Weekes Head Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Several of the top prospects for the 2003 NHL Draft, including front row (l to r) Thomas Vanek, Milan Michalek, Eric Staal, Nathan Horton, second row (l to r) Ryan Stone, Dustin Brown, Andrei Kastsitsyn, Marc-Andre Fleury, Dion Phaneuf, third row (l to r) Ryan Getzlaf, Eric Fehr, Ryan Suter, Steve Bernier, Marc-Antoine Pouliot, back row (l-r) Dan Fritsche, Zach Parise, Braydon Coburn, Patrick O'Sullivan, pose with the Calder Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the Year) at the Gaylord Entertainment Center on June 20 , 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images/NHLI) Aaaaaand...(spotlight is on Parise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylin18 Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 any word on the third round pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyshrouds Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Sportsline has great history pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge18 Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 60. Vancouver (conditional to Phoenix) Marc-Andre Bernier RW Halifax (QMJHL) 61. Montreal (from Philadelphia) Maxim Lapierre C Montreal (QMJHL) 62. Tampa Bay David Backes C/LW Lincoln (USHL) 63. Colorado David Liffiton D Plymouth (OHL) 64. Detroit James Howard G Maine (HE) 65. Buffalo (from Dallas) Branislav Fabry LW Bratislava Jr. (SVK) 66. Boston (from San Jose) Masi Marjamaki LW Red Deer (WHL) 67. Ottawa Igor Mirnov C/W Moscow (Russia) 68. Edmonton (from New Jersey) Jean-Francois Jacques LW Baie Comeau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge18 Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 69 PHI (from CAR) COLIN FRASER 70 PIT JONATHAN FILEWICH 71 CBJ DMITRI KOSMACHEV 72 EDM MISHAIL JOUKOV 73 PIT (FROM FLA) DANIEL CARCILLO 74 BUF CLARKE MACARTHUR 75 NYR (FROM S.J) KEN ROCHE 76 NSH RICHARD STEHLIK 77 PHX (from PHI) TYLER REDENBACH 78 MIN (from TOR) DANNY IRMEN 79 MTL RYAN O'BYRNE 80 PHX (from VAN) DIMITRI PESTUNOV 81 PHI (from NYR) STEFAN RUZICKA 82 L.A RYAN MUNCE 83 WSH (from CHI) STEPHEN WERNER 84 STL (from NYI) KONSTANTIN BARULIN 85 PHI ALEXANDRE PICARD 86 ANA (from BOS) SHANE HYNES 87 PHI (from EDM) RYAN POTULNY 88 STL ZACH FITZGERALD 89 NSH (from WSH) PAUL BROWN 90 ANA JUHA ALEN 91 TOR (FROM MIN) MARTIN SAGAT 92 NSH (from TOR) ALEXANDER SULZER 93 NJ (FROM STL) IVAN KHOMUTOV 94 EDM (from WSH) ZACHERY STORTINI 95 PHI RICK KOZAK 96 T.B JONATHAN BOUTIN 97 CGY (FROM S.J) RYAN DONALLY 98 NSH (from DET) GRIGORY SHAFIGULIN 99 DAL MATT NICKERSON 100 OTT PHILIPPE SEYDOUX 101 STL (FROM N.J) KONSTANTIN ZAKHAROV There is the 3rd round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamode Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 I think your analysis is closer than mine, WCDF! (Sorry, Madd Dog....he looked it at the time when I was watching....still teeny bopper bait, though). Think the Devs made out well today! That's good, the farm needs to be replenished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 A little info on Ivan Khomutov http://www.russianprospects.com/profiles/p...le_khomutov.htm ok so it's alot of info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Man Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Great time at the draft. There was a much better crowd at the GEC than I thought there'd be. Probably 12-13,000. I don't get all the booing of the Devils though. They cheered when they showed a highlight package when Giguere was getting the Conn Smythe. Nashville must have been cheering for the underdog, since that's what the Preds will be for the next 5 years. There were a few NJ fans with jerseys on, and I even got a "Let's Go Devils" chant as I walked through the parking lot with my Niedermayer jersey. The line for to get your picture with the cup was ridiculously long, so I skipped it. I already got my picture with the Cup at the HOF. Alot of Flyer jerseys at the draft for some reason. I heckled every one of them. A few of the prospects were walking around the concourse. I saw Jeff Carter (Philly's first pick) signing some autographs for some kids. I didn't bother to stop. Ted Nolan was outside smoking when we left the arena. I was tempted to ask him if it was true that he's blackballed because he was boinking Hasek's wife, but I took the high road and just kept walking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 He's 6' 3" 200lbs. now that is some size. Surprisingly he is also a center. He often considered a third defensmen on the ice. NHL: Ivan has the size and the attitude to be a solid NHLer. His aggresiveness, hockey sense, passing ability and shot can make him a top two line center and a power play asset, but he needs to think a bit quicker and feel comfortable in unfamiliar territory in order for that to happen. Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge18 Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 http://www.russianprospects.com/profiles/p...le_khomutov.htm Profile of our 3rd round pick Ivan Khomutov. 6'3" 200 lbs. Is playing high level hockey in russia, and has put up impressive Stats for his age group in tournament play. A project it seems a player who needs guidance. COuld be something though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Ivan Khomutov --C--Russia A wildcard in the draft, Khomutov is a big forward (6-3, 180) with great offensive flair. Possesses good hands, finish and superb accelleration, but needs to put it all together. Excellent rise potential. Weird, Hockey futures had him #25 of their top 30 in Feb. they also have his weight at 180. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Ok sure, why not pick whatever this guys name is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge18 Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Looks as if he puts it all togther Lou and COnte may have found another Diamond in the rough here. Sounds like all the potential is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 At least we are getting offensive in this draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 we drafted 3 centers. They have to sign Joe just to kill time until some of these guys are ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 I'm older than our 3rd round pick. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriesenKris Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 NJ's second round pick is 42. New Jersey -- Petr Vrana, lw, Halifax (QMJHL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 NJ's second round pick is42. New Jersey -- Petr Vrana, lw, Halifax (QMJHL) a day late and a dollar short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Puddy Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 6-3 180? That guy should be working in a record store, not playing hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge18 Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 khomutov was also ranked as the #9 Euro by CSB at the midterm. Wow. He musta fell apart or something the 2nd half. LEts see what we can get out of him, i think he may hold some promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge18 Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 6-3 180? That guy should be working in a record store, not playing hockey. Thats an old listing. CSB had him at around 200 now. And the majority of guys over 6' taken today were under 200 pounds remember most of them are 18 and are still growing and have yet to fill out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriesenKris Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 NJ's second round pick is42. New Jersey -- Petr Vrana, lw, Halifax (QMJHL) a day late and a dollar short. sorry too many pages to read so sue me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyshrouds Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 NJ's second round pick is42. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge18 Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 CNNSI has a quick pice on a few of our picks Khomutov- 2002-03 with Elektrostal (Russia): 20 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 2 PTS, 8 PIM NHL Central Scouting Rank: 21st among European skaters If there's a wild card among European prospects, this is him. Some observers think he's one of the better Russians available, but others consider him lazy and project him as a second-round pick. He possesses an impressive wrist shot, a good touch around the net and above-average speed. He had trouble getting ice time in his first season in the Superleague and totaled just two points in 20 games. Parise- 2002-03 with North Dakota (WCHA): 34 GP, 25 G, 32 A, 57 PTS, 32 PIM NHL Central Scouting Rank: 9th among North American skaters Another prospect with an NHL pedigree, he's the son of former Minnesota North Stars and New York Islanders winger J.P. Parise. Moved up two spots to finish the season as the ninth-ranked North American skater. Was the only freshman nominated for the Hobey Baker Award after recording three hat tricks, including one in his NCAA debut. He also led the U.S. team in scoring with four goals and four assists in seven games at the World Junior Championships. He lacks size, but so did his father, who made up for it with a tireless work ethic. Some scouts believe he's one of the best prospects to come out of college in years. "He's really got it all," North Dakota coach Dean Blais said. "He's quick, got great puck skills, he scores, he fights his way to the net, he finds a way to get his points." We all know what Parise brings, but it looks like Lou took a risk on Khomutov, hopefully it pays off, and we get a good big center out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieuwy25 Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 This is slightly off-topic, but draft related. The Stars' 3rd round choice, #99, is Matt Nickerson, a defenseman from the Texas Tornado hockey club. He's not from Texas, he's from Connecticut, but has been playing in Texas for 2 years (it's a "Junior A" Stars affiliate in the NAHL). He's signed with U Mich for next year. It's just a nice little step for hockey in Texas. (The Tornado has won the NAHL championship, so they're a good team.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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