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ISS Top 15 prospects for the 2005 NHL Draft
Written by Int'l Scouting Services on 07/18/2005
International Scouting Services presents their top 15 prospects for the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, which will be held July 30th in Ottawa, ON:
1. Sidney Crosby, Center
Team: Rimouski (QMJHL), Height: 5-11, Weight: 180
2. Benoit Pouliot, Left Wing
Team: Sudbury (OHL), Height: 6-3, Weight: 183
3. Jack Johnson, Defense
Team: NTDP Under-18 (USA), Height: 6-1, Weight: 197
4. Gilbert Brule, Center
Team: Vancouver (WHL), Height: 5-10, Weight: 187
5. Bobby Ryan, Right Wing
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Team: Owen Sound (OHL), Height: 6-1, Weight: 213
6. Anze Kopitar, Center
Team: Sodertalje (SWE), Height: 6-2, Weight: 200
7. Marc Staal, Defense
Team: Sudbury (OHL), Height: 6-3, Weight: 197
8. Ryan O’Marra, Center
Team: Erie (OHL), Height: 6-2, Weight: 182
9. Marek Zagrapan, Center
Team: Chicoutimi (QMJHL), Height: 6-1, Weight: 195
10. Carey Price, Goaltender
Team: Tri-City (WHL), Height: 6-2, Weight: 222
11. Luc Bourdon, Defense
Team: Val d’Or (QMJHL), Height: 6-2, Weight: 205
12. Martin Hanzal, Center
Team: Ceske Budejovice (CZE), Height: 6-5, Weight: 199
13. Jack Skille, Right Wing
Team: USNTDP, Height: 6-0, Weight: 198
14. Alex Bourret, Center
Team: Lewiston (QMJHL), Height: 5-9, Weight: 209
15. Ryan Parent, Defenseman
Team: Guelph (OHL), Height: 6-2, Weight: 183
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From ISS 2005 NHL Draft Guide, two of the most unheralded prospects to watch for:
Juraj Mikus
Position: Right Wing
Born: 2-22-87
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185
ISS Ranking: #32
ISS Oct. Ranking: #168
Report Card
Size/Strength B
Skating A-
Shot/Scoring B+
Puckhandling B+
Hockey Sense B+
Leadership B
Poise B
Defense C+
Skill: Plays with intensity at all times. Excellent skater with mobility and lateral movement. Has a good scoring touch
Scouting Report: Every year some unforeseen prospect jumps up out of the woodwork, grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go, like Juraj Mikus. Here at ISS we believe Mikus is one of the more skilled and talented forwards available in the draft, and as a result, he has risen to 32nd in our rankings. His game-breaking speed, balance, net drive, shot selection, and versatility leave all sorts of doors open for him. He could turn into a dynamic first-line scoring forward, or a two-way second-line forward if he works on his defensive-zone coverage. He adapted extremely well to playing in the Slovak Extraleague. He started the season alternating between Skalica’s first and junior team. With the first
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team he mostly played on third or fourth line. In November, shortly after a coaching change, Mikus took advantage of the increased ice-time to become a regular player.
NHL Potential: Huge potential and upside – lots to work with for a NHL team. Style compares to: Milan Hejduk.
Year Team GP G A PTS PIM
04/05 SKALICA 39 23 26 49 58
Jeff May
Position: Defense
Born: 04.04.87
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 186
ISS Ranking: #42
ISS Oct. Ranking: #189
Report Card
Size/Strength B+
Skating B+
Shot/Scoring B-
Puckhandling B+
Hockey Sense A-
Leadership B+
Poise A-
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Defense B+
Skill: He has the tools to be a good pro prospect. He skates well, plays the body and is capable of making plays on a consistent basis. Can play in all situations.
Scouting Report: May is a player that is slowly blossoming into a difficult decision come draft day. He has the tools to be a good professional prospect. The Richmond, British Columbia native is a calm and composed rearguard who accomplishes many things in subtle ways. He was strong defensively all season long, said ISS scout Rick Jackson. "He's a very smooth skater with quick feet, he is smart with the puck, handles it very well, and makes a good first pass. He plays the game with the edge you must have to be successful at a higher level. He has progressed very quickly in his first full year in the WHL". With veterans Luke Fritshaw and Chris Schlenker finishing off their eligibility this year, next season will be a new chapter for May where he will have as much responsibility as he could possibly want.
NHL Potential: Must get stronger but has good physical upside. Father is 6-6 and uncles are 6-4 or 6-5, respectively. Should play with more confidence. Style compares to: Dave Ellett.
Year Team GP G A PTS PIM
04/05 Prince Albert 67 3 19 22 66
More information like the information included in this article can be found in International Scouting Service's 2005 NHL Draft Guide. Click here for more details
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