And...the Caps' 2008 Draft is Complete

The Caps completed their draft weekend by selecting a trio of forwards. Here they are (summaries courtesy of nhlentrydraft2008.com)…

5^th round/pick #144: Joel Broda – C (Moose Jaw Warriors): 6’, 196; 73 games, 30-23-53, -1

· Participated in the 2006 Under-17 World Hockey Challenge representing Team West.

· His first team was the East Hill Canadians and he played in the Prince Albert Minor Hockey Association near his hometown of Kamsack, Alberta for 14 years.

· He got his start in hockey at the age of four when he was at the local rink, he found a broken stick and after showing it to his dad, he put him in hockey that year.

· Patterns his game after Edmonton's Jarrett Stoll because "he's a solid two-way centerman with a good shot and he's a character player."

· Credits his parents for having had the most influence on his career – "they have been there every step of the way and have given me a lot of support".

· If he could invite any three people to dinner he would choose: Sidney Crosby, Joe Sakic and Bill Gates.

· His most embarrassing hockey moment was getting hit so hard in his first year of contact hockey that he skated to the other team's bench and the one thing he couldn't live without is his phone.

Scouting Report:

From Peter Sullivan (Central Scouting):

"Needs to work on his consistency and play with intensity on every shift – has the tools to be a pro but must use them. He skates well and has good speed. He is certainly big enough to play the role of a power-forward centerman."

From Chad Lang (GM, Moose Jaw):

"We are very excited to have the opportunity to acquire an offensively skilled, two way centerman, that also brings tremendous character to our dressing room. This move allows us to improve on our culture and provides us with balance throughout our lineup."

6^th round/pick #174: Greg Burke – LW (New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs/Eastern Junior Hockey League); 6’1” 185, 40 games, 21-25-46

7^th round/pick #204: Stefan Della Rovere (Barrie Colts) – 5’10” 196, 68 games, 13-19-32

Here is some video on young Mr. Della Rovere…seems to have an adequate helping of ornery (14 fights this year):