He should be among the enticing prospects in the opening round of this year's draft. 10. 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. 59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) 71. 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. The only exception is Northeastern University forward Jack Hughes no relation to New Jersey Devil first overall pick and top centre Jack Hughes who is not only No. 35 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SWE J-20) If there is a bevy of prospects between 11 and 32 who are excellent candidates to break into the Top 10, there are multiple prospects ranked in TSNs second round (Nos. 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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. Those skills could bring a considerable boost to the Kraken's prospect pipeline, which was ranked 32nd by Wheeler. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) 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. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. The top-ranked in fact, the only ranked goalie is Prince George Cougars netminder Tyler Brennan, who is No. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. 7. Please note that all names, measurements, teams and positions are from Elite Prospects at mid-season. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. After rebuilding over the past two seasons, the Los Angeles Kings possess a deep pool of promising youngsters within their system. 5 and as low as 21. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. The club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any No. 32 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) 9 and just nine in the top 32. Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. He also liked the young winger's ability to shake off opposition checking to put himself in prime scoring areas. Those skills should make him very enticing to the Coyotes. However, the Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov observed a February slump in Gaucher's production had some scouts reassessing their evaluation of him. Gaucher has 24 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. Overall, I could say [Wright] is an above-average prospect but not where you would think a No. There are no slam dunks. He was as high as No. 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. With his size and shot, Snuggerud could have top-six NHL potential. 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. 1 overall pick should be., Hes not played with enough urgency or determination, said another scout. Its a photo finish for the No. The lowdown: Kulich introduced himself on the world stage when he was named MVP of the U18 World Championship. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. 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. Two forces appear to be at work here Wrights so-so performance thus far this season combined with the other top prospects, who could conceivably challenge him for No. Many of the players ranked from Nos. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. 2022 Draft Rankings 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 Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. 1 overall. 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) They could look at Tristan Luneau of the Gatineau Olympiques in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) as a prime option to address that need. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. As an example, Bob McKenzie ranked 90 players with 10 honourable mentions. 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms, Follow| 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. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. While the Americans have only Cooley in the top 10, there are a total of eight Americans in the TSNs top 32 and seven of them play for the U.S. U18 National Team Development Program. 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any No. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the No. The rest believe he is too one-dimensional to garner a high ranking. Every year, several prospects tend to cause disagreement amongst the scouting world. TSN's Bob McKenzie observed Geekie as an average skater but singled out his "physical tools, competitiveness and above-average skill level." 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters believes his skating and hockey sense should overcome any concerns about his 5'10", 183-pound frame. Only one of the top 100 players was not drafted, 87th-ranked Peter Reynolds. 3 NHL blueliner. 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. He also plays a responsible defensive game, using his big frame to break up plays and move the puck quickly out of danger. Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. 1. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations) Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects) The NHL Central Scouting Bureau director Dan Marr believes its a two-horse race for No. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. THE HOCKEY NEWS TOP 32. Nemec has enjoyed a solid season with HK Nitra, tallying 26 points in 39 games. The USNTDP's Isaac Howard could be someone they target in this year's draft. The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. Five scouts pegged him at No. 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. 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. 9 among North American skaters. Highest ranks: 8th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 28th (TSNs Craig Button). 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. Listen. 2022 TSN Bob McKenzie mid-season list Draft Class: 2021 Created By: NHLfan10506 Published: Jan. 21 at 6:21 a.m. In 2019, we eliminated the top two and bottom two scores from the average. He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. 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. 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. 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) by Bob McKenzie Lets make one thing clear from the get-go: The 2022 NHL Draft is the Shane Wright Draft. 2 overall selection from a scout, as did Russian winger Danila Yurov, who checks in at No. 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. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) The higher rankings suggest he can become an impact top-six forward. 19 are wild cards of sorts. 8 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) WebBob Mckenzies 2022 Mid Season Draft Rankings. It truly makes for an exciting and unpredictable draft. He was ranked as high as No. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) His skating is his strength and has shown some good moments with the puck. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. 5. What is the main takeaway from this exercise? 7. He's enjoyed 13 multi-point games of the 30 he's played since Jan.1. 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 32, June 20th, 2022 Our full list of 112 ranked players is available in our 2022 NHL Draft Black Book or for members here 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) I'd be fine with either for NJD. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 9. Where the disagreement comes in is how high in the first round will he go. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. The Anaheim Ducks acquired the Boston Bruins' first-round pick in the Hampus Lindholm trade. Take Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. 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 rest of his game is strong especially his shot. Yurov has the skills and talent to be a top-10 pick. 1, theres the rub. 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. Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. The 18-year-old center is sitting secondamong his teammates with 46 points in 54 games. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) In our previous mock draft, we predicted the Ottawa Senators could select David Jiricek of HC Skoda Plzen of the Czech Extraliga. 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) 22 Noah stlund Djurgarden (SWE J-20) Highest ranks: 11th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Dobber Prospects). Bear in mind that these two scouts, while voicing some concerns, still currently have Wright atop their lists. In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. The Minnesota Wild traded prospect center Jack McBain on March 21 to the Arizona Coyotes after the youngster informed them he would not sign with them this summer. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. 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 Spirit coach Chris Lazary complimented the 6'1", 192-pounder's competitiveness, elite skating and puck management under pressure. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) The Athletic's Scott Wheeler listed just one right-shot defenseman (Jett Woo) among the Vancouver Canucks' top 10 prospects. This is useful to create groups of similarly ranked players. 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. 71 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) Rankings with over 200 players ranked only received a bump of source+5. 53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) 1 if he rediscovers his game. 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). 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL) Nevertheless, his solid defensive game should make him an enticing target for a rebuilding club like the Ducks. Hes a 6-foot-4 defenseman who can skate well for his size and is good with the puck on his stick. 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. Shane Wright was our predicted first overall selection in our previous mock draft. {{ video.Name 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. 5 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) 2. 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 other question is his overall skill set. 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. 16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 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. (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. Montreal Canadiens Organizational Players of February. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 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. 2 NHL centre. 70 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. 2 and Savoie at No. NHL Central Scouting ranked him third among international skaters. The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle but like Lambert, Trikozov will be interesting to watch. 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. Having alsotraded away versatile forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche, they could seek a skilled young forward with this selection. They are listed in alphabetical order. WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Draft Rankings REVEALED! 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. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) But those who have some doubts question his skating and ability to keep pace. Slender at 5'10" and 174 pounds, Cooleyearned praisefrom McKenzie for his savvy and offensive skills. 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. 3-ranked North BayBattalion defenceman Ty Nelson; No. 47 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) The lowdown: The consensus believes Geekie will go in the first round. The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. 6 among international skaters in their midseason rankings. ", "Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. His performance also earned him a spot in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on March 23. Outside of the top-three players, the rest of the draft appears to be wide open. 2 or No. 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). He was ranked as high as No. Slafkovsky was ranked No. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino had Wright atop his March rankings but suggested others could be closing the gap on him. You will see the averages get close together as you approach the bottom. ", "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. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. 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. He has 33 points in 21 games this season with their junior squad along with 60 points in 46 games with the national under-18 team. 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. NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Detroit Red Wings' top prospects shows them lacking a potential top-six center with offensive capabilities. The young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games. 23 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) He is still over a point per game and the problem is a lot of people expect him to be at 2.5 points per game. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) 2 prospect, whileNHL Central Scoutingplaced him second among North American skaters in their midseason rankings. He is also ranked outside the top-20 according to TSNs Craig Button and ranked outside the top-10 according to Bob McKenzie, which is significant given that its 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. 3 and two more at 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. Description Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239 DRAFT TEXT-EMBED ROUND 1 TEAM ORIGINAL PLAYER DETAILS ROUND 2 TEAM 12 in our scouting survey. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. Jiricek is hurt now. 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. 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. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. Slafkovskys blend of speed, skill and most notably size is something of a rarity amongst forwards in the top 5 or even the top 10 of this draft. I think [Wrights] first half-performance has left the door open for someone to unseat him, said one of the 10 scouts surveyed by TSN to determine consensus rankings aimed at projecting where in the draft players are likely to be chosen. 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. The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. 26 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) Highest rank: 10th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings). 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL) Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. 1 vote besides Wright is No. The 6'1", 179-pound Yurov garnered praise from TSN's Bob McKenzie and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino for his speed and skill level. He's committed to playing for Boston College next season, giving him time to develop his offensive skills. 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. Mid season draft rankings determination, said another scout skills and talent to be a top-10.... 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