th solid offensive talent, Nastasiuk is a potential second-line power forward who exceled as a penalty killer. 20 Ryan Hartman, RW, Plymouth (OHL) Hartman won a gold medal with the U.S. at the 2013 World Junior Championship. Plays with heart and courage and would be a fantastic fit for the Sharks. 21 Bo Horvat, C, London (OHL) The 6-foot, 206-pound Horvat is solid, high-end competitor who is aggressive on the forecheck and finishes checks. He plays physical, is good on special teams and is respected by teammates. 22 (From STL) Zachary Fucale, G, Halifax (QMJHL) It'll be tough to pass on the best goalie available when Miikka Kiprusoff, 36, isn't getting any younger. Fucale went 45-5-3 with a 2.35 goals-against average, .909 save percentage and two shutouts in 55 regular-season games. 23 Anthony Mantha, RW, Val-d'Or (QMJHL) The 6-3.75, 190-pound sniper one day could help alleviate some pressure from Alex Ovechkin. Mantha skates well for his size,Free Trainer 5.0 Red, is good on the power play, has good hockey IQ and was big in shootouts. Only draft CHL draft prospect to score 50 goals. 24 Kerby Rychel, LW, Windsor (OHL) The 6-0.75, 205-pound left-handed shot is a smooth skater with speed, agility and playmaking ability. Rychel enjoys the physical game, will drop the gloves if necessary and contributes to the power play. Had 40 goals in 68 games. 25 Chris Bigras, D, Owen Sound (OHL) The 6-0.5, 211-pound two-way defenseman was the No. 6 defenseman on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters. Bigras is a hard-worker who had eight goals, 30 assists and a plus-35 rating in 68 games. 26 Curtis Lazar, C/RW, Edmonton (WHL) Lazar is a versatile forward who will fill a long-term need among the top nine. The 5-11.75, 190-pounder has great speed and a nose for the net. He closed the regular season with 30 goals and 44 points over the last 45 games to finish with 38 goals and 61 points. 27 (From LAK) Robert Hagg, D, Modo Jr. (SWE-JR) The two-way defender is strong, aggressive and capable of unleashing a good, accurate shot from the point. He was one of the surprise performers for silver medal-winning Sweden at the 2013 WJC. 28 (From PIT) Ian McCoshen, D, Waterloo (USHL) The big two-way defender plays with an edge, defends well and has a great point shot. McCoshen had 11 goals and 44 points in 53 games, but also brings a physical edge to his game. 29 (From BOS) William Carrier, LW,Nike Free 5.0+ Womens Black Grey, Cape Breton (QMJHL) The 6-1.5,Free Run 2 Womens Black Pink, 198-pound left-shot forward is a relentless puck-pursuer with good hockey sense. He reminds some scouts of a young Patrice Bergeron with his hard work, faceoff acumen, big-play potential and leadership skills. 30 Andre Burakovsky, LW, Malmo (SWE) The 6-1, 178-pound left-hand shot has excellent acceleration and is clever in traffic. His hands and vision complement great playmaking skills. He had 11 points in 43 games in Sweden's second tier. ---
Dean Lombardi made his way to the locker room after Game 5 of the Western Conference Final and the emptiness sank it so deep, it practically echoed through the corridors of the United Center.The Los Angeles Kings' general manager was understandably too emotional to talk immediately after his defending Stanley Cup champions were eliminated by the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, but the unfilter