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Top Draft prospects do self evaluations
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=7...etails=2-29342

Sam Bennett:
Comparison: "Mike Richards."
Best asset: "Hockey sense, shooting."
Where do you need improvement: "Strength in the corners."

Leon Draisaitl:
Comparison: "Evgeni Malkin."
Best asset: "Playmaking ability, passing and protecting the puck."
Where do you need improvement: "Skating, shooting and more pressure to the net."

Aaron Ekblad:
Comparison: "Some have said Nicklas Lidstrom, the player I've strived to play like."
Best asset: "My shot from the point, my ability to make good first pass. I support the rush offensively and provide steady play. I do not get beat."
Where do you need improvement: "My mobility, foot speed and physical play; an ability to be intimidating."

Sam Reinhart:
Comparison: "Jonathan Toews."
Best asset: "Hockey sense."
Where do you need improvement: "My skating; I just want to keep getting bigger and stronger."

Micheal Dal Colle:
Comparison: "Eric Staal."
Best asset: "My vision and ability to see the ice. I have patience with the puck, am versatile and have offensive abilities with the puck."
Where do you need improvement: "My first three steps; my explosiveness. I want to anticipate better and would like to improve my release."

Kasperi Kapanen:
Comparison: "Ilya Kovalchuk."
Best asset: "My skating, puck handling and shot."
Where do you need improvement: "My defensive play."

Thatcher Demko:
Comparison: "Pekka Rinne."
Best asset: "My compete level and will to win. I'm very determined, have a good work ethic and have leadership qualities."
Where do you need improvement: "My play on the post; quickness and reading some plays better."