Although I missed the draft (apartment hunting), I did catch on the news tonight that Jeff Kealty became the first U.S. high school player selected when he was chosen #22 by the Quebec Nordiques. He is the player I've been freaking out over for the past year and a half since I saw him play his Junior year at CM. After getting *really* excited when I found out he was coming to BU next year, I went through the entire past year bewildered why he was not being more highly considered. (I didn't want to bitch, though... you know, ceramic dalmations and all...) My ego has now been reinflated to its formerly large level now that he was grabbed in the first round as the first US high school player. I feel smart again! :-) Essentially, he is the player I've described as being tall and skinny, but having amazing ice sense and smooth, effortless skating on the high school level. Although he has failed to shine at all-star tourneys, (when he doesn't know the other players, something that greatly hinders him based on his passing style and positional play) he has always stepped up his game 2 notches when the state tourney rolls around. He's a good player who, when he hits the playoffs and everyone steps it up a notch, he rises 2 notches, standing out amongst his opponents. The only down side to his being a first-rounder is that this increases the possibility that he may jump and leave BU before playing out 4 full years. Oh well... Well, we'll see what happens with the rest of the draft tomorrow (or today in 5 minutes). :-) Tony BU'92'93 Former Ogre