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Preds GM - CPHL · 06-25-2006, 11:13 PM

NASHVILLE PREDATORS DRAFT REVIEW

Name / Position / CPHL / NHL

James Sheppard / LW / 8* / 9 - Minnesota Wild
Claude Giroux / RW /29 / 22 - Philadelphia Flyers
Jonas Ahenlov / D / 53 / 88 – Phoenix Coyotes
Johnas Enroth / G / 64 / 46 – Buffalo Sabres
Tomas Kana / C / 71 / 31 – St. Louis Blues
Graham Potuer / D / 73 / Not Drafted
Mike Ratchuk / D / 93** / 42 - Philadelphia Flyers
Martin Bartos / LW / 128 / Not Drafted
Patrik Carlsson / LW / 136 / Not Drafted
Marek Biro / D / 137 / Not Drafted
Kevin Armstrong / G / 144 / Not Drafted
Michael Klejna / C / 154 / Not Drafted
Alexander Bumagin / RW / Signed / 170 – Edmonton Oilers
Benn Ferriero / C/ Signed / 196 – Phoenix Coyotes
Andrea Nodl / C / Signed / 39 - Philadelphia Flyers
Tim Filangieri / D / Signed / Not Drafted
Cody Wild / D / Signed / 140 – Edmonton Oilers
Timo Seppanen / D / Signed / 185 Pittsburgh Penguins

* Dallas picked Sheppard at 8th and than traded him to the Preds.
** Thanks to NYR GM Jeff Philipoff, for making this selection for us.

Best Pick – Claude Giroux
Claude’s stock has risen quite a bit since the Final CSB rankings. Ranked 38 among North American skaters, he went 22nd overall to the Flyers. Very Skilled, good skater, has very good hands, handles the puck well in a crowd, is elusive, creative and patient.

Best Scouting Pick – Tomas Kana
One of the top European skaters went 31st overall to the Blues. Drafted 71st in the CPHL, after GM Schum saw he was still available and than traded up to get him. Mobile hard working skater who likes to go straight for the net, fine acceleration speed, very good overall skill level, creates scoring chances with surprising moves in the offensive zone, good forechecker, good with the puck, has very good hockey sense and offensive instincts, a good passer and playmaker, he is effective on the power-play. Preds very happy with this selection.

Best Signed Player – Andrea Nodl
A Surprise pick for most in attendance. Is an excellent skater with a long stride, has very good speed with mobility and can beat an opponent one-on-one to the outside, has excellent hands with a hard wrist shot, will surprise a goaltender with his quick release and has natural scoring instincts

- Overall Predators had 6 guys drafted in the top 50
" We belive getting 6 guys out of the top 46 is a huge accomplishment for our scouts and they have been rewarded for those efforts. Our prospects pool got stronger through the draft and hopefully they keep developing." Said GM Schum.

06-25-2006, 11:13 PM	#1
Preds GM - CPHL Scoring Winger Join Date: Nov 2005 Exp:	Preds Scouts Get Raises! NASHVILLE PREDATORS DRAFT REVIEW Name / Position / CPHL / NHL James Sheppard / LW / 8* / 9 - Minnesota Wild Claude Giroux / RW /29 / 22 - Philadelphia Flyers Jonas Ahenlov / D / 53 / 88 – Phoenix Coyotes Johnas Enroth / G / 64 / 46 – Buffalo Sabres Tomas Kana / C / 71 / 31 – St. Louis Blues Graham Potuer / D / 73 / Not Drafted Mike Ratchuk / D / 93 / 42 - Philadelphia Flyers Martin Bartos / LW / 128 / Not Drafted Patrik Carlsson / LW / 136 / Not Drafted Marek Biro / D / 137 / Not Drafted Kevin Armstrong / G / 144 / Not Drafted Michael Klejna / C / 154 / Not Drafted Alexander Bumagin / RW / Signed / 170 – Edmonton Oilers Benn Ferriero / C/ Signed / 196 – Phoenix Coyotes Andrea Nodl / C / Signed / 39 - Philadelphia Flyers** Tim Filangieri / D / Signed / Not Drafted Cody Wild / D / Signed / 140 – Edmonton Oilers Timo Seppanen / D / Signed / 185 Pittsburgh Penguins * Dallas picked Sheppard at 8th and than traded him to the Preds. Thanks to NYR GM Jeff Philipoff, for making this selection for us. Best Pick – Claude Giroux Claude’s stock has risen quite a bit since the Final CSB rankings. Ranked 38 among North American skaters, he went 22nd overall to the Flyers. Very Skilled, good skater, has very good hands, handles the puck well in a crowd, is elusive, creative and patient. Best Scouting Pick – Tomas Kana One of the top European skaters went 31st overall to the Blues. Drafted 71st in the CPHL, after GM Schum saw he was still available and than traded up to get him. Mobile hard working skater who likes to go straight for the net, fine acceleration speed, very good overall skill level, creates scoring chances with surprising moves in the offensive zone, good forechecker, good with the puck, has very good hockey sense and offensive instincts, a good passer and playmaker, he is effective on the power-play. Preds very happy with this selection. Best Signed Player – Andrea Nodl A Surprise pick for most in attendance. Is an excellent skater with a long stride, has very good speed with mobility and can beat an opponent one-on-one to the outside, has excellent hands with a hard wrist shot, will surprise a goaltender with his quick release and has natural scoring instincts - Overall Predators had 6 guys drafted in the top 50** " We belive getting 6 guys out of the top 46 is a huge accomplishment for our scouts and they have been rewarded for those efforts. Our prospects pool got stronger through the draft and hopefully they keep developing." Said GM Schum. Last edited by Preds GM - CPHL; 06-25-2006 at 11:55 PM.