Quick blurbs on the kids taken this year.
Kaut - I've already posted what was said about him. I've seen comparisons to both Marian Hossa (style-wise, not as talented) and Jason Pominville. If he turns into either of those guys, even a poor-man's version, I'll be pleased.
Annunen - Big goalie, tracks the play well, some concerns about his athleticism/quickness.
Ranta - Athletically he is the complete package. Big, fast, good hands. Fell in the draft because he apparently lacks hockey sense.
Weiss - Tall but slight, good skill-set but a bit of a perimeter player.
Saigeon - Heavy shot, skating needs some work.
Zhuravlyov - Good puckmover, draws some comparisons to Zubov.
Kovalenko - Has his father's tenacity, but not his size. Good shot/scoring ability. Unfortunately a little guy who also isn't fast.
Shmakov - Again, he's big, he's Russian, and he's a goalie...that's it.