Paul McCann: "I expect no big name signings here, only depth players… unless a deal simply falls into David Poile’s lap."

...aztaa, micsoda szakértő, akkor így már nem csak én gondolom, hogy szarabbak leszünk jövőre... :sorozes:


Draft Prospects - The upcoming draft is not being presented as a particularly deep draft, the Predators are currently slated to pick 18th. Reviewing the mock drafts, you see the following names…

Emerson Etem (Medicine Hat – WHL) – Speed to burn and a nose for the net has this player all over the map when it comes to mock drafts I have seen. His first season in juniors saw him pot 44 goals (seven in the playoffs) and chipped in another 31 assists. A mid-sized player at 6’ 195 lbs. the only hole in his game may be on the defensive side of the puck, but has tremendous offensive upside. Ranked #20 on Hockeyprospect.com

Mikael Granlund (HIFK – Finland) – Coming off a fine season with HIFK, ringing up 13 goals and 27 assists in 43 games, he is a bit undersized, but has big talent… this prospect may sneak into the top 10 but would be a no-brainer at 18. Ranked #12 on Hockeyprospect.com

Riley Sheahan (Notre Dame – CCHA) – At 6’2, 195 lbs, there is room to put on some weight. He’s a playmaking centerman that I have seen as high as 10 in some mock drafts. The Preds are deep in centers across the prospect pool, but David Poile seems to like Notre Dame kids. Ranked #22 on Hockeyprospect.com

Nick Bjugstad (Blain HS – Minnesota) – Ranked as the top high school player in the state, scouts are pretty high on this kid. He’s 6’3” and 190, but has the frame to put some more weight on. Big shot, good hands and great maneuverability makes him a real possibility at the 18 spot… unless he goes earlier. Ranked #10 on Hockeyprospect.com