The 6-foot-1, 197-pound receiver caught just five passes . There's a bit of risk/reward to his game, similar to San Jose defenseman Erik Karlsson in his prime, but Mintyukov's skating allows him to make up for any mistakes. 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL)
Well this is gonna be fun. Based on how things look today, the 2023 scouting season will be as close to normal as weve seen in the past three years. His 34 goals in 54 games were second on the NTDP. 7. 2, but two scouts had him at No. 2023 NHL Draft Rankings DP Scouting Team's 2023 NHL Draft Rankings Preliminary Top-32 On Sep. 26, we published our Way-Too-Early 2022 1st-Round NHL Mock Draft. McGroarty's skating also got better from last season to this season, and projects to keep improving as he continues to develop physically. Some team needs are factored into the mock and simulations. Recognized as a goal-scorer and quick on his feet, the left-handed shot was a standout at the World U-18s. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK)
Slafkovsky was ranked 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. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. He can execute at top speed and finished the season strong with 57 points (29 goals, 28 assists) in his final 45 games. The No. Morreale -- Rieger Lorenz, LW, Okotoks (AJHL): Lorenz (6-2, 194) dominated the Alberta Junior Hockey League, and was named rookie of the year after leading first-year players with 38 goals. 1. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. One scout compared his game to Hockey Hall of Famer Marian Hossa. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL)
There isnt enough recent news in your lineup. He improved his skating, which allows him to get into more dangerous areas to use his shot, which is considered by scouts to be one of the best in this draft class. He was ranked as high as No. NHL.com writers Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale agree that the Montreal Canadiens will select center Shane Wright from Kingston of the Ontario Hockey League with the No. 1 defenseman and 2021 second-round pick (No. Especially after the Slovak centre made the cross-Atlantic journey to join the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms. The 2nd overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls. Many of the players ranked from Nos. A skilled forward with playmaking skills, Lambert combines speed, agility, balance and a good work ethic, and he had 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 49 games in Liiga with JYP and Pelicans. Kimelman -- Marco Kasper: Kasper's athleticism, skating and offensive ability stood out against older competition in the SHL this season; his 11 points (seven goals, four assists) in 46 games led all under-18 players in the league. Be sure to stay tuned for our Mock Draft which will be released July 5. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20)
Kimelman -- David Jiricek, D, Plzen (CZE): After selecting center Matty Beniers as a foundational piece at forward at the 2021 NHL Draft, the Kraken now can find a centerpiece defenseman to build around. Rutger McGroarty, C, USNTDP: As a solid two-way option, his personality and leadership qualities make him a viable pick in the latter stages of round one. Corey Pronman ranks this years draft-eligible players based solely on their tools. May not be a major point getter, but another player aware of what his strengths are. 6. He's a good skater with a strong, accurate shot he's able to get through traffic. Kimelman -- Jimmy Snuggerud, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP): Snuggerud (6-1, 188) was called the most improved player during his two seasons at the NTDP by his coach. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. Mocks. Mateychuk can use his outstanding skating as an impact offensive player but also knows how to utilize it smartly to defend. Top shots? But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): Todays game is all about speed and skill and both of these elements are present at an elite level with this player. Pavel Mintyukov 2022 NHL Draft January Rankings. 7 in our survey of scouts. Seattle Kraken - Shane Wright Enter Search Term. Juraj Slafkovsky, RW, TPS Turku (Liiga): His physique alone commands presence. 2022 Draft Profile: LW Alexander Perevalov January 21, 2022. NHL Draft prospect Cutter Gauthier has a great shot no matter the hand. Logan Cooley Additionally, the conflict in Ukraine will definitely have an impact on this draft. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. Morreale -- Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg (WHL): Geekie (6-3, 190) fills a big need for Vancouver with more size down the middle. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, which took place July 7-8, and selected Juraj Slafkovsky in a . Listen. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current
No one in the 2022 NHL Draft class has travelled a road to Montreal quite like that of fearless centre Vinzenz Rohrer. Try a week on us. He led Finland with six goals in five games at the World U-18s. Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Cutter Gauthier. Joakim Kemell, RW, JYP (Liiga): Ended his campaign on a high-note, resembling more of the player we saw lead the Liiga in scoring and not the banged-up shadow of himself that detracted from his play mid-season. Luca Del Bel Belluz, C, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL): Really light on his skates and anticipates the play well. 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. By. If a team in the 12-16 range won the first drawing, the worst team keeps the 1st pick and is excluded from the second drawing. A knee injury sustained at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship sidelined Jiricek for almost four months, but he recovered to have a strong showing for Czechia at the World Championship where he had two points (one goal, one assist) and averaged 10:28 in ice time in five games. Lian Bichsel, D, Leksand (SHL): Another big, powerful defender (6-foot-5, 216 pounds), who can gap well thanks to a long stride, massive reach and excellent mobility. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL)
There are a total of 98 schools represented in these rankings, and 57 of those schools have multiple prospects ranked. He's a straight-line player with a power forward game that should translate well to the pro level. 2022 NHL Mock Draft. 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. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
1 or No. The Rundown. Top NHL Draft prospect David Jiricek projects as an intimidating NHL defenseman. Howard has proven hes not just a first-rounder, hes one of the very best players in the 2022 NHL Draft class. 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL)
5 and as low as No. Why Nemec projects to play on a top pairing and top power-play unit in the NHL. Corey Pronman ranks the 2022 draft-eligibles by skill, Which NHL Draft prospects have the most upside? In his first 2023 NFL mock draft, released in late January, ESPN's Mel Kiper had the Detroit Lions targeting two defensive players. Morreale -- Liam Ohgren, LW, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE-JR): An explosive skater with speed, acceleration and balance, Ohgren (6-1, 201) could be a steal at this point in the draft. 1 spot on TSN's 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, it's Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. 1. Morreale -- Noah Warren, D, Gatineau (QMJHL): The right-shot defenseman is physically mature (6-5, 224), has a good skating stride and scouts like his speed and agility. 4 and as low as No. He had 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in 37 games in the top professional league in Slovakia. Shane Wright, C, Kingston Frontenacs (OHL): Despite teams and the media questioning a perceived lack of compete at times, we still have to project, and Wright projects to be the most complete player in this draft class. He's good at protecting the puck, is strong along the boards and in front of the net and became an offensive threat this season. 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. What Corey Pronman is hearing about the top prospects ahead of the draft. Ludwig Persson, C/LW, Frlunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell) 58. 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. Of course we will finish the 2022 world juniors in August, and that should feature prominently into the start of the next scouting season as it follows the Hlinka-Gretzky tournament, which is the crown jewel of all events. Montreal Canadiens - Shane Wright, C, Kingston (OHL) . 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, which took place July 7-8, and selected Juraj Slafkovsky in a surprising departure from what was once the consensus. 1 pick and more, Pronman vs. Wheeler: Debating the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft, Wheeler: 10 NHL Draft prospects of interest who missed my top-100 ranking, Best skaters? 1. If a team in the 12-16 range wins the first drawing, the first pick will remain with the worst team. 2022 NHL Draft Rankings: Baracchini's Top 160 Final Rankings. Morreale -- Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec (QMJHL): A strong right-shot center who was used in all situations, Gaucher (6-3, 207) had 57 points (31 goals, 26 assists) in 66 games. Noah Ostlund, C, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE U20): Gained a lot of steam with a dominant performance in the U18 worlds. Once we got past Christmas, a couple of weeks were needed to return to the expected pace and quality of play weve become accustomed to from these talented young men. 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL)
You can change your selection at any time. (Photo: Mike Stobe / NHLI via Getty Images). From local star to national team-leading scorer to top NHL Draft prospect, Cooleys left the same humble impression everywhere hes gone. 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. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. He was ranked as high as No. Liam Ohgren, RW, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE U20): Showed plenty of character as Swedens captain, playing effectively while injured at the U18s. 9. Morreale -- Jimmy Snuggerud: Snuggerud made tremendous strides in the second half of the season. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. Scott Wheelers final ranking 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL)
32 Thoughts: What's up with every team heading into the NHL Draft? Buffalo Sabres: Michael Fisher, D. St. Mark's HS (MA) Buffalo grabs the top High School prospect in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in the fourth round. The most important event on the draft calendar, the IIHF . Draft overagers in their second, third, or fourth year of eligibility who were born between Jan. 1, 2000 and Sep. 15, 2002 are also included in this ranking. What makes Mats Lindgren Jr. different than most other players is his hockey journey and where its taken him. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL)
Alexander Appleyard, Paul Zuk, Sebastian Jackson, Matthew Somma, Austin Garrett, Jordan Malette and Josh Tessler combined their draft rankings and put together the official Smaht Scouting 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankings.. 35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA)
He's a strong skater who is solid in his end, handled his high ice time well in all situations, and showed some offensive ability with 33 points (nine goals, 24 assists) in 62 games. Its a photo finish for the No. The Canadiens won the lottery and will select No. Morreale -- Luca Del Bel Belluz: A responsible, high-end center, Del Bel Belluz was used in all situations because of his good speed, skating ability, excellent hands and puck skills. 20. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0: Canadiens take Shane Wright with No. Kasper offers a great engine and a fun off-ice talent. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK)
Josh Tessler, Sebastian Jackson, Austin Garrett, Matthew Somma, Paul Zuk, Jordan Malette and Alex Appleyard drafted three rounds for each NHL team. 2022 NHL Draft: Top QMJHL Prospects (Skaters) February 1, 2022. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. Lightning. Official Heights and Weights: 2022 NHL Draft Combine. Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): Personality plus with an abundance of confidence, he brings size, skill and unexpected playmaking ability to the table. They also discuss preparing for the 2022 NHL Draft, living with his billet family, and gives some insight on who he is off the ice. With Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season officially in the books, fans are understanding what this season means for their franchise, for better or worse. Use another Conor Geekie This is the list of players selected in the 2022 NHL Entry draft. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. At 18 years old the left-handed shot was the top defenseman on a Swift Current team that struggled this season, but scouts liked how he responded to the adversity. There are, however, two points worth noting. With Montreal hosting the first in-person draft since 2019, the hometown Canadiens have won the lottery and the . Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. account. 1 pick and more Draft Grades for all 32 teams, plus scouting reports for every player. His shot and hockey sense are NHL caliber, and his coach compared him to New York Islanders forward Anders Lee. 30 pick, which they acquired from the New York Rangers in the trade for forward Andrew Copp on March 21. Top shots? HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL)
Cutter Gauthier:The U.S. U-18 national team forward has NHL size (6-foot-2 1/2 and 200 pounds), speed, and a goal-scorers nose for the net, which is to say he has the requisite tools to be a top-six, two-way NHL power forward. 31. Final 2022 NHL Draft thoughts While NHL draft rankings will differ and the discussion of potential trades has the final order of the opening round in doubt before it begins, here is a . Steven Ellis/The Hockey News. 32. Wright is an easy choice at No. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button reveals. Adding Geekie here to go with Calder Trophy finalist Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish, the No. The NHL draft mock for 2022 gives the Ottawa Senators an elite offensive player. Who should go No. Ties are broken by teams' total number of regulation wins (RW), regulation and non-shootout overtime wins (ROW), and then head-to-head if still tied . TSN Hockey analyst Mike . TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. Morreale -- Owen Beck, C, Mississauga (OHL): Beck (5-11, 187) tied for fifth among OHL rookies with 51 points and was ninth with 30 assists. What is each teams biggest need going into the NHL Draft? 8. Between postponed and cancelled games in all major leagues across North America and Europe and the abrupt cancellation of the World Junior Championship, there have been few opportunities to evaluate talent well. Morreale -- Denton Mateychuk, D, Moose Jaw (WHL): Mateychuk (5-10, 194) was third on Moose Jaw with 64 points (13 goals, 51 assists) in 65 games. Cutter Gauthier Scott Wheeler offers some final takeaways on the 2022 NHL Draft class. 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. Simon Nemec 13. 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL)
9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL)
He can carry pucks out of his zone and lead the rush, and his ability to track back and keep a tight gap allows him to break up plays before they become dangerous and trigger transition offense. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. 28. Seven Round Tampa Bay Lightning Mock Draft . He patterns his game after Lightning forward Alex Killorn, so adding a similar type of skilled, gritty player could be intriguing for Tampa Bay. 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankings by Ben Kerr. His production from the Olympics on has given him a chance to be the first player off the board. The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Nemec (6-foot, 190) is a right-handed shot with an outstanding two-way game who is close to being NHL-ready. Hes never deterred despite his slight stature (5-foot-10, 154 pounds). Kimelman -- Pavel Mintyukov: The Sharks need to get younger and more skilled at defenseman and Mintyukov is among the most gifted at the position in the 2022 draft class. 34) Olen Zellweger was named the best defenseman in the Western Hockey League this season, but Korchinski (6-2, 185) could be too good an option to pass on here. He'll play at least one season at . 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL)
Kimelman -- Denton Mateychuk: Getting more dynamic at defenseman could be an area of focus for the Islanders, who had one defenseman score more than five goals this season (Noah Dobson, 13) and lack a game-breaking prospect at the position. With the long-term future of top centers Mark Scheifele and Pierre-Luc Dubois unclear, the Jets likely will look to take the best center available. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
24. Pronman ranks the top 31, Corey Pronmans complete seven-round mock draft, Dueling two-round mock draft: Corey Pronman and an NHL source predict the 2022 NHL Draft, Corey Pronmans Mock Draft 2.0: First-round picks, analysis, Corey Pronmans Mock Draft 1.0: The entire first round, Slafkovsky vs. Wright and the decision for the No. He has played center and the wing and has top-level experience after playing in Liiga the past three seasons. 18 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE)
Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler debate Juraj Slafkovsky, Cutter Gauthier and other top prospects they disagree about in this years draft. . 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS)
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. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL)
88 Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL)
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. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. Nicholas Moldenhauer The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL): Theres no pure elite element to his game, but he plays a pro style, utilizing his size efficiently. 57. 1, the Canadiens could continue to add depth at the position with Lambert, whose skating and speed drive his offensive game. Schenn, Gustafsson draw in as Leafs aim to bounce back, Morning Coffee: McDavid continues torrid pace ahead of NHL trade deadline. He had 58 points (33 goals, 25 assists) in 30 games in Sweden's junior league. He was voted best on face-offs in the OHL Eastern Conference coaches' poll after finishing second in the league in face-off winning percentage (60.6 percent; minimum 100 face-offs). 18. Shane Wright , Robert Lefebvre/OHL Images. It's a photo finish for the No. Morreale -- Shane Wright: One of the more complete two-way centers of this draft class is a player the scouting community has been tracking for some time with what he can bring to an NHL team, including hockey sense, a sniper's mentality and leadership. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. 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. I believe that the way I play, my competitiveness and my drive to win is going to help do that." Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! His range in our survey was as high as No. 6. This draft projects to be one full of volatility and two key elements are contributing to the uncertainty. You can click on the headings of the tables to sort the information. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. Morreale -- Juraj Slafkovsky: The big forward would be a nice fit alongside any of the Devils' top centers.
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