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Mock draft (continued)

Posted: Friday June 23, 2006 1:58PM; Updated: Friday June 23, 2006 1:58PM
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Mock draft picks 21-30 ...

Mock NHL Draft
Pick Team Pos. Player Team Ht. Wt.
21 C Artem Anisimov Yaroslaval (Russia Junior) 6-3 187
With so many of their forwards on the downside of their careers, Anisimov is the tonic for what ails the Rangers. Scouts see him as a potential second line center after his impressive performance at the 2006 U-18 World Championships where he impressed with his effort at both ends of the ice.
22 LW Nick Foligno Sudbury (OHL) 6-0 188
This kid is the prototypical Flyer: smart, gritty and blessed with a great work ethic, just like his dad -- former Sabre Mike Foligno.
23 D Ivan Vishnevsky Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL) 6-0 172
To maximize the potential of superstar Alexander Ovechkin, the Caps need someone to instigate the offense from inside their zone. Vishnevsky is fleet of foot and slick with the puck, so much so that someone might grab him a lot earlier, but questions about his hockey sense should drop him into the lap of Washington, who got this pick via their late-season deal with Nashville.
24 D Mark Mitera Michigan 6-3 202
Mitera is a meat and potatoes blueliner, a savvy, defensive-minded guy who uses size to dole out big hits and keep the crease clear. Could be an excellent second pair guy on a team that likely places more value than ever on defensive depth.
25 D David Fischer Apple Valley (MN) High School 6-3 185
The Devils love American players, and they're patient with their development. That makes Fischer -- Minnesota's Mr. Hockey for 2006 -- an ideal selection. He's blessed with great hockey sense and a yeoman's work ethic, not unlike another Devil who won the same award in 2000: Paul Martin.
26 RW Michael Grabner Spokane (WHL) 6-0 170
The Flames are desperate to soup up their offense, and Grabner provides good value at this position. The latest in an advancing armada of Austrian prospects, Grabner relies on his exceptional speed to create offense. Scouts love that he finished strong, scoring 23 goals in his final 26 games.
27 G Riku Helenius Ilves (Finnish SM-Liiga) 6-3 202
With Marty Turco already on the grey side of 30 and no apparent No. 1 goalie in their system, the Stars will grab Helenius. Finland has turned out some outstanding young goalies during the past few years (Miikka Kiprusoff, Kari Lehtonen, Hannu Toivonen) and Helenius is cut from the same cloth. Some believe he is capable of being the best stopper in his class
28 D Dennis Persson Vasteras (Swedish Junior) 6-1 181
No matter what happens in free agency this summer, the Sens are likely to need help on the blueline sooner than later. Persson has staged a late charge up the charts, drawing comparisons to Vancouver's Mathias Ohlund.
29 D Chris Summers U.S. National 6-1 194
The Red Wings always go for the flashy Euro in the first round, right? This year it'll be steak instead of sizzle. Summers has some zip to his game -- he's a marvelous skater -- but at heart, he's a defensive-minded guy who plays a smart, low-risk game.
30 C Cory Emmerton Kingston (OHL) 5-11 177
The Blues, who got this pick from Carolina, need all kinds of help up front and Emmerton is the best available option at this point. He's a smallish center who brings elite playmaking skills and hockey sense to the table. He would be an ideal second line option.

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