If defense wins championships, there will be a lot of titles available when the 30 teams convene in Ottawa from June 20-21 for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Central Scouting had its hands full as it sorted through the talented blueliners during the first day of meetings that will determine the final draft rankings for the best North American skaters. Don’t be surprised to see as many as half of the top 30 slots filled by defensemen when the list is released in late April.
Vancouver Canucks - Features: Defense the strength of 2008 Draft - 04/07/2008
Defense the strength of 2008 Draft (Vancouver) 
