We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. The 18-year-old also has 11 points in 14 games with their junior squad in the 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. Emphasis will always be placed on how the moves impact buyers' chances in the upcoming postseason, but the deadline's sellers will already have their eyes on the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery. "In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL)
5 among North American skaters. 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL)
TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out his "high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness.". Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. Take Alexander Ovechkin has been the Washington Capitals' first-line left wing since his NHL debut in 2005. If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. Marco Kasper: The Austrian 6-foot-1 centre can play all three forward positions and his overall game is as mature and complete as it is versatile. 30 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL)
His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20)
Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. 1 on their lists said he got extra marks for playing a premium position (centre) and still putting up 94 points in 63 games in what many would concede was a disappointing season. The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. 2 or No. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL)
But hes still at the top of the draft pile. 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. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. Yurov has the skills and talent to be a top-10 pick. All of that led to Wright being a unanimous 10-for-10 No. 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. 19 are wild cards of sorts. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. However size and speed have some question what his upside is. WebBob Mckenzies 2022 Mid Season Draft Rankings. HM Brennan Ali Lincoln (USHL)
7 among NHL Central Scouting's international skaters. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. 62. HM Liam Arnsby North Bay (OHL)
That is our list of 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. 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. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. 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. 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL)
Cooley sits third among U.S. nationalUnder-18team scorers with 54 points in 37 games. He also has 21 points in as many games with their junior club in the USHL. Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters praised the 5'10", 172-pound Mesar's offensive abilities. 9 and just nine in the top 32. 10. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL)
TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. Bedard remains top consensus pick in Bob McKenzies draft ranking 02:15 Bedard picks his first overalls Bob McKenzie Published Jan 23, 2023 at 11:59 AM ET 1 Geekie is already building on last season's promising 23-point effort in 24 games, sitting fourth among Ice scorers with 59 points in 54 games. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. 66 Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.)
17. 1 guy right now. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters believes his skating and hockey sense should overcome any concerns about his 5'10", 183-pound frame. After showing promise in 2020-21 with nine points in 16 games, he's third among Warriors scorers and fourth among WHL blueliners with 56 points in 57 games. In some cases, we will focus on a prospect where the disagreement lies in which part of the round they should go in. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. The top three is separated by just 1.77 which makes it the closest top three since I started tracking these rankings in 2016 (The 2016 rankings were not published). NHL Central Scouting ranked him third among international skaters. Why such a high disparity? HM Jackson Edward London (OHL)
NHL Central Scouting ranks him No. 1..
One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. 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. 71. Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. The players ranked 11 to 13 on the TSN list Seattle Thunderbird defenceman Kevin Korchinski, Saginaw Spirit defenceman Pavel Mintyukov and Winnipeg Ice centre Conor Geekie are all considered legit threats to displace someone in the top 10. 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. We previously predicted the New Jersey Devils could select a left wing such as Juraj Slafkovsky, citing their need for a scoring winger to skate alongside young centers Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes. McKenzie's list included 16 In todays links, Martin St-Louis talks about how to evaluate his new arrivals, the evergreen Jaromir Jagr, and catching ones breath after a tumultuous trading Tuesday. Those traits could make him a first-round selection of the Wild. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK)
We are going to focus on prospects in which there is disagreement about what round they belong in. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. He could be snapped up by a club like the Sabres with a pick near the bottom of the first round. Cooley has been dynamic with the puck, a scout said. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. He was ranked as high as No. Please note that all names, measurements, teams and positions are from Elite Prospects at mid-season. 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. 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. HM Colton Smith London (OHL)
Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. 27 on the mid-season rankings but is also the son of new Montreal Canadiens general manager and former player agent Kent Hughes. HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL)
The top-ranked in fact, the only ranked goalie is Prince George Cougars netminder Tyler Brennan, who is No. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. 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. 35. And from the other contenders for No. Jiricek received one No. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. In order to qualify for the rankings, players needed to be included on at least five of the 15 sources (since we took away the top and bottom two scores, we wanted to make sure players were guaranteed to be using at least one of their own rankings). We've previously noted the St. Louis Blues' need for more depth among their left-shot defense prospects. 71 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL)
Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL)
9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL)
The club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL)
Those that believe in him see his skill on full display. His points per game have improved 1.14 as a 15-year-old to 1.24 as a now 17-year-old but so much more was expected in his draft year. 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 ). 1 or No. 1 vote besides Wright is No. A 6'5", 216-pounder, the 17-year-old Swiss-born Bichsel is in his first season playing for Leksands IF. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. 2 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL)
I am not s high on them as the top end of the 2023 class. The variance in rankings reflects which version of Goyette you get in any given game. '", "Joakim Kemell is No. They could consider selecting the USNTDP'sRutger McGroarty, provided they don't lose their first-rounder to the Winnipeg Jets as part of the conditions of theiracquisitionof Andrew Copp at the trade deadline. 64 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL)
1 if he rediscovers his game. HM Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL)
The question with him is size and eventual role. 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. 31 Danny Zhilkin Guelph (OHL)
FCHOCKEY TOP 32. As an example, Shane Wright has a range of 1 because he was ranked first or second by every source. 46 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL)
HM David Goyette Sudbury (OHL)
10. 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. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 57 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.)
21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
Montreal Canadiens sign Xavier Simoneau to entry-level contract. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL)
Central scouting even thinks he could be a lottery pick. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. 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. A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. A look at why Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. 2 consideration. 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. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. Hes a classic case of great shooter, less than average skater who is great some nights and nowhere to be found other nights. HM Jace Weir Red Deer (WHL), Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.)
Most seem to believe hes a bottom pair defenseman. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. Teams that have multiple first-round picks are seen as well positioned to perhaps make value selections on Russian players who might be available later than they would under normal circumstances. 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. This is our seventh year doing this. Denis Gurianov showed some real potential in his debut. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. That group includes: No. 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. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters commended Ohgren's above-average skill level and top-tier shot. This improved the results dramatically from other years. HM Quinn Finley Madison (USHL)
11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga)
HM Jack Devine Denver (NCAA)
NHL Central Scouting has Perevalov sitting 10th among international skaters. #2022NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/4cmGx3Fc7M, Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects). 35-ranked Swiss defenceman Lian Bichsel. 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a That long layoff could account for why Zhilkin's offensive numbers aren't as high as expected for a player with his skills. Hes viewed by some scouts as limited offensively, but in a draft filled with sub-6-foot puck movers, Jiriceks size and physical approach stand out. One scout voted him in the top 5 and nine of 10 had him in the top 11. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft begins on Thursday, and EOTP has been keeping track of most of the rankings to come out ahead of the draft. The rest believe he is too one-dimensional to garner a high ranking. 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. Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. Nemec has enjoyed a solid season with HK Nitra, tallying 26 points in 39 games. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. One option could be right wing Danila Yurov of Mettalurg Magnitogorsk in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. Yurov was held scoreless seeing limited minutes in 21 games against professionals in the KHL. The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL)
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