1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. Slafkovsky was ranked No. 74 Pano Fimis Niagara (OHL) Two questions come to mind with Beck. 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. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. }}. Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. The young American could become a future NHL sniper. The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. 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. 40 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) 9 among North American skaters. 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). Listen here. His range in our survey was as high as No. HM Brennan Ali Lincoln (USHL) Wrights game this season has lacked any sort of wow factor or dynamic aspect. There are no slam dunks. 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. Yurov has the skills and talent to be a top-10 pick. Morreale reported Hughes' drive and determination have earned him the attention of NHL scouts. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) 13-ranked U.S. U18 centre Cutter Gauthier; No. Cooley is No. Many of the players ranked from Nos. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) 2 among international skaters. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. He cited his ability to play a "punishing shutdown defender role" while still contributing to the offense. 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. This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. He also moves the puck well and possesses a powerful shot. The question with him is size and eventual role. {{ video.Name Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL) If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. His size and two-way skills should still draw sufficient interest from NHL clubs. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Draft Rankings REVEALED! 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. 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. 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 young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. 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 The two additions to the lineup have strong performances as the Canadiens win in San Jose again. That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. 60 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) Those that rank him higher believe he can make it as a top-six winger. You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. Ohgren will likely spend at least another season or two with Djurgardens' senior squad before becoming NHL-ready. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. Owen Beck with some serious distance. ", "Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. Bichsel's big frame and potential should draw the attention of NHL clubs seeking size and skill among their future blue-line candidates. The 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 6 on TSNs list. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. Our scouts are located across Canada, USA and Europe. 22-ranked Filip Mesar) and Czechia having one (Jiricek) in the top 10. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) 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. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) This improved the results dramatically from other years. The remarkable part of that is Slovakia having three first-round prospects (Slafkovsky, Nemec and No. He could be NHL-ready within a couple of seasons. 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) That feels like ages ago. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 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. 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 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) 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. 4, while towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) The war with Ukraine and resulting sanctions have some NHL clubs unsure of how to proceed with Russian prospects, especially those who are playing and living in Russia. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms, Follow| I have seen more of Nemec, but only in brief bits in international tournaments. Highest ranks: 14th (Elite Prospects), 17th (Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 61st (The Puck Authority), 45th (Recruit Scouting), 38th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. 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. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) Those traits could make him a first-round selection of the Wild. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters commended Ohgren's above-average skill level and top-tier shot. While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. The Anaheim Ducks acquired the Boston Bruins' first-round pick in the Hampus Lindholm trade. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) 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. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. And from the other contenders for No. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. He does not have a lot of energy in his game right now., He has not played with the vigour or passion to score as he has in years past, said a fifth scout, who feels Wright could solidify No. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) 38 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. 57 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. Questions come in with his overall game and what hell be in the NHL. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) The Montreal Canadiens acquired the Calgary Flames' first-round pick in last month's Tyler Toffoli trade. 4 to as low as No. With Scott Wheeler's ranking of their prospects showing no one at that position among their top five, the USNTDP's Jimmy Snuggerud could be a good fit. 4 and as low as No. Despite the concerns about his skating, Perevalov's scoring abilities will likely draw plenty of interest from NHL teams in this round. Scott Wheeler's evaluation of the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect depth shows them without a left-hand defenseman among their top 15. The other question is his overall skill set. Wrights numbers have been trending in the wrong direction this season. 3. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. 9. Austria rounds it out with one. Sub 6-foot Finnish winger Joakim Kemell is No. 3 and two more at No. He already has plenty of international experience, skating in two World Junior under-20 tournaments and helping his country win a bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) 51 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) 2 prospect, whileNHL Central Scoutingplaced him second among North American skaters in their midseason rankings. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) 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. WebDrafted 2022, 1 #24 overall by Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the CHL Import Draft Drafted 2021, 1 #43 overall by Acadie-Bathurst Titan in the CHL Import Draft 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #33 by Elite Prospects 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #22 by ISS Hockey 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #23 by FCHockey 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. In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. 2, but two scouts had him at No. Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. 16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. 10. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. Multiple players outside TSNs top 11 got some consideration as top 10 picks. 43 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. I do not agree with half of these. This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. 1, for that matter. Hes also a better skater. No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. Listen. Please note that all names, measurements, teams and positions are from Elite Prospects at mid-season. However, Scott Wheeler's ranking of their top prospects indicates they have only one left winger among their top-10. They also wonder if he can be a true, number-one center. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) Those skills should make him very enticing to the Coyotes. With smaller puck-moving defensemen such as the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes becoming NHL stars, however, Casey has the potential to become an effective top-four blueliner in the big league. Some also wonder what his role will be. 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. Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. His skating is his strength and has shown some good moments with the puck. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. With Miroshnichenko sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma, Yurov becomes the top Russian prospect in this year's draft. 7. 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. Nevertheless, Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters likes the 6'2", 183-pounder's two-way abilities and strength. Kevin Korchinski of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds could be a suitable option if he remains available at this stage of the draft. 54 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. The club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. Luneau will likely need another season in junior followed by a year or two of AHL experience. (Note that you will need to scroll the table to the right in order to see all columns). The correlation of the rankings compared to draft position in 2021 was 0.7739. 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 17. 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga) He was named tournament MVP as his team took home the bronze medal. He's considered a top-10 prospect by nine of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities. 3-ranked North BayBattalion defenceman Ty Nelson; No. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. Highest ranks: 13th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (Sportsnet, Elite Prospects), Lowest ranks: 44th (Draft Prospects), 37th (McKeens Hockey), 36th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 12 in our scouting survey. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. 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. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 71. The variance in rankings reflects which version of Goyette you get in any given game. 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. On Jan. 17, The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari reported the 18-year-old forward parted ways with JYP Jyvaskyla to join the Pelicans in hope of improving his production. 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. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) Nevertheless, only one scout surveyed by TSN actually took the leap and dropped Wright from the No. With just a few months to go before the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the 18-year-old is more ready than ever to hear his name get called. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) Adam Ingram of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms could be worth considering at this stage of the first round. 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. 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