from Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press,
F Evgeny Svechnikov Drafted: 19th.
Scouting report: Considered a complete package of size, skill and strength.
Wingspan: It looked promising when Svechnikov notched 20 goals among 51 points in 74 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins as a rookie, and then helped them win the Calder Cup with 12 points in 19 AHL playoffs games. His second pro season, though, started with a slump — Svechnikov had just five points his first 27 games with the Griffins.