Marek Hrivik
6'1" - 185 lbs - LW - Free Agent - QMJHL
One of the few players who didn't get picked up in the QMJHL dispersal draft and is quite surprising since he's put up good numbers the past two seasons with his career best coming last season with 79 points in 59 games. He's no stranger to attending NHL camps as he attended the Columbus Blue Jacket camp last season. With no team expect Hrivik's agent to be pressing hard for his client.
Scott Oke
6'2" - 185 lbs - LW - Saint John Sea Dogs - QMJHL
While Scott Oke isn't going to carry your team offensively the undrafted winger has the potential to be a depth player in a checking role. Oke had decent playoff run with the Saint John Sea Dogs putting up 6 points in 18 games almost matching his season total of 10 points in 54 games. His main attribute was his shut down abilities which had him at one point ranked 44th by the NHL's Central Scouting Agency. He's a long shot prospect that may have some teams thinking about giving him a look in a few weeks at camp.
Anthony Maiani
5'7" - 155 lbs - C - Wheeling Nailers - ECHL
Small is definitely an understatement when it comes to Anthony Maiani but untalented is not. He can do it all at both ends of the ice and has been showcasing that with the U of Denver for 4 seasons now. He's not a sniper but his vision sets him apart as he's able to find and use his teammates efficiently and isn't afraid to take a big hit to make a play. He may be better suited for the wing due to his small frame but could be worth a look this fall.
Andrej Stastny
6'4" - 214 lbs - C - HK Dukla Trencin - Slovakia
I'd be surprised if the former Vancouver Giant doesn't get an invite to an NHL camp. Whether or not he accepts is another story. Stastny is a big body with an offensive touch. He managed to almost put up a point per game in his first season in the WHL with 30 points in 32 games played as he battled injuries. A tough player that isn't afraid to get gritty as he added 40 penalty minutes. After an alright 2010 World Juniors his stock dipped and was ranked 144th by the NHL's Central Scouting. Now trying his luck after going undrafted in Slovakia's "major league" he'll get to showcase his talents against men.
Denis Golubev
5'11" - 194 lbs - C - Bars Kazan - MHL
Could it have been Denis Golubev's linemates in this years World Juniors that allowed Golubev space and time to produce with 3 goals and 3 assists in 7 games? He's an intriguing player as he's managed to produce at over a point per game pace in the KHL's junior league the MHL for Bars Kazan. With 42 points in 30 games he's looked good and has also earned himself 5 games last season with his parent club Ak Bars Kazan. He plays a physical game for his size and isn't afraid to show a mean streak which also leads to untimely penalties. He's also has great one of one skills but his defensive play on the other hand has come into question.
Dylan Wruck
5'8" - 162 lbs - RW - Edmonton Oil Kings - WHL
Another pint sized player that have many teams wrote off the past two drafts even though he was ranked at 99 by Central Scouting. An offensive dynamo who exploded on to the scene in the WHL this season for the Edmonton Oil Kings. 38 goals and 79 points in the WHL is pretty damn good. He's a got a great release and his work ethic is second to none as he's the hardest working player on the ice most nights. Teams still may balk at his 5'8" 162 pound body but playing almost a full season in the hard hitting "Dub" should prove some scouts wrong. The only doubt could be that this could have been a one season wonder as his previous point total tops out at 12.
Jonathan Parker
5'11" - 192 lbs - RW - Prince Albert Raiders - WHL
Another Western Hockey League player to shoot on to the scene with an amazing season. Jonathan Parker isn't the most physical player in the Wild West but can hold his own. His offensive break out this season with 86 points in 71 games in a defensively stifling league. His 45 goals is what many scouts are talking about and could make his a high reward risk at an NHL camp this fall.
Myles Bell
6'0" - 212 lbs - D - Regina Pats - WHL
After an unfortunate car accident this April which put Myles Bell the driver of the vehicle in the hospital and killed a close female companion Myle Bell slipped off many NHL teams radar as rumors began to spiral about what lasting physical and mental effects could be lingering. The uncertainty caused Bell to drop off the map from his once high ranking of 39th by the NHL's Central Scouting Agency. The injuries appear to be minor and many close to the player say he's ready to play this season it may be hard to overlook him again as he has a lethal shot from the point and managed to produce from the backend with 45 points in 66 games in a tough low scoring WHL.
Shawn Hunwick
5'7" - 166 lbs - G - University Of Michigan - NCAA
The little brother of defenseman Matt Hunwick has had a fairy tale University career and has risen from the bottom of the barrel to the top of the NCAA. Most teams automatically write off Hunwick due to his unorthodox style and his extremely small stature but the Sterling Heights native has proved many critics wrong with his stellar play. It would be shocking if he didn't at least earn himself an invite this fall with his 2.21 GAA and 22 wins. He single handed stole half a dozen games for Michigan U. It was rumored at the end of last season over 6 teams were scouting him including the Michigan native Detroit Red Wings but Hunwick decided to return to school for one last year.
Jakub Stepanek
6'1" - 156 lbs - G - St. Petersburg SKA - KHL
The young Czech netminder eluded the draft and quietly earned a name for himself in Europe the past few seasons. The 25 year old put himself on the map playing for Vitkovice HC of the Czech Extraliga then moved on to better compeition in the KHL with St. Petersburg SKA and never looked back. The rangy goaltender managed to record the best numbers of his career and was among the top 5 goaltenders in the league. His 2.05 GAA speaks for itself. The only issue with Stepanek is prying him from the KHL as he still is under contract this season but the good news is there is a rough...really rough agreement between the NHL and the KHL so a transfer may be possible if a team is interested in giving him a chance.
Benjamin Conz
5'10" - 198 lbs - G - HC Lugano - NLA
Benjamin Conz went undrafted in 2010 mainly due to his collapse in the 2009 U-18 tournament but quickly gained hockey fame during the 2010 World Juniors especially on the online circuit as he robbed Russian sniper Nikita Filatov. Conz was once rated the 5th best international goalie by NHL's Central Scouting only to be passed up two years in a row. Many knock Conz unorthodox style combined with his small stature but the young Swiss goaltender has shown potential as he has shown the ability to face an ungodly workload and may have been over shadowed by playing on a week Swiss squad. Rumors have
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