Since the NHL Entry Draft is on Saturday, thought I'd supply you folks with
a preview of who might be drafted and who might not be from the RPI Engineers.
 
Tim Regan:
        A lot of scouts like his quickness and ability to hustle.  His biggest
weak point is that he is only 5'8" and 170lbs. But the determination and
gritty play make him one to look for.
Projection:     8th - 12th round
 
Jon Pirrong:
        He has size, though some scouts would like him to be just a bit taller
and heavier since he is a defenseman. Has evolved over the past year into a
defenseman with offensive capability.  Has shown he can step up in the
offensive zone. His biggest weak link is that a lot of scouts deem him to be
very uncoachable. There is a perception that Pirrong can be a problem with
attitude and mental adjustment.
Projection:     10th-12th round
 
Bryan Richardson:
        The runner-up in the voting for ECAC Rookie of the Year is not
considered top be a draft prospect at all.  Many people believe that while he
has guts and a puck sense, he can not grow anymore, therefore, he is not
considered a prospect to be drafted.  He had a brilliant freshman year, and
should be a force to reckon with in future seasons, but does not look to be
drafted.
Projection:     Not picked
 
Mike Tamburro:
        Not given much of a chance to shine last year with Neil Little playing
ahead of him.  Has a good puck sense, but does not look to be drafted.
Projection:     Not picked
 
Chris Kiley:
        21st man on the roster all season long.
Projection:     Not picked
 
Patrick Rochon:
        Not eligible for the draft
 
Jeff O'Connor:
        Scouts have not really looked at Jeff. Has skills, but not considered
an NHL prospect.
Projection:     Not picked
 
Jeff Brick:
        See Jeff O'Connor
Projection:     Not picked
 
So the way it shakes out is that 1 Engineer should be drafted, that being
Regan, with the possibility of Pirrong being picked.  And the surprise is
that Richardson is not considered a prospect to be picked.
 
BASEBALL NEWS:  Oh yeah, if you are interested, Doug Drumm, the first Engineer
ever drafted by a major league team, is currently in Washington State after
signing with the SF Giants, and is playing short A ball.
 
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