The 2008 OHL Draft takes place on Saturday and Greater Sudbury players will make their presence felt.
An Eastern and Western Conference scout provided insight and talent evaluations for Northern Life.
The scouts expect the majority of the players to be taken in the mid-rounds of the draft.
The Sudbury Nickel Capital Wolves run to the TELUS Cup championship title did wonders for the players on the team and, in almost every case, raised their rankings.
When the dust settles on the draft, the scouts figure between five and 10 Sudbury players will be selected.
The draft commences at 9 a.m.
Here’s a look at some of the potential local prospects who could be selected. 
Nickel Capital Wolves goalies Christopher McDougall and Landon Noel could be gone by the sixth round. McDougall and Noel shared the work load this past season as 15-year-olds in the GNML. They both withstood the challenge and got better as the season wore on, culminating with brilliant performances at the TELUS Cup.
“Christopher made the big saves at the right time at the midget championship,” the Eastern scout said. “Landon is a tall, raw prospect. If goalies start to go, McDougall could be gone by the fourth round...Landon earlier too.”
Sudbury’s Stefan Herrington is an overage player in the draft, but due to his explosive showing at the TELUS Cup, the scouts see a team taking him in the fourth to sixth round. Herrington scored four goals and nine points - including two game-winning goals- in nine games at the TELUS Cup.
“He fell through the cracks last season...he’s grown and has more confidence,” the Western scout said. “He’s a late bloomer.”
Sudbury defenceman Ryan Johnston is an intriguing package. He has world-class speed and all kinds of strong, natural, offensive skills. However, his five-foot-eight frame has the scouts concerned.
Johnston could go the NCAA college route, following in the footsteps of older siblings Jacob, Rebecca, Katie and Sarah.
“When all the kids are compared at 19, Ryan could be the best player from Sudbury,” the Western scout said.
Sudbury players Denis Restoule, Justin Lockeyer and Alex Cooper could all here their names called on Saturday as well.
Sudbury defenceman Dimitri Lacasse wasn’t put on the list and will have to gain an open try-out with an OHL club if he wishes to pursue that route.
Nickel City Sons forward Adam Ritchie has opened some eyes this season. The six-foot-one, 170-pound winger tallied 20 goals and 37 points in 31 GNML games.
“Adam’s a tall, lanky kid who can really skate,” the Eastern scout said.
The Sudbury Wolves select first overall in the draft.
