Arizona Coyotes. He was ranked as high as No. His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. 19 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL)
He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. Austria rounds it out with one. 4 to as low as No. 3 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, the 18-year-old Savoie leads the Ice and all WHL rookies with 78 points. The only exception is Northeastern University forward Jack Hughes no relation to New Jersey Devil first overall pick and top centre Jack Hughes who is not only No. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. The young American could become a future NHL sniper. Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. 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. Only one of the top 100 players was not drafted, 87th-ranked Peter Reynolds. When hes not, its frustrating to watch. The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. We will present you with 15 prospects that meet our above definition of divisive prospect. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL)
Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. Disappointing, that is, relative to his brilliant 2019-20 OHL rookie season (39 goals and 66 points in 58 games) and outstanding underage performance at the 2021 U-18 World Championship. CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. Bob McKenzie's Final 2022 Draft Ranking TSN.ca Staff This video file cannot be played. TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out his "high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness.". 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL)
Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. At 6'3" and 190 pounds, Jiricek already has impressive size that he uses to physically separate opponents from the puck, as indicated by his 49 penalty minutes. 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL)
The other question is his overall skill set. While the skill with the puck is evident both as a shooter and a playmaker, those down on him dont think he has the speed to keep up in the NHL. One had him at No. Denis Gurianov showed some real potential in his debut. ", "Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. This is useful to create groups of similarly ranked players. 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. 31 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS)
In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. There are no slam dunks. 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. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle but like Lambert, Trikozov will be interesting to watch. 46 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL)
1 on their lists do believe he has the best chance to be upgraded from a sure-fire top-six forward to a top-line NHL winger. 1 if he rediscovers his game. They could look at Tristan Luneau of the Gatineau Olympiques in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) as a prime option to address that need. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Blue Jackets' top prospects indicatesthey're lacking a right winger with first-line potential. 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. He really needs to step it up in the second half.. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited Mateychuk's maturity and ability to adjust his game to his team's needs. 20 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL)
Jiricek is hurt now. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. Beyond Wright, or even including him for that matter, its not so much welcome to the (2022 draft) jungle as much as it welcome to the jumble. There is a wide divergence of opinion from the scouting community on who should be No. 6. Bring on the chaos. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL)
2 by nine of our 10 scouts. Matheychuk's leadership, adaptability and mature approach to his game could make him one of the top defensemen in this year's draft. Oh yeah, and he was born in Ottawa, and played for the Ottawa Jr. He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. 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. (Error Code: 102630) Its a photo finish for the No. 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. 1 or No. 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga)
", TRADE - L.A. KINGS MOVE ON FROM 2X STANLEY CUP CHAMPION & HE'S NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT, EDMONTON OILERS MAKE BIG-TIME TRADE FOR TOP-4 DEFENSEMAN, NHL SENDS MEMO TO CLUBS AHEAD OF DEADLINE MAKING CERTAIN TRADES IMPOSSIBLE, BREAKING - NEW YORK RANGERS ACQUIRE PATRICK KANE FROM BLACKHAWKS, BRADY TKACHUK CHALLENGES RED WINGS BENCH: 'WHO F**KING WANTS IT? 27 on the mid-season rankings but is also the son of new Montreal Canadiens general manager and former player agent Kent Hughes. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
* 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. With John Klingberg slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and only one defenseman among their top 10 prospects, they could consider choosing a blueliner such as Denton Mateychuk of the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. Those skills could bring a considerable boost to the Kraken's prospect pipeline, which was ranked 32nd by Wheeler. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL)
DAILY FACEOFF TOP 32. }}. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. WebOur rankings lists are created after we combine scouting viewings from multiple viewings of prospects by our scouts. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL)
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TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. Those traits could have Sabres scouts looking past his difficulties this season and seeing a future NHL star. 2. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20)
One had him at No. 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20)
2 NHL centre. He also liked the young winger's ability to shake off opposition checking to put himself in prime scoring areas. Finnish winger Brad Lambert with deep Saskatchewan hockey roots (the nephew of former NHL player and current NHL coach Lane Lambert and the son of former WHL player Ross Lambert) is a credible candidate to be taken in the top 10. 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. 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL)
His performance also earned him a spot in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on March 23. 30 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL)
9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. That long layoff, however, hasn't hurt the 18-year-old center's game as he's sitting second among Steelheads scorers with 29 goals and 70 points in 60 games. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. 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. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. Hes also a better skater. Highest ranks: 14th (Elite Prospects), 17th (Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 61st (The Puck Authority), 45th (Recruit Scouting), 38th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. Just alright in my viewings, said a third scout. Because theres a dearth of high-end goaltending talent in this years draft, a team looking to get the best goalie prospect in the draft could step up on him late in the first round and/or early in the second. The Buffalo Sabres secured their third pick in this draft as part of the return from the Florida Panthers in last summer's Sam Reinhart trade. HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL)
To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. In our previous mock draft, we predicted the Ottawa Senators could select David Jiricek of HC Skoda Plzen of the Czech Extraliga. He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. 68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL)
On Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie released his pre-season rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after surveying 10 National Hockey League scouts. , OHL Images. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga)
He could be a worthwhile selection for a team seeking a mobile young rearguard. He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. I'd be fine with either for NJD. [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. That is our list of 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. Wrights numbers have been trending in the wrong direction this season. 3-ranked North BayBattalion defenceman Ty Nelson; No. You will see the averages get close together as you approach the bottom. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK)
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. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL)
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 ranked No. 1, for that matter. 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL)
HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20)
The 17-year-old left winger could still be a player on their radar at this stage. Brad Lambert of the Lahden Pelicans in Finland's Liiga could be an intriguing option. 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL)
6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. HM Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL)
61 Ruslan Gazizov London (OHL)
58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. Along with the prospect, we will indicate the variance in rankings and then give a brief explanation of what the disagreement is all about. 1. HM Jack Devine Denver (NCAA)
Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. ", "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. ", "The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who is No. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. However, most of that production came before his recent slump, putting him behind last season's point-per-game effort of 31 points in 30 contests. 29 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL)
Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. NHL Central Scouting Bureau director Dan Marr believes its a two-horse race for No. 10. Most seem to believe hes a bottom pair defenseman. 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. After rebuilding over the past two seasons, the Los Angeles Kings possess a deep pool of promising youngsters within their system. He also spent a five-game stint with the KHL parent club, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. 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. Committed to playing for the University of Michigan next season, Casey will have the opportunity to improve his game against NCAA talent while also filling out physically. 1 perch is USA Under-18 forward Logan Cooley, a 5-foot-10 centre who is as savvy and skilled offensively as any prospect in the draft. 1 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL)
After a 15-point rookie performance in 60 games with the Storm in 2019-20, his only game action last season came during the World Junior Under-18 Championship as the OHL 's 2020-21 campaign was shuttered by COVID-19. With the Ducks rebuilding under new general manager Pat Verbeek, they could still benefit by adding someone like Nazar with his ability to play center or right wing. 4 and as low as No. 36 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL)
4. The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
Adam Ingram of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms could be worth considering at this stage of the first round. They could set their sights on Joakim Kemell of JYP in Finland's Liiga. After a six-point rookie performance in 58 games with the Steelheads during the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season, Del Bel Belluz saw no game action last season as COVID also shut down the OHL's 2020-21 campaign. Montreal Canadiens Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Eyes On The Prize, Links: Seeing is believing for Martin St-Louis. 2. 51 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL)
Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 Canadian centre Matt Savoie, who leads the WHL in scoring with 19 goals and 53 points in 35 games, is No. Though Jiricek has played better than Nemec this season. FCHOCKEY TOP 32. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. 4. TSNs final draft rankings for 2022 will be released in early July, in the week leading up to the draft, which is scheduled for July 7-8 in Montreal. "He's one of those players that always contributes, always produces," said Marr. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Cooley is No. There are no slam dunks. 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. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. 31 Danny Zhilkin Guelph (OHL)
23 Owen Pickering Swift Current
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The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. 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. HM Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.)
TSN's Bob McKenzie praised the 6'4", 218-pounder's unique blend of size, speed and skill. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
Korchinski will require another season or two in the WHL before he's ready to move up to the pro ranks. 7 in our survey of scouts. Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. However, Scott Wheeler's ranking of their top prospects indicates they have only one left winger among their top-10. 6. Wright was awarded exceptional player status by Hockey Canada in 2019, allowing him to enter the OHL as a 15-year-old for the 2019-20 OHL season. 59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL)
Listen here. The lowdown: While a vast majority of the scouting world has Beck as a solid second rounder, there is some belief that he could be a late first rounder. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. 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. The 17-year-old Kemell got off to a blazing start to this season with 12 goals and 16 points. That means some changes to our listing compared to our Jan. 8 predictions. 1 of his QMJHL top-10 prospects for this year's draft, calling the youngster an "intelligent defender" and a "skilled all-around player.". 8. Cutter Gauthier:The U.S. U-18 national team forward has NHL size (6-foot-2 1/2 and 200 pounds), speed, and a goal-scorers nose for the net, which is to say he has the requisite tools to be a top-six, two-way NHL power forward. Jiricek, who is No. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. They could choose the USNTDP's Ryan Chesley if he's still available by this stage of the first round. Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. Miro's description is perfect, he has that sky-high potential but so many flags, it gets reflected when some people have him top 5 just based on potential, then others have him in the 20-30 range due to the flags ( he was at 18 in my Early January but kind of pre-WJC rankings ). 20 or lower. With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. All of these rankings did not rank the same number of players. 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. Slender at 5'10" and 174 pounds, Cooleyearned praisefrom McKenzie for his savvy and offensive skills. On Jan. 13, The Winnipeg Free Press' Mike Sawatzky cited NHL Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young forward's adjustment to the USHL, pointing to Ingram's confidence, good hockey instincts and playmaking ability. He also moves the puck well and possesses a powerful shot. The Anaheim Ducks acquired the Boston Bruins' first-round pick in the Hampus Lindholm trade. Though Savoie is small by the standards of NHL centers, the 5'9", 179-pounder is a very talented player. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL)
The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. 3. Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. While the Americans have only Cooley in the top 10, there are a total of eight Americans in the TSNs top 32 and seven of them play for the U.S. U18 National Team Development Program. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL)
The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. 5 and as low as 21. 15 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL)
The 6'1", 179-pound Del Bel Belluz's big leap forward this season garnered the attention of Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters, who considers the youngster "a high-end finisher." 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
That is, players slotted from Nos. To make things truly representative, players who were not ranked by a system were given the last ranking of the source+10. 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. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. Not every scout is sounding the alarm. He is also ranked outside the top-20 according to TSNs Craig Button and ranked outside the top-10 according to Bob McKenzie, which is significant given that its 37 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL)
He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. We are going to focus on prospects in which there is disagreement about what round they belong in. The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. 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. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. Sidelined in late October by a shoulder injury, his production has declined since his return, sitting with 15 goals and 23 points in 39 games. {{ video.Name One option could be right wing Danila Yurov of Mettalurg Magnitogorsk in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL)
WebHello Guys Welcome Back! McGroarty's size, competitiveness and scoring abilities should overcome any concerns about his speed. Highest ranks: 11th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Dobber Prospects). NHL Central Scouting ranked him third among international skaters. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. David Jiricek:The Czech missed a good chunk of this season with a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship, but the 6-foot-3 blueliner has the size, bite, and physical tools to play a shutdown role. While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. His compete and his leadership will garner a lot of first-round attention. The lowdown: The first thing that pops with Salomonsson is his shot. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. Dubas sends 'we're all in' message to Leafs and he may not be done, Morning Coffee: Maple Leafs, Rangers add ahead Of TradeCentre, Dubas continues aggressive pursuit of competitive players on 'whirlwind' day, Shane Wright That group includes: No. Nazar's hardworking style and offensive skills will serve him well for teams like the Ducks that could use a player of his versatility among their top prospects. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. Its a photo finish for the No. 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20)
Elite Prospects indicates 11 of their 13 ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect. 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. David Jiricek: The Czech missed a good chunk of this season with a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship, but the 6-foot-3 blueliner has the size, bite, and physical tools to play a shutdown role. 6 and as low as No. Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the No. 10 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL)
Highest ranks: 8th (TSNs Craig Button), 16th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 42nd (Smaht Scouting), 41st (Future Considerations). 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). He was as high as No. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 3 and two more at No. 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL)
He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. Skilled depth at the center position has been a longstanding issue for the Columbus Blue Jackets. 6 on TSNs list. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL)
In a Feb. 18 profile by NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale, Mintyukov explained leaving Russia to play in the OHL benefited his style of play as an offensive blueliner. WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Final Draft Rankings 1,793 views Jul 19, 2021 18 Dislike Share Save TC Productions 149 subscribers Like and Subscribe for more content All clips are property of the TSN. Slafkovsky was ranked No. They could seek another potential top-six forward capable of playing center or wing here. NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL)
Our projected second overall selection in our previous mock draft, Logan Cooley is enjoying a fine performance this season with the U.S. National Team Development Program. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
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