2011 NHL DRAFT WATCH LIST

[DannyCalifornia]

HERE ARE THE EARLY MINNESOTA HS RANKINGS:
DO NOT LOOK TOO MUCH INTO THIS AS THE RANKINGS WILL CHANGE, AND MANY OF THESE PLAYERS WILL NOT EVEN BE ON THE NEXT ONE, OR WILL DROP DOWN. I CAN NAME 6 PLAYERS THAT WILL BE ON THE NEXT ONE AND 6 OFF HERE THAT WON'T BE HERE BUT I WILL LEAVE IT TO ARGUMENT. ENJOY.

HIGH SCHOOL-MN
A Players
LUCIA, MARIO WAYZATA 25-Aug-1993 6' 2.0" 183 lbs. * LW L

B Players
CAMERANESI, TONY WAYZATA 12-Aug-1993 5' 9.0" 162 lbs. * C R U. MINN-DULUTH (2012)
EVERSON, MAX EDINA HIGH 22-Feb-1993 6' 0.5" 184 lbs. * D L
FOGARTY, STEVEN EDINA HIGH 19-Apr-1993 6' 1.5" 194 lbs. * C R
LABATE, JOSEPH HOLY ANGELS 16-Apr-1993 6' 4.0" 180 lbs. * C L
RAU, KYLE EDEN PRAIRIE 24-Oct-1992 5' 8.0" 163 lbs. * C L U OF MINNESOTA (2011)
REILLY, MIKE SHAT.ST.MARY'S 13-Jul-1993 5' 10.5" 150 lbs. * D L
SIIRO, RYAN BLOOMINGTON-JEFF. 12-Feb-1993 6' 2.0" 232 lbs. * RW R
SORENSON, TANNER SHAT.ST.MARY'S 17-Feb-1993 5' 8.25" 165 lbs. * C;W R MICHIGAN STATE (2011)

C Players
DALIDOVICH, DENIS SHAT.ST.MARY'S 28-May-1993 6' 0.5" 194 lbs. * RW L
FRAWLEY, DEREK MINNETONKA 18-Feb-1993 6' 0.5" 184 lbs. * C;LW R
GOFF, NEAL STILLWATER 15-Sep-1993 6' 4.0" 179 lbs. * D L
GREINER, BEN SHAT.ST.MARY'S 17-Jun-1993 5' 11.75" 182 lbs. * C;RW
HORN, CHRISTIAN BENILDE-ST.MARGARET'S 11-Jun-1993 5' 10.5" 163 lbs. * W R
HURLEY, CULLEN HOLY ANGELS 06-Jan-1993 6' 1.0" 188 lbs. * LW L
LUEDTKE, ROSS ORONO HIGH 21-Oct-1992 6' 0.0" 188 lbs. C L
MOLENAAR, DAN EDEN PRAIRIE 05-Jul-1993 5' 11.0" 170 lbs. * D R
SCHUTT, THOMAS MINNETONKA 04-Apr-1993 6' 0.0" 180 lbs. * W R
STORO, JACK CHASKA 24-Feb-1993 6' 3.0" 188 lbs. * W L
VAN TUYL, GARRETT CHAMPLIN PARK 19-Oct-1992 6' 2.0" 180 lbs. * RW R
ZAJAC, MICHAEL EAGAN 11-Sep-1993 6' 1.5" 203 lbs. * C R

B Goaltenders
TRABER, PETER SHAT.ST.MARY'S 01-May-1993 6' 1.25" 184 lbs. * G L

C Goaltenders
GIRARD, CONNOR EDINA HIGH 20-Mar-1993 6' 0.0" 195 lbs. * G L

[BodyShots]

WOW, no East Metro All Stars on this list?

[keepyourheadup]

Who ever said size doesn't matter? nice list but I have to agree that there are at least 6 that will disappear, a quick check of elite league stats shows that a number of these players haven't peformed as well as you might think. It just goes to show that big guys have to prove they can't play before scouts will give up on them.

[rudy]

Where are the current USHL and NTDP players?

[observer]

There are so many holes on this list it's difficult to know where to start. Some weak players and very suspect heights and weights. Who is Danny California and why do we care what he says? It can't be from any credible source. Can I start my own draft list and post it? I'm a little better than he is at this scouting game. Maybe this is one of the pay to be on lists.

[The Exiled One]

Where are the current USHL and NTDP players?

Central Scouting releases the lists in parts. Today they released the European list. Hopefull the NTDP, USHL, and NCAA lists will be released tomorrow or within the next couple of days.

[DannyCalifornia]

There are so many holes on this list it's difficult to know where to start. Some weak players and very suspect heights and weights. Who is Danny California and why do we care what he says? It can't be from any credible source. Can I start my own draft list and post it? I'm a little better than he is at this scouting game. Maybe this is one of the pay to be on lists.

Observ--
Just so you know, it is a very credible source. Directly from the NHL if thats good enough for you. And no, not a pay to get list or whatever you called it. Thats laughable, that someone would actaully pay to get a list of players. It's not my list, in fact mine is always different. EX1 is correct, (as usual), the league's csb will release more info later. If you want to post your own go ahead, I'd love to view it myself.

[The Exiled One]

There are so many holes on this list it's difficult to know where to start. Some weak players and very suspect heights and weights. Who is Danny California and why do we care what he says? It can't be from any credible source. Can I start my own draft list and post it? I'm a little better than he is at this scouting game. Maybe this is one of the pay to be on lists.

Observ--
Just so you know, it is a very credible source. Directly from the NHL if thats good enough for you. And no, not a pay to get list or whatever you called it. Thats laughable, that someone would actaully pay to get a list of players. It's not my list, in fact mine is always different. EX1 is correct, (as usual), the league's csb will release more info later. If you want to post your own go ahead, I'd love to view it myself.

I don't know that my wife would agree with you about me being usually correct, but I'd recommend you remove all of the Shattuck players from the list (except for possibly Mike Reilly). Not that they don't deserve to be on the list, but because they don't play MN HS hockey.

[old goalie85]

Are these only 92&93 kids? I don't see A.J. or hudson on the list.

[observer]

Whatever. Then I'll be looking for a scouting job as some of these old timers have lost touch. Maybe an old rehashed list but no fresh perspective. I would expect better from anyone credible. All I'm saying is if these guys are flying around, getting paid, and watching a lot of hockey then uncover someone. Give us some new rising stars as the kids are changing so much right now. I see a height at least 3-4 inches off, unless he was in skates, and a couple of skaters that can barely move. Maybe it's as you say and 6 will drop off. You said yourself that your list would be different. Well, that means this list isn't what it should be.

[DannyCalifornia]

Ya, EX1--I only left the Shattuck kids on the list in case someone wants to actually drive down and see them. I don't. I agree with you Observ...this is the Lazy Scouts List but remember it is the early one also and I only provided it to get some info out there for people if they want to view some of these kids. If they are on the actual radar of a particular scout or team is up to what that scout/team see's in them as you would know. As for the "unturned stone" or "diamond in the rough", their are many and they are on my personal list, but I won't be giving that info out and neither would you.

[D6Rocks]

Are these only 92&93 kids? I don't see A.J. or hudson on the list.

94's and 95's arent eligible for the 2011 NHL Draft.
93's and older.

[old goalie85]

Thanks D6rocks.,,,

[bloody bar down]

Are these only 92&93 kids? I don't see A.J. or hudson on the list.

94's and 95's arent eligible for the 2011 NHL Draft.
93's and older.

Some 93's are not eligible as I recall. To be more specific, players who turn 18 by September 15 and are not older than 20 by December 31 are eligible for selection. In addition, non-North American players over the age of 20 are eligible. This would mean that late 1993's wait until 2012.



Please correrct me if I am off base.

[Gopher Blog]

very suspect heights and weights.

The heights/weights are measured by somebody affiliated with NHL Central Scouting. So they are legit.

[longdistancespectator8]

It's a good thing these will change because some of the players on this list look lost in the elite league. I agree with keepyourheadup and dannycalifornia. there is no way some of the players stay on this list.

[polverine]

The 2011 Central Scouting list is simply a list of hockey players they see with the POTENTIAL to play at the highest level. There are many players NOT on this list and may never make a Central Scouting list. To over analyze this early list is a waste of time. Best to start paying close attention after about May 1st, 2011 and save your time.