Lucas Lessio

Lucas Lessio - Oshawa Generals
6'1" - 185 LBS

Lessio was the 7th overall pick of the Niagara Ice Dogs in 2009. After months of speculation that he was going to attend the University of Michigan, the Ice Dogs pulled the trigger on a trade with the Generals. The saga finally ended when Lessio signed with the Generals prior to this summer.

The Generals paid a hefty price for his services. The Generals surrendered a second round pick in 2010 and a conditional pick 2011 -- which with Lessio's signing turns into second rounders in both 2012 and 2013 and if he plays beyond this coming season additional third and fourth round picks.

The offensive weapon recorded 30 goals and 72 points in only 41 games playing for St. Mike's of the Central Canadian Hockey League.

He's got good size and great speed. He has very good soft hands as evidenced by this Rick Nash type goal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMt9G0pFpCc.

Lessio possesses leadership qualities and works hard to improve himself. This summer, he hired a personal trainor to work on his lower body strength. He drives to the net hard and protects the puck well. He likes to go into the corners and fight for pucks. He's not afraid to take a hit, nor does he shy away from dishing one out everytime he has the chance.

Some say Lessio has flown a little under the radar. But consider this. His services were fought for for months with the University of Michigan offering a full scholarship, the Ice Dogs trying to desperately sign him and the Generals giving up a lot of future in order for a chance to sign him.

Lessio will make a strong push to become a top 15, maybe even top 10 pick.

Nicklas Jensen

Nicklas Jensen - Oshawa Generals
6'2" - 187 LBS

The right shooting LW will quite possibly, and in some peoples opinions will be, the best Danish born player ever. The strong talented skater has a wealth of experience and success internationally.

Known more for his goal scoring abilities than his playmaking, he has great vision. Part of his lack of playmaking can be attributed with the talent (or lack of) that surrounds him in Denmark.  He's able to make his own opportunities offensively and has been pegged as a very dependable two-way forward.

From Danish hockey guru  Peter Krabbe. "Jensen is a great skater; fast and with a good balance and acceleration for a player his size. He has a fantastic drive, and likes to go directly to the net. He is big and strong and plays with a physical edge. He has soft hands and is very good with the puck. He also had a really good shot.

Some consider Jensen to be a top 20 pick in the 2011 NHL entry draft. I don't have him in my top 20 as my list was prepared prior to the OHL Import Draft and therefore, was not on an OHL roster. Jensen can certainly crack that list as the season goes on.

Boone Jenner

Boone Jenner, Oshawa Generals    

  Jenner had an excellent rookie season scoring 19 goals and adding 30 assists in 65 games. Some may be concerned about his minus 22, but that is more reflective of the teams 9th place finish in the eastern conference.

Took him a little time to get adjusted to the OHL speed, but not longer than most. He’s a playmaking center with the ability to put the puck in the net himself. He’s got good size at 6’1” and 190 LBS and still room to grow.

He can play tough hockey and is willing to drop the gloves. He’s a determined kid that can play well on both sides of the puck. Jenner has leadership qualities as seen when he was named captain of Team Canada’s under 18 squad. There are some questions about his skating and his overall speed. If he can improve on that, taking the next step will come easier to him. He has the determination, and the work ethic, so I think he will improve on that for 2010-11.