His performance also earned him a spot in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on March 23. Slender at 5'10" and 174 pounds, Cooleyearned praisefrom McKenzie for his savvy and offensive skills. The young American could become a future NHL sniper. Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. 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. 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. He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) Wrights numbers have been trending in the wrong direction this season. "He went into this season being projected as a 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) 10 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) As we noted in our previous mock draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets received a conditional first-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in last summer's Seth Jones trade, which will stay with Chicago if it lands at Nos. The Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. This is our seventh year doing this. He could be NHL-ready within a couple of seasons. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. With 31 points in 46 games, Luneau sits fourth among Olympiques scorers. 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) His range in our survey was as high as No. We previously predicted the New Jersey Devils could select a left wing such as Juraj Slafkovsky, citing their need for a scoring winger to skate alongside young centers Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes. 1. 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. He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. Gaucher has 24 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts. 1, for that matter. 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. He's also third on the USNTDP junior squad with 27 points in 18 United States Hockey League (USHL) contests. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms, Follow| Hes also a better skater. HM Nick Moldenhauer Chicago (USHL) Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr praised Savoie as "one of the best natural scorers and offensive players in the 2022 Draft class." You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. 1 if he rediscovers his game. The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. 8. 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. Highest ranks: 12th (Future Considerations), 14th (Draft Prospects), 17th (Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 40th (Elite Prospects), 36th (McKeens Hockey). 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. Its a photo finish for the 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). Korchinski will require another season or two in the WHL before he's ready to move up to the pro ranks. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. 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. WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Draft Rankings REVEALED! Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the 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. On a good note, he did measure over 6-feet at the Combine and seems to have some momentum going into the draft as a result. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. Savoie and Slafkovsky couldnt be further apart on the size scale but each of them got two votes from scouts as the No. DAILY FACEOFF TOP 32. But some believe Lambert is too inconsistent and takes too many nights off to deserve a higher ranking. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) The Range column shows the difference between the players highest ranking and their lowest one. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. He's committed to playing for Boston College next season, giving him time to develop his offensive skills. Many of the players ranked from Nos. 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. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) 51 Noah Ostlund Djurgardens (SWE J-20) It should also draw attention from NHL scouts in the market for a forward of his talents. 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 1, theres the rub. He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. The lowdown: While a vast majority of the scouting world has Beck as a solid second rounder, there is some belief that he could be a late first rounder. With Miroshnichenko sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma, Yurov becomes the top Russian prospect in this year's draft. Mind you, there seems to be a distinction being made between Russians who are already playing in North America versus the Russians playing in Russia. In addition to the shadow of sanctions due to the war with Ukraine, Miroshnichenko had to overcome a series of injuries that slowed him, and then was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. 5 and as low as 21. We predicted the Anaheim Ducks could select USNTDP forward Frank Nazar in our previous mock draft. 4 among North American skaters. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) Korchinski's size, unflappable demeanor and playmaking abilities have propelled him to a solid season in the WHL. 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. Highest ranks: 14th (Elite Prospects), 17th (Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 61st (The Puck Authority), 45th (Recruit Scouting), 38th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. He is one of the best skaters available in this draft. 15 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) 4 to as low as No. Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 53 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) He could one day blossom into a puck-moving defenseman on par with those stars, and that potential makes him a terrific addition to the Jets' blue line. Many of the players ranked from Nos. 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. After tallying just six points in 24 games with JYP, he's managed only four points in 25 games with the Pelicans. Slafkovsky was ranked No. On Jan. 13, The Winnipeg Free Press' Mike Sawatzky cited NHL Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young forward's adjustment to the USHL, pointing to Ingram's confidence, good hockey instincts and playmaking ability. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Detroit Red Wings' top prospects shows them lacking a potential top-six center with offensive capabilities. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. 1 overall pick should be., Hes not played with enough urgency or determination, said another scout. "He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. 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. Most seem to believe hes a bottom pair defenseman. I have seen more of Nemec, but only in brief bits in international tournaments. 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. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. First is his size. Its time to turn our attention to the most divisive prospects of the 2022 NHL Draft. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young center's overall game. There are no slam dunks. Finnish winger Brad Lambert with deep Saskatchewan hockey roots (the nephew of former NHL player and current NHL coach Lane Lambert and the son of former WHL player Ross Lambert) is a credible candidate to be taken in the top 10. 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. 71 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. While the skill with the puck is evident both as a shooter and a playmaker, those down on him dont think he has the speed to keep up in the NHL. 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) The 18-year-old center is sitting secondamong his teammates with 46 points in 54 games. 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. Every year, several prospects tend to cause disagreement amongst the scouting world. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. Those traits helped make him the captain of Team White in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Prospects Game on March 23. Only one of the top 100 players was not drafted, 87th-ranked Peter Reynolds. 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. 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. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) The Buffalo Sabres received a versatile young forward in Peyton Krebs as part of the return from the Vegas Golden Knights in the Jack Eichel trade. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. 61 Ruslan Gazizov London (OHL) Heading next season to the NCAA's University of Minnesota-Duluth, Howard should continue to thrive in the college ranks. 2022 Trade Deadline and no rankings are perfect so we combined 12 of the most respected draft rankings and used the average of them to get our own rankings. Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. 1 but are expressing some reservations: His engagement has been good, his production underwhelming given the expectations, one said. 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. I'd be fine with either for NJD. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) We are going to define divisive prospect for the purpose of this exercise as someone who has a wide range of possible outcomes based on their ranking compared to where they could be drafted. Bob McKenzie's Final 2022 Draft Ranking TSN.ca Staff This video file cannot be played. 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In a Feb. 18 profile by NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale, Mintyukov explained leaving Russia to play in the OHL benefited his style of play as an offensive blueliner. They could attempt to address that problem by choosing Lian Bichsel of the SHL's Leksands IF. Highest ranks: 8th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 69th (Draft Prospects), 64th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team With time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL forward. 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) 1 or 2 in the draft lottery. Slafkovsky was ranked No. NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. 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. 5 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) 31 Danny Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. (Top NHL Prospects/Habs/Leafs Rankings) 16,996 views Jul 3, 2022 Hello Guys Welcome Back! 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. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out his quick release, precise puck skills and ability to read plays. 1 overall pick. As an example, Shane Wright has a range of 1 because he was ranked first or second by every source. HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) The 2022 NHL Entry Draft begins on Thursday, and EOTP has been keeping track of most of the rankings to come out ahead of the draft. The 17-year-old left winger could still be a player on their radar at this stage. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. 1 or No. Despite Lambert's production woes this season, NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. He cited his ability to play a "punishing shutdown defender role" while still contributing to the offense. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. Hes a 6-foot-4 defenseman who can skate well for his size and is good with the puck on his stick. Where the disagreement comes in is how high in the first round will he go. However, most of that production came before his recent slump, putting him behind last season's point-per-game effort of 31 points in 30 contests. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. It truly makes for an exciting and unpredictable draft. 6. 7 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) The lowdown: The consensus believes Geekie will go in the first round. McKenzie's list included 16 In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. 1 or No. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current They could attempt to address that need in this year's draft by choosing Conor Geekie of the WHL's Winnipeg Ice. That is our list of 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. Sub 6-foot Finnish winger Joakim Kemell is No. Wrights game this season has lacked any sort of wow factor or dynamic aspect. 31 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) HM Brennan Ali Lincoln (USHL) 5. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. While that could affect how high he goes in this year's draft, he's still a well-regarded young player. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. Kasper's strength and speed will be significant assets for any club seeking his style of game. The lowdown: The biggest question asked about McGroarty is his skating. Austria rounds it out with one. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. The prognosis is Jiricek will be out two to three months, but at this point scouts dont seem overly concerned about the injury negatively impacting his draft status. The lowdown: The first thing that pops with Salomonsson is his shot. Those not ranked were given 122, and so on. 2 and as low as No. He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. , OHL Images. 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. 7 in our survey of scouts. His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. 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). Three additional players qualified for a total of 154.). 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. 4 to as low as No. Filip Mesar of HK Poprad in Slovakia could be one option. As evidenced by his final Central Scouting ranking of 8th, they believe he will be a top-six center. Take 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. 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. We still feel he could be their pick if he's available at this stage given their need to look ahead for potential replacements for centers Ryan Johansen and Mikael Granlund. 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. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. 69 Isaiah George London (OHL) 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 higher ranks of him show their belief in his overall skill set and that he can keep up with the pace of play. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. Jiricek received one No. Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. 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 Bichsel's big frame and potential should draw the attention of NHL clubs seeking size and skill among their future blue-line candidates. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. Five scouts pegged him at No. One had him at No. The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? 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. HM Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 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. A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. Highest ranks: 14th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (McKeens Hockey, Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 62nd (The Puck Authority), 41st (Dobber Prospects), 40th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 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. That is, players slotted from Nos. We will present you with 15 prospects that meet our above definition of divisive prospect. Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. 6 on TSNs list. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. 8. Arizona Coyotes. 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. Buffalo Sabres. Those that believe in him see his skill on full display. 71. The feeling amongst scouts is that Wrights challengers have yet to fully make their own case as a No. Highest rank: 10th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings). Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. Nevertheless, NHL Central Scouting selected Kemell as their top player among international skaters. The highest variance in the first 32 prospects is Ryan Chesley with a range of 58. 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