Pavel Mintyukov. The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. Davidson (6' 0", 181) celebrated his birthday on Thursday. The Habs' brass turned to Sweden for their next selection, picking defenseman Adam Engstrom. With his energy and speed, he could be an effective depth piece. NJ Devils Mock Draft: Projecting all nine picks of 2022 NHL Draft. Arizona Coyotes: 25-50-7 57 points, 35. Gabriel Landeskog, C/LW, COL (T3-DS)**44. Mason McTavish, LW, ANA; rookie (T7-PJ)108. When there isn't, like in the 2022 NHL draft scheduled for Montreal's Bell Centre beginning Thursday night (7 ET, ESPN), things can get a little messy. Artemi Panarin, LW, NYR (T3-DS)19. The Boston Bruins love responsible, two-way forwards who can slot up and down their lineup and play in all situations. Still, and even with 2021 top pick Morrow looking like an absolute stud, I think George makes a lot of sense here for a pipeline thats weakened a bit at the position in recent years. With the 60th pick, the Kraken add some depth to their prospect pool with Rieger Lorenz of the AJHL. Draft date: July 7th 2021 @ 12:00 AM. 1, do not need to draft a quarterback, and with all of their pressing . He had a fairly average regular season with the WHLs Prince George Cougars, but after the departure of Taylor Gauthier, he was thrust into the starting role for the playoffs. 2022 Mock Drafts 2021 Mock Drafts 2020 Mock Drafts 2019 Mock Drafts 2018 Mock Drafts 2017 Mock Drafts 2016 Mock Drafts. Whether its a long stretch pass or quick touches, Hamara has the awareness to make timely plays. Thomas Chabot, D, OTT (T10-NA), 71. Jack Hughes, C, NJD (T10-NA). BLACKHAWKS: CONNOR BEDARD, C, REGINA (WHL) Chicago adds Connor Bedard as the top center in the 2023 draft. All Rights Reserved. Really surprised to see Mer fall as far as he did. Cole Caufield, LW/RW, MTL (T5-NA)97. 10 Acquired from Arizona with round 2 pick in the 2022 draft and round 2 pick in the 2022 draft (Mattias Havelid) for . Against the dominant Portland Winterhawks, he stood on his head, putting up a 1.86 goals-against average and a 0.954 save percentage, despite losing all four games. The 18-year-old Bonnyville, AB native compiled a 16-16-3 record last season, along with a 3.00 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage. Hes not the offensive star that Morrow (to a lesser degree, Aleksi Heimosalmi, the second defenseman taken in 2021) is, and is unlikely to ever be. )BN4: Ondrej Palat, LW, NJD. Tweet from @CanadiensMTL: That's the spirit, Vinzenz!#GoHabsGo | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/QlJKFifLhR. Hughes was once viewed as first-round pick, but this to me feels like the perfect range to take him. He reminds me a lot of Scott Morrow, who went in the second-round last season. 223 players were selected over the two-day, seven round draft. Oh, did I mention that he was 17 years old for the duration of the season? Ive always had a hard time to try and get a gauge on Lindgren. There isn't a generational talent in the draft. Save for the last two spots, we know what the final . Thatcher Demko, G, VAN (T10-NA)32. 1st Round. At the draft combine when asked what animal he would be on and off the ice, Lutz said a jaguar. The Flames have done well with undersized forwards, so they take a chance on Halifax Mooseheads right-wing Jordan Dumais, who finished third in the QMJHL with 109 points. Shane Wright, C, SEA; rookie (T9-AD)193. Patrick Kane, RW, CHI* (T7-PJ)35. The Blackhawks could use some more defensemen with offense to their game and Luneau has that. So I will begin with RotoBaller's first mock draft of the 2023 season. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Another center joined the mix when Vinzenz Rohrer's name was called. Drew Doughty, D, LAK (T9-AD)90. Trevor Zegras, C, ANA (T8-DS)109. June 30, 2022, 11:28 am ET. While he does need to add some muscle and his defensive work leaves much to be desired, this is a player with first round skill, and its not hard to imagine him tearing up the NHL alongside Stankoven, his teammate with the Kamloops Blazers. This is a great late-round pick to fill out the Krakens depth on the wing. His outstanding campaign earned him a spot on the WHL (US) First All-Star Team. Another left-handed option on the back end, Lane Hutson offers a little more mobility to the Coyotes defensive prospects. Similar to last year, we got together with our team and they made their selections through two rounds. He doesnt start college until the 2023-24 season and yet hes already 6-foot-4 and still has yet to fill out. He has great hands in tight spaces and is always active on the cycle with his foot speed and edge work. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. Luneau was always at the top of my list of defenders. Rounds 2-7 begin at 11 a.m. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. The Canadiens dealt the 128th overall pick to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a fourth-round selection in the 2023 NHL Draft. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. One of the biggest surprises in the second half of the season is Kyrou, as he has done a great job of pushing himself into the second round. Croteau (6' 3", 195) was the 10th-ranked goaltender in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American netminders. He isnt all about the offense though as his ability to shut down opposing teams rushes is solid and he rarely makes costly mistakes in his own zone. He has great mobility, offensive instincts and strength. "It was an unreal moment. 2022 NHL Mock Draft: Predicting All Seven Rounds Only 24 hours until NHL front offices can begin selecting their highest-rated prospects during the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft. Noah Dobson, D, NYI (T4-AD)105. He may have dropped off a bit offensively this year, but Nathan Gaucher still put up solid numbers. Draft Rules 2022 NHL mock draft: Round 2 Draft date: July 7th 2021 @ 12:00 AM Publication date: Saturday, July 9th 2022 a 06:59 pm Check out our 7 Round 2023 NHL Mock Draft, our 7 Round 2024 NHL Mock Draft, our 7 Round 2025 NHL Mock Draft , and NHL Odds Draft year 2022 Version Current Round 2 EXCLUSIVE OFFER 1 Betrivers Logo va Votes 2574 Elias Pettersson, C/LW, VAN (T5-NA)66. Roster size is 20 players: three centers, three left wings, three right wings, four defensemen, two goalies, one utility spot (UTIL) and four bench spots (BN). MHN Top-64 2022 NHL Draft List. Top 150 free agents . If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Pavel Buchnevich, LW/RW, STL (T1-JH), 81. Charlie McAvoy, D, BOS - INJ. A highly skilled playmaker with some of the best hands in the draft, Goyette is able to deke and evade opponents effortlessly. Nelson is a major competitor as he possesses great power, strength, mobility and a booming shot from the backend. I will also be giving my thoughts on each selection on why the writer made that pick. If Solomonsson was a bit of a home run swing at 40th, Detroits second pick in the second round had to be used on a player that I felt had a reasonable shot at becoming an NHL player. Valeri Nichushkin, LW/RW, COL (T3-DS)139. His potential ceiling is still unknown, but he has a high floor and should be a solid middle-six center in the future. "I think they saw a lot of good things on both sides of the ice. Arizona Coyotes (from Philadelphia Flyers): 25-46-11 61 points, 37. As expected, Tristan Luneaus stock takes a bit of a hit and the Blackhawks would be ecstatic to snag a quality defensive prospect like him. His style allows for creativity to shine within structure. 2022 NHL Entry Draft. I was very high on him to start the season as a possible first-round pick. He can be over aggressive and needs to improve defensively, but he definitely proved his worth. I think that's what Montreal saw in me. He plays a high tempo game, a strong shot and can still be a strong two-way player with some bite to his game. The 18-year-old blueliner amassed 28 points (8 goals, 20 assists) in 45 games with Djurgrdens IF J20 in the J20 Nationell. A center who could benefit from adding to his frame, Haight can provide value in just about every area a team needs it and in all situations. He also represented his country at the World Junior Championship before the event was canceled due to COVID-19. The second round finishes off with the addition of a massive framed defender. However, he managed to fall further than expected. Canadiens making Slafkovsky No. Hes tremendously reliable on the back-check and mixes a physical nature to round out a complete game that coaches dream of having. However, I think his consistency overall and attention to detail isnt there when it needs to be. Hutson is committed to Boston University for the 2023-24 campaign. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Hes a very good skater with great edgework who excels in transition. "All the talks I had with Montreal went great. Hockey players love to fight, but there are some guys you want to avoid. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_9',833,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); Despite the Red Wings already possessing a number of quality defensive prospects, it never hurts to add a few more when you can. Phil Kessel, RW, VGK* (T3-DS)199. Jordan Binnington, G, STL (T7-PJ)128. He stood out at the World U18 Championship, being a powerhouse on the blueline with his production, quick skating and puck handling. Jake Sanderson, D, OTT; rookie (T7-PJ)148. I provide offence for our team, I have good characteristics like skating and my shot that will translate to the NHL," said Beck. ET on Thursday. In snagging Ingram, I think I was able to add a player who has the potential to be somewhat of a steal coming out of the back half of the second round. Tyler Seguin, C/RW, DAL (T5-NA)146. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League, NHL.com's Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale provide comprehensive and exclusive coverage. Hes an intriguing prospect, to say the least, and could very well end up a starter in the NHL. Having come over to the OHL, his game has already transitioned a bit to the North American way ahead of his draft year. I wouldve thought that he would be gone in the 18-22 range. Some saw Lamoureux as a first-round pick, but aside from his size, he doesnt bring a whole lot to the table. Hell have ample opportunity to round out his game and then become one of the Blue Jackets top prospects on the blue line along with Wisconsins Corson Ceulemans. His positioning is on point, he can shoot the puck and his vision is underrated because he was playing further down the Greyhounds lineup to start the year. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are July 8 (11 a.m. Filip Forsberg, LW, NSH (T10-NA)72. Hes a smooth skater with great offensive awareness as hes a versatile threat with his passing and shot. He very rarely ever panics or makes a snap decision, which is the type of defenseman every coach dreams of having. His offensive numbers will stand out with 95 points in 87 games between the USHL and USDP in 2021-22 and some of that can be attributed to his skating. ' brass turned to Sweden for their next selection, picking defenseman Adam Engstrom, 181 ) celebrated birthday... 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