I just received the 1995 Draft Preview issue in the mail today.
Besides having the top 52 THN picks it has an A-to-Z draft primer.
It appears that they had to stretch to cover all the letters of the
alphabet, and for -J- they have "Jon Coleman Express".  The short
article mentions that Jon Coleman caught scouts off guard when he was
ranked 16th overall in the 1992-1993 Central Scouting Bureau's mid-term
rankings.
 
Also, THN gives an annual draft update for each team for the top
three prospects for the last three years (92, 93, 94).  This year
they added their own rating system for each player.
 
Ratings:
***** Projected NHL star
 **** Projected above-average player
  *** Projected average player
   ** Projected 4th liner/7th defenseman
    * Projected longshot
 
For each player I will list the team that holds his rights and the
year drafted (rights may have been traded).
 
 
Shawn Bates, BU (Boston, 93, 103rd): Creative pivot needs to fill out
to be more effective ***
 
Brian Bonin, Minnesota (Pittsburgh, 92, 211th): Led all WCHA scorers,
size makes him a long shot **
 
Jason Botterill, Michigan (Dallas, 94, 20th): Grinding two-way
winger, skating needs work ***
 
Mike Buzak, Michigan State (St. Louis, 93, 167th): Team's No. 1
golaie three straight years, size is an asset **
 
Anson Carter, Michigan State (Quebec, 92, 220th): Scored more goals
than assists for third straight year **
 
Chris Clark, Clarkson (Calgary, 94, 77th): Possesses decent skill
level, plays aggressively ***
 
Jon Coleman, BU (Detroit, 93, 48th): Solid second half, needs work on
physical game *
 
Chris Davis, UAA (Buffalo, 93, 208th): Good size, next step is to be
No. 1 goalie on his team *
 
Kyle Ferguson, Michigan Tech (Toronto, 93, 253rd): Attacked his coach
after being cut from team *
 
Robb Gorden, Michigan (Vancouver, 94, 39th): Freshman had instant
offensive impact, great work ethic ***
 
Mike Grier, BU (St. Louis, 93, 219th): Was best player in league
after Christmas ***
 
Jeff Kealty, BU (Quebec, 94, 22nd): Handles puck well, uses size to
advantage ***
 
Chris Kelleher, BU (Pittsburgh, 93, 130th): Steady with good size,
gets involved offensively ***
 
Bob Lachance, BU (St. Louis, 92, 134th): Competitive playmaker with
good vision ***
 
Daniel McGillis, NU (Detroit, 92, 238th): Phyisically ready for pro,
needs work on mobility *
 
Brendan Morrison, Michigan (New Jersey, 93, 39th): Leading scorer in
the nation as a sophomore ****
 
Nicholas Naumenko, North Dakota (St. Louis, 92, 182nd): Defensive
game improved, possesses NHL shot **
 
Chris O'Sullivan, BU (Calgary, 92, 30th): Led BU in scoring,
effortless skater ***
 
Jay Pandolfo, BU (New Jersey, 93, 32nd): Injury-filled (hand, groin)
season hampered development ***
 
Wade Salzman, Notre Dame (St. Louis, 92, 259th): Hasn't emerged as
No. 1 goalie in three years *
 
Doug Sproule, Harvard (Ottawa, 94, 159th): Four of his goals came
with the man advantage **
 
Dan Tompkins, Wisconsin (Calgary, 93, 55th): Played for USA at WJC,
needs work on offense **
 
Daniel Trebil, Minnesota (New Jersey, 92, 138th): Good skills,
captained team as sophomore **
 
Marko Tuomainen, Clarkson (Edmonton, 932, 205th): Led team om
scoring, second team All-America ***
 
Mike Watt, Michigan State (Edmonton, 94, 32nd): Big, strong, mean;
skates like NHLer already ****
 
Landon Wilson, North Dakota (Quebec, 93, 19th by Toronto): Power
forward turned pro in spring ****
 
All comments are from TNH, not me.  Opions on THN's ratings? Comments
on the comments?
 
Sean Pickett
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