The crop of players available for the 2002 draft class are considered weak by scouting standards. For the Bruins to be able to find a player that will step right into the mix with the 29th selection is virtually impossible. In fact, it is highly unlikely that whomever the Bruins select will see the colors of black and gold for at least 3 years if at all.
With that in mind, it is expected that after the top 5 selections are made, the draft will be completely wide open. With weaker crops such as these, teams are more suspect to taking chances on players that they feel may not be available in later rounds. Take for instance the 1996 Entry Draft. Derek Morris of the Calgary Flames was slated to be a 3rd round selection. The Flames didn’t want to take any chances and nabbed him 13th overall. In all likelihood the 2002 draft should take similar fashion.
The Bruins traded away their 3rd round pick to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim for Winger Marty McInnis. At the trade deadline, Mike O’Connell traded away the Bruins 6th round pick to the Florida Panthers for Defenseman Jeff Norton. The Bruins may also lose a late round pick to the Dallas Stars as part of the future considerations for acquiring the services of Benoit Hogue earlier in the season. The Bruins do pickup the Phoenix Coyotes 5th round pick for tough guy Andrei Nazarov.
Just when we thought Swedish Defenseman Daniel Fernholm’s hockey future was in danger, the enormous rearguard made a stellar comeback with Djurgården’s junior team. He remains the biggest wild card in the 2002 draft and was considered an early top 10 pick before falling to injuries.
Here is a look at 6 potential candidates for the Bruins to select at the 29th slot:
Name: Daniel Fernholm Position: D Shoots: Left Height: 6-4 Weight: 220 lbs Birthdate: 1983-12-20 Hometown: Djurgarden, Sweden
Season Team GP G A Pts Pim 2001-02 Djurgården (J-20) 8 6 13 19 N/A
Name: Rob Globke Position: C Shoots: Left Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 lbs Birthdate: 1982-10-24 Hometown: West Bloomfield, Michigan
Central Scouting Bureau Report
A powerful skater with great acceleration... possesses natural scoring instincts... has an accurate shot with a quick release... has good puck-handling and passing skills... very effective on the power play and has the ability to make the big play... very good in one-on-one situations... has a good physical presence on the ice... has the ability to dominate and control the play when he takes advantage of his physical strength and size.
Season Team GP G A Pts Pim 2001-02 U. of Notre Dame (NCAA) 29 11 11 22 73
Name: Barry Tallackson Position: LW Shoots: Right Height: 6-3 Weight: 190 lbs Birthdate: 1983-04-14 Hometown: St. Paul, Minn
Central Scouting Bureau Report
Barry is a very strong skater with good speed and mobility for a player his size … has a hard wrist shot with a quick release and good scoring instincts … a tough player who is very effective in the corners and in front of the net … a power forward who drives hard to the net … a punishing body checker … is used in power play and penalty killing situations … needs to improve his consistency.
Season Team GP G A Pts Pim 2001-02 Minnesota (NCAA) 37 12 6 18 36
Name: Keith Ballard Position: D Shoots: Left Height: 5-11 Weight: 195 lbs Birthdate: 1982-11-26 Hometown: Baudette, Minn
Central Scouting Bureau Report
A well-balanced and agile skater with good speed … has strong puck-handling skills and likes to join the offensive attack … an excellent passer who sees the ice very well … has a good quick wrist shot and a heavy slap shot from the point … a gritty player and authoritative body checker … a tough competitor who plays an aggressive game … is very effective on the special teams … a very reliable player who is used in crucial situations … good at blocking shots and will sacrifice himself to make the play.
Season Team GP G A Pts Pim 2001-02 Minnesota(NCAA) 34 6 12 18 28
Name: Johnny Boychuk Position: D Shoots: Right Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 lbs Birthdate: 1984-01-19 Hometown: Edmonton, AB
Central Scouting Bureau Report
A good passer who effectively sets up the breakout … likes to pinch from the blue line … an offensive defenseman who likes to join the attack … a competitive player and an authoritative body checker … will play the body in all areas of the ice, particularly when opponents are cutting through the neutral zone … is strong in front of the net and in the corners.
Season Team GP G A Pts Pim 2001-02 Calgary (WHL) 70 8 32 40 85
Name: Sergei Anshakov Position: RW Shoots: Left Height: 6-1 Weight: 185 lbs Birthdate: 1984-01-13 Hometown: Moscow, Russia
Central Scouting Bureau Report
An excellent powerful skater with a good change of pace... a confident player with strong puck-handling skills... is very effective in the offensive zone... takes advantage of his impressive size and strength, dominating the play along the boards and in the corners... is very difficult to move when in front of the net... an intense and motivated player... a good competitor.
Season Team GP G A Pts Pim 2001-02 HC CSKA (RUS) 39 17 12 29 10
