The Islanders selected C Corey Trivino with the 36th pick overall. Another skilled playmaking center.
From TSN: The Jr. A player from Ontario stepped up his play at the Under-18 tourney in April and scouts are confident he's on the right development track as he prepares to head off to Boston University next season. While there is a little talk he could sneak into the bottom end of the first round, the consensus is that he's a solid second round pick.
From NHL Central Scouting: He has the ability to see the ice well and to move the puck. He needs to get stronger -- he's willing to battle, but isn't always winning the puck. He's got a good goal-scoring touch and he's good on face-offs with good skating ability, not necessarily high-end skating, but good.
From THN: Another prospect from the Ontario Jr. A Ranks, Trivino has committed to Boston University. A far better playermaker than goal-scorer, his skills with the puck are something to behold. But Trivino has some filling-out to do. There is no doubt he is highly skilled and could be a steal depending upon how well he develops with the Terriers. Trivino could be a three or four year player in the college ranks and that will give him plenty of time for his all around game to take shape and mature. "He could be a home-run guy," a scout said. "There isn't a whole lot of difference between him and (Zac) Dalpe." Trivino also possesses good foot speed and an ability to make pinpoint passes. His puckhandling ability makes him a threat off the rush and he's crafty around the net. "He's pretty weak physically," another scout cautioned.
The Islanders selected Minnesota's Mr. Hockey winner D Aaron Ness 40th overall. A smallish, but quick & skilled defenseman.
From TSN: So good, so small. That's what the scouts say about the diminutive defenceman from Minnesota. He has speed and skill and is fast-tracking his way to the University of Minnesota. It would take a team with multiple first round picks and/or a great deal of faith in the undersized blueliner to choose him in the first round.
From NHL Central Scouting: Aaron is flamboyant and colorful. He is very quick, everything about him is quick -- his hands are quick, his feet are quick. He is a very good skater and he is gritty and physical. He'll step right in to you without fear -- he picks his spot when he does it. He's a little more polished than some of the other high school defensemen with his passing and playmaking. He is quicker than Brian Leetch was at this age and he's as fast as John-Michael Liles was at the same age.
From THN: There was a time when a defenseman such as Aaron Ness wouldn't have gotten a second look from NHL scouts, forget about consideration as a second round pick. But 5-foot-10 defenseman aren't as out of fashion in the NHL as they once were and Ness's skill package is too overwhelming to ignore. Some say he's the most naturally gifted prospect in Minnesota. Still, some scouts are wary of the player, who will go to the University of Minnesota next season. "He's really good, but he's tiny and you can't change that," one scout said. "Taking this guy with a high pick is a risky thing to do." Scouts have likened Ness to Kris Russell of Columbus and Keith Ballard of Phoenix. Among his talents, Ness is an excellent skater, which prevents him from getting caught up ice when taking chances. "He's really smart and poised with the puck," another scout said.
Islanders select D Travis Hamonic 53rd overall, a bigger d-man from the WHL. He is 6' and 195 lbs. Will have to post more on him later.
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