Drafted: New York Rangers, 3rd-round selection (95th overall) in 2000

Player No. 19 Profile: Name: Dominic Moore Team: Hartford Wolf Pack League: AHL Position: Center Hometown: Thronhill, Ontario Height: 6'1" Weight: 196 lbs. Birth Date: 8/3/80

 

Insider's Edge:

Dominic Moore is fresh off a marvelous four year career at Harvard University, where he led his team in points and goals as a senior.

Moore is described as “real slick player” and has already has 3 assists in 5 games with the Rangers this season.

“He my need to make plays a little quicker to be a top drawer guy in the NHL but the skill is there.”

If Moore can break his habit of playing with the puck, and work on getting stronger, our sources believe he can play everyday in the NHL.

 

Drafted: St. Louis Blues, 8th-round selection (255th overall) in 1998.

Player No. 20 Profile: Name: Johnny Pohl Team: Worcester IceCats League: AHL Position: Center Hometown: Rochester, MN. Height: 6'1" Weight: 197 lbs. Birth Date: 06/01/79

 

Insider's Edge:

In his first pro season, Johnny Pohl averaged a point per game for Worcester last year, tying a team rookie record with 26 goals.

“He has good vision for the ice, he’s good in front of the net, and he can find the open guy,” states one source.

Pohl, an NCAA Champion with in 2002 with the University of Minnesota, is also described as an excellent passer who is good with the puck.

Players #21-30 are quickly earning respect. Most have already spent time in the NHL this season or last. These are players who are poised to make their claim on a big league roster spot soon.

Drafted: Nashville Predators, 1st-round selection (6th overall) in 2002.

Player No. 21 Profile: Name: Scottie Upshall Team: Milwaukee Admirals League: AHL Position: Right Wing Hometown: Ft. McMurray, Alb. Height: 6'0" Weight: 180 lbs. Birth Date: 10/07/83

Insider’s Edge:

Scottie Upshall is described by one source as, "talented beyond belief."

"He’s got all the talent in the world, I mean he’s a fast, strong guy."

Although Upshall just turned 20, he has already had a couple of stints with the Predators, insiders believe that once he gets fully acclimated to the pro game, Upshall will stick in Nashville.

"The only liability he has is that he’s a young guy; he’s green. He needs to get the experience. I’d be surprised if Milwaukee even has a whiff of him next year."

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