I wanted to know whta you guys think these players should be rated in NHL 08. I usually create the best prospects that will probably make the NHL(even some that wont for a few years) so I would like to see what you guys think the following players should be rated this year along with some key stats. Thanks.

Bobby Ryan, Bryan Little, Tuukka Rask, Dustin Boyd, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Dave Bolland, Jack Skille, Derrick Brassard, Sam Gagne, Kris Russel, James Neal, Andrew Cogliano, Rob Shremp(I'm not sure if he played a game yet), Michael Frolik, Carey Price, Marc Staal, Nick Foligno, Steve Downie, Ryan Parent, Van Riemsdyk, Kyle Turris, Peter Mueller, Angelo Esposito, Erik Johnson, Justin Pogge, Jiri Tlusty, Nikolai Kulemin, Luc Bourdon, Nicklas Backstrom(WAS), Alexei Cherepanov, Brandon Sutter, Karl Alzner.

Consitering Nick Foligno is a friend of mine I'd give him a 100, plus his dads experience in the NHL has got to account for something. Marc Staal, well, a team mate of Foligno, and the brother of 3 NHL starts (and 1 cover boy) would account for something as well. Although I'm sure EA wouldn't take anything into account, where you're from helps define who you are and what you can be.

yeah same since my friends cousin is steve downie i'd give him a high rating but truthfully probably like a 78 or 79

heres what i predict the phoenix coyotes last 5 1st round draft picks will be

Kyle Turris- 89
Peter Mueller- 85
Martin Hanzal- 81
Blake Wheeler- 82
Chris Summers- 77

Thats a pretty high rating for Turris considering hes still 18 and hes not very physical. I'd give him 83-84. As for Downie I think hes more of an 82-83 cause he plays physical and hes got good skills. All of his stats are at least 75-76.