2008 Draft Center (Hockey News)

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Calgary Sun Mock Draft

Here's how they see the WHLer's

4. ST. LOUIS

Luke Schenn D

Born: Nov. 2, 1989

Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 216 lbs.

2007-08: Kelowna, WHL

ISS says: "Shut-down D-man that can step right in and take some pressure off Erik Johnson."


8. PHOENIX

Tyler Myers D

Born: Feb. 1, 1990

Ht: 6-foot-7 Wt: 204 lbs.

2007-08: Kelowna, WHL

ISS says: "He has huge upside potential and can skate (for a big kid), which makes him intriguing."


11. CHICAGO

Colten Teubert D

Born: March 8, 1990

Ht: 6-foot-3 Wt: 185 lbs.

2007-08: Regina, WHL

ISS says: "Another hard guy to play against and is still improving. He plays with an edge and makes players pay a price when they come to the net."


13. BUFFALO

Zac Boychuk C

Born: Oct. 4, 1989

Ht: 5-foot-9 Wt: 175 lbs.

2007-08: Lethbridge, WHL

ISS says: "Speedster that will be more effective with the new NHL rules. He will fit in nicely with Sabres' system."


15. NASHVILLE

Kyle Beach C

Born: Jan. 13, 1990

Ht: 6-foot-3 Wt: 203 lbs.

2007-08: Everett, WHL

ISS says: "Will add great size to the Predators and should become a solid power forward."


22. EDMONTON (FROM ANAHEIM)

Luca Sbisa D

Born: Jan. 30, 1990

Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 176 lbs.

2007-08: Lethbridge, WHL

ISS says: "With plenty of young talent up front, look for the Oilers to add this offensive defenceman to the mix."


23. WASHINGTON

Chet Pickard G

Born: Nov. 29, 1989

Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 210 lbs.

2007-08: Tri-City, WHL

ISS says: "Caps need a netminder for the future and Olaf Kolzig, part-owner of Tri-City Americans, knows Pickard better than anyone."


27 PHILADELPHIA

Colby Robak D

Born: April 24, 1990

Ht: 6-foot-3 Wt: 194 lbs.

2007-08: Brandon, WHL

ISS says: "Another skilled defender that could blossom into a star."


30. DETROIT

Jordan Eberle C

Born: May 15, 1990

Ht: 5-foot-10 Wt: 174 lbs.

2007-08: Regina, WHL

ISS says: "He definitely has the potential to be a big-time player. He is so smart and his vision is unbelievable."

[nivek_wahs]

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[Rocko]

Even though I'm already on the fence when it comes to the Canucks, I'll be officially no longer be a fan of theirs if they draft Kyle Beach. I could not stomach that.