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Draft Prospects -- Centers

CONSENSUS ROUND 1
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Listed to the right of each player's name is his final ranking from NHL Central Scouting as well thehree major scouting publications. These are The Hockey News (THN), The International Scouting Service Draft Guide (ISS) and Red Line Report (RLR).  Please note that these rankings are for informational purposes only, based on widely published reports with no relationship to preferences of the New York Rangers scouting staff.

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RANKINGS

John Tavares Drafted in Round 1
No. 1 Overall Pick
Center (London, OHL)   VIDEO: Highlights | Profile
Height: 6-0 - Weight: 195 - Shot: Left - Born: 9/20/90
2008-09: 56 games; 58 goals; 46 assists; 104 points; 54 PIM
NOTES: The projected No. 1 pick has been a junior scoring phenom since age 14. He led OHL in goals this past season.
Hometown: Oakvile, Ontario (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 1
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
1 1 3

Matt Duchene Drafted in Round 1
No. 3 Overall Pick
Center (Brampton, OHL)   VIDEO: Highlights | Profile
Height: 5-11 - Weight: 200 - Shot: Left - Born: 1/16/91
2008-09: 57 games; 31 goals; 48 assists; 79 points; 42 PIM
NOTES: Remarkable speed, talent, and outstanding hockey sense. Has challenged Tavares for No. 1 prospect ranking.
Hometown: Haliburton, Ontario (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 2
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
3 2 2

Evander Kane Drafted in Round 1
No. 4 Overall Pick
Center (Vancouver, WHL)   VIDEO: Highlights | Profile
Height: 6-1 - Weight: 176 - Shot: Left - Born: 8/2/91
2008-09: 61 games; 48 goals; 48 assists; 96 points; 89 PIM
NOTES: Won gold at the 2009 World Junior Championships. Plays without fear and has great speed and determination.
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 3
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
5 5 5

Brayden Schenn Drafted in Round 1
No. 5 Overall Pick
Center (Brandon, WHL)   VIDEO: Highlights | Profile
Height: 6-0 - Weight: 198 - Shot: Left - Born: 8/22/91
2008-09: 70 games; 32 goals; 56 assists; 88 points; 82 PIM
NOTES: Younger brother of Toronto's Luke Schenn is WHL All-Star. Strong, two-way forward with great poise, vision.
Hometown: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 4
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
6 6 4

Jordan Schroeder Drafted Round 1
No. 22 Overall
Center (Minnesota, WCHA)   VIDEO: Highlights | Profile
Height: 5-8 - Weight: 175 - Shot: Right - Born: 9/29/90
2008-09: 35 games; 13 goals; 32 assists; 45 points; 29 PIM
NOTES: Small but very skilled player is gifted offensively and can also play wing. Honored as WCHA Rookie of the Year.
Hometown: Lakeville, Minn. (American)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 5
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
9 14 11

Nazem Kadri
Nazem Kadri Drafted in Round 1
No. 7 Overall Pick
Center (London, OHL)   VIDEO: Highlights
Height: 6-0 - Weight: 167 - Shot: Left - Born: 10/6/90
2008-09: 56 games; 25 goals; 53 assists; 78 points; 31 PIM
NOTES: Missed part of season with a broken jaw. Speedy penalty-killing expert led league with 10 shorthanded points.
Hometown: London, Ontario (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 15
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
8 8 17

Louis Leblanc Drafted in Round 1
No. 18 Overall
Center (Omaha Lancers, USHL)
Height: 6-0 - Weight: 178 - Shot: Right - Born: 1/26/91
2008-09: 60 games; 28 goals; 31 assists; 59 points; 78 PIM
NOTES: Two-way forward with great defensive instincts. The USHL Rookie of the Year will play at Harvard next year.
Hometown: Kirkland, Quebec (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 13
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
29 12 10

Jacob Josefson Drafted in Round 1
No. 20 Overall
Center (Djurgarden, Swe.)   VIDEO: Highlights | Profile
Height: 6-0 - Weight: 187 - Shot: Left - Born: 3/2/91
2008-09: 50 games; 5 goals; 11 assists; 16 points; 14 PIM
NOTES: Two-way center who has good instincts and great skating ability. Scored 16 points in a men's league at age 17.
Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden (Swedish)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 3
(European skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
15 11 32

Peter Holland Drafted in Round 15
No. 1 Overall Pick
Center (Guelph Storm, OHL)   VIDEO: Highlights
Height: 6-2 - Weight: 185 - Shot: Left - Born: 1/14/91
2008-09: 68 games; 28 goals; 39 assists; 67 points; 42 PIM
NOTES: Needs to improve consistency, competitive edge, but has remarkable offensive talent and good hockey sense.
Hometown: Caledon, Ontario (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 19
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
19 15 24

Landon Ferraro Drafted in Round 2
No. 32 Overall Pick
Center (Red Deer Rebels, WHL)   VIDEO: Highlights
Height: 5-11 - Weight: 165 - Shot: Left - Born: 8/8/91
2008-09: 68 games; 37 goals; 18 assists; 55 points; 99 PIM
NOTES: Son of former Rangers player Ray Ferraro led Red Deer in goals and assists, capturing the team’s MVP award.
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia (Canadian)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 18
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
28 17 38

Drew Shore Drafted in Round 2
No. 44 Overall Pick
Center (U.S. NTDP)   VIDEO: Highlights | Profile
Height: 6-3 - Weight: 190 - Shot: Right - Born: 1/29/91
2008-09: 53 games; 14 goals; 23 assists; 37 points; 38 PIM
NOTES: Strong skater and forechecker with good speed but needs more consistency. Will play for University of Denver.
Hometown: Denver, Colo. (American)
CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 28
(North American skaters)
OTHER RANKINGS
THN ISS RLR
23 18 65

MORE CENTERS: Consensus Round 2 | Consensus Round 3 | Consensus Rounds 4-7

OTHER POSITIONS:
Left Wing | Right Wing | Defense | Goaltenders
        




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