BY: Ryan Kennedy
2011-06-14 11:35:00
Welcome to the first of two special Hot Lists, dedicated exclusively to the 2011 draft in Minnesota. This week, we’ll take a look at some under-the-radar prospects - players either specifically mentioned by NHL scouts in interviews without being prompted or personal hunches we think may pan out. Our spotlight player is an exception, however; there’s no question he’ll be going in the first couple rounds.

Connor Murphy, D – U.S. NTDP (USHL)
The only reason Murphy wasn’t slotted high in Central Scouting’s mid-term ranking is that he had an “LV” beside his name, as in “limited viewing.” A back injury derailed his season, but when the versatile blueliner got his chance to shine at the world under-18s, he did so with aplomb. The draft combine then served as his closing argument to NHL teams.


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