Top 30 Prospects of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft
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Defenceman Jonathon Blum, ranked 16th by ISS, won the Memorial Cup this past weekend with the Vancouver Giants
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On June 22 when the Edmonton Oilers step up to the podium, it will be the first time the team drafted in the opening round since selecting Andrew Cogliano 25th overall in 2005.
For starters, here is a brief look at each of the top 30 prospects projected to go in the opening round in late June as ranked by International Scouting Service. Look for more in-depth information in the coming weeks on many of these prospects as the draft date approaches.
1. JACUB VORACEK (Halifax, QMJHL)
Position: RW
Shoots: L
Born: July 15, 1989 in Slany, Czech Republic
Height: 6’1” Weight: 191 lbs
Central Scouting: 7 -
The Hockey News: 4
2. PATRICK KANE (London, OHL)
Position: RW
Shoots: L
Born: November 19, 1988 in Buffalo, NY
Height: 5’9” Weight: 160 lbs
Central Scouting: 7 -
The Hockey News: 4
3. ALEXEI CHEREPANOV (Avangard Omsk, Russia)
Position: RW
Shoots: L
Born: January 15, 1989 in Omsk, Russia
Height: 6’0” Weight: 185 lbs
Central Scouting: 1 - Europe
The Hockey News: 5
4. KYLE TURRIS (
Position: C
Shoots: R
Born: August 14, 1989 in New Westminster, B.C.
Height: 6’0” Weight: 170 lbs
Central Scouting: 1 -
The Hockey News: 3 5. JAMES VANRIEMSDYK (USA, U-18)
Position: LW
Shoots: L
Born: May 4, 1989 in Middleton, NJ
Height: 6’3” Weight: 190 lbs
Central Scouting: 3 -
The Hockey News: 2
6. KARL ALZNER (Calgary, WHL)
Position: D
Shoots: L
Born: September 24, 1988 in Burnaby, BC
Height: 6’2” Weight: 206 lbs
Central Scouting: 5 -
The Hockey News: 8
7. SAM GAGNER (London, OHL)
Position: C
Shoots: R
Born: August 10, 1989 in Oakville, ON
Height: 5’10” Weight: 191 lbs
Central Scouting: 6 -
The Hockey News: 6
8. MAXIM MAYOROV (Leninogorsk, Rus.)
Position: LW
Shoots: L
Born: March 26, 1989 in Ufa, Russia
Height: 6’2” Weight: 187 lbs
Central Scouting: 4 - Europe
The Hockey News: 14
Position: D
Shoots: L
Born: November 5, 1988 in Okotoks, AB
Height: 6’4” Weight: 186 lbs
Central Scouting: 4 -
The Hockey News: 11
10. LOGAN COUTURE (Ottawa, OHL)
Position: C
Shoots: L
Born: March 28, 1989 in London, ON
Height: 6’0” Weight: 195 lbs
Central Scouting: 19 -
The Hockey News: 7
11. ANGELO ESPOSITO (Quebec, QMJHL)
Position: C
Shoots: L
Born: February 20, 1989 in Montreal, PQ
Height: 6’1” Weight: 180 lbs
Central Scouting: 8 -
The Hockey News: 9
12. COLTON GILLIES (Saskatoon, WHL)
Position: C
Shoots: L
Born: February 12, 1989 in Surrey, BC
Height: 6’3” Weight: 189 lbs
Central Scouting: 30 -
The Hockey News: 13
13. NICK PETRECKI (Omaha, USHL)
Position: D
Shoots: L
Born: July 11, 1989 in Clifton Park, NY
Height: 6’3” Weight: 213 lbs
Central Scouting: 21 -
The Hockey News: 15
14. JOAKIM ANDERSSON (Frolunda, Swe.)
Position: C
Shoots: L
Born: February 5, 1989 in Munkedal, Sweden
Height: 6'2” Weight: 198 lbs
Central Scouting: 5 - Europe
The Hockey News:
15. ALEX PLANTE (Calgary, WHL)
Position: D
Shoots: R
Born: May 9, 1989 in Brandon, MB
Height: 6’3” Weight: 225 lbs
Central Scouting: 72 -
The Hockey News: 16
16. JONATHON BLUM (Vancouver, WHL)
Position: D
Shoots: R
Born: January 30, 1989 in Irvine, CA
Height: 6’0” Weight: 160 lbs
Central Scouting: 17 -
The Hockey News: 17
17. THOMAS HICKEY (Seattle, WHL)
Position: D
Shoots: L
Born: February 9, 1989 in Calgary, AB
Height: 5’10” Weight: 182 lbs
Central Scouting: 26 -
The Hockey News: 22
18. ZACH HAMILL (Everett, WHL)
Position: C
Shoots: R
Born: September 23, 1988 in Port Coquitlam, BC
Height: 5’10” Weight: 180 lbs
Central Scouting: 9 -
The Hockey News: 12
19. AKIM ALIU (Sudbury, OHL)
Position: RW
Shoots: R
Born: April 24, 1989 in Okene, Nigeria
Height: 6’3” Weight: 209 lbs
Central Scouting: 41 -
The Hockey News: 50
20. BRANDON SUTTER (Red Deer, WHL)
Position: C
Shoots: R
Born: February 14, 1989 in Red Deer, AB
Height: 6’2” Weight: 170 lbs
Central Scouting: 28 -
The Hockey News: 10
21. KEVIN SHATTENKIRK (USA, U-18)
Position: D
Shoots: R
Born: January 29, 1989 in New Rochelle, NY
Height: 5’11” Weight: 190 lbs
Central Scouting: 34 -
The Hockey News: 18
22. MIKE HOEFFEL (USA, U-18)
Position: LW
Shoots: L
Born: April 9, 1989 in North Oaks, MN
Height: 6’1” Weight: 175 lbs
Central Scouting: 22 -
The Hockey News: 27
23. BRETT MACLEAN (Oshawa, OHL)
Position: LW
Shoots: R
Born: December 24, 1988
Height: 6’1” Weight: 200 lbs
Central Scouting: 14 -
The Hockey News: 32
24. OSCAR MOLLER (Chilliwack, WHL)
Position: RW
Shoots: R
Born: January 22, 1989 in Spanga, Sweden
Height: 5’10” Weight: 182 lbs
Central Scouting: 20 -
The Hockey News: 19
25. MAX GRATCHEV (Rimouski, QMJHL)
Position: LW
Shoots: L
Born: September 26, 1988 in Novosibrisk, Russia
Height: 5’10” Weight: 196 lbs
Central Scouting: 46 -
The Hockey News: 39
26. LOGAN MACMILLAN (Halifax, QMJHL)
Position: C
Shoots: L
Born: July 5, 1989 in Charlottetown, PEI
Height: 6’1” Weight: 172 lbs
Central Scouting: 42 -
The Hockey News: 38
27. JEREMY SMITH (Plymouth, OHL)
Position: G
Catches: L
Born: April 13, 1989 in Brownstown, Michigan
Height: 5’11” Weight: 160 lbs
Central Scouting: 1 -
The Hockey News: 42
28. ERIC DOYLE (Everett/Swift Current, WHL)
Position: D
Shoots: R
Born: April 5, 1989 in Calgary, AB
Height: 6’2” Weight: 180 lbs
Central Scouting: 69 -
The Hockey News: 36
29. TOMMY CROSS (Westminster, USHS)
Position: D
Shoots: L
Born: September 12, 1989 in Simsbury, CT
Height: 6’3” Weight: 195 lbs
Central Scouting: 12 -
The Hockey News: 45
30. DANA TYRELL (Prince George, WHL)
Position: C
Shoots: L
Born: April 23, 1989 in Airdrie, AB
Height: 5’10” Weight: 185 lbs
Central Scouting: 15 -
The Hockey News: 34
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