Derick Brassard:
With the way Colubmus loves to rui... rush their prospects, and the way in which Brassard was the Q\'s best player despite only playing a handful of games, I\'m going to say right now he makes the team out of camp. He\'ll only have a meager impact, though.
James Sheppard:
Minnesota does the opposite with offensive players, but Sheppard might be different. He spent the year working on his two-way game and is now a force in both zones. He\'s too good for the QMJHL at this point in time, and he\'ll start next year in the A, but don\'t doubt the Wild calling him up if they feel they need an early shakeup.
Bryan Little:
He\'s in the NHL next year. If he\'s anywhere outside the top line, he\'ll only put up a handful of points, but the Thrashers will keep him up to ensure they have good depth down the middle.
Kyle Okposo:
The Islanders flat out love this guy, but he didn\'t look too good at the WJCs. The smart choice would be for him to stay another year in the NCAA, otherwise the Isles run the risk of hurting his development.
Jiri Tlusty:
First he was hit with a mental setback when the Leafs decided he wasn\'t worth burning up a year of Entry Level status despite being very good in limited AHL action. Then he broke his ankle after going to the OHL. Will have a big year next year, but Toronto has shown that they won\'t bring him in until he\'s posting Wellwood-like numbers.
Michael Grabner:
Perfect future triggerman for the Sedins, but he is way too light to survive even the AHL right now. He\'d get the absolute snot pounded out of him. I can see him staying in the WHL as an overager.