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Mats Christeen (MATS KRIHS-teen) · Defense
Team: Sodertalje (Sweden)
Shoots: Left · 6-1 · 181 lbs.
Born: Sodertalje, Sweden · February 13, 1982
Drafted: 8th rd, 2000 (236th overall)
Acquired: 2000 NHL Entry Draft
Has good size...Plays hard and has shown the ability to play with pain...Shows mobility and has an effective skating style. (00-01 media guide) When Christéen was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, basically no one knew who he was. Now more than a year later Christéen is more known to the big crowd. He is a tough defenseman that plays secure defense and he has some offensive skills as well. Christéen is still very young and might have a hard time seeing ice-time in the elite league, but in a few years this guy could be player for the Swedish National Team. (www.eliteprospects.com) "He really loves the game. Not offensive, but a physical defenseman with good size. He's a good skater." (Lucas Bergman, Predators European amateur scout)
Marian Cisar (MAIR-eean sih-ZAHR) · Right Wing
Team: Lukko (Finland)
Shoots: Right · 6-0 · 197 lbs.
Born: Bratislava, Czech Republic · February 25 , 1978
Drafted: 2nd rd, 1996 (37th overall)
Acquired: From the LA Kings for future considerations (6-1-98)
Lauris Darzins (LOHR-ihs DAHR-zinsh) · Center
Team: Lukko Jr. (Finland)
Shoots: Right · 6-2 · 176 lbs.
Born: Riga, Latvia · January 28, 1985
Drafted: 9th rd, 2003 (th overall)
Acquired: 2003 NHL Entry Draft
Konstantin Glazachev () · Left Wing
Team: Yaroslavl (Russia)
Shoots: Right · 6-0 · 186 lbs.
Born: Arkhangelsk, Russia · February 18, 1985
Drafted: 2nd rd, 2003 (35th overall)
Acquired: 2003 NHL Entry Draft
Good, solid, and fast skater...high overall skill level...very good stick handler and creative with the puck...has good hands...moves well in traffic...has a good shot...can improve his defensive game...excellent hockey sense...likes to play an aggressive and physical style...effective along the boards and in the corners...good, hard working competitor, a winner...a power-forward type of player...plays well under pressure...good team player. (Central Scouting Bureau) A big-game player who thrives under pressure, Glazachev may quickly become accustomed to the North American style of play with his aggressive style and strength on the puck. Glazachev is blessed with a good shot and solid puck skills, but has to watch out when overhandling the puck. (Mark Fishel and Kerry Gwydir-nyislanders.com) Konstantin Glazachev is a highly skilled forward who is ranked behind Nikolai Zherdev as the best offensive talent from Russia. He has good hockey sense, good hands, is very shifty, has a great shot, is deceptive and has a natural scoring touch. He plays a high-energy style with plenty of confidence and intensity. But he tends to over-handle the puck at times, which speaks to his immaturity. His skating is also in question. "He does not have great open-ice speed," said a European scout. "From end to end, he's not going to win a race. But inside the blueline, he is dangerous." Another downside is his size. Glazachev needs to beef up. He's a slight 186 pounds. But what he lacks in size, he makes up in skill, although he might need an attitude correction. Glazachev has earned himself a reputation as a diver this season and the fact that he drops to the ice at the slightest hook or obstruction foul did not go unnoticed. "He'll grow out of that because if he doesn't, he won't last," said a GM. (espn.com) Konstantin Glazachev is an average sized forward at 6'0 and about 186 pounds. He plays an aggressive and physical game, using his size to get what he wants. He is aggressive, and not averse to physical play, fighting hard next to the boards and in the open ice. Konstantin's shot is strong and precise. He is a sniper and this is his main weapon. Glazachev likes the slap shot, preferring to have a nice windup on his shots. Konstantin is a stable skater with good acceleration. His top speed is not very high, though he is very maneuverable and moves well through traffic. Glazachev is a technical forward with good stick handling and handles the puck very well. When he gets his stick on it, Konstantin is very creative with the puck. He sees the ice relatively well, but his vision is usually fixed on the net and he hasn't yet developed a really good sense of where his line mates are located. Glazachev tends to go for the net rather then pass off the puck, though, he has been improving in this category lately, tending to pass the puck to his teammates. Since this is a fairly new development, his passes are not yet crisp, though it's good to see him try. Still, he is more likely to drive to the net then feed a teammate during an attack. Defensively Glazachev tries to be useful, but again, Konstantin is a sniper and he usually looks for an opportunity to take off with the puck. He has lately improved his ethic in this category, though he still has a long way to go before he can be considered a defensive asset. Konstantin is good under pressure and doesn't usually panic when things aren't going his way. Outside the rink he is very friendly, sociable and has lots of friends in Yaroslavl. Konstantin Glazachev is a sniper who is comparable to another Russian - Detroit Red Wings prospect Igor Grigorenko. While he is improving his play on defense and in combination hockey, his bread and butter will always be his maneuverability in traffic, his strong shot and his ability to finish. The two players are about the same size and bring a similar, aggressive package to the rink. He fights hard for the puck and is a tenacious scoring threat. On the downside, he needs to expand his offensive arsenal to include better passing and also work on his defensive play. (www.russianprospects.com)
Gustaf Grasberg (GUS-tahf GRAHS-buhrg) · Center
Team: Hammarby (Sweden-2)
Shoots: Left · 5-11 · 187 lbs.
Born: Furudal, Sweden · April 6, 1983
Drafted: 8th rd, 2001 (240th overall)
Acquired: 2001 NHL Entry Draft
An excellent skater with great acceleration speed and very good balance...Creates scoring chances for teammates with his quick moves around the net...A good passer and playmaker...Very good with the puck...Has the tools but needs time to develop...Has a good winning attitude and a high overall skill level. (01-02 media guide) A not very known prospect who plays with 2nd-tier league team Hammarby. However Gräsberg possesses some fine offensive skills and good scoring touch. This guy also enjoys playing physical, sometimes even dirty. Appears to have the skills required to make it in the NHL.
(www.eliteprospects.com)
Miroslav Hanuljak (HAHN-yoo-lak) · Goaltender
Team: Litvinov Jr. (Czech)
Catches: Left · 5-11 · 165 lbs.
Born: Litvinov, Czech Republic · September 12, 1984
Drafted: 7th rd, 2003 (213th overall)
Acquired: 2003 NHL Entry Draft
Tomas Harant (TAW-mahsh HAH-rant) · Defense
Team: Havirov (Czech)
Shoots: Left · 6-3 · 200 lbs.
Born: Zilina, Slovakia · April 28, 1980
Drafted: 6th rd, 2000 (173rd overall)
Acquired: 2000 NHL Entry Draft
Uses his long reach effectively...Plays safely with the puck...Has a fluid stride and covers a lot of ice...Good acceleration and agility...Plays responsibly in his own end...Shows a strong desire to play the game...Has good vision. (00-01 media guide) "He's big with good agility. He understands the game well and moves well." (Alexei Dementiev, Predators European amateur scout)
Jukka Hentunen (YOO-kah HEHN-too-nehn) · Right Wing
Team: Jokerit (Finland)
Shoots: Right · 5-10 · 194 lbs.
Born: Joroinen, Finland · May 3 , 1974
Drafted: 6th rd, 2000 (176th overall)
Acquired:Trade with Calgary for a conditional draft pick in the 2003 Entry Draft (3-17-02)
Martin Hohener (HOH-ehn-er) · Defense
Team: Kloten (Swiss)
Shoots: Left · 6-1 · 192 lbs.
Born: Zurich, Switzerland · June 23, 1980
Drafted: 9th rd, 2000 (284th overall)
Acquired: 2000 NHL Entry Draft
Looks to push the puck up ice and join the play...Handles the puck well and sees the ice well...Shows good poise with the puck and good hockey sense...Makes good, flat passes. (00-01 media guide) "He is coached in Switzerland by the coach who worked with Koivu, Lehtinen, Yashin, Skrastins, and Timonen (Vladimir Yurzinov). He is in good hands." (Alexei Dementiev, Predators European amateur scout)
Petr Hubacek (HOO-buh-chehk) · Center
Team: Zlin (Czech)
Shoots: Right · 6-2 · 183 lbs.
Born: Brno, Czech republic · September 2, 1979
Drafted: 9th rd, 1998 (243rd overall)
Acquired:Trade with Philadelphia for Yves Sarault and future considerations (1-11-02)
Zbynek Irgl (ZBIH-nehk UHR-guhl) · Center
Team: Vitkovice (Czech)
Shoots: Right · 5-11 · 183 lbs.
Born: Vitkovice, Czech Republic · November 29, 1980
Drafted: 6th rd, 2000 (197th overall)
Acquired: 2000 NHL Entry Draft
Quick and very skilled...A fiery competitor who is not afraid to go to the net...Has good skill in traffic and can score goals...Strong around the boards. (00-01 media guide)
Teemu Lassila (LASS-ih-lah) · Goaltender
Team: TPS Turku (Finland)
Catches: Left · 6-0 · 202 lbs.
Born: Helsinki, Finland · March 26, 1983
Drafted: 4th rd, 2003 (117th overall)
Acquired: 2003 NHL Entry Draft
Had an outstanding season with TPS in the Finnish league...plays angles very well, shows very good positioning...quick reflexes and very good glove...a technically sound goaltender with confidence and composure...a mature, calm individual with a good winning attitude...started the season in the minors but was sensational when he started to play with TPS in the Finnish league. (Central Scouting Bureau)
Anton Lavrentiev (AN-tohn LAH-vrehn-tee-ehv) · Defense
Team: Kazan-2 (Russia-2)
Shoots: Right · 6-4 · 183 lbs.
Born: Kazan, Russia · August 25, 1983
Drafted: 6th rd, 2001 (178th overall)
Acquired: 2001 NHL Entry Draft
A good skater and puck handler with some offensive skill...Can make good open ice hits...Plays with heart and is very competitive...Shown ability on both the powerplay and penalty kill...competes hard in the corners. (01-02 media guide)
Mikko Lehtonen (MEE-koh LEHT-oh-nehn) · Defense
Team: Karpat (Finland)
Shoots: Left · 6-1 · 194 lbs.
Born: Oulu, Finland · June 21, 1979Shoots
Drafted: 9th rd, 2001 (271st overall)
Acquired: 2001 NHL Entry Draft
Shows good hockey sense and has good puck skills...A solid hitter and shot blocker...Makes a good first pass out of the defensive zone. (01-02 media guide)
Andrei Mukhachev (MOO-kuh-chev) · Defense
Team: HC CSKA (Russia)
Shoots: Left · 6-3 · 196 lbs.
Born: Ekaterinburg, Russia · July 21, 1980
Drafted: 7th rd, 2003 (210th overall)
Acquired: 2003 NHL Entry Draft
Mattias Nilsson (MA-tee-uhs NIHL-suhn) · Defense
Team: Hammarby (Sweden-2)
Shoots: Left · 6-4 · 184 lbs.
Born: Ornskoldsvik, Sweden · February 6, 1982
Drafted: 3rd rd, 2000 (72nd overall)
Acquired: 2000 NHL Entry Draft
A big and strong defender with good mobility...Uses his body well in the defensive zone...Can keep the puck in play and makes good decisions...Makes a good first pass...Has good touch on the puck...Has the ability to play in all situations...Responsible in his own end. (00-01 media guide) A solid defenseman. A bit suprising that he was picked so early in the Entry draft, but this guy still has some talent. (www.eliteprospects.com) "He's got great size and moves very well for his size. He has good agility and is a defensive defenseman. He has good positioning in his own end, and is not afraid to get physical. He is a steady, reliable defenseman who is not flashy, but does his job." (Lucas Bergman, Predators European amateur scout)
Libor Pivko (LEE-bowr PEEV-koh) · Left Wing
Team: Zlin (Czech)
Shoots: Left · 6-2 · 194 lbs.
Born: Novy Vicin, Czech Republic · March 29, 1980
Drafted: 3rd, 2000 (89th overall)
Acquired: 2000 NHL Entry Draft
A good skater with decent hands...A hard worker...An effective passer and playmaker. (00-01 media guide)
Denis Platonov (DIHN-his PLAH-tah-nahv) · Right Wing
Team: Kazan (Russia)
Shoots: Left · 6-1 · 194 lbs.
Born: Saratov, Russia · November 6, 1981
Drafted: 3rd rd, 2001 (75th overall)
Acquired: 2001 NHL Entry Draft
Good skater with excellent agility...Strong skills in traffic...Competitve and hard working...A strong two way player. (01-02 media guide) "He is big and strong and has great acceleration on his skates with the puck. He can create open space for his teammates and give a perfect pass from traffic and he can also keep the puck in traffic. He has a strong, quick and sharp wrist shot. He can be a scorer and a playmaker." (Alexei Dementiev, Predators European amateur scout)
Oliver Setzinger (AWL-ih-vuhr SEHT-zihng-uhr) · Center
Team: Pelicans (Finland)
Shoots: Left · 6-0 · 200 lbs.
Born: Horn, Austria · July 11, 1983
Drafted: 3rd rd, 2001 (76th overall)
Acquired: 2001 NHL Entry Draft
A natural talent with all the tools needed to become a professional...A good skater with fine balance and acceleration...Very good hockey sense...Good puckhandler, passer, and playmaker...Has a wide selection of shots and a quick release...A good team player who uses his linemates well. (01-02 media guide) "His energy and poise caught my eye right away. He wants to be the best. He has enough size and has very good skills and hockey sense, too. He has a great shot. He showed he can keep his composure while he played some Elite league games in Finland and some senior national team games with Austria." (Janne Kekalainen, Predators European amateur scout)
Grigory Shafigulin () · Center
Team: Yaroslavl (Russia)
Shoots: Left · 6-2 · 185 lbs.
Born: Chelyabinsk, Russia · January 13, 1985
Drafted: 3rd rd, 2003 (98th overall)
Acquired: 2003 NHL Entry Draft
A fair skater with average speed...very long strides and good balance...very good skill level...controls the puck well...good understanding of the game...sees the ice well...makes good decisions...uses his long reach to his advantage...talented player with good size...we aware of his defensive duties...a hard worker....more of a finesse player than physical player. (Central Scouting Bureau)
Rustam Sidikov (SIHD-ih-kakv) · Goaltender
Team: HC CSKA Jr. (Russia)
Catches: Left · 6-1 · 158 lbs.
Born: Moscow, Russia · July 5, 1985
Drafted: 4th rd, 2003 (133rd overall)
Acquired: 2003 NHL Entry Draft
Pavel Skrbek (PAH-vehl skuhr-BEHK) · Defense
Team: Lulea (Sweden)
Shoots: Left · 6-3 · 217 lbs.
Born: Kladno, Czech Republic · August 9, 1978
Drafted: 2nd rd, 1996 (28th overall)
Acquired: Trade with Pittsburgh for Bob Boughner (3-13-01)
Skrbek is a young but still a quite experienced defenseman. He his hoping that his stay in Sweden will get him back in the NHL. Skrbek has been close to making it, both with Pittsburgh and with Nashville. (www.eliteprospects.com) Skrbek has a big shot and skates well, but the 6-3, 215 pounder must play a more physical game to become a NHL regular. (Jeff Legwold, THN writer)
Sergei Soin () · Center
Team: Krylja Sovetov (Russia)
Shoots: Left · 6-0 · 175 lbs.
Born: Moscow, Russia · March 31, 1982
Drafted: 2nd rd, 2000 (50th overall)
Acquired: Trade with Colorado for Tomas Slovak (6-21-03)
One great word that can describe Sergei Soin on the ice is "intensity". Sergei Soin possesses a great raw talent. He is an excellent skater with great pick up acceleration and overall skating speed. The burst at which he can accelerate makes him a standout against the best opponents. He also has great puck handling and a booming shot to go along with his speed. However, Sergei is not a complete package on offense due to his inability to see and use his linemates. He can make decent passes, but rarely uses his line mates, preferring to take the puck up the ice himself against entire opponent's team. Defensively, Sergei is very effective because he combines his explosive speed with great anticipation of the opponents moves. He can intercept a pass and explode into the offensive zone before the opponent can provide a sufficient defense. His rash judgment and over commitment can get him in trouble, but Sergei's exceptional reaction and quick decisions may develop into his key weapons as he becomes a smarter player. Sergei is also not afraid to fight for the puck next to the boards or take a hit. He is a solid forechecker and has a frame that can handle physical hockey. At some points in his career Sergei has been used as a defenseman, but during the 2001-02 season he established himself as a winger with the Soviet Wings in the Russian Super League. Overall, Sergei is a ball of energy and is a constant threat while he is on the ice. He is an exciting player to watch and will become more productive as he learns to better use his line mates. (www.russianprospects.com)
Alexander Sulzer () · Defense
Team: Hamburg (Germany)
Shoots: Left · 6-2 · 213 lbs.
Born: Kaufbeuren, Germany · May 30, 1984
Drafted: 3rd rd, 2003 (92nd overall)
Acquired: 2003 NHL Entry Draft
A very good skater...fine positional player...good shot from the blueline...strong player, effective in the corners and in front of the net...a good passer and playmaker with fine hockey sense...plays a simple but effective game in the defensive zone...a good competitor...strong and can use his size and strength especially close to his own net...has a good attitude, works hard...a mature player with physical dominance on the ice. (Central Scouting Bureau)
Daniel Widing (VEED-ihng) · Right Wing
Team: Leksand (Sweden)
Shoots: Right · 6-1 · 197 lbs.
Born: Gavle, Sweden · April 13, 1982
Drafted: 2nd rd, 2000 (36th overall)
Acquired: 2000 NHL Entry Draft
A strong skater with good straight away speed...A hard working two way player who plays an aggressive game...A smart player who effectively reads the developing play...A fearless competitor and a very good defensive player. (00-01 media guide) Widing is a very talented player. He plays a good overall game and has impressive offensive skills. His skating is good and his attitude and work-ethics are also impressing. He is also a strong and tough player and Widing plays a very energetic game. Definitely NHL-potential. (www.eliteprospects.com)
Marek Zidlicky (MAIR-ehk zhihd-LIHTS-kee) · Defense
Team: HIFK Helsinki (Finland)
Shoots: Right · 5-11 · 187 lbs.
Born: Most, Czech Republic · February 3, 1977
Drafted: 6th rd, 2001 (176th overall)
Acquired: From the New York Rangers with Rem Murray and Tomas Kloucek for Mike Dunham (12-12-02)
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