Islanders 2012 Draft Central - Oscar Dansk and Tim Bozon

In the days leading up to the NHL Draft, newyorkislanders.com will break down the top 50 eligible prospects

Thursday, 05.31.2012 / 12:00 AM / Islanders 2012 Draft Central

By Travis Betts

Oscar Dansk
Brynas, Swe-Jr.

Position:	G	Catches:	Left
Height:	6'3"	Born:	28-Feb-94
Weight:	189	Hometown:	Stockholm,SWE

2011-12	GP	GAA	SV%
Brynas	28	2.82	.910

Tim Bozon
Kamloops, WHL

Position:	LW	Shoots:	Left
Height:	6'1"	Born:	24-Mar-94
Weight:	183	Hometown:	St. Louis, MO

2011-12	GP	G	A	P	PIM
Kamloops	71	36	35	71	40

Oscar Dansk boasts a lengthy international resume, having led Sweden to a Gold Medal at the Five Nations Tournament in Finland, and winning silver at the U18 World Junior Championship. The 6'3", 189-pound netminder has played the last two years in the Swedish junior leagues, but before that, trained for three seasons at the prestigious Shattuck St. Mary's Prep School in Minnesota.

Tim Bozon was born in St. Louis, but grew up learning to play hockey in Switzerland. In his first season in North America, the son of former NHL forward Phillippe Bozon led WHL rookies with 36 goals and was second with 71 points. His solid season was highlighted by a 17-game stretch in which he scored 25 points (11 goals, 14 assists).

Trent Klatt, Islanders Player Development
Oscar Dansk is a solid, confident netminder. He is steady and just simply stops the puck.

Brenden Kichton, Islanders prospect
Tim Bozon is a big, skilled forward who handles the puck well. He has a great shot, a good compete level. He should project to be a pretty good offensive player.

Trent Klatt, Islanders Player Development
Tim Bozon is a highly skilled player. He is the rink rat-type that knows how to put points on the board.

Click here for Islanders 2012 Draft Central's breakdown of the top-50 players available in this year's draft.

Left: Oscar Dansk during international play for Team Sweden
Right: Tim Bozon during a WHL game for the Kamloops Blazers

Edmonton Oilers
2.

Columbus Blue Jackets
3.

Montreal Canadiens
4.

New York Islanders
5.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Round 1 - 4th overall
Round 2 - 34th overall
Round 2 - 50th overall
Round 3 - 65th overall
Round 4 - 103rd overall (from BUF)
Round 5 - 125th overall
Round 6 - 155th overall
Round 7 - 185th overall

Islanders last five first-round picks
2011: Ryan Strome (5th overall)
2010: Nino Niederreiter (5th overall)
2009: John Tavares (1st overall)
2008: Josh Bailey (9th overall)
2006: Kyle Okposo (7th overall)

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