4 and as low as No. 4. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. And from the other contenders for No. What did you think of this list? Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. Some teams have factored in a more emphatic Russian factor in their rankings, while still other teams have ranked all players, including Russians, based purely on hockey-playing ability. 18 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) 1 in TSNs pre-season draft rankings in late September, before the OHL 2021-22 season began. MCKEEN'S HOCKEY TOP 32. 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. Most seem to believe hes a bottom pair defenseman. Korchinski will require another season or two in the WHL before he's ready to move up to the pro ranks. He measured at just 5-foot-9.5 at the Combine and this does have some wondering how hed fare in the NHL. The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) 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. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) 3 NHL blueliner. 1, for that matter. He has 18 points in 43 games with the USNTDP's under-18 team and 12 points in 18 games with their USHL junior club. Since McKenzies rankings only go 90 players deep, after the third round well shift gears and use Corey Pronmans seven-round mock draft as the draft order for WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Draft Rankings REVEALED! (Note that you will need to scroll the table to the right in order to see all columns). The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. The lowdown: Kulich introduced himself on the world stage when he was named MVP of the U18 World Championship. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. 12 in our scouting survey. 9 and just nine in the top 32. The young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games. If its extremely tight at the top end of the draft with Slafkovsky and Wright, and it is, it also holds true throughout much of the first round. On March 4, NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Savoie's coach, James Patrick, suggesting he could have more success at the NHL level as a winger. 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. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. (Error Code: 102630) Its a photo finish for the No. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. 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. 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. 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. Montreal Canadiens sign Xavier Simoneau to entry-level contract. {{ video.Name 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. 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. If its extremely tight at the top end of the draft with Slafkovsky and Wright, and it is, it also holds true throughout much of the first round. 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) 6 and as low as No. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. Where the disagreement comes in is how high in the first round will he go. Others believe his skating and overall skill set puts him in the top-six conversation. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. Slafkovsky was ranked No. Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. HM Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 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. 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Mintyukov said he's a big fan of the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes. The Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) 35. 40 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) 1 Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. "He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. They appreciated his speed and puck-handling abilities, with Peters pointing out the youngster dominates when playing among his peer group in international competition. 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. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. His compete and his leadership will garner a lot of first-round attention. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino notedKorchinski's improvement this season has him rising on many NHL teams' scouting lists. Those traits could have Sabres scouts looking past his difficulties this season and seeing a future NHL star. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. 46 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) The nationality breakdown of the top 32 is as follows: Canada 9; USA 8; Russia 5; Slovakia 3; and two each for Sweden, Finland and Czechia. After rebuilding over the past two seasons, the Los Angeles Kings possess a deep pool of promising youngsters within their system. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. Ohgren will likely spend at least another season or two with Djurgardens' senior squad before becoming NHL-ready. 1 or No. 3. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK) The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. McKenzie believes he has the potential to become a top-six NHL winger. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 8. Along with the prospect, we will indicate the variance in rankings and then give a brief explanation of what the disagreement is all about. In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) 3 and as low as No. 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. The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle but like Lambert, Trikozov will be interesting to watch. 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). 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. Simon Nemec: The 6-foot, 199-pound Slovak is a smooth-skating, intelligent defenceman who is a highly efficient puck mover with a solid two-way game. Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. With time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL forward. 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) Highest ranks: 8th (TSNs Craig Button), 16th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 42nd (Smaht Scouting), 41st (Future Considerations). 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. Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. Another season or two playing with professionals in Sweden could help to smooth out the rough edges to his puck-moving skills. 5. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. Rankings with over 200 players ranked only received a bump of source+5. 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. 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. 1 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) Miro's description is perfect, he has that sky-high potential but so many flags, it gets reflected when some people have him top 5 just based on potential, then others have him in the 20-30 range due to the flags ( he was at 18 in my Early January but kind of pre-WJC rankings ). 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The lowdown: Questions with Odelius start with his future role and if hes good enough overall as a shutdown defender. Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. In his first full season with the USNTDP Under-18 squad, McGroarty has 23 goals and 49 points in 40 games. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL) TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. This improved the results dramatically from other years. Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. 16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? Adam Ingram of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms could be worth considering at this stage of the first round. 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) Its a photo finish for the No. But they would like to see more from him. 2 and Savoie at No. They could choose the USNTDP's Ryan Chesley if he's still available by this stage of the first round. He was ranked as high as No. Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. 5 and as low as No. The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Bring on the chaos. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. 3. 71 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) He's committed to playing for Boston College next season, giving him time to develop his offensive skills. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. 4. #2022NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/4cmGx3Fc7M, Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects). 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. 8 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (MHL) The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. 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. The goal is to give you different perspectives from various sources indicating where the questions and pressure points are. With 31 points in 46 games, Luneau sits fourth among Olympiques scorers. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. Currently sidelined with a minor shoulder injury, Kemell hasnt been scoring at the same pace he did to start the season in Finlands top mens league, but hes still seen a skilled goal-scorer/playmaker who has an engine that revs high. Im not saying one or the other couldnt become first liners, theyre both good prospects, but unlike a lot of years, this draft doesnt have any great prospects. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. ", Draft Pick ForfeitedRW, Pelicans (Finland): "Lambert has blazing speed and while he struggled to put up numbers early in the Finnish elite league season, his playmaking and goal-scoring abilities are notable. Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters believes his skating and hockey sense should overcome any concerns about his 5'10", 183-pound frame. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 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. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. 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. 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. 4 among international skaters. 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. Those that rank him in the first round believe his offensive game is coming and will be a dependable top-four, two-way defenseman. Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. 1 perch is USA Under-18 forward Logan Cooley, a 5-foot-10 centre who is as savvy and skilled offensively as any prospect in the draft. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? The variance in rankings reflects which version of Goyette you get in any given game. Luneau will likely need another season in junior followed by a year or two of AHL experience. 10. 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. The 6'0", 194-pounder has decent size and solid defensive abilities. Skating for TPS in Finland, Slafkovsky had 18 points in 11 games with their under-20 team. That long layoff could account for why Zhilkin's offensive numbers aren't as high as expected for a player with his skills. Our projected second overall selection in our previous mock draft, Logan Cooley is enjoying a fine performance this season with the U.S. National Team Development Program. Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. The 6'2", 174-pound Luneau is listed by NHL Central Scouting at No. HM Jace Weir Red Deer (WHL), Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. }}. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. The 17-year-old should be a good fit with the Arizona Coyotes given the lack of skilled centers among Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirtop five prospects. Wright didnt play in the 2020-21 OHL season because the league was shut down by the pandemic, but he was able to play as an underage player in the 2021 Under-18 World Championship in Texas, where he was absolutely outstanding in helping to lead Canada to the gold medal. In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. What is the main takeaway from this exercise? 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. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) Here is a sampling of comments from some scouts who still have Wright at No. Just alright in my viewings, said a third scout. He also moves the puck well and possesses a powerful shot. 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. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. 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. 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 1 overall. Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr praised Savoie as "one of the best natural scorers and offensive players in the 2022 Draft class." 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) He was ranked as high as No. As we have them choosing a forward in Frank Nazar with their own pick earlier in the draft, they could consider selecting a right-shot defenseman given their lack of one among their top prospects. HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20) 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. 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. 28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) Lambert has blazing speed and while he struggled to put up numbers early in the Finnish elite league season, his playmaking and goal-scoring abilities are notable. Savoie and Slafkovsky couldnt be further apart on the size scale but each of them got two votes from scouts as the No. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. Nathan Gaucher had been on the radar of scouts and observers for some time prior to his draft year. The lowdown: Most in the industry believe that Mesar is a first rounder based on his speed and skill alone. 6. 54 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) He's considered a top-10 prospect by nine of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. 38 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. 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. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. Some other observations on TSNs mid-season rankings: The top 10 is a veritable United Nations, including three Canadians, two Russians, two Slovaks, one American, one Finn and one Czech. The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL) But those who have some doubts question his skating and ability to keep pace. 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) 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. 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. 79 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. Listen. 7 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) 3. Elite Prospects indicates 11 of their 13 ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. His size and offensive abilities could make him an attractive draft option for the rebuilding Red Wings. He could be a worthwhile selection for a team seeking a mobile young rearguard. 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). 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) [Wright] was great coming out of the U-18s last year but it was a really small sample size, the scout said. 2 among international skaters. 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. You will see the averages get close together as you approach the bottom. 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. While his stock has taken a hit, most believe he will go in the first round simply because he has one of the highest skill sets in the draft. Highest ranks: 14th (Elite Prospects), 17th (Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 61st (The Puck Authority), 45th (Recruit Scouting), 38th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. 1 vote besides Wright is No. Highest ranks: 12th (Future Considerations), 14th (Draft Prospects), 17th (Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 40th (Elite Prospects), 36th (McKeens Hockey). Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. NHL Central Scouting ranked him third among international skaters. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) He's enjoyed 13 multi-point games of the 30 he's played since Jan.1. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. 35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. 5. 3 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, the 18-year-old Savoie leads the Ice and all WHL rookies with 78 points. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 39 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) "He went into this season being projected as a 33 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL) HM Brennan Ali Lincoln (USHL) 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) Chesley may not have the gaudy numbers or flashier style of some of his blue-line peers eligible for selection in this round. Owen Beck with some serious distance. All he appears to lack is being six feet or taller, which is the preferred size standard for an elite No. He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. , OHL Images. 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