ISS top 30 for April 2016

[Axeman33]

Rank Player Position Team League

1 Matthews, Auston RW Zurich ZSC SuiA
2 Puljujarvi, Jesse RW Karpat FinE
3 Laine, Patrik RW Tappara FinE
4 Nylander, Alexander RW Mississauga OHL
5 Dubois, Pierre-Luc LW Cape Breton QMJHL
6 Tkachuk, Matthew LW London OHL
7 Chychrun, Jakob LD Sarnia OHL
8 Sergachev, Mikhail RD Windsor OHL
9 McLeod, Michael C Mississauga OHL
10 Juolevi, Olli LD London OHL
11 Brown, Logan C Windsor OHL
12 Keller, Clayton C USA Under-18 NTDP USHL
13 Jones, Max LW London OHL
14 Rubtsov, German C Russia MHL 98 RusJr
15 Bean, Jake LD Calgary WHL
16 Bellows, Kieffer C USA Under-18 NTDP USHL
17 Kunin, Luke RW Wisconsin BigTen
18 Jost, Tyson RW Penticton BCHL
19 Gauthier, Julien RW Val-d'Or QMJHL
20 Tufte, Riley LW Blaine MN-HS
21 McAvoy, Charles RD Boston Univ H.E.
22 Thompson, Tage C Connecticut H.E.
23 Bastian, Nathan C Mississauga OHL
24 Howden, Brett LW Moose Jaw WHL
25 Derincat, Alexander C Erie OHL
26 Laberge, Pascal C Victoriaville QMJHL
27 Raddysh, Taylor RW Erie OHL
28 Katchouk, Boris LW S.S. Marie OHL
29 Abramov, Vitalii LW Gatineau QMJHL
30 Pu, Cliff RW London OHL

Although Matthews (#1), Puljujarvi (#2) and Laine (#3), all remain as Top 3 in the ISS Top 30 April Release, the remaining 27 ranks have shuffled. With the season winding down, Jake Bean, a left defender from Calgary Hitmen in the WHL, has become the biggest jumper, rising six ranks to #15.

"Jake Bean has a positive impact in today's game,” says ISS Hockey Director of Scouting Dennis MacInnis. “He's a smart offensive defender that has not only improved his defensive play substantially but has the courage to play bigger then he's listed and be fearless when getting through traffic.”

[rataylor22]

I bet Juolevi goes ahead of Sergachev and McLeod

[Axeman33]

A lot will depend on team needs when the draft is rolling but I wouldnt be surprised either.

[Eskimo Brother]

From the reports I've heard on Nylander based on the OHL first round, I think he drops down to the 8-10 range.

[rtstr]

From the reports I've heard on Nylander based on the OHL first round, I think he drops down to the 8-10 range.

What did you hear about him?

Honestly, I thought Nylander was the most impressive player at the WJC outside of the top 3 on this list. I think he has a very fantasy-friendly style of play. I always had him as my number 4 and was wondering why nobody else did. What am I missing about him?

We know Jake Bean is definitely going to be good because after simming a few years in NHL 2016 he's a stud!

[Rodgort]

I'm surprised they have Puljujarvi ahead of Laine.

Also if they Keller kid is not in the top 10 that will be a great draft pick for that team that gets him. I hope he somehow falls as the highest selection I have in any of my pools is 9th (unless I win the lotto of course)

[franklin]

I think Dubois will go ahead of Tkachuk and Nylander. I'm a fan.

[Eskimo Brother]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/junio...leod-sean-day/

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rtstr, this^ is what I was reading earlier in the day, among other reports from scouts I've seen

[rtstr]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/junio...leod-sean-day/

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rtstr, this^ is what I was reading earlier in the day, among other reports from scouts I've seen

thanks for sharing. good to know!

[Eskimo Brother]

Yeah, I thought it was a good read. Still having a couple leagues active and with Baseball just starting up, I haven't gotten a chance to go too deep in on the 2016 class yet.

[yougo]

I really want my Habs to draft Dubois. Doubt it happens though

[Goldendelicious]

I really want my Habs to draft Dubois. Doubt it happens though

I doubt it too...I think he will be off the board come the Habs pick if they are in the 7-10 range. I would very happy if they chose McLeod in that range though.

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From the reports I've heard on Nylander based on the OHL first round, I think he drops down to the 8-10 range.

Nylander had a very good first round for Mississauga...He was probably their best player against Barre (him and McLeod anyways). The Steelheads are going to be a scary hockey team next year.

[Goldendelicious]

I'm glad to see Cliff Pu get some love. He has always been the hardest working player on the ice any game I've watched London play. He has been great in a shutdow role, great speed and has shown good work in the faceoff circles. I think he'll slip to the middle of the second round but would be a fantastic 3rd line center down the road.

[franklin]

I really want my Habs to draft Dubois. Doubt it happens though

They will need to move up. I'm pretty sure they will try but I doubt they will be able to pay the price though.

[Potatoeman]

They will need to move up. I'm pretty sure they will try but I doubt they will be able to pay the price though.

Unless they win one of the 3 lottery spots... Although 1- This is counting on luck and 2- If they get a top 3 pick, I hope they don't go with Dubois (nothing against the kid, but he is clearly not ahead of Matthews and the 2 Finns).