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2008 NHL Entry Draft -- Round 1

Listed to the right of each player's name is his ranking from NHL Central Scouting as well as three major scouting publications. These are The Hockey News (THN), The International Scouting Service Draft Guide (ISS) and Red Line Report (RLR). The notes section for each player is drawn from scouts' comments in the NHL's publicly distributed Central Scouting report.

PLAYERS SELECTED IN ROUND 1 
RANKINGS

1. Steven Stamkos -- TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
Center (Sarnia Sting, OHL)
Height: 6-0 - Weight: 176 - Shot: Right - Born: 2/7/90
2007-08: 61 games; 58 goals; 47 assists; 105 points; 88 PIM
NOTES: One of the fastest skaters in all of the draft. ... Goes to net fearlessly with that speed and brings a bit of an edge.
Hometown: Markham, Ontario (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 1
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
1 1 1

2. Drew Doughty -- LOS ANGELES KINGS
Defense (Guelph Storm, OHL)
Height: 6-0 - Weight: 219 - Shot: Right - Born: 12/8/89
2007-08: 58 games; 13 goals; 37 assists; 50 points; 68 PIM
NOTES: D-man around which a team will build. ... Probably  is one of the guys most able to step into the NHL next year.
Hometown: London, Ontario (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 3
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
2 4 3

3. Zach Bogosian -- ATLANTA THRASHERS
Defense (Peterborough Petes, OHL)
Height: 6-2 - Weight: 197 - Shot: Right - Born: 7/15/90
2007-08: 60 games; 11 goals; 50 assists; 61 points; 72 PIM
NOTES: Will be a franchise player. ... Projects as possibly the first overall pick if team needs defenseman right away.
Hometown: Massena, New York (American)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 2
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
3 2 4

4. Alex Pietrangelo -- ST. LOUIS BLUES
Defense (Niagara IceDogs, OHL)
Height: 6-3 - Weight: 206 - Shot: Right - Born: 1/18/90
2007-08: 60 games; 13 goals; 40 assists; 53 points; 94 PIM
NOTES: Pronger-like blueliner has tremendous upside, might one day be remembered as best player in entire 2008 draft.
Hometown: King City, Ontario (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 6
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
5 5 7

5. Luke Schenn -- TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
Defense (Kelowna Rockets, WHL)
Height: 6-2 - Weight: 216 - Shot: Right - Born: 11/2/89
2007-08: 61 games; 58 goals; 47 assists; 105 points; 88 PIM
NOTES: Can play a mean game and plays tough NHL-style defense that is guaranteed to get him a long career in NHL.
Hometown: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 5
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
6 6 6

6. Nikita Filatov -- COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
Left Wing (Moscow CSKA-2, Russian High League)
Height: 6-0 - Weight: 172 - Shot: Right - Born: 5/25/90
2007-08: 34 games; 32 goals; 34 assists; 66 points; 90 PIM
NOTES: Has great attitude, excellent work ethic and tons of talent. Excellent skater who can change pace at top speed.
Hometown: Moscow, Russia (Russian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 1
(European skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
4 3 2

7. Colin Wilson -- NASHVILLE PREDATORS
Center (Boston Univ., Hockey East)
Height: 6-1 - Weight: 215 - Shot: Left - Born: 10/20/89
2007-08: 61 games; 58 goals; 47 assists; 105 points; 88 PIM
NOTES: Son of former Ranger Carey Wilson has strong and excellent hands and is a very good passer and playmaker.
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba (American)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 10
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
7 8 11

8. Mikkel Boedker -- PHOENIX COYOTES
Left Wing (Kitchener Rangers, OHL)
Height: 5-11 - Weight: 195 - Shot: Left - Born: 12/16/89
2007-08: 69 games; 29 goals; 44 assists; 73 points; 14 PIM
NOTES: Denmark product considered a versatile speedster. ... Quarterbacked Kitchener PP as a forward from the point.
Hometown: Brondby, Denmark (Danish)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 11
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
9 7 5

9. Josh Bailey -- NEW YORK ISLANDERS
Center (Windsor Spitfires, OHL)
Height: 6-0 - Weight: 188 - Shot: Left - Born: 10/2/89
2007-08: 67 games; 29 goals; 67 assists; 96 points; 32 PIM
NOTES: He is a skilled centerman who is going to be on your power-play. ... He is going to be a skilled play-maker in NHL.
Hometown: Bowmanville, Ontario (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 14
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
14 10 15

10. Cody Hodgson -- VANCOUVER CANUCKS
Center (Brampton Battalion, OHL)
Height: 6-0 - Weight: 185 - Shot: Right - Born: 2/18/90
2007-08: 68 games; 40 goals; 45 assists; 85 points; 36 PIM
NOTES: In the NHL he is expected to be a skilled centerman and play on one of team's top two lines. ... All-around asset.
Hometown: Markham, Ontario (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 9
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
8 9 9

11. Kyle Beach -- CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
Center (Everett Silvertips, WHL)
Height: 6-3 - Weight: 203 - Shot: Right - Born: 1/13/90
2007-08: 60 games; 27 goals; 33 assists; 60 points; 222 PIM
NOTES: Beach is the power forward in this year's draft. ... From blue line in, once he gets the puck, he almost owns it.
Hometown: Kelowna, British Columbia (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 7
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
10 13 14

12. Tyler Myers -- BUFFALO SABRES
Defense (Kelowna Rockets, WHL)
Height: 6-7 - Weight: 204 - Shot: Right - Born: 2/1/90
2007-08: 65 games; 6 goals; 13 assists; 19 points; 97 PIM
NOTES: Height translates into a great poke-check and great stick work. Still has a little bit of growing into his body to do.
Hometown: Dewinton, Alberta (Canadian born in USA)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 4
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
11 15 10

13. Colten Teubert -- LOS ANGELES KINGS
Defense (Regina Pats, WHL)
Height: 6-4 - Weight: 185 - Shot: Right - Born: 3/8/90
2007-08: 66 games; 7 goals; 16 assists; 23 points; 135 PIM
NOTES: Smooth-skating defenseman, who can skate out of trouble and can jump up the ice. Takes charge of the game.
Hometown: White Rock, British Columbia (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 18
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
13 18 16

14. Zach Boychuk -- CAROLINA HURRICANES
Center (Lethbridge Hurricanes, WHL)
Height: 5-10 - Weight: 175 - Shot: Left - Born: 10/4/89
2007-08: 61 games; 33 goals; 39 assists; 72 points; 80 PIM
NOTES: He has only average size, but like Pat Kane, there's no reason why he shouldn't be a top offensive NHL player.
Hometown: Airdrie, Alberta (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 8
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
12 12 13

15. Erik Karlsson -- OTTAWA SENATORS
Defense (Frolunda Indians, Sweden Junior-A)
Height: 5-11 - Weight: 165 - Sh.: Right - Born: 3/31/90
2007-08: 38 games; 13 goals; 24 assists; 37 points; 68 PIM
NOTES: Excellent on power-play. .... Pays with confidence, has a natural hockey sense. Played 7 games in Elite League.
Hometown: Landsbro, Sweden (Swedish)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 4
(European skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
71 22 41

16. Joe Colborne -- BOSTON BRUINS
Center (Camrose Kodiaks, AJHL)
Height: 6-5 - Weight: 190 - Shot: Left - Born: 1/30/90
2007-08: 55 games; 33 goals; 57 assists; 90 points; 44 PIM
NOTES: Very rangy with his stick. ... Dishes puck well. ... Knows where to be at right time. ... Will attend U. of Denver.
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 28
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
25 16 28

17. Jake Gardiner -- ANAHEIM DUCKS
Defense (Minnetonka Skippers, Minn. High School)
Height: 6-0 - Weight: 173 - Shot: Left - Born: 7/4/90
2007-08: 25 games; 16 goals; 27 assists; 43 points; 18 PIM
NOTES: One of best skaters in draft – a pure skater. Smart with puck, unselfish and careful. Will attend U. of Wisconsin.
Hometown: Minnetonka, Minnesota (American)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 23
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
39 31 29

18. Chet Pickard -- NASHVILLE PREDATORS
Goaltender (Tri-City Americans, WHL)
Height: 6-2 - Weight: 210 - Catch: Left - Born: 11/29/89
2007-08: 64 games; 2.32 GAA; 2 shutouts; .918 save pct.
NOTES: Confident and very strong in his crease and he isn't predictable. Reads play well with very good goalie instincts.
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 2
(North American goalies)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
32 1G 25

19. Luca Sbisa -- PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
Defense (Lethbridge Hurricanes, WHL)
Height: 6-2 - Weight: 190 - Shot: Left - Born: 1/30/90
2007-08: 62 games; 6 goals; 27 assists; 33 points; 63 PIM
NOTES: Poised and smart player who moves the puck at the right time and carries the puck correctly, supports the rush.
Hometown: Oberageri, Switzerland (Swiss, born in Italy)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 3
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
16 14 12

20. Michael Del Zotto --  N.Y. RANGERS
Defense (Oshawa Generals, OHL)
Height: 6-0 - Weight: 211 - Shot: Left - Born: 1/24/90
2007-08: 64 games; 16 goals; 47 assists; 63 points; 82 PIM
NOTES: Projects as an offensive specialist, but as he gains experience, he'll become more of an all-around defenseman.
Hometown: Stouffville, Ontario (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 15
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
15 23 32

21. Anton Gustafsson -- WASHINGTON
Center (Frolunda Indians, Sweden Junior-A)
Height: 6-2 - Weight: 194 - Shot: Left - Born: 2/25/90
2007-08: 33 games; 15 goals; 17 assists; 32 points; 55 PIM
NOTES: Son of former NHL star Bengt Gustafsson is highly skilled with strong puckhandling skills and playmaking ability.
Hometown: Karlskoga, Sweden (Swedish)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 5
(European skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
24 34 44

22. Jordan Eberle -- EDMONTON OILERS
Center (Regina Pats, WHL)
Height: 5-10 - Weight: 174 - Sh: Right - Born: 5/15/90
2007-08: 70 games; 42 goals; 33 assists; 75 points; 20 PIM
NOTES: A slippery scorer with great hands. He has NHL hands and the skating to get him into good shooting position.
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 33
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
22 30 22

23. Tyler Cuma -- MINNESOTA WILD
Defense (Ottawa 67s, OHL)
Height: 6-2 - Weight: 180 - Shot: Left - Born: 1/19/90
2007-08: 59 games; 4 goals; 28 assists; 32 points; 69 PIM
NOTES: Projects as NHL second or third defenseman, with offensive flair. ... Blueline partner helps him get green light.
Hometown: Bowmanville, Ontario (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 19
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
28 36 18

24. Mattias Tedenby -- NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Left Wing (Jonkoping HV-71, Swedish Elite League)
Height: 5-10 - Weight: 176 - Shot: Left - Born: 2/21/90
2007-08: 23 games; 3 goals; 3 assists; 6 points; 6 PIM
NOTES: Has outstanding speed, stick work and work ethic. He is small but fearless. Ended season on HV-71 jr. team.
Hometown: Vetlanda, Sweden (Swedish)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 3
(European skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
16 14 12

25. Greg Nemisz -- CALGARY FLAMES
Center (Windsor Spitfires, OHL)
Height: 6-3 - Weight: 197 - Shot: Right - Born: 6/5/90
2007-08: 68 games; 34 goals; 33 assists; 67 points; 52 PIM
NOTES: Big player that goes to net. ... Not overly physical but doesn't get knocked around. Good on the power-play.
Hometown: Courtice, Ontario (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 22
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
21 28 45

26. Tyler Ennis -- BUFFALO SABRES
Center (Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL)
Height: 5-9 - Weight: 146 - Shot: Left - Born: 10/6/89
2007-08: 70 games; 43 goals; 48 assists; 91 points; 42 PIM
NOTES: Small center has done it all as far as his quickness and offensive development, but is he ready for next level?
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 31
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
41 44 46

27. John Carlson -- WASHINGTON CAPITALS
Defense (Indiana Ice, USHL)
Height: 6-2 - Weight: 212 - Shot: Right - Born: 1/10/90
2007-08: 59 games; 12 goals; 31 assists; 43 points; 72 PIM
NOTES: Big burly defensemen and very good, strong skater He's a boy, yet in a man's body and very physically strong.
Hometown: Colonia, New Jersey (American)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 17
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
30 21 37

28. Viktor Tikhonov -- PHOENIX COYOTES
Left Wing (Cherepovets, Russian Elite League)
Height: 6-2 - Weight: 187 - Shot: Right - Born: 5/12/88
2007-08: 43 games; 7 goals; 5 assists; 12 points; 43 PIM
NOTES: He shows a high level of competitiveness and is a dedicated team player. Grandson of Soviet coaching legend.
Hometown: Riga, Latvia (Russian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 7
(European skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
-- 43 52

29. Daultan Leveille -- ATLANTA THRASHERS
Center (St. Catharines Falcons, Ontario Jr. B)
Height: 5-11 - Weight: 163 - Shot: Left - Born: 8/10/90
2007-08: 45 games; 29 goals; 27 assists; 56 points; 38 PIM
NOTES: Comes from program that hasn't produced an NHL draft pick. Skilled power-play QB. Will attend Michigan State.
Hometown: St. Catharines, Ontario (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 47
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
27 48 60

30. Tom McCollum -- DETROIT RED WINGS
Goaltender (Guelph Storm, OHL)
Height: 6-2 - Weight: 205 - Catch: Left - Born: 12/7/89
2007-08: 51 games; 2.50 GAA; 4 shutouts; .914 save pct.
NOTES: Outstanding net position ... rarely any holes and he has great butterfly. Potential franchise type goalie in future.
Hometown: Amherst, New York (American)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 1
(North American goalies)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
38 2G 43




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