NHL Central Scouting says: "I don't think Jaden has changed his style of play since he was 14 or 15 years old. He's very deceptive and shifty through the neutral zone and strong on the puck. It's very hard to get the puck off his stick."

NHL Central Scouting says: "Derek Forbort has good top-end ability at both ends (of the ice). He's smart and skates so well, he's almost 6-5 and he's got everything there in front of him. It's just a matter of filling out and getting more experience. He's probably a top-two defenseman in the NHL if he reaches his potential."

The result of the aforementioned trade also yielded another college-bound selection as the Panthers got the guy they wanted despite moving down four spots. Nick Bjugstad was Mr. Hockey in the state of Minnesota out of Blaine High School and will be headed to Minneapolis to play for the Golden Gophers.

NHL Central Scouting says: "He's further along and more polished than (Boston's Blake) Wheeler. He's also a better skater than David Backes was at the same age (17). The only difference is Backes was thicker, but the ingredients are there. He wants the puck and wants to make plays. He's a blue-collar type kid who works his tail off."

Bennett is on his way to Denver in the fall and has good size and playmaking ablities, as evidenced by his 120-point season in the BCJHL. His point total was the highest in that league since previous Denver player Tyler Bozak, currently a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL Central Scouting says: "120 points in 56 games. Good size winger destined to follow maybe in the footsteps of one-time BCHL scoring leader Kyle Turris during his junior year."

Riley Sheahan was the first current collegian drafted when the Red Wings selected him 21st. He had just six goals and 11 assists in 37 games for Notre Dame, but only one Notre Dame player scored more than nine goals last year. His 17 points also tied for the team lead among freshmen with Kyle Palmieri, who was a first-round pick one year earlier. Head coach Jeff Jackson was in attendance at the draft's opening night.

NHL Central Scouting says: "He's so mature for a kid his age -- I'm overwhelmed with that. He's equally good in all three zones and goes to the front of the net. He's very conscious in the defensive zone and down behind the net in the defensive corner -- he makes certain his team isn't outnumbered. In the neutral zone, he makes all kinds of things happen but will get back and turn a transition if needed."

Tinordi's size is his biggest calling card and his leadership stands out on the blueline for the United States NTDP. He captained that team and has NHL bloodlines, as his father Mark played parts of 12 seasons and 663 career games in the league. The London Knights, regular threats to college-bound players, hold his draft rights in the Ontario Hockey League.

NHL Central Scouting says: "He skates very well for a big guy. He has an excellent shot from the point. He's a pretty smart player. The head's there, the hands are there, the shot's there, the skating ability is there. He's got a real, real cannon for a shot."

Kevin Hayes is a first-round draft pick, two years after older brother and current Boston College forward Jimmy was selected 60th overall. He was 18th among North American skaters in the midterm Central Scouting Service rankings and had 25 goals and 67 points with just eight penalty minutes in 28 games, one year after posting 55 points in 22 games in 2008-09.

NHL Central Scouting says: "Kevin is a skilled power forward who plays with enthusiasm and drive. He has very good hands and is an excellent play maker. He is a strong skater with a long stride, and uses his long reach and puck protection to beat defenders. He has an excellent wrist shot with a sneaky quick release, and will shoot from any angle. He controls the puck very well in traffic, sees the ice very well, and finds the open man. He has a very good knack of playing the puck in his skates for a big player, often moving the puck from skates to stick without losing speed."

Charlie Coyle is the highest-ever draft pick from the Eastern Junior Hockey League and is on his way to Boston University in the fall. Coyle had 63 points in 42 games for South Shore, with 21 goals and 42 assists and earned the league's rookie of the year award.

NHL Central Scouting says: "Charlie is a skilled forward, who can play a power game as well as a finesse game. He has very good size and athleticism. He has very soft hands and is a confident puck handler. His passes are accurate and proper for the situation. He has a long and strong stride and beats defenders with his acceleration and puck skills. He has a very good wrist shot to support his passing skills in his role as a major contributor to his team's offense. He should, however, shoot the puck more than he does to take advantage of his excellent shot."

Another team that traded up to make a college selection, as Nelson was selected with the final pick of the first round. Nelson had at least one point in every game of his high school regular season, recording 73 points in 25 games and was among the 10 finalists for Minnesota's Mr. Hockey award.

NHL Central Scouting says: "Big, strapping center in the Minnesota High School league. Going to North Dakota next year and destined to be an NHLer with 6-2 frame, 205 pound build. Guaranteed, hard-skating power forward."