Ludvig Rensfeldt - Oilers Draft Watch
There's a big Swedish center looking for an NHL home. No, it's not Peter Forsberg, it's Ludvig Rensfeldt, perhaps the best European prospect available in the 2010 NHL Draft.
There's a big Swedish center looking for an NHL home. No, it's not Peter Forsberg, it's Ludvig Rensfeldt, perhaps the best European prospect available in the 2010 NHL Draft.
The final prospect profile in advance of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft is on Byrnas Jr. winger Johan Larsson. He's a hard worker and defensively responsible who has got a lot of attention for his World U-18 performance. Perhaps it is enough to push him higher into the second round or better?
Today's draft profile is about South Shore Kings forward Charlie Coyle. He's big and he's getting attention from USA Hockey; but his upside may limit him only to be a bottom six forward. Read more about him in this profile.
The Oilers don't need to get shorter, and they don't need to get more Swedish, but maybe they should draft this kid anyway.
Beau Bennett will certainly be selected in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, but what does he offer to a team? This profile reveals that he's excellent on offense, there's a lot of risk to this pick, and he's not strong or beefy at all.
One of the top prospects coming out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is Rimouski's Czech winger Petr Straka. His offensive skills may keep him ahead of the Devils' 38th overall pick, but this profile reveals his faults that may make him available in the early second round.
The Tampa Bay Lightning come into Buffalo tonight with the roster nursing several injuries... And hosting a Rocket Richard candidate in Steven Stamkos.