | 1992 | 6’1” | 219LBS | 13GP 5G 12A 17P +5 23PIM</h6>
<pre>NHL: 2010 Eligible</pre>
<p>Rutkowski is an offensive defenseman that showed great fortitude in anchoring the Winterhawks PP.  He was able to identify weaknesses in the defense and made several great plays to take advantage of them both in regards to generating scoring chances and maintaining possession of the puck in the offensive zone.  Physically, Rutkowski proved to be a bit of an enigma.  He tries to play physical and he’s got decent size, but he was run over a few times by the older, stronger Calgary forwards as he attempted to play the body.  He was also caught running around trying to make the big hit instead of breaking up the play, resulting in some opposition scoring chances.</p>
<p>Troy also had some playing time on the PK in which he effectively closed shooting lanes and blocked shots.  He has the physical tools to be good player at next level, but needs to improve his skating and make smarter plays defensively.  He lacked some toughness for a guy of his size, but his game is his offensive skill and he did make some smart passes.  He has an average shot, but this will come along once he is stronger.  He received a lot of ice-time and ended up with a pair of assists.</p>
<h6>LW BRAD ROSS | 1992 | 6’1” | 173LBS | 13GP 6G 6A 12P +5 35PIM</h6>
<pre>NHL: 2010 Eligible</pre>
<p>A member of Canada&#8217;s U18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial team this past summer, Brad has been off to a good start to the season.  The younger brother of Phoenix Coyote 1<sup>st</sup> rounder Nick Ross was able to generate scoring chances against Calgary with his great speed, easily beating NHL prospects such as Kris Foucault in foot races throughout the game.  He also showed glimpses of being a surly competitor (he&#8217;s currently among the WHL leaders in minor penalties) as he wasn&#8217;t afraid to mix things up with larger competitors he felt were taking liberties with him.  Brad possesses both great top-end speed and excellent agility allowing him to get a jump on defenders during both breakouts and turnovers.  He is definitely dangerous on the rush, but he sometimes looks to shy away from the corners and caused turnovers when pressured in his own end.  Like most young players, he needs to bulk up.</p>
<h6>C RYAN JOHANSEN | 1992 | 6’3” | 188LBS | 13GP 6G 6A 12P +3 11PIM</h6>
<pre>NHL: 2010 Eligible</pre>
<p>Ryan is having a great start to the season.  He played a lunch-bucket game.  He simply wanted the puck more than anyone else and was able to strip defenders of loose pucks and then get the puck to his skilled linemates (Niederreiter and Ross).  He complimented the other two very well and was able to keep up with them on the rush.  He definitely looked his best when digging in the corners and at loose pucks in the slot area.  Scored a goal and had a couple assists, both times by winning puck battles and giving the puck to his linemates.</p>
<h6>RD TAYLOR ARONSON | 1991 | 6’1” | 196LBS | 13GP 0G 6A 6P +2 15PIM</h6>
<pre>NHL: 2010 Eligible</pre>
<p>Taylor  made a few smart plays down low when Calgary was intensely pressuring him.  Was partnered with Rutkowski and saw lots of ice-time.  More defensively responsible than his partner and while lacking the offensive flair of Rutkowski, he is capable in the offensive end and showed the ability to make a good outlet pass.  He played a good all-around game.</p>
<h6>LW JACOB BERGLUND | 1991 | 6’1” | 199LBS | 13GP 1G 2A 3P +1 6PIM</h6>
<pre>NHL: 2010 Eligible</pre>
<p>Another late 1991 birthday, Berglund is excellent in his own end.  He was Portland’s top PK forward.  He was able to cover shooting lanes well, was strong on his skates and proved extremely tough to knock off the puck.  His physical maturity allowed him to effectively hold onto the puck long enough to be sure he could clear the zone.  Berglund did not show much offensive flair, but he took the puck hard to the net and generated a couple scoring chances with hard work.  He could prove to be a useful defensive forward in the pros.</p>
<h6>RW TY RATTIE | 1993 | 6’0” | 170LBS | 7GP 2G 2A 4P -1 4PIM</h6>
<pre>NHL: 2011 Eligible</pre>
<p>The 2nd overall pick in the WHL Bantam Draft in 2008, Ty is very small, but completely willing to go to battle.  He was absolutely crushed near the goal line in the second period and got right back up fighting for the puck like nothing happened.  His willingness to go to the tough areas put him in some scoring situations.  He seemed to have a knack for knowing where the puck is going before it gets there.  Scored a wraparound goal and added an assist in front of friends and family (he’s from nearby Airdrie, AB).  He kept his man in check in the defensive zone and showed good hands.  His skill set reminds me a bit of another Airdrie product, Zach Bochyuk.  He finished with a goal and an assist in the game.</p>
<h6>D <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/joe-morrow/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Joe Morrow">JOE MORROW</a>| 1992 | 6’0” | 197LBS | 12GP 1G 9A 10P +16 15PIM</h6>
<pre>NHL: 2011 Eligible</pre>
<p><a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/joe-morrow/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Joe Morrow">Joe Morrow</a> was very impressive.  He is very cool and collected in his own zone, which can be attested to by his +16 in only 12 games so far this season.  He was partnered with another young defenseman in <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/daniel-johnston/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Daniel Johnston">Daniel Johnston</a> and they looked very comfortable playing as the third pairing for the Winterhawks.  Calm with the puck as well as in the corner, Morrow displayed very good skating ability, hockey sense and the ability to QB the PP.  Was very good in transition and while not overly big or strong, used smart angles to cut off opposing rushes and separate the opposition from the puck.  He almost always made the safe play.  Morrow and Rattie should make the 2011 draft interesting for Winterhawks fans.</p>
<h6>D <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/daniel-johnston/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Daniel Johnston">DANIEL JOHNSTON</a> | 1992 | 6’0” | 192LBS | 10GP 0G 7A 7P +13 6PIM</h6>
<pre>NHL: 2011 Eligible</pre>
<p>Another late 1992 birthday like Morrow, <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/daniel-johnston/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Daniel Johnston">Daniel Johnston</a> showed a willingness to stand up to <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/cody-beach/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Cody Beach">Cody Beach</a> who is 5 inches taller than him when Beach  hammered Morrow’s head into the boards.  A quiet night for him as he and Morrow didn&#8217;t allow many scoring chances or need to spend too much time in their own end.</p>
<p>Other notes: Neither Seth Swenson or Gaspar Kopitar played.  Swenson  took part in the pre-game warm-up.</p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><strong>CALGARY HITMEN</strong></h5>
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<h6>D <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/michael-stone/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Michael Stone">MICHAEL STONE</a> | 1990 | 6’4” | 207LBS | 11GP 3G 5A 8P -3 14PIM</h6>
<pre>NHL: 2008 PHO (3/69)</pre>
<p>Michael showed the talent that made him a 3rd round pick of the Coyotes.  He is the vocal leader of the Hitmen. He possesses great size and strength.  He has a fantastic shot, although the shots are often blocked.  Despite not getting any points, he had a solid game (even hit a post).  He had several good hits and made smart safe plays in his own end.  A good end to end rush towards the end of the 1<sup>st</sup> period.  Good all-around game.</p>
<h6>D MATT MacKENZIE | 1991 | 6’2” | 198LBS | 11GP 1G 10A 11P +6 6PIM</h6>
<pre>NHL: 2010 Eligible</pre>
<p>Matt Mackenzie played a similar type game in the offensive zone as Rutkowski.  He doesn&#8217;t always use his size, but it is apparent that he needs to get stronger.  He has a good frame, but needs to fill out some more to take advantage of it.   His shot is very weak, but that should also improve once he puts on some muscle.  He possesses good offensive awareness and he made a few smart pinches to keep the puck in the offensive zone.  He used screens effectively when shooting on net providing his teammates with rebound oppurtunities.  His skating needs a lot of work, especially his transition and acceleration but he has enough tools that some NHL team will be excited at the thought of developing this raw prospect.  Matt had three assists in the game.</p>
<h6>RW <a href="http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tag/cody-beach/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Cody Beach">CODY BEACH</a> | 1992 | 6’5” | 184LBS | 6GP 0G 2A 2P +2 18PIM</h6>
<pre>NHL: 2010 Eligible</pre>
<p>Cody, the younger brother of Chicago draft pick Kyle Beach played a power-forward game.  He was skating decently for his size and was banging bodies early on.  He wasn&#8217;t very noticeable late in the game.</p>
<p>Other notes: Austin Madaisky wasn’t in the Calgary lineup.  Peter Kosterman and Jaynen Rissling both played well and will be discussed in more detail later this month.</p>
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