Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. 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. TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out the 6'1", 192-pound Nemec's two-way abilities, particularly his offensive skills. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) We previously had the Arizona Coyotes selecting Nathan Gaucher with this pick, which was received from the Montreal Canadiens as part of the return in last summer's Christian Dvorak trade. 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. He also noted the young Slovak plays a solid game without the puck. McKenzie's list included 16 9 and just nine in the top 32. 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 He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) 47 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) Highest ranks: 14th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (McKeens Hockey, Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 62nd (The Puck Authority), 41st (Dobber Prospects), 40th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). A look at why The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle but like Lambert, Trikozov will be interesting to watch. 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. Brennan did get some votes in the TSN top 32, but he was also ranked 80 or lower by multiple scouts. 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. Those that rank him outside round one dont believe hes a top-six NHL forward. 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) That is because many of those players were not ranked by several sources, meaning the averages tended to be more equal. The higher ranks of him show their belief in his overall skill set and that he can keep up with the pace of play. Alexander Ovechkin has been the Washington Capitals' first-line left wing since his NHL debut in 2005. DAILY FACEOFF TOP 32. 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) 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. A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. 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. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at 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. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. He was named tournament MVP as his team took home the bronze medal. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. 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. 10 among North American skaters. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. 5. Despite Lambert's production woes this season, NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. 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. 7 among NHL Central Scouting's international skaters. 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. 44 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20) TSN's Bob McKenzie observed Geekie as an average skater but singled out his "physical tools, competitiveness and above-average skill level." 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. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) Having alsotraded away versatile forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche, they could seek a skilled young forward with this selection. With a prospect pipeline ranked 31st by The Athletic's Scott Wheeler, the low-scoring New York Islanders could seek a scoring forward in this year's draft. 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. As for Wrights competition for No. Lekkerimaki is ranked ninth among international skaters by NHL Central Scouting. Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) 3 NHL blueliner. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) However, he had 13 goals and 36 points skating with his fellow junior players with MHL club Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk. 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. 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. Kevin Korchinski of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds could be a suitable option if he remains available at this stage of the draft. 78 Marek Hejduk USA U-18 (USHL) 4 and as low as No. 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) After rebuilding over the past two seasons, the Los Angeles Kings possess a deep pool of promising youngsters within their system. 1 if he rediscovers his game. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. 1 overall. 28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) Filip Mesar of HK Poprad in Slovakia could be one option. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. 16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) The 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. 20 or lower. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. 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. Skating for TPS in Finland, Slafkovsky had 18 points in 11 games with their under-20 team. While the 36-year-old Capitals captain remains a superstar, management must give consideration toward finding his future replacement. 5 and as low as No. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. One option could be right wing Danila Yurov of Mettalurg Magnitogorsk in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). The correlation of the rankings compared to draft position in 2021 was 0.7739. 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. 19 are wild cards of sorts. He's the USNTDP Under-18s'leading scorer with 30 goals in 42 games and the top goalscorer with their USHL junior squad with 18 goals in as many games. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. Four of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN had him in the spot immediately behind Wright. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. Highest ranks: 5th (Smaht Scouting), 8th (Future Considerations, McKeens Hockey, Sportsnet, Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 35th (TSNs Craig Button), 28th (Dobber Prospects). 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 15 in our survey. His potential as a hardworking, skilled scorer should be attractive to a team in need of left-wing scoring depth like the Capitals. He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. 8 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (MHL) Cloud State University next season. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. Five scouts pegged him at No. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. One had him at No. The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. 17 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters commended Ohgren's above-average skill level and top-tier shot. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. 79 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) 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. His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. HM Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) Most seem to believe hes a bottom pair defenseman. 4 among international skaters. Nathan Gaucher had been on the radar of scouts and observers for some time prior to his draft year. 2. We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. 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. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 4 among North American skaters. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. The San Jose Sharks landed a fine young forward in the 2021 NHL draft when they took William Eklund of Djurgarderns IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) with the seventh overall pick. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) 1. 1 in TSNs pre-season draft rankings in late September, before the OHL 2021-22 season began. Many of the players ranked from Nos. 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, not fully seizing the opportunity. The 17-year-old Kemell got off to a blazing start to this season with 12 goals and 16 points. Juraj Slafkovsky has a range of 4 because his highest ranking is 1 and his lowest is 5. The lowdown: Kulich introduced himself on the world stage when he was named MVP of the U18 World Championship. 2 or No. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. 1 or No. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. I am not s high on them as the top end of the 2023 class. Although there is some debate as to who could go number one between Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, most everyone agrees thats your top-three in some order. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. Its a photo finish for the No. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) Nevertheless, Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters likes the 6'2", 183-pounder's two-way abilities and strength. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. 22-ranked Filip Mesar) and Czechia having one (Jiricek) in the top 10. 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. by Bob McKenzie Lets make one thing clear from the get-go: The 2022 NHL Draft is the Shane Wright Draft. 67 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters cited the 18-year-old Gauthier's combination of size, skating and puck skills among the young forward's notable skills. 66 Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. A natural scorer, he has 24 goals and 62 points with their under-18 team as well as 31 points in 21 games with the junior team in the USHL. 1 on their lists do believe he has the best chance to be upgraded from a sure-fire top-six forward to a top-line NHL winger. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. With the final day of the regular season (April 29) only a month away, we're revisiting and revising our midseason mock-draft predictions. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino had Wright atop his March rankings but suggested others could be closing the gap on him. Highest ranks: 8th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 69th (Draft Prospects), 64th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). After tallying just six points in 24 games with JYP, he's managed only four points in 25 games with the Pelicans. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? Listen. 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. They could use it to select Luca Del Bel Belluz of the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. 15 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. We predicted the Anaheim Ducks could select USNTDP forward Frank Nazar in our previous mock draft. Here is a sampling of comments from some scouts who still have Wright at No. ", "'Cooley has been dynamic with the puck,' a scout said. 3. He was ranked as high as No. 1, for that matter. TSN/CRAIG BUTTON TOP 32. Cooley sits third among U.S. nationalUnder-18team scorers with 54 points in 37 games. Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. The big blueliner also skated for Switzerland at this year's postponed World Juniors. The 6'0", 192-pound left winger lit it up this season with Loko Yaroslavl, finishing with 25 goals and 50 points in 42 games and sitting fourth overall among MHL scorers. 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. At 6'3" and 194 pounds, Gauthier is a big, versatile forward who can play center or left wing and carries a hard, heavy shot. The 17-year-old Howard is having a solid second season with the USNTDP. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking from @TSNBobMcKenzie and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright The Final Top 90 and 10 Honourable Mentions: https://t.co/n8kTicQVAH #TSNHockey | #DraftCentre pic.twitter.com/OUCyGa3mmq TSN Hockey 27 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. 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. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. In our previous mock draft, we predicted the Ottawa Senators could select David Jiricek of HC Skoda Plzen of the Czech Extraliga. 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any No. 6 and as low as No. 2 and as low as No. 35-ranked Swiss defenceman Lian Bichsel. Highest ranks: 15th (The Puck Authority), 26th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 56th (McKeens Hockey), 46th (Dobber Prospects). 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) While critical of his skating, Peters suggests his offensive skills could offset that shortcoming. 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) 2. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 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. Every year, several prospects tend to cause disagreement amongst the scouting world. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. 2 consideration. Those not ranked were given 122, and so on. 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. 2. 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. 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. With 31 points in 46 games, Luneau sits fourth among Olympiques scorers. NHL Central Scouting ranks him No. Bichsel's big frame and potential should draw the attention of NHL clubs seeking size and skill among their future blue-line candidates. 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. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. 1 guy right now.. TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. 33 to 64) who could push their way well into the first round. Ohgren will likely spend at least another season or two with Djurgardens' senior squad before becoming NHL-ready. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) 3. 4 to as low as No. 5 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) That list includes: No. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. (Note that you will need to scroll the table to the right in order to see all columns). 64 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) That is, players slotted from Nos. Teams who like Wright at No. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) 36 Owen Pickering Swift Current (WHL) The Kraken could still opt for Jiricek, but scouts will see much more of Nemec over the second half of the season. He's not a fast or quick skater, which could hurt his placement in this round. And from the other contenders for No. 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. 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL) 9. 2 prospect. 1 of his QMJHL top-10 prospects for this year's draft, calling the youngster an "intelligent defender" and a "skilled all-around player.". 7 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) Shane Wright of the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs remains the favorite to be chosen first overall in this year's draft. Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. The skill is evident every time you watch him. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) Marie (OHL) That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. 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. TSN's Bob McKenzie praised the 6'4", 218-pounder's unique blend of size, speed and skill. 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. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. 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. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters praised the 5'10", 172-pound Mesar's offensive abilities. One scout voted him in the top 5 and nine of 10 had him in the top 11. 8 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Whether its a specific rank, a specific skill set or what their upside is, there can be several reasons a prospect can have a wide variety of outcomes. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters believes his skating and hockey sense should overcome any concerns about his 5'10", 183-pound frame. 'If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. }}. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. In some cases, we will focus on a prospect where the disagreement lies in which part of the round they should go in. We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. 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