Draft Profile: Evgeny Kuznetsov

Chelyabinsk, KHL

Position: Center
Age: 18
Date of Birth: May 19, 1992
Place of Birth: Chelyabinsk, Russia
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 175
Shoots: Left

An offensive dynamo, Kuznetsov maybe the best skater from Russia in this year's draft. The 18 year old KHL blue chipper has wowed scouts with his extremely quick and soft hands. The Red Line Report went as far as to say that Kuznetsov, "Makes highlight reel plays and can kick in the after burners to leave d-men in his dust." The Scouting Report praised Kuznetsov stating the young Russian " ...has the ability to make plays in the offensive zone that very few others can make" and "...could be an absolute gem to pick up".

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Draft Profile: Adam Pettersson

Skelleftea, Sweden Jr.

Position: Center

Age: 18

Date of Birth: January 13, 1992

Place of Birth: Skelleftea, Sweden

Ht: 6-0 Wt: 186

Shoots: Left

Adam Pettersson's game is as smooth as butter. With excellent skating ability, agility, and creativity, Pettersson has all the tools to become a nice play maker at the next level. In addition, scouts believe Pettersson has the intangibles to preform at the highest level. The do-it-all center from Sweden can also keep his opponents honest with his ability to score goals.

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Draft Profile: Petter Granberg

Skelleftea Jr., Sweden

Position: Defense

Age: 18

Date of Birth: August 27, 1992

Place of Birth: Gallivare, Sweden

Ht: 6-2 Wt: 201

Shoots: Right

Don't let age fool you, despite being one of the youngest players eligible for this years draft (date of birth 08/27/1992), Petter Granberg has all the tools to become a valuable player at the next level. Equipped with NHL size, Granberg has played well this year in Sweden's SuperElit, and only looks to get better over time. Over the past year the "baby faced assassin" has been the talk of many scouts and has been climbing draft boards.

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Draft Profile: Frederik Andersen

Frederikshavn, Denmark
Position: Goalie
Age: 20
Date of Birth: October 2, 1989
Place of Birth: Herning Denmark
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 220
Shoots: Left





The "Big Dane" has caught the eye of many scouts based upon his excellent play in the Danish league. The 20 year old net minder secured the Danish league MVP after posting a league leading .932 SVS%. Big and imposing, Andersen has plenty of international experience under his belt including an upset over the Finland. The 6-3 marvel saved 36 of 37 shots and since then has garnered plenty of attention from NHL scouts.

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