2008 NHL Draft: Roman Josi

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

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    Roman Josi
    Rank: No. 6 (European)
    Position: Defenseman
    Height/Weight: 6-1, 183 pounds
    D.O.B: June 1, 1990

STATISTICS

Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
2007-08	Bern	Swiss	35	2	6	8	10

THE SKINNY

Was reliable defender for Team Switzerland at the 2008 World Junior Championships and key player at the Under-18 IIHF World Championships, posting five points (1-4).

WHAT CENTRAL SCOUTING SAYS

Gained valuable experience and confidence playing regularly with Bern, a top team in the senior Swiss league. Good playmaking defenseman with good decision making ability and ability to make tape-to-tape passes. Not an overly offensive defenseman and needs to improve on his physical play.

WHAT PANTHER SCOUT SCOTT LUCE SAYS

Distributes the puck well. Defends well positionally.