66 Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) When hes not, its frustrating to watch. The rebuilding Coyotes could be willing to bet on him at this stage of the draft rather than risk losing him to another club early in the second round. 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. You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. 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. His potential as a hardworking, skilled scorer should be attractive to a team in need of left-wing scoring depth like the Capitals. Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. He has 18 points in 43 games with the USNTDP's under-18 team and 12 points in 18 games with their USHL junior club. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. 10. No one doubts Wright has the tools to be a good NHL player, but if hes going to be No. Born in Moscow, Mintyukov is enjoying a solid rookie campaign in his first season of North American hockey. In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. 10 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) With time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL forward. 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) 22 Noah stlund Djurgarden (SWE J-20) Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 2 and Savoie at No. Brad Lambert of the Lahden Pelicans in Finland's Liiga could be an intriguing option. HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20) (Note that you will need to scroll the table to the right in order to see all columns). 4 to as low as No. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. Those that rank him higher believe he can make it as a top-six winger. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. What is our goal here? 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) On the surface, a 6-foot-3 center with skill will get a ton of attention. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. 1 guy right now. 06/28/22 By Bob McKenzie. Joakim Kemell:The smallish (5-foot-9-1/2) Finn is an attacking, goal-scoring winger who plays a dynamic, high-energy, albeit inconsistent, game. While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) 5. HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. 84 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) Now in his first full WHL season after last season's COVID-shortened schedule, Mateychuk is proving himself as a talented puck-moving defenseman. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) 44 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) The lowdown: Its easy to see why there is a lot of excitement for Pickering. A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. Archive. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. We continue with this method for 2022. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. 7 among NHL Central Scouting's international skaters. 59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) 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. 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) Thats the way we like it. 17. But those who have some doubts question his skating and ability to keep pace. 13-ranked U.S. U18 centre Cutter Gauthier; No. 1 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. Its a photo finish for the No. The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. Mintyukov said he's a big fan of the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes. The rest believe he is too one-dimensional to garner a high ranking. Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. 53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) In some cases, we will focus on a prospect where the disagreement lies in which part of the round they should go in. 1 or No. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. 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 lowdown: Kulich introduced himself on the world stage when he was named MVP of the U18 World Championship. 1.. Montreal Canadiens Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Eyes On The Prize, Links: Seeing is believing for Martin St-Louis. 1. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters commended Ohgren's above-average skill level and top-tier shot. His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. 4 and as low as No. Slafkovsky was ranked No. Whether its a specific rank, a specific skill set or what their upside is, there can be several reasons a prospect can have a wide variety of outcomes. Below are the 154 ranked players. Skilled depth at the center position has been a longstanding issue for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. 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. Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. On bad days, you have a hard time finding him. As an example, Bob McKenzie ranked 90 players with 10 honourable mentions. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. 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. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL) Those that rank him in the first round believe his offensive game is coming and will be a dependable top-four, two-way defenseman. 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) Some teams have factored in a more emphatic Russian factor in their rankings, while still other teams have ranked all players, including Russians, based purely on hockey-playing ability. 77 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) 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. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. Those traits are bound to draw the interest of teams seeking a future leader for their blue-line corps. Some NHL scouts see him more as a winger than a centre, but high-end smarts and skill level project him to be a top-six offensive forward in pro. The lowdown: Howard is one of the best puck handlers in the entire draft. 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. Highest ranks: 15th (The Puck Authority), 26th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 56th (McKeens Hockey), 46th (Dobber Prospects). The question with him is size and eventual role. 1 or No. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. 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. 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. The newest Hab missed a few chances on Tuesday, but he was very hard to miss on the ice. With Scott Wheeler's prospect rankings showing them with a lack of skilled right-handed defensemen, the USNTDP's Seamus Casey could be someone on their radar at this year's draft. He led the tournament in goals showing off his ability to finish. In his February 2022 rankings, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino singled out his speed and ability to make simple plays to initiate transition. We took a look at the biggest risers. 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL) 10. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. Shane Wright of the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs remains the favorite to be chosen first overall in this year's 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. 28 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) 2 consideration. 40 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) 4 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL) 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." "He went into this season being projected as a HM Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? A look at why His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. The lowdown: Questions with Odelius start with his future role and if hes good enough overall as a shutdown defender. Three additional players qualified for a total of 154.). 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) Jiricek is hurt now. 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) DAILY FACEOFF TOP 32. 71 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) Luneau will likely need another season in junior followed by a year or two of AHL experience. 2 prospect. His performance also earned him a spot in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on March 23. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. The headline will be that its the first time this season that includespre-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. 2. 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) Gaucher has 24 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts. Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) 49 Jani Nyman KOOVEE (Mestis) Ohgren will likely spend at least another season or two with Djurgardens' senior squad before becoming NHL-ready. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 5. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) , OHL Images. They could set their sights on Joakim Kemell of JYP in Finland's Liiga. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) On March 4, NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Savoie's coach, James Patrick, suggesting he could have more success at the NHL level as a winger. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. Its a photo finish for the No. Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. At 6'3" and 194 pounds, Gauthier is a big, versatile forward who can play center or left wing and carries a hard, heavy shot. That group includes: No. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as Denis Gurianov showed some real potential in his debut. Simon Nemec:The 6-foot, 199-pound Slovak is a smooth-skating, intelligent defenceman who is a highly efficient puck mover with a solid two-way game. 4. The Montreal Canadiens have, for the moment, picks 1, 26, 33, 62, 66, 75, 92, 98, 127, 128, 130, 162, 194, and 216. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) 6 and as low as No. HM Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) Odds & lines subject to change. With 31 points in 46 games, Luneau sits fourth among Olympiques scorers. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. Savoie and Slafkovsky couldnt be further apart on the size scale but each of them got two votes from scouts as the No. Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Nazar's quickness and high-end finishing ability while commending his tenacity despite his 5'10", 174-pound frame. With the final day of the regular season (April 29) only a month away, we're revisiting and revising our midseason mock-draft predictions. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms, Follow| 1 pivot. 35 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SWE J-20) 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. Still, his youth and potential could prove attractive to a club in need of scoring like the Blue Jackets. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. 3 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, the 18-year-old Savoie leads the Ice and all WHL rookies with 78 points. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. "In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. Perhaps they'll give consideration to Pavel Mintyukov of the OHL's Saginaw Spirit as a potential long-term solution. 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) Nemec has enjoyed a solid season with HK Nitra, tallying 26 points in 39 games. 5 and as low as No. 8. With a new season right around the corner, the attention of scouts now turn to the 2023 draft, which has the potential to be the best draft class since 2015. His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. Cloud State University next season. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters praised the 5'10", 172-pound Mesar's offensive abilities. Mike Matheson has become a force on the Habs blue line, Adam Engstrm is finishing his season in style, and Riley Kidney is a point-producting machine. 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) 16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. 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. 7 on TSNs mid-season ranking, is a two-way threat, who can play a punishing shutdown defender role but skilled enough to contribute on offence, too. }}. He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. Kevin Korchinski of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds could be a suitable option if he remains available at this stage of the draft. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. He doesnt possess elite or wow factor offensive ability and hes not a punishing physical defender, but his skating and smarts give him the assets to be a No. The lowdown: The biggest question with Goyette is his consistency. Geekies skating is viewed as average, but his physical tools, competitiveness and above average skill level give him a legit chance to be a top 10 pick. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 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. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. But they would like to see more from him. 69 Isaiah George London (OHL) AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. 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. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. There are, however, two points worth noting. Del Bel Belluz's improvement won't go unnoticed by NHL scouts. He's the USNTDP Under-18s'leading scorer with 30 goals in 42 games and the top goalscorer with their USHL junior squad with 18 goals in as many games. In our previous mock draft, we predicted the Ottawa Senators could select David Jiricek of HC Skoda Plzen of the Czech Extraliga. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. In addition to the shadow of sanctions due to the war with Ukraine, Miroshnichenko had to overcome a series of injuries that slowed him, and then was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? Cooley sits third among U.S. nationalUnder-18team scorers with 54 points in 37 games. Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. Four of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN had him in the spot immediately behind Wright. First is his size. 1 spot, putting Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at the top of his mid-season rankings. 45 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. Wrights game this season has lacked any sort of wow factor or dynamic aspect. 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. 5 among North American skaters. Highest ranks: 8th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 28th (TSNs Craig Button). In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. HM Liam Arnsby North Bay (OHL) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino had Wright atop his March rankings but suggested others could be closing the gap on him. 1. This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. 2, but two scouts had him at No. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. TRADE - GOLDEN KNIGHTS ADD FORWARD TEDDY BLUEGER FROM PITTSBURGH, TRADE - KINGS ACQUIRE GOALTENDING PROSPECT WHO DIDN'T WANT TO SIGN WITH SABRES, TRADE - ARIZONA COYOTES FINALLY DEAL D JAKOB CHYCHRUN, TRADE - RED WINGS SHIP 25-YEAR-OLD BLUELINER TO VANCOUVER, "What separates Slafkovsky from Wright for me is that he's 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 told McKenzie. 8 on the TSN list. On a good note, he did measure over 6-feet at the Combine and seems to have some momentum going into the draft as a result. Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. 17 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. A versatile forward who can play center or left wing, the 6'2", 174-pound Manitoba native leads the Phantoms with 21 goals and 49 points in 48 games. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. Howard may be a gifted offensive forward, but he also garnered praise from Sportsnet's Sam Consentino for improving his all-around game. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) Some teams have factored in a more emphatic Russian factor in their rankings, while still other teams have ranked all players, including Russians, based purely on hockey-playing ability. 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. HM Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) 85 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) The Best column is pretty self explanatory: it is the players best ranking. 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. Gambling problem? The higher ranks of him show their belief in his overall skill set and that he can keep up with the pace of play. It should also draw attention from NHL scouts in the market for a forward of his talents. Slender at 5'10" and 161 pounds, Casey used his quickness and offensive skills to amass 24 points in 37 games with the USNTDP Under-18 team. The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle but like Lambert, Trikozov will be interesting to watch. Questions come in with his overall game and what hell be in the NHL. The Arizona Coyotes got their third pick in this round as part of the return from the Colorado Avalanche in last summer's Darcy Kuemper trade. 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. 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 19 are wild cards of sorts. The Athletic's Scott Wheeler listed just one right-shot defenseman (Jett Woo) among the Vancouver Canucks' top 10 prospects. 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. Wrights play raised more questions than it answered. Five scouts pegged him at No. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. Despite a slow first half of the season, the 18-year-old Kingston Frontenacs center should be a fine addition to the Montreal Canadiens if they win the draft lottery. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. Listen. His range in our survey was as high as No. When hes on, hes electric. He cited his ability to play a "punishing shutdown defender role" while still contributing to the offense. 31 Danny Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) His size and two-way skills should still draw sufficient interest from NHL clubs. Lekkerimaki is ranked ninth among international skaters by NHL Central Scouting. The 17-year-old left winger could still be a player on their radar at this stage. 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. That list includes: No. 7 on TSNs mid-season ranking, is a two-way threat, who can play a punishing shutdown defender role but skilled enough to contribute on offence, too. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. Hes not been carrying his team or competitive enough in puck battles. 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