CHL scouting report

On the last Friday of every month, Patrick King & Sam Cosentino release their Top 10 CHL Prospects leading up to the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

For more on the rankings, tune into Sportsnet for Friday Night Hockey on Jan. 27 when Sarnia visits Ottawa at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.


1. Nail Yakupov	1. Nail Yakupov
Team: Sarnia (OHL) Postion: Right wing Shoots: Left Birthdate: Oct. 6/93 Height/weight: 5'10.5" / 189 King: A pure game-breaker. Can make anyone look good playing alongside him.	Team: Sarnia (OHL) Postion: Right wing Shoots: Left Birthdate: Oct. 6/93 Height/weight: 5'10.5" / 189 Cosentino: If he didn't play a game the rest of the season, I'd still take him first overall.

2. Mikhail Grigorenko	2. Ryan Murray
Team: Quebec (QMJHL) Postion: Centre Shoots: Left Birthdate: May 16/94 Height/weight: 6'3.25" / 200 King: Has the size and skill to one day develop into a high-scoring, power-forward.	Team: Everett (WHL) Postion: Defence Shoots: Left Birthdate: Sep. 27/93 Height/weight: 6'0.5" / 201 Cosentino: Leadership is something you can't teach. And oh ya, skill set is awesome.

3. Ryan Murray	3. Martin Frk
Team: Everett (WHL) Postion: Defence Shoots: Left Birthdate: Sep. 27/93 Height/weight: 6'0.5" / 201 King: His most impressive asset is his intelligence; he's always a step ahead of everyone else.	Team: Halifax (QMJHL) Postion: Right wing Shoots: Left Birthdate: Oct. 5/93 Height/weight: 5'11.5" / 194 Cosentino: If this guy doesn't go in the first round, I'll eat my shirt.

4. Alexander Galchenyuk	4. Radek Faksa
Team: Sarnia (OHL) Postion: Centre Shoots: Left Birthdate: Feb. 12/94 Height/weight: 6'0.5" / 198 King: Hasn't played yet this season, scheduled comeback in March. Dynamic offensive talent.	Team: Kithener (OHL) Postion: Centre Shoots: Left Birthdate: Jan. 9/94 Height/weight: 6'3" / 202 Cosentino: Good size and sneaky bite to his game, sort of like RNH.

5. Mathew Dumba	5. Mathew Dumba
Team: Red Deer (WHL) Postion: Defence Shoots: - Birthdate: July 25/94 Height/weight: 5'11.75" / 183 King: Two-way, mobile and intense defender. Has a knack for making big, open-ice hits.	Team: Red Deer (WHL) Postion: Defence Shoots: - Birthdate: July 25/94 Height/weight: 5'11.75" / 183 Cosentino: Has unbelievable passion to play the game, he just loves it.

6. Morgan Rielly	6. Mikhail Grigorenko
Team: Moose Jaw (WHL) Postion: Defence Shoots: Left Birthdate: Mar. 9/94 Height/weight: 5'11.5" / 190 King: Two-way, mobile defender with a smart outlet pass and penchant for jumping in the rush. Injured early this season, will miss rest of year.	Team: Quebec (QMJHL) Postion: Centre Shoots: Left Birthdate: May 16/94 Height/weight: 6'3.25" / 200 Cosentino: Skills are refined, good size, not afraid of the physical game.

7. Radek Faksa	7. Colton Sissons
Team: Kitchener (OHL) Postion: Centre Shoots: Left Birthdate: Jan. 9/94 Height/weight: 6'3.0" / 202 King: Pure offensive threat with a finisher's instincts. You'll notice him on every shift.	Team: Kelowna (WHL) Postion: Centre Shoots: Right Birthdate: Nov. 5/93 Height/weight: 6'1" / 189 Cosentino: Comes from a good program, plays a solid two-way game.

8. Griffin Reinhart	8. Cody Ceci
Team: Edmonton (WHL) Postion: Defence Shoots: Left Birthdate: Jan. 24/94 Height/weight: 6'3.75" / 207 King: Never afraid to jump up with a big hit or drop the gloves. Projects nicely as a gritty, two-way player.	Team: Ottawa (OHL) Postion: Defence Shoots: Right Birthdate: Dec. 21/93 Height/weight: 6'2.5" / 207 Cosentino: Had a legit shot at WJC team, good size, shot, skating is just fine.

9. Martin Frk	9. Tanner Pearson
Team: Halifax (QMJHL) Postion: Right wing Shoots: Left Birthdate: Oct. 5/93 Height/weight: 5'11.5" / 194 King: Sublime skill and silky-smooth skating makes him both effective and entertaining.	Team: Barrie (OHL) Postion: Left wing Shoots: Left Birthdate: Aug. 10/92 Height/weight: 6'0' / 195 Cosentino: For scouts looking for two more years of maturity, here you go.

10. Cody Ceci	10. Raphael Bussieres
Team: Ottawa (OHL) Postion: Defence Shoots: Right Birthdate: Dec. 21/93 Height/weight: 6'2.5" / 207 King: Very smart, two-way player that can jump in rush. Elite skating makes him effective defensively.	Team: Baie Comeau (QMJHL) Postion: Left wing Shoots: Left Birthdate: Nov. 5/93 Height/weight: 6'1" / 195 Cosentino: Great at the RDO, expect better reg. season, time to step-up at the TP game.