Pietrangelo now ranked #2

[jrbfan]

Congrats to Pietrangelo on moving up to #2 in the upcoming NHL draft as per ISS. However, how does he not even get an invitation to Canada's World Junior training camp while the #3 and #4 defensemen actually made the team! I still think he had the talent to be on that team...


TSN.ca Staff

12/18/2007 12:18:30 PM

Sarnia Sting forward Steven Stamkos of the Ontario Hockey League is the top choice in the latest NHL draft rankings released by International Scouting Services.

Stamkos, 17, is regarded as the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

The Unionville, Ontario native has 30 goals and 51 points in 32 games this season and was named to Canada's national junior team last week. He finished last season with 92 points (42 goals, 50 assists).

Defenceman Alex Pietrangelo of the Niagara Ice Dogs is the second-ranked prospect, while Guelph Storm blueliner Drew Doughty and Kelwona defenceman Luke Schenn - also on Canada's World Junior team - are No. 3 and No. 4 respectively.

Russian winger Nikita Filatov rounds out the Top 5.

[dogman]

I think they felt he was too young, but I agree he should have been selected for the team. He'll be there next year for sure.

[jrbfan]

dogman said:

I think they felt he was too young, but I agree he should have been selected for the team. He'll be there next year for sure.

I tend to agree with both points, however there's really only about 3 months or so separating the three: Pietrangelo, Jan 1990; Stamkos, Feb 1990; Schenn, Nov 1989.