2008 NHL Draft: Colin Wilson
Wednesday, 06.11.2008 / 4:11 PM
/ 2008 NHL Draft
Florida Panthers
Leading up to the 2008 draft, Flordiapanthers.com will be highlighting some of the top prospects to look out for. Could the Panthers draft one of these players with their pick in the second round or might they move up to grab one of these top players to further bolster their system and hope they contribute to the big club one day?
Each week day, we'll take a look at three prospects and get Panthers Director of Amateur Scouting Scott Luce's opinion on each of them.
2008 NHL Entry Draft Site
Colin Wilson
Rank: No. 10 (North American)
Position: Center
Height/weight: 6-1, 215.
D.O.B. Oct. 20, 1989
STATISTICS
THE SKINNY
Fifth player in BU history to be named Hockey East Rookie of the Year in 2007-08. Participated in 2008 World Junior Championships, tying for goal scoring lead (6) for Team USA. Won gold with Team USA at 2006 IIHF Under-18 World Championship in Sweden and tied to tourney scoring lead (12 points). Father, Carey, played 12 NHL seasons and grandfather, Gerry, had brief stint with Montreal Canadiens. Was later Winnipeg Jets team doctor.
WHAT CENTRAL SCOUTING SAYS
Combination of skill and power forward. Very strong, excellent hands, and a very good passer and playmaker. Tough and strong on the puck, a very smart player who is aware of where teammates are at all times. Anticipates the play at both ends of the ice. Very reliable defensively.
WHAT PANTHER SCOUT SCOTT LUCE SAYS
Good bloodlines. Power forward who plays well at both sides of the puck.
FAVORITES
NHL Team: New York Rangers
NHL Player: New York’s Jaromir Jagr
Goal celebration: “conducting the band or the blind man”
Practice Drill: 3 on 1’s
Video Game: Halo
Movie: 8 Mile
TV Show: South Park
Actor: Paul Walker
Artists: Johnny Cash and the Dixie Chicks
Website: facebook.com
Pump-up song: “Maneater” by Nelly Furtado
Food to cook: Steak
Sport (other than hockey): Tennis
Activity away from the rink: Hanging out with the boys
Toy growing up: Mini sticks
Place to shop: Under Armor outlet
Place to visit: Australia
Each week day, we'll take a look at three prospects and get Panthers Director of Amateur Scouting Scott Luce's opinion on each of them.
2008 NHL Entry Draft Site
Colin Wilson
Rank: No. 10 (North American)
Position: Center
Height/weight: 6-1, 215.
D.O.B. Oct. 20, 1989
STATISTICS
| Season |
Team | League | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
| 2006-07 | USA U-18 | USDP | 38 | 22 | 25 | 47 | |
| 2007-08 | Boston University | H-East | 34 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 20 |
THE SKINNY
Fifth player in BU history to be named Hockey East Rookie of the Year in 2007-08. Participated in 2008 World Junior Championships, tying for goal scoring lead (6) for Team USA. Won gold with Team USA at 2006 IIHF Under-18 World Championship in Sweden and tied to tourney scoring lead (12 points). Father, Carey, played 12 NHL seasons and grandfather, Gerry, had brief stint with Montreal Canadiens. Was later Winnipeg Jets team doctor.
Combination of skill and power forward. Very strong, excellent hands, and a very good passer and playmaker. Tough and strong on the puck, a very smart player who is aware of where teammates are at all times. Anticipates the play at both ends of the ice. Very reliable defensively.
WHAT PANTHER SCOUT SCOTT LUCE SAYS
Good bloodlines. Power forward who plays well at both sides of the puck.
FAVORITES
NHL Team: New York Rangers
NHL Player: New York’s Jaromir Jagr
Goal celebration: “conducting the band or the blind man”
Practice Drill: 3 on 1’s
Video Game: Halo
Movie: 8 Mile
TV Show: South Park
Actor: Paul Walker
Artists: Johnny Cash and the Dixie Chicks
Website: facebook.com
Pump-up song: “Maneater” by Nelly Furtado
Food to cook: Steak
Sport (other than hockey): Tennis
Activity away from the rink: Hanging out with the boys
Toy growing up: Mini sticks
Place to shop: Under Armor outlet
Place to visit: Australia
