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31 Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson - LW - Edmonton Oilers
Height: 6-1, Weight: 200

In a draft class loaded with talented Swedes, Paajarvi-Svensson fell to the 10th spot last June. He spent all of last season with Timra in the Swedish Elite League, no easy feat for an 18-year-old and more than held his own. With dynamic speed and skating ability, Paajarvi-Svensson is very creative offensively, making great passes, while also owning a powerful shot that he gets off incredibly quickly off the rush. While his finishing skills still need some refinement, he is an elite prospect who fits into the Oilers style of play perfectly. He may be a year or two away from the NHL.

32 Oscar Moller - RW - Los Angeles Kings
Height: 5-10, Weight: 184

Moller jumped out to an excellent rookie NHL season in 2008-09, but a fractured clavicle sustained at the 2009 WJC would derail his progress. After eventually returning to the line-up, it was evident that Moller was not the same as his pre-injury form and played a bit timidly on the ice. Now fully healthy and adding muscle over the offseason, Moller is poised to show that the first half of last season was not a fluke. With a number of forwards battling for few available positions in Los Angeles, Moller’s immediate future may be in Manchester. But if anyone falters in their ability to stay in the line-up, Moller will be ready to contribute in Los Angeles as a top-six forward.

33 Artem Anisimov - C - New York Rangers
Height: 6-3, Weight: 187

With good size, work ethic and solid two-way play, Anisimov has made an excellent adjustment to the North American game over the past two seasons in the AHL. The 21-year-old has the hands, instincts, and vision to be a top player in the NHL. Anisimov had an outstanding regular-season sophomore campaign with the Hartford Wolf Pack in 2008-09. Fifth overall in the league in scoring, Anisimov was the top point producer among AHLers under the age of 25. A reliable contributor, he didn't miss a single game last season. He is expected to center a line with the New York Rangers roster this fall.

34 Eric Tangradi - LW - Pittsburgh Penguins
Height: 6-3, Weight: 214

Tangradi enjoyed quite the roller coaster season in his last as a junior. He led the Belleville Bulls on a long playoff run, was a key component for Team USA at the WJC, and he saw his rights traded from Anaheim to Pittsburgh. Now headed for the professional ranks, it looks as though Tangradi was acquired to eventually play with one of Pittsburgh's strong centers. Tangradi is a big, strong winger with a nice blend of both skill and grit. He's still learning how to use his 6'4, 221 lb frame more effectively, but he does have a natural soft touch around the net not found in many players of his size. The 20-year-old will most likely start the season in the AHL, but it certainly won't be too long until he gets a call-up.

35 Jared Cowen - D - Ottawa Senators
Height: 6-5, Weight: 218

At the age of 18, Cowen is already 6'5 and nearly 220 lbs. but skates very well for such a menacing presence on the blue line. The Ottawa 2009 first-rounder has the ability to be an all-around NHLer defensively and is underrated at times offensively. Because of his mobility and reach though, he may be used in more of a shut-down role when he does make his NHL debut. He has a rough edge that does his size justice but is coming back from a knee injury. Even if he overcomes the injury effectively, he will be given time to progress in the WHL. There is no rush or time table for his progression.

36 Luca Sbisa - D - Anaheim Ducks
Height: 6-1, Weight: 190

Sbisa is ready to give the NHL another go with a new team. A combination of injuries and his play in the preseason forced the Flyers to keep the talented defenseman in the NHL for half a season. He did not disappoint, but when injured players returned, Sbisa found himself back with the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the WHL. He was traded to Anaheim in the offseason and is looking to become an important part of their youth movement on the blue line for years to come. The 19-year-old has the smooth skating, vision, and offensive awareness to be a superior puck-moving defenseman in the NHL while remaining unafraid to deliver big checks despite his somewhat thin frame.

37 Jhonas Enroth - G - Buffalo Sabres
Height: 5-10, Weight: 174

The quick, athletic goaltender made his North American debut in 2008-09 with the Portland Pirates of the AHL. Enroth has represented Sweden on the international stage (U18 and U20 WJCs) many time, where he has been a goaltending stalwart. The 21-year-old makes up for his 5'10 stature with quick reflexes and excellent lateral mobility. His glove hand is capable of stealing sure goals at every level of play. The Sabres have a promising heir apparent to Ryan Miller.

38 John Carlson - D - Washington Capitals
Height: 6-2, Weight: 212

At 6'3, Carlson has size, strength, and skating skills, along with the puck-moving ability to be a playmaker along the blue line. He plays a very controlled, smart and methodical game, and can be put on the ice in all situations. Carlson was the London Knights’ top defenseman during the 2008-09 season, and then joined Washington’s AHL affiliate, where he helped the Hershey Bears win a Calder Cup. Expected to split time between the AHL and NHL this season, Carlson is predicted to become a top-pairing defenseman in the future. He will be 20 in January.

39 Ryan McDonagh - D - New York Rangers
Height: 6-1, Weight: 212

McDonagh was Minnesota’s reigning “Mr. Hockey” when he was selected first among the US defensemen available in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, 12th overall by the Montreal Canadiens. A quick-skating, big, powerful, offensive blueliner, he entered the University of Wisconsin in the fall of 2007. A steady presence along the blue line, McDonagh was a solid performer on defense for Team USA in the 2009 U-20 WJCs. The 20-year-old was recently named a tri-captain of the 2009-10 Badgers as a junior. With the departure of Jamie McBain (CAR), McDonagh will get the opportunity to show more of his offensive skills in the coming season.

40 Jakub Kindl - D - Detroit Red Wings
Height: 6-3, Weight: 199

Entering his third professional season, Kindl is nearly ready to start pushing for an opportunity in Detroit. The 22-year-old has the physical tools to play in the NHL but needs to refine his technique on the defensive side and what better way to learn than at the side of a player like Nicklas Lidstrom. There may be another season of AHL hockey in Kindl's future, but this time, he is positioned for an injury call-up. The determining factor will not be on the number of points he can score for the Grand Rapids Griffins but on his ability to shut down opposing forwards. Kindl is gifted enough for his offense to eventually come around, even in the NHL, but it will be his play on the defensive end of the ice that will keep him in the line-up.

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