YDP Draft Recap
Yellowknife (CP) YDP claimed 7 players in the recent entry draft selecting 2 defensemen and 5 forwards.
1st Round 12th Pick – Luc Bourdon – Moncton Wildcats
Much to management’s surprise Luc Bourdon was available at the 12th spot. While the team has more needs up front the opportunity to select a smooth skating defenceman with a good first pass was hard to pass up. Bourdon just missed making the Canuck in ’05 and his consolation prize was a gold medal at the World Juniors and a trip to the Memorial Cup final. Bourdon is expected to make the big squad in ’06, if not he’ll anchor Team Canada’s World Junior squad again.
1st Round 28th Pick – Jakub Kindl – Kitchener Rangers
For the first time in team history YDP actually got the last player on their list. While Jakub is several years away from making the powerful Red Wings, he does belong to an organization who only has 3 d-men amongst their top 8 who is younger than 30. Kindl will most likely return to juniors this year and participate in the upcoming World Junior Championships.
2nd Round 12th Pick – Steve Downie – Peterborough Petes
Downie has proven time and time again that he’s willing to do whatever it takes to win. Also part of Team Canada’s Gold Medal squad of ’05 Downie is expected to return to Peterborough where he led the Petes to the Memorial Cup after defeating the talent laden Knights of London in the OHL final. Downie is also expected to make a return to the World Junior Championships later this winter.
2nd Round 18th Pick – Dan Bertram – Boston College
Bertram will be entering his junior year at Boston College this fall. The small winger was also part of Team Canada’s World Junior Championship team and is expected to represent his country again this winter.
3rd Round 5th Pick – Tom Fritsche – Ohio State
Danny’s younger brother was selected in the middle of the 2nd round by Colorado. Tom will be entering his junior year at Ohio State this fall. He has deceptive speed and has a good finish around the net. If he continues to improve there’s a very good chance that he’ll be in the AHL by next season.
3rd Round 8th Pick – Brad Richardson – Colorado
This pick was acquired literally seconds before the 3rd round submission deadline. With already one full NHL season behind him at the age of 21 Brad is expected to make the big squad where his ice time and numbers should improve.
3rd Round 12th Pick – Jean-Francois Jacques – Hamilton
With the departure of Laraque and Harvey, JF Jacques is expected to make the big squad this year doing time on the 4th line. The powerful forward scored 24 times in 65 games in the AHL last year.
Ima Dumass (CP)
1st Round 12th Pick – Luc Bourdon – Moncton Wildcats
Much to management’s surprise Luc Bourdon was available at the 12th spot. While the team has more needs up front the opportunity to select a smooth skating defenceman with a good first pass was hard to pass up. Bourdon just missed making the Canuck in ’05 and his consolation prize was a gold medal at the World Juniors and a trip to the Memorial Cup final. Bourdon is expected to make the big squad in ’06, if not he’ll anchor Team Canada’s World Junior squad again.
1st Round 28th Pick – Jakub Kindl – Kitchener Rangers
For the first time in team history YDP actually got the last player on their list. While Jakub is several years away from making the powerful Red Wings, he does belong to an organization who only has 3 d-men amongst their top 8 who is younger than 30. Kindl will most likely return to juniors this year and participate in the upcoming World Junior Championships.
2nd Round 12th Pick – Steve Downie – Peterborough Petes
Downie has proven time and time again that he’s willing to do whatever it takes to win. Also part of Team Canada’s Gold Medal squad of ’05 Downie is expected to return to Peterborough where he led the Petes to the Memorial Cup after defeating the talent laden Knights of London in the OHL final. Downie is also expected to make a return to the World Junior Championships later this winter.
2nd Round 18th Pick – Dan Bertram – Boston College
Bertram will be entering his junior year at Boston College this fall. The small winger was also part of Team Canada’s World Junior Championship team and is expected to represent his country again this winter.
3rd Round 5th Pick – Tom Fritsche – Ohio State
Danny’s younger brother was selected in the middle of the 2nd round by Colorado. Tom will be entering his junior year at Ohio State this fall. He has deceptive speed and has a good finish around the net. If he continues to improve there’s a very good chance that he’ll be in the AHL by next season.
3rd Round 8th Pick – Brad Richardson – Colorado
This pick was acquired literally seconds before the 3rd round submission deadline. With already one full NHL season behind him at the age of 21 Brad is expected to make the big squad where his ice time and numbers should improve.
3rd Round 12th Pick – Jean-Francois Jacques – Hamilton
With the departure of Laraque and Harvey, JF Jacques is expected to make the big squad this year doing time on the 4th line. The powerful forward scored 24 times in 65 games in the AHL last year.
Ima Dumass (CP)
posted by Howard | 1:10 AM
2 Comments:
Richardson and Jacques were both on my lists, but never got to them. Richardson intrigues me.. not sure how far he can go, but I've thought highly of him for a while now. Decent draft overall.
Like most I regretted it a little after I hit the sent button to claim my guy, but when it was all said and done I got who I asked for, so yes I'm happy with my choices.
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