#28 Landon Ferraro – The Hockey Spy’s 2009 NHL Entry Draft Rankings

Christopher Ralph is a hockey writer with a focus on prospects and the entry draft, as well as the Leafs’ correspondent here at THW.

“Full Potential” Prospect Profile:

Landon Ferraro {Dhiren Mahiban - Flickr}

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28. Landon Ferraro -- Burnaby, BC -- 6′0″- 170 lbs -- WHL -- Red Deer – C

One-Timer: Son of former NHLer Ray Ferraro, Landon has wheels – as evident by his winning the fastest skater event at the Top Prospects Game’s Skill Competition. Other than his skating, Landon’s hockey smarts and hard work make him a solid NHL prospect, even setting bloodlines aside. The young Ferraro also knows a thing or two about scoring.Like many young offensive players, he needs work on his defensive play.

NHL Player(s) Comparison: David Krejci

Bio/Interview Links:

http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2009/6/11/906739/2009-nhl-entry-draft-prospects?ref=CBS

http://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/2009/6/12/907218/scouting-the-09-draft-landon

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/11010/2009_prospects_landon_ferraro/

Scouting Combine Performance:

Sorokin stated: “Looked kinda cocky to me, kinda like his dad, who I’m not that big a fan of. Just something about this guy I didn’t like, can’t truly put a finger on it. He also skipped a lot of the tests due to an upper body injury, so I don’t see that helping his stock.”

International Tournaments: Ferraro registered 4 points in 5 games for Team Canada at the recent WJC-U18 tournament.

ETA = 2 to 3 years

Risk-Reward Analysis: Risk = 2.5/5 Reward = 4/5

NHL Potential: 2^nd line goal-scoring forward

Fantasy Hockey Potential: Offensive = 8.5/10 Defensive = 6/10

Other Rankings:

ISS: 17
CSB: 18-NA
TSN: 24
THN: 28

Video Links:

(Draft Profile)

(“Goal Scoring Machine”)

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Christopher Ralph, aka "The Hockey Spy", is a freelance hockey writer from Calgary via Newfoundland. His own blog at The Hockey Spy covers hockey in general with a focus on prospects and the NHL Entry Draft. He also covers the Chicago Blackhawks Paint It Blackhawks. Click here for more of his THW articles, focusing on the Calgary Flames, prospects and the draft. "A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be." - Wayne Gretzky