Orange & Black / Philadelphia Flyers

Tanner is another 'late bloomer.' Players progress and develop at different rates and Tanner is a good example of this. He pushed his candidacy for the World Junior team as well as a potential 1st round pick to the forefront with stellar play. His skating may not be a thing of beauty but it doesn't deter him from excelling. He has excellent sense and understands how to use his skills in combination that makes him an offensive threat. He has excellent hands and makes plays quickly and gives up the puck only to be ready to move to the next dangerous spot to take advantage. He has an excellent release on his shot and is able to shoot off the pass and/or a move so he doesn't give defenders or goalies a chance to be ready. He doesn't attempt to play a game that isn't suited to his strengths and when watching him perform, you see a player who is in command and playing a step ahead of the opposition or a level above and that is far more important than being able to 'race' up the ice. He's a competitor who should not be underestimated.

You have often cited Mike Richards as a player you try to model your game upon. Why him?
"I think he just plays the right way. He's a good Canadian guy who always seems to play well near the end of the season, plays in playoffs. He wins draws, he's on the penalty kill, he does everything to help his team win. He's a leader and that's why I look up to him."

From Sean Lafortune, director of scouting at TheScout.ca: “Laughton may be the smartest, most competitive draft eligible player for the NHL Draft. He always brings a high complete level, and is the kind of player who is willing to do whatever it takes to win. He will block a shot, make a strong offensive play, back check or drop the gloves if it could equal team success… There isn’t a lot not to like about Scott Laughton. He has everything you look for in a centre at the next level.”

Although average-sized, Laughton is a fast skater who plays with a physical edge. Skilled and possessing a non-stop motor, he is more than the sum of his parts even if the 21 goals and 53 points this season was a cut below what was expected of him coming into the 2011-12 campaign.

Второй наш выбор...Энтони Столарц...голкипер...
http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?cspid=23592

Третий наш выбор...Шэйн Гостисбехер...левый край...
http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?cspid=9244