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Islanders 2006 Picks 1st Round - Islanders 1st Total: 8 selections 2006 Draft Coverage Continued
CSB: A very good skater with agility and quickness - very shifty, elusive and crafty player who consistently works his way to the net by darting in and out of traffic....very good hands....strong on his stick, has good puck protection....passes the puck with confidence in setting up linemates with scoring chances....takes a pass well in full stride and gets to the open ice....has a very quick release to his shot and can score....good hockey sense and sees the ice very well....very good offensive instincts....works hard and can set the tone for teammates with his gritty and determined play....uses his body well in establishing position and gaining puck possession....protects puck well with his body....anticipates the play, and is quick to bounce on loose pucks....will take a hit to make a play to linemates....will attend Denver University in the Fall of 2006....a member of the U.S. Under-17 team in 2004-05. Islanders Scout:
"Rhett is a skilled player with a great first couple of steps,"
said Islanders scout Brian Hunter. "He is real quick with the puck in
tight areas, and sees the ice well. He'll be a joy to watch for Islanders
fans."
- Check out islesinfo.com's Rhett Rakhshani full profile
- in 2005-06 Weslosky had a save percentage of .910 and
saw 2,123 minutes of action. "He is a very quick and agile goaltender," said Islanders scout Sudarshan Maharaj. "He is in the same mold as Marc-Andre Fleury, and should develop into a promising No. 1 netminder."
- Check out islesinfo.com's Jase Weslosky full profile
THN: There is another giant from Slovakia, the country that produced Ottawa's Zdeno Chara. Like Chara, Tomas Marcinko is big and talented. "He has a lot of skill and it just needs to be nurtured a little," said a Czech scout. Slovakia's junior league is competitive and the 6-foot-4 center put up decent numbers while leading the league in shots. He also played a handful of games in the men's league, but was held pointless. "People like his size, but he's not Marian Hossa," a second scout said. "Nowhere near that skill level." Marcinko has the talent to be a strong No. 2 center, but he doesn't have enough to be the go-to guy. "You like his moves and the way he moves the puck, but at the end of the night there are no points on the board," said a veteran scout. "You want points from a No. 2 center." CSB: A good skater with fine acceleration and balance....a big two-way center with a high over-all skill level....a good skater for his size....has a very good understanding of the game....fair puck control, makes the right decisions at the right time....smart, cool and clever in both ends of the ice....smooth hands....effective on face-offs....works hard all over the ice but could be more aggressive....knows his defensive duties very well. - Marcinko was the 55th pick overall by the OHL's Barrie Colts in the 2005 CHL Import Draft. It is believed he will join Barrie for the 2006-07 season.
- Check out islesinfo.com's Tomas Marcinko full profile
CSB: A good skater with fine acceleration and balance....a big two-way center with a high over-all skill level....a good skater for his size....has a very good understanding of the game....fair puck control, makes the right decisions at the right time....smart, cool and clever in both ends of the ice....smooth hands....effective on face-offs....works hard all over the ice but could be more aggressive....knows his defensive duties very well. Islanders Scouts: "Doug has good hockey sense and vision," said Islanders scout Jim Madigan. "He has good passing and shooting skills. We look forward to him further developing into a promising prospect." - Rogers was the captain of St. Sebastian's in his
senior year 2005-06. Wore #15.
- Check out islesinfo.com's Doug Rogers full profile
Islanders Scouts: "Shane is a smooth skating two-way defenseman with a good shot," said Isles scout Jay Heinbuck. "Sims was a steal for a fifth round pick." - Sims was a teammate of Kyle Okposo with Des Moines in
2005-06.
- Check out islesinfo.com's Shane Sims full profile
Islanders Scouts: "Johansson is very good skater," said former Islanders player and current scout Anders Kallur. "He has good hockey sense and is a fine playmaker. - The Islanders were drawn to Johansson because he had a good World Junior Tournament in April and they felt he really improved over the last year.
- Check out islesinfo.com's Kim Johansson full profile
Islanders Scouts: "Andy is a highly intelligent player," said Nolan. "I'm really glad we got him. He's vastly underrated and has come along way." - MacDonald played for Ted Nolan with the QMJHL's
Moncton Wildcats in 2005-06.
- Check out islesinfo.com's Andrew MacDonald full profile
Islanders Scouts: "We're happy to have grabbed Day so late," said Isles scout Jim Madigan. "He's a power-forward that drives to the net hard. He's an honest hard-worker who is strong in his own zone." - Governor Dummer is a prep school. Day will return
there for his senior year in 2006-07.
- Check out islesinfo.com's Brian Day full profile
Islanders Scouts: "Stefan has a great love for the game," said head European scout Ryan Jankowski. "He has good technique. We expect much improvement out of Stefan because he will play a lot of games the next couple of seasons in Sweden. He has a great deal of raw skill and potential." - Ridderwall saw action in 19 games (1,133 mins.) with
Djurgarden Jr. in 2005-06.
- Check out islesinfo.com's Stefan Ridderwall full profile
Islanders Scouts: "Troy is a very talented player," said Islanders scout Jay Heinbuck. "He has very good puck and stick skills. Troy has a good scoring touch and excellent hockey instincts. We're glad to get Troy with our final pick." - recorded 240 points in 2004-05 while playing high
school and midget hockey.
- Check out islesinfo.com's Troy Mattila full profile
2007 Draft Preview: More Islander Kids Coming June 29, 2006: Now that the 2006 Draft is done, we look ahead to the 2007 NHL Draft which is to be held in Columbus on June 23, 2007. With the next draft only 51 1/2 weeks away, let's take a look at the top players available: LW Angelo Esposito, 6'1", 170 lbs.: Was the
top rated player this year and early consensus to go #1 in 2007. But he is
already getting caught up to by a few other players. But will definitely
be a top 5 selection. D Karl Alzner, 6'2", 200 lbs: Has already played two seasons in the WHL with the Calgary Hitmen. He's considered an all around workhorse with great smarts and plays like a seasoned veteran. C Logan Couture, 6', 191 lbs: a mature two way forward with great hands. Plays for the Ottawa 67's. He's very responsible defensively and some, like ISS, believe he is the consensus #1 for 2007. D Keaton Ellerby, 6'4", 174 lbs: A rangy, physical blueliner with the Kamloops Blazers. A big defenseman who continues to fill out his frame. C Jim O'Brien, 6'3", 184 lbs: If he's on his game he can be a force. When he gets mad he plays with a him against the world mentality. Played for the U.S. Under-18 Team last year. D Nick Petrecki, 6'3", 200 lbs: along with Ellerby and Alzner this draft could be stronger at the defense position than the 2006 Draft. Petrecki played with Omaha of the USHL in 2005-06 and is bound for Boston College. He is projected as an impact defenseman. LW Michal Repik, 5'11", 175 lbs: Czech Republic import played with Vancouver of the WHL last year. He adjusted quick to North America and scored some highlight reel individual goals. Projected as a top line player. RW Jakub Voracek, 6'1", 175 lbs: was drafted #1 by the Halifax Mooseheads in the 2006 CHL Import Draft June 28, 2006. Voracek is aggressive with a great scoring touch. He's big, strong and competes. C Colton Gillies, 6'3", 190 lbs: Clark Gillies' nephew plays for Saskatoon of the WHL. He's a swift skating, hard hitter who plays with plenty of energy. "He's the best big-guy skater I've seen in a while," says one scout. Top 5 pick.
RW Brandon Sutter, 6'2", 171 lbs: Brent's son is a good two way player. He needs to fill out more but should definitely be a first round pick in 2007 and possibly even a top ten selection.
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