HM Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) I'd be fine with either for NJD. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. Lekkerimaki won't make the jump to the NHL right away, giving him time to fill out physically while developing his game skating in Sweden's elite league. 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. 6 and as low as No. All of that led to Wright being a unanimous 10-for-10 No. The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. Although there is some debate as to who could go number one between Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, most everyone agrees thats your top-three in some order. In his February 2022 rankings, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino singled out his speed and ability to make simple plays to initiate transition. 69 Isaiah George London (OHL) 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) The Minnesota Wild traded prospect center Jack McBain on March 21 to the Arizona Coyotes after the youngster informed them he would not sign with them this summer. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. While his stock has taken a hit, most believe he will go in the first round simply because he has one of the highest skill sets in the draft. Still, his youth and potential could prove attractive to a club in need of scoring like the Blue Jackets. HM Colton Smith London (OHL) 19 are wild cards of sorts. Adam Ingram of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms could be worth considering at this stage of the first round. 1 in TSNs pre-season draft rankings in late September, before the OHL 2021-22 season began. The Kraken could still opt for Jiricek, but scouts will see much more of Nemec over the second half of the season. Heading next season to the NCAA's University of Minnesota-Duluth, Howard should continue to thrive in the college ranks. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. We took a look at the biggest risers. 78 Marek Hejduk USA U-18 (USHL) If he plays the way he did [at the U-18] in Texas las year, hell run away with No. Montreal Canadiens Organizational Players of February. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. We previously had the Arizona Coyotes selecting Nathan Gaucher with this pick, which was received from the Montreal Canadiens as part of the return in last summer's Christian Dvorak trade. Highest ranks: 15th (The Puck Authority), 26th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 56th (McKeens Hockey), 46th (Dobber Prospects). ELITEPROSPECTS.COM TOP 32. The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. 2 and Savoie at No. Mind you, there seems to be a distinction being made between Russians who are already playing in North America versus the Russians playing in Russia. Matt Savoie:The Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 centre is a quick, gifted, and skilled, albeit undersized, offensive presence who can score goals and make plays. [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. High expectations, one should add, that Wright created for himself by his outstanding play prior to this season. The scouts who had Wright at No. The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. This improved the results dramatically from other years. 39 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) 4 among North American skaters. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. While the 6'2", 187-pound left winger managed just two points in 25 games with their pro team, the experience he received there should prove invaluable in his development. Bichsel's big frame and potential should draw the attention of NHL clubs seeking size and skill among their future blue-line candidates. 21 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) HM Jack Devine Denver (NCAA) Ranked No. 45 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) Luneau will likely need another season in junior followed by a year or two of AHL experience. 12 in our scouting survey. Ingram, 18, is skating in his first season in the USHL. 29 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Blue Jackets' top prospects indicatesthey're lacking a right winger with first-line potential. 9 among North American skaters. Hes a 6-foot-4 defenseman who can skate well for his size and is good with the puck on his stick. The lowdown: Howard is one of the best puck handlers in the entire draft. Listen. Yurov was held scoreless seeing limited minutes in 21 games against professionals in the KHL. 7. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. Provided they don't end up sending their first-rounder to the Chicago Blackhawks as a condition of their acquisition of Marc-Andre Fleury, they could select a center as a replacement in this year's draft. TSNs Bob McKenzie released his final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings to much surprise, Juraj Slafkovsky took the top spot over Shane Wright. 22-ranked Filip Mesar) and Czechia having one (Jiricek) in the top 10. There are, however, two points worth noting. In his first full season with the USNTDP Under-18 squad, McGroarty has 23 goals and 49 points in 40 games. 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) Ferrari believes Lambert possesses "some of the best tools in the entire draft class," singling out his elite skating and impressive puck skills. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any No. With 31 points in 46 games, Luneau sits fourth among Olympiques scorers. 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. Highest rank: 10th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings). In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL) "There's no holes in his game.". 40 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) The Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov has the 18-year-old blueliner sitting at No. Currently sidelined with a minor shoulder injury, Kemell hasnt been scoring at the same pace he did to start the season in Finlands top mens league, but hes still seen a skilled goal-scorer/playmaker who has an engine that revs high. Slafkovsky was great at the Olympics and worlds, but he only scored five goals in [Finlands] Liiga this season and went some really long stretches without scoring a goal at all, said another scout. 2 consideration. This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. 84 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) 62. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? 36 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Overall, I could say [Wright] is an above-average prospect but not where you would think a No. WebOn Monday, TSN Hockey's Insider Bob McKenzie released his final draft rankings for the 2020 entry draft, in late-January he released his mid-season rankings. No one doubts Wright has the tools to be a good NHL player, but if hes going to be No. 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) I do not agree with half of these. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) Highest ranks: 8th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 69th (Draft Prospects), 64th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. Hes also a better skater. 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL) They could attempt to address that need in this year's draft by choosing Conor Geekie of the WHL's Winnipeg Ice. NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. That is, players slotted from Nos. The Buffalo Sabres acquired the Vegas Golden Knights' first-round pick (top-10 protected) as part of the return in last November's Jack Eichel trade. 4. The headline will be that its the first time this season that includes pre-season rankings in September; mid-season rankings in January; draft lottery edition rankings in April; and now the final rankings in June that someone other than Wright is No. 70 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) He also has 21 points in as many games with their junior club in the USHL. That group includes: No. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! While that could affect how high he goes in this year's draft, he's still a well-regarded young player. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino had Wright atop his March rankings but suggested others could be closing the gap on him. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. He was as high as No. HM Brennan Ali Lincoln (USHL) 5. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 47 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) Its a photo finish for the No. Below are the 154 ranked players. 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) With just a few months to go before the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the 18-year-old is more ready than ever to hear his name get called. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. Im not saying one or the other couldnt become first liners, theyre both good prospects, but unlike a lot of years, this draft doesnt have any great prospects. Highest ranks: 5th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 10th (TSNs Bob McKenzie), 10th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 31st (TSNs Craig Button), 30th (Smaht Scouting), 29th (Dobber Prospects). One, if you were to survey another group of 10 scouts, you could very well end up with the same 5-4 split, but in favour of Wright. NHL Central Scouting listed Mateychuk at No. With his size and shot, Snuggerud could have top-six NHL potential. TSN/CRAIG BUTTON TOP 32. The 17-year-old Kemell got off to a blazing start to this season with 12 goals and 16 points. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) 2 or No. He has 33 points in 21 games this season with their junior squad along with 60 points in 46 games with the national under-18 team. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) One option could be right wing Danila Yurov of Mettalurg Magnitogorsk in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). 4 to as low as No. Its a photo finish for the No. That long layoff could account for why Zhilkin's offensive numbers aren't as high as expected for a player with his skills. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. He could be snapped up by a club like the Sabres with a pick near the bottom of the first round. Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) 20 or lower. 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a By all accounts, his treatments went well, and hes been cleared to resume both on and off ice training, but team doctors and/or team owners could have as much say on Miroshnichenkos draft status as the scouts or general managers. The Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. Austria rounds it out with one. The 6'0", 192-pound left winger lit it up this season with Loko Yaroslavl, finishing with 25 goals and 50 points in 42 games and sitting fourth overall among MHL scorers. 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga) The 17-year-old left winger could still be a player on their radar at this stage. His range in our survey was as high as No. He's considered a top-10 prospect by nine of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities. Jonathan Lekkerimaki: The somewhat undersized (5-foot-10-1/2) Swedish winger has a big-time shot and high-end finishing ability and performed at a high level at the 2022 U-18 World Championship. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as Four of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN had him in the spot immediately behind Wright. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. His compete and his leadership will garner a lot of first-round attention. Jiricek is hurt now. The nationality breakdown for TSNs Top 32 is as follows: Canada (nine); United States (eight); Sweden, Russia and Slovakia (three each); Czechia and Finland (two apiece); and Austria and Switzerland (one each). While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) He was as high as No. While they already have two promising youngsters in Kent Johnson and Cole Sillinger, they could add to their stockpile by selecting the USNTDP's Cutter Gauthier. Savoie has high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness, more a playmaker than a goal scorer but a prolific dual threat every time he has the puck, despite his size. The feeling amongst scouts is that Wrights challengers have yet to fully make their own case as a No. 5 and as low as No. 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) Slafkovskys blend of speed, skill and most notably size is something of a rarity amongst forwards in the top 5 or even the top 10 of this draft. Russia's invasion of Ukraine promptedThe Hockey News' Ian Kennedy toponder the effectof the war's consequences upon the top Russian prospects in this year's draft, given the challenges it may present in bringing them to the United States. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 8 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) The lowdown: The question with Del Bel Belluz is twofold, his skating and his upside. Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. As we have them choosing a forward in Frank Nazar with their own pick earlier in the draft, they could consider selecting a right-shot defenseman given their lack of one among their top prospects. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Still, scouts say Cooley plays hard and goes into heavy traffic and high-danger zones to make plays and score goals, elevating the players he plays alongside. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. 4. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) Hes not been carrying his team or competitive enough in puck battles. Highest ranks: 13th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (Sportsnet, Elite Prospects), Lowest ranks: 44th (Draft Prospects), 37th (McKeens Hockey), 36th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out the 6'1", 192-pound Nemec's two-way abilities, particularly his offensive skills. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) TSNs top 10 is rounded out by Winnipeg Ice forward Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. That feels like ages ago. WebTop 10 BIGGEST Potential STEALS Of The 2022 NHL Draft! Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. They appreciated his speed and puck-handling abilities, with Peters pointing out the youngster dominates when playing among his peer group in international competition. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a candidate to develop into the best player in the entire draft because of a high offensive ceiling. He's also third on the USNTDP junior squad with 27 points in 18 United States Hockey League (USHL) contests. Senators (CCHL) before joining the North Bay Battalion. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) 37-ranked Mississauga Steelhead forward Luca Del Bel Belluz, who aside from having one of the best handles in this draft is rocketing up the draft charts. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. NHL Central Scouting Bureau director Dan Marr believes its a two-horse race for No. 1 pivot. At 5-foot-10 1/2, the skilled pivot has some dynamic offensive ability, especially in terms of his one-on-one play and a willingness to go to hard areas on the ice to score goals. 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While the 36-year-old Capitals captain remains a superstar, management must give consideration toward finding his future replacement. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. Some also wonder what his role will be. Where the disagreement comes in is how high in the first round will he go. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. Marie (OHL) Ivan Miroshnichenko has been sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma and could miss all of next season, and that uncertainty means he is not in the first round here. With Scott Wheeler's ranking of their prospects showing no one at that position among their top five, the USNTDP's Jimmy Snuggerud could be a good fit. 3. He's enjoyed 13 multi-point games of the 30 he's played since Jan.1. 67 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. As an example, Shane Wright has a range of 1 because he was ranked first or second by every source. Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. He's committed to playing with the University of Michigan next season, where the opportunity to play against NCAA talent will further hone those abilities. 15 in our survey. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. The war with Ukraine and resulting sanctions have some NHL clubs unsure of how to proceed with Russian prospects, especially those who are playing and living in Russia. 10. If its extremely tight at the top end of the draft with Slafkovsky and Wright, and it is, it also holds true throughout much of the first round. During his midseason draft rankings on Jan. 20,Bob McKenzie indicated two scouts surveyed by TSN suggested Wright's first-half performance left open the possibility he could be unseated as the top prospect. And from the other contenders for No. He really needs to step it up in the second half.. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. We are going to focus on prospects in which there is disagreement about what round they belong in. 46 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) The skill is evident every time you watch him. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. Just alright in my viewings, said a third scout. Slafkovskys blend of speed, skill and most notably size is something of a rarity amongst forwards in the top 5 or even the top 10 of this draft. 10 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) He also noted the young Slovak plays a solid game without the puck. We used 15 sources to come up with an ultimate ranking of the prospects. What separates Slafkovsky from Wright for me is that hes bigger, he played harder, he was more consistent with his competitiveness, and he stepped up to produce on big stages [Olympics and world championship], another NHL head scout said. ", "The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who is No. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters commended Ohgren's above-average skill level and top-tier shot. (NHL Mock Draft Power/Raty/Hughes Prospect Rumors Talk) 8,519 views Dec 15, 2020 Hello Guys Welcome Back! Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. "In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. The nationality breakdown for TSNs Top 32 is as follows: Canada (nine); United States (eight); Sweden, Russia and Slovakia (three each); Czechia and Finland (two apiece); and Austria and Switzerland (one each). Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. 2 NHL centre. 2 among international skaters. Jiricek, who is No. 17. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. His size and offensive abilities could make him an attractive draft option for the rebuilding Red Wings. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. ", "Yurov has the speed and skill level to be a top-two line NHL winger though hes a bit of a tougher read because he tends to play limited minutes against men in the KHL. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited Mateychuk's maturity and ability to adjust his game to his team's needs. This is our seventh year doing this. 6. That means some changes to our listing compared to our Jan. 8 predictions. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. Savoie and Slafkovsky couldnt be further apart on the size scale but each of them got two votes from scouts as the No. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. 51 Noah Ostlund Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. 4 to as low as No. HM Cole Spicer USA U-18 (USHL). McKenzie believes he has the potential to become a top-six NHL winger. No relation to the New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes, Jack is the son of former player agent turned Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes. 2, but two scouts had him at No. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) The big blueliner also skated for Switzerland at this year's postponed World Juniors. 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