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Draft Scoop '07
As we count down to the start of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus, June 22-23, hockeyjournal.com prospects expert Lawrence Goldstein keeps you up to date on what's going on behind the scenes. Lawrence can be reached at feedback@hockeyjournal.com.

Voracek under the radar
Wednesday, June 6 | 5:40 p.m.

Jakub Voracek is the most well-rounded forward available in this month's draft.

The Halifax forward was co-MVP of his team (along with Bruins prospect Andrew Bodnarchuk), and raised his game a few notches in the playoffs. Voracek is a clutch player that has top-flight skills and vision, But, for some reason, folks don’t include him in the mix for the No. 1 overall pick.

“He plays a dominant game, and is just a real solid hockey player,” said one NHL scout. “You name it, he’s good at it. There are no problems with his game that I can see.”

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