3 and as low as No. 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL) 1 or No. Many of the players ranked from Nos. NHL Central Scouting ranked him third among international skaters. 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. ", C, Rogle (Sweden): "got some consideration as top 10 pick". Kasper, 17, is at No. 1 if he rediscovers his game. 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. That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. 1 or 2 in the draft lottery. But they would like to see more from him. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out his quick release, precise puck skills and ability to read plays. 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 40 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) No one doubts Wright has the tools to be a good NHL player, but if hes going to be No. The nationality breakdown of the top 32 is as follows: Canada 9; USA 8; Russia 5; Slovakia 3; and two each for Sweden, Finland and Czechia. Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. Its a photo finish for the No. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. But most everyone agrees hes mature on and off the ice, and one of the best all-around prospects with high character and work ethic. He also noted the young Slovak plays a solid game without the puck. The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking from @TSNBobMcKenzie and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright The Final Top 90 and 10 Honourable Mentions: https://t.co/n8kTicQVAH #TSNHockey | #DraftCentre pic.twitter.com/OUCyGa3mmq TSN Hockey Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. His .67 goals per game as a 15-year-old OHL rookie has dropped to .48 this season. HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. That is, players slotted from Nos. Yegor Chinakhov anyone? The question with him is how his game will translate since he is still raw in a lot of areas. 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. 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. (Rankings were updated on July 4 due to additional rankings from The Hockey News and again July 5 due to updated rankings by Corey Pronman. I am not s high on them as the top end of the 2023 class. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters praised the 5'10", 172-pound Mesar's offensive abilities. The 17-year-old right winger had 20 goals and 35 points in 26 games with Djurgardens' U20 team and seven goals and nine points in 26 games with their SHL squad. All he appears to lack is being six feet or taller, which is the preferred size standard for an elite No. 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. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr praised Savoie as "one of the best natural scorers and offensive players in the 2022 Draft class." 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) 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. Because the Canadiens' own first-round pick will be in the top-10 of this year's draft, they're sending the Coyotes the first-rounder they received as compensation from the Carolina Hurricanes for their successful signing of Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. 10 among North American skaters. This improved the results dramatically from other years. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. The USNTDP's Isaac Howard could be someone they target in this year's draft. 44 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) 77 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) 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. But some believe Lambert is too inconsistent and takes too many nights off to deserve a higher ranking. The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle but like Lambert, Trikozov will be interesting to watch. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. 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. Owen Beck with some serious distance. 1 Shane Wright McKenzie's list included 16 Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. 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. Gaucher has 24 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) HM Jackson Edward London (OHL) 1 spot, putting Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at the top of his mid-season rankings. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. While that could affect how high he goes in this year's draft, he's still a well-regarded young player. 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. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. Some also wonder what his role will be. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. 1 overall. Goran Stubb, director of NHL European Scouting, cited the 6'1", 187-pound Austrian's energy, tenacity and strength on his skates, as well as his ability to generate scoring opportunities. 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. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. {{ video.Name 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. (NHL Mock Draft Power/Raty/Hughes Prospect Rumors Talk) 8,519 views Dec 15, 2020 Hello Guys Welcome Back! The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. 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. 46 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. Yurov was held scoreless seeing limited minutes in 21 games against professionals in the KHL. To be clear, though, the Kingston Frontenac centres top-prospect status is by no means a sure thing even if nine of 10 scouts ranked the Burlington, Ont., native first on TSNs 2022 Mid-Season NHL Draft Rankings. 22-ranked Filip Mesar) and Czechia having one (Jiricek) in the top 10. 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. That didnt happen. The lowdown: The question with Del Bel Belluz is twofold, his skating and his upside. Montreal Canadiens sign Xavier Simoneau to entry-level contract. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) 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. They could seek another potential top-six forward capable of playing center or wing here. 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. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) 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. 3-ranked North BayBattalion defenceman Ty Nelson; No. That is our list of 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. 43 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. Overall, I could say [Wright] is an above-average prospect but not where you would think a No. HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL) The higher ranks of him show their belief in his overall skill set and that he can keep up with the pace of play. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) 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. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. However, he had 13 goals and 36 points skating with his fellow junior players with MHL club Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk. 19 are wild cards of sorts. 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. But hes still at the top of the draft pile. 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Five scouts pegged him at No. 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. 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. Cooley is No. A natural scorer, he has 24 goals and 62 points with their under-18 team as well as 31 points in 21 games with the junior team in the USHL. HM Colton Smith London (OHL) 28 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. 39 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) 06/28/22 By Bob McKenzie. 6 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. Highest ranks: 14th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (McKeens Hockey, Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 62nd (The Puck Authority), 41st (Dobber Prospects), 40th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) 2 consideration. 62. 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. Despite the concerns about his skating, Perevalov's scoring abilities will likely draw plenty of interest from NHL teams in this round. The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga) Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. In the case of a tie in the average, the first tie breaker is the player with the best individual ranking, and the second tie breaker is the highest worst ranking. 3 NHL blueliner. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. ", "'Cooley has been dynamic with the puck,' a scout said. 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. Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. Goran Stubb of European Scouting Services called the young right winger "an excellent, smooth skater with great offensive instincts," singling out his playmaking and competitive two-way play. 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. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) Lambert has blazing speed and while he struggled to put up numbers early in the Finnish elite league season, his playmaking and goal-scoring abilities are notable. 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. HM Brennan Ali Lincoln (USHL) Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. 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. We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. We will present you with 15 prospects that meet our above definition of divisive prospect. Denis Gurianov showed some real potential in his debut. ", "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. Perhaps they'll consider choosing Eklund's teammate Jonathan Lekkerimaki in this year's draft to bolster their scoring depth. 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 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. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters commended Ohgren's above-average skill level and top-tier shot. Highest ranks: 15th (The Puck Authority), 26th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 56th (McKeens Hockey), 46th (Dobber Prospects). 5 and as low as No. 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. Mintyukov said he's a big fan of the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes. {{ video.Name by Bob McKenzie Lets make one thing clear from the get-go: The 2022 NHL Draft is the Shane Wright Draft. 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 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). Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. He was ranked as high as No. 2, as well as the ordering for the top 5 and top 10. 27 on the mid-season rankings but is also the son of new Montreal Canadiens general manager and former player agent Kent Hughes. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) Thats the way we like it. 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. Elite Prospects indicates he remains the consensus first overall pick among the 2022 class of draft-eligible prospects. We continue with this method for 2022. Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. 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. HM David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) Ingram, 18, is skating in his first season in the USHL. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. 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. In his first full season with the USNTDP Under-18 squad, McGroarty has 23 goals and 49 points in 40 games. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? Below are the 154 ranked players. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. 1. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) 3 NHL blueliner. 51 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) 59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. Yurov has the skills and talent to be a top-10 pick. Ferrari believes Lambert possesses "some of the best tools in the entire draft class," singling out his elite skating and impressive puck skills. 17. The 6'1", 179-pound Yurov garnered praise from TSN's Bob McKenzie and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino for his speed and skill level. It was more difficult to get consensus rankings on the Russians this year because not all teams are ranking Russians as they have in the past. The goal is to give you different perspectives from various sources indicating where the questions and pressure points are. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. A big-bodied center at 6'3" and 207 pounds, Gaucher drew praise from Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino, whosingled out the 18-year-old's work ethic and effectiveness in the faceoff circle and on the penalty kill. We took a look at the biggest risers. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 53 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. 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. Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. Odds & lines subject to change. He missed the entirety of last season, hurting his chances at being drafted, only to score 62 points in 45 games in the regular season, and followed it up with 14 points in 12 playoff games. Since McKenzies rankings only go 90 players deep, after the third round well shift gears and use Corey Pronmans seven-round mock draft as the draft order for With 31 points in 46 games, Luneau sits fourth among Olympiques scorers. The lowdown: Kulich introduced himself on the world stage when he was named MVP of the U18 World Championship. 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. Since he didnt play big minutes in the KHL, Yurov was perhaps a tougher read for the scouts, but he has been a Top 10 or thereabouts prospect most of the year. 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. With the final day of the regular season (April 29) only a month away, we're revisiting and revising our midseason mock-draft predictions. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. McGroarty's size, competitiveness and scoring abilities should overcome any concerns about his speed. Since he didnt play big minutes in the KHL, Yurov was perhaps a tougher read for the scouts, but he has been a Top 10 or thereabouts prospect most of the year. They could choose the USNTDP's Ryan Chesley if he's still available by this stage of the first round. Those skills should make him very enticing to the Coyotes. If he continues developing as well as he has over the past year, he could crack an NHL roster sooner than projected. 10. Archive. Luneau will likely need another season in junior followed by a year or two of AHL experience. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. 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. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) Those traits could have Sabres scouts looking past his difficulties this season and seeing a future NHL star. ", "The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who is No. The 18-year-old center is in his first season with Northeastern, putting up 16 points in 38 games. 32 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. HM Quinn Finley Madison (USHL) 78 Marek Hejduk USA U-18 (USHL) We are going to focus on prospects in which there is disagreement about what round they belong in. Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. 2 NHL centre. Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. Elite Prospects indicates 11 of their 13 ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect. 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). 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. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. Senators (CCHL) before joining the North Bay Battalion. 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. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters believes his skating and hockey sense should overcome any concerns about his 5'10", 183-pound frame. 19 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) HM Liam Arnsby North Bay (OHL) He'll have an opportunity to grow in size while developing his game next season in the NCAA with the University of Minnesota. The Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. Kevin Korchinski of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds could be a suitable option if he remains available at this stage of the draft. Arizona Coyotes. In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 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. A young sniper such as Liam Ohgren of the SHL's Djurgardens IF could be a good option. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) All of that led to Wright being a unanimous 10-for-10 No. 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. Slafkovsky was ranked No. Bob McKenzie (TSN, ranked 90)Craig Button (TSN, ranked 96)HockeyProspect (ranked 112 skaters)Corey Pronman (The Athletic, ranked 131)Scott Wheeler (The Athletic, ranked 100)Future Considerations (ranked 300)Chris Peters (Daily Faceoff, ranked 100)EliteProspects.com (ranked 121)Will Scouch (ranked 92)Smaht Scouting (ranked 128)Recruit Scouting (ranked 224)McKeensHockey.com (ranked 224)The Hockey News (Ryan Kennedys online rankings, ranked 120)Draft Prospects (ranked 240)Dobber Prospects (ranked 100). 5. 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