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Islanders 2008 Picks 1st Round Total: 13 Selections * Acquired in Bergeron/Grebeshkov deal
(was a 3rd round pick; later became 2nd round pick for Allan Rourke + the
3rd)
Islanders 2009 Picks 1st round Total: 11 Selections * Acquired in Schenn deal from TOR
From THN: Bailey exploded for 96 points in Windsor after posting just 26 and 61 points in his first two years, but the consensus is he won't be a big offensive producer as an NHL player. However, in a draft that is overflowing with safe draft picks, Bailey is viewed as one of the most reliable in the group. "He's just a smart and responsible two-way player," one scout said. "I'd think in the NHL he'd probably max out as a 60-point guy." Bailey had to deal with the death of teammate and friend Mickey Renaud, but even though they were close, it didn't affect his performance. He's regarded as a low-maintenance player who could be future captain material and will be a mainstay on the checking line and penalty-killing unit. Think Matt Stajan. "He's a smooth skater," another scout said, "but I don't see the skill set of a high-end offensive player." islesinfo.com comment: CSB: NHL Director of Central Scouting, E.J. McGuire Strengths:
"Josh is the quarterback on the power-play, from down low, for the
Windsor Spitfires and I think he is going to continue to be that. He is a
good play-making centerman with the ability to feed his linemates when he
needs to and shoot the puck when the play requires that." Areas
to improve: "He needs to add a little
bit more grit to his game, he is a tireless worker and if he can get in
there and grind it out with some of the other players that he currently
plays against in the OHL, that will be good experience for when he reaches
the NHL." Outlook:
"He is a skilled centerman who is going to be on your power-play, if
not the first power-play, certainly part of a good second power-play unit.
He is going to be a skilled play-making player in the NHL and good things
are going to happen for him at the next level due to his hard work." NHL Central Scouting's Chris Edwards "Josh
is a really hard working up and down guy who has great puck skill and
play-making ability. He has the ability to pass through any type of
traffic and is an energy guy for "Joshua
is a highly skilled player who can play on both ends of the ice as well as
on the penalty kill and power-play units. He has the unique ability to make players around him better." Red Line Report's Kyle Woodlief: “And rounding out Red Line's top 10 is Josh Bailey. He's cut from the traditional playmaking center's mold with a knack for getting his wingers the puck in good scoring position, and can saucer touch passes through traffic off either side of the blade. Never flashy, Bailey plays a sound defensive game and is a strong two-way presence." Red Line Report: Ranked 10th. ISS: "Used in all situations, Bailey has an excellent work ethic and can play in both ends of the ice. He is a very good playmaker and can feed his teammates the puck and take face-offs very well. Often used as a quarterback on the power play, Bailey's hockey sense and leadership skills are excellent. He possesses solid playmaking and skating skills. Bailey will be a welcome addition to a club looking for a solid, dependable forward with an ability to make his teammates better."
- Check out islesinfo.com's Josh Bailey full profile
CSB: Ranking 145th Final From THN: Another prospect from the Ontario Jr. A ranks, Trivino has committed to Boston University. A far better playmaker than goal-scorer, his skills with the puck are something to behold. But Trivino has some filling-out to do. There is no doubt he is highly skilled and could be a steal depending on how well he develops with the Terriers. Trivino could be a three- or four-year player in the college ranks and that will give him plenty of time for his all-round game to take shape and mature. "He could be a home-run guy," a scout said. "There isn't a whole lot of difference between him and (Zac) Dalpe." Trivino also possesses good foot speed and an ability to make pinpoint passes. His puckhandling ability makes him a threat off the rush and he's crafty around the net. "He's pretty weak physically," another scout cautioned. CSS: "Corey has the ability to see the ice well and to move the puck. He needs to get stronger – he's willing to battle, but isn't always winning the puck. He's got a good goal-scoring touch and he's good on faceoffs with good skating ability, not necessarily high-end skating, but good. Is considered an all-around pure athlete as he was offered to play professional rugby in Europe." ISS: Draft Notes: Trivino flew
under the radar a bit despite coming from the hockey scouting hotbed of
Ontario. That's because he decided to maintain his collegiate eligibility
by avoiding playing in Major Junior. Trivino played Tier II hockey in the
Ontario Provincial League, but also got a few chances to be seen on the
international stage – first at last Fall's Junior A Challenge, and then
again in April at the world under-18 championships in Russia. Each time he
showed the ability to elevate his game against top caliber international
competition. His forte is scoring goals and he's very dangerous from the
circles in.
- Check out islesinfo.com's Corey Trivino full profile
From THN: There was a time when a defenseman such as Aaron Ness wouldn't have gotten a second look from NHL scouts, forget about consideration as a second round pick. But 5-foot-10 defensemen aren't as out of fashion in the NHL as they once were and Ness's skill package is too overwhelming to ignore. Some say he's the most naturally gifted prospect in Minnesota. Still, some scouts are wary of the player who will go to the University of Minnesota next season. "He's really good, but he's tiny and you can't change that," one scout said. "Taking this guy with a high pick is a risky thing to do." Scouts have likened Ness to Kris Russell of Columbus and Keith Ballard of Phoenix. Among his talents, Ness is an excellent skater, which prevents him from getting caught up ice when taking chances. "He's really smart and poised with the puck," another scout said. CSS: NHL Central Scouting's Jack Barzee "Aaron
is flamboyant and colorful. He is very quick, everything about him is
quick – his hands are quick, his feet are quick. He is a very good
skater and he is gritty and physical. He'll step right in to you without
fear – he picks his spot when he does it. He's a little more polished
than some of the other high school defensemen with his passing and
playmaking. When I look at
him he is quicker than Brian Leetch was at this age and he's as fast as
John-Michael Liles was at the same age."
"I
think he's in the top 10 all-time (in the state).
He sees the ice and moves the puck better than any player I've ever
seen. He reminds me of (former NHL great) Phil Housley. I kept him on the
ice as much as I could. He's a dynamic player and has got a real good gas
tank. Even when he was tired, he probably wouldn't tell me. He's very
passionate about the game and a real pleasure to coach." ISS: "Ness is an intelligent, instinctive offensive defenseman who has quick hands, tremendous speed and great on-ice vision. He is a fierce competitor who has the ability to make those around him better. His skating combines quick feet with smooth strides, great acceleration and can get up to speed very quickly. Ness also possesses the ability to make plays at high speeds – a quality that isn't commonly seen in high school defensemen. Ness utilizes his speed and quickness quite well on both sides of the puck."
- Check out islesinfo.com's Aaron Ness full profile
2008 NHL Draft Preview: A Future Star
& Year of the D-man July 3, 2007: Now that the 2007 Draft is done, we look ahead to the 2008 NHL Draft which is to be held in Ottawa in June of 2008. With the next draft only 51 weeks away, let's take a look at the top players available: C Steven Stamkos: The early favorite to go #1 overall. As a rookie with the Sarnia Sting last year he recorded 40 goals and 92 points. Stamkos has game breaking speed and great offensive skill. He does everything at a high speed and often makes moves that leave scouts shaking their heads. Currently 6' and 170 lbs. Also plays gritty. D Drew Doughty: Often described as the complete package as a defenseman. Considered a power play quarterback and #1 d-man. Has ver good size at 6' and 213 lbs. Scored 21 goals and 74 points in 67 games with the OHL's Guelph Storm last year. Has been described as a Chris Pronger type. D Alex Pietrangelo: 6'3" and 192 lbs. Described as having great poise and a great all around defenseman. A possible future NHL captain. Finished second in the OHL last season in +/-. Has great character and carries the puck out of trouble with ease. C Kyle Beach: Currently 6'3" and 180 lbs. Has the makings of a true power forward. Has drawn comparisons to Todd Bertuzzi after scoring 29 goals and recording 196 PIM's in the WHL last season for the Everett Silvertips. Scouts love his size, strength, speed, finesse and meanness. D Michael Del Zotto: 6' and 190 lbs. Del Zotto scored 57 points in his rookie season last year with the OHL's Oshawa Generals. He quarterbacked the power play and showed great puck skills, maturity and poise. He's another d-man with all around great skills, but will also work on his defensive play for the future. D Colten Teubert: 6'4" and 180 lbs. Didn't put up big number last year with the WHL's Regina Pats (11 points) but the tall d-man has also been compared to a Chris Pronger type. He can rush the puck and has very good reach. Was a first overall pick in the WHL Bantam Draft in 2005. C/LW Jimmy Hayes: 6'3" and 200 lbs. Scored 22 goals with the U.S. Under-18 Team last year. Hayes has the potential to become a power forward. He's one of the top two American born players in the draft. He has a soft touch. Scouts like his work ethic. Some like his skating as well, while others believe he needs more work. C Colin Wilson: 6' and 190 lbs. Some say 6'1" and 208 lbs. Wilson is the son of former NHL'er Carey Wilson. Scored 24 goals and 58 points with the U.S. Under-18 Team last season. He's not a fantastic skater but he's described as a warrior with smart, two-way skills. Hard nosed, works hard and physical. D Yann Sauve: 6'3" and 212 lbs. Drafted #1 overall in the 2006 QMJHL Draft by the Saint John Seadogs. Described as a big, complete defenseman with mobility and good hockey sense. Has very good puck skills and already has experience at the international level. LW Zach Boychuck: 5'10" and 176 lbs. Is a bit small but a very offensively gifted player for the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the WHL. Very opportunistic and had great vision. Recorded 8 points in the last game of the 2006-07 season (6 assists). Scored 31 goals and 91 points last season. Honorable Mention: D Luke Schenn, LW Nikita Filatov, C Cody Hodgson, D Johan Motin, LW Mikkel Bodker, C Anton Gustafsson, C Kelsey Tessier, G Harri Sateri, C Jamie Arniel, C Patrice Cormier, C James Wright, D Vyacheslav Voynov, C A.J. Jenks, C Tyler Ennis, LW Kirill Petrov, D Tyler Myers, LW Mattias Tedenby, C Mitch Wahl, D Zach Bogosian, D Eric Mestrey, RW Tyler Shattock, D Lukas Stoop, C Chris Doyle, LW Geordie Wudrick, C Thomas Frazee, G Kevin Poulin.
May 2, 2008 Update: The NHL Draft Lottery was held a few weeks ago. The Tampa Bay Lightning retained the first pick overall. The Lightning are expected to select Steven Stamkos. The Islanders hold the 5th pick overall. Current Draft Order (Lottery Teams) & Percentage chance of winning:
The 2008 NHL Entry Draft will take place
at Ottawa on Friday (first round) at 7pm EST & Saturday (rounds 2-7) at 10 am EST, June
23-24. islesinfo.com note: Two ways to look at the previous results. Only twice has a team drafting lower than 5th won the lottery: 1995 & 1999. Only three times has the team that finished the season with the worst record retained the first pick: 1996, 1997 & 2006. May 2, 2007: The Chicago Blackhawks became the first team since the New York Islanders in 2000 to finish with the 5th worst record, win the draft lottery and move up to the 1st pick overall. Islanders Scouting Staff Garth Snow - General Manager Ryan Jankowski - Assistant GM; Director of Amateur Scouting KEN MORROW – Snow's top man on the pro side, the 4-time Cup winner also has some input at the draft because of his knowledge of the USHL. CHRIS O'SULLIVAN – An emerging voice on the staff, the New England-based former NHL dman covers a big chunk of the AHL and collegiate ranks while also taking in as many high school games as he can. Brad Bowen - amateur scout. Has served as a scout in the WHL for the Medicine Hat Tigers and Edmonton Oil Kings. ROB COWIE – Based in Phoenix, Cowie is all over the Pacific Division and keeps an eye on AHL teams west of the Mississippi. Former Los Angeles King in the mid 1990's. Played four years at Northeastern University and many years playing in Europe. MARIO SARACENO – Continues the legacy of his dad Henri, who scouted Mike Bossy. Out of Montreal and well into his third decade with the Islanders, Mario scouts the pros in Eastern Canada and has input at the draft on kids from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. TOBY O'BRIEN – Works with Snow in stocking depth for Bridgeport, taking in every AHL and ECHL game in search of an unearthed gem. Prior to joining New York, O’Brien served as the General Manager/Alternate Governor for the ECHL’s Johnstown Chiefs, including three seasons as the team’s Head Coach (95-89-32) from 2002-2005. During the 2003-2004 season, he led the team to an all-time high 45 wins and was named as a coach for the ECHL All-Star game. O’Brien, as a player, was the first goaltender in Chiefs history and also in 1988 attended training camp with the New York Rangers. Also has served as a midget hockey coach in the Pittsburgh area and a goaltending coach for Team USA's Under-17 Team. TIM MacLEAN – Ontario (also scouts for Red Line Scouting Services) David Hymovitz – amateur scout. Played 4 years at Boston College from 1992-96 followed by 11 year minor league career. Tim Schurman - amateur scout. VELLU-PEKKA KAUTONEN – Leads the European scouting staff, watching amateur draft prospects and also monitoring the development of Islanders prospects such as Stefan Ridderwall, Jesse Joensuu and Sean Bergenheim. Kautonen is joined by... ANDERS KALLUR – Sweden: the dynasty member turned longtime scout remains a major voice on draft prospects and free agents in Europe. first-year scouts: Eric Cairns - assistant player development. (Steve Webb held this position last year) Denny Scanlon - amateur scout
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