CALVIN PICKARD
Goaltender, Seattle (WHL)
Second round, 49th overall
6-feet, 195 pounds. Catches left.
In 2009-10, Pickard led Western Hockey League goaltenders in minutes played (3,688), total saves (2,207) and finished sixth overall in save percentage (.914). . . . Was the top-ranked North American goaltender in NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings. . . . Pickard faced more than 40 shots on 20 different occasions in 2009-10. He was an impressive 3-0-1 when facing more than 50 shots — highlighted by a 57-save shutout on Oct. 2, 2009. . . . He represented Canada at the 2010 Under-18 World Championships and won gold at the 2009 Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournament.
What they’re saying:
Central Scouting’s Al Jensen
“He’s a solid goalie. He’s not really a huge goalie, but he plays big. His positional play is excellent; he reads the play very well. He’s a very confident goalie that plays calm and relaxed. He always seems to give himself a chance to stop the puck and always seems to know where to be.”
MICHAEL BOURNIVAL
Left wing, Shawinigan (QMJHL)
Third round, 71st overall
5-11, 179 pounds. Shoots left.
Was the 75th-ranked North American skater in NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings. . . . Bournival just finished his second QMJHL season with the Cataractes. . . . Competed in the 2010 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. . . . Totaled 62 points (24 goals) in 58 games. . . . Played in six playoff games, scoring two goals and adding two assists. . . . Played for Team Orr at the 2010 CHL Top Prospects Game. Played for Team Canada at the 2010 Under-18 WJC.
STEPHEN SILAS
Defenseman, Belleville (OHL)
Fourth round, 95th overall
6-o 1/2, 183 pounds. Shoots left.
Was ranked 60th among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings. . . . In 2008-09, was named the Bulls’ rookie of the year as he played on the blue line alongside P.K. Subban (43rd overall, by Montreal in 2007) and Shawn Lalonde (68th overall, by Chicago in 2008). . . . Was drafted in the first round (19th overall) in the OHL priority selection after he won a gold medal with Team Ontario at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and completed his Midget AAA season with Halton. . . . Finished second in Bulls scoring this past season with four goals and 45 assists in 66 games. . . . Represented Canada at the World Under-18 Hockey Championships. . . . Participated in the Subway Super Series and the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game this season.
What they’re saying:
Central Scouting’s Chris Edwards
“He’s a solid guy. He got lots of opportunities last year to play in the top-four defense and power-play and penalty-kill units, and I would expect he’s going to be a top-four or top-two guy again this year. He’s going to get lots of opportunities to produce. He’s got lots of skill, moves the puck well, he’s got a good shot, lots of energy.”
George Burnett, Belleville Bulls GM and head coach
“Stephen is a smart player who possesses quick feet and a good stick. He is extremely competitive and has excellent vision.”
SAMI AITTOKALLIO
Goalie, Ilves-Jr. (Finland-Jr.)
Fourth round, 107th overall
6-1, 174 pounds. Catches left.
In 2009-10, Aittokallio played for Ilves in the U-20 Junior “A” league. . . . In 23 games, registered a 3.20 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage. . . . In nine playoff games, posted a 2.26 GAA and a .925 save percentage. . . . Ankle injury kept him off the U-18 World Championship team.
TROY RUTKOWSKI
Defenseman, Portland (WHL)
Fifth round, 137th overall
6-2, 208 pounds. Shoots right.
Was the 44th-ranked North American skater in NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings. . . . Had a strong season on the blue line in Portland, recording 43 points (12 goals) and a plus-13 rating, helping the Winterhawks to 44-25-2-1 record in 2009-10 and a playoff spot. . . . Led the team with a plus-6 rating and added seven points (four goals) in 13 playoff games in 2010. . . . Played on a Portland team that features five draft-eligible players ranked in the top 90 North American skaters, including Ryan Johansen (No. 10 ranking), Nino Niederreiter (No. 12), Bradley Ross (No. 59) and California-born defenseman Taylor Aronson (No. 88). . . . Joined friends Mark Pysyk (No. 7 ranking) and Alexander Petrovic (No. 29) as Edmonton-area defensemen ranked in the top 45. He was roommates with Pysyk while playing for Team Pacific at the World Under-17 Challenge, and Petrovic was a minor hockey opponent growing up. . . . North Serra was his minor hockey association, and his most memorable hockey achievement is a peewee provincial championship in which his team lost only three games all season.
What they’re saying:
Central Scouting’s B.J. MacDonald
“He has worked hard through the course of the season on fitness and his all-around defensive game. He has good offensive instincts, which is hard to teach. He knows when to jump up in the play to make an odd-man situation, which is a huge plus. He can be taught better defense as he matures. He has good size, so he will learn to be stronger in his own zone, and his containment is improving. I think he is a smart enough player to realize he can balance both facets of game to be successful at the next level.”
Mike Johnston, Portland Winterhawks GM and coach
“Troy is a very skilled defenseman with great deception and poise with the puck when he moves it in offensive situations. He has great offensive instincts and has committed really hard to his defensive game, both playing more physical and being better at reads. I think that’s been the biggest improvement in his game.”
LUKE WALKER
Right wing, Portland (WHL)
Fifth round, 139th overall
6-1, 184 pounds. Shoots right.
Competed at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship for U.S. national junior team in 2010, helping Team USA earn a gold medal. . . . Walker is the son of former New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings forward Gordie Walker. . . . In 2008-09, his 29 goals tied him for 37th in the league. . . . Was the lone Winterhawk to tally a hat trick, doing so twice.
LUKE MOFFATT
Center, USA U-18 (USHL)
Seventh round, 197th overall
6- 1/2, 187 pounds. Shoots right.
Was the 95th-ranked North American skater in NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings. . . . In 28 games, he had five goals, 10 assists and 15 points. . . . He will attend the University of Michigan in 2010-11.
