Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out the 17-year-old's elite shot release. 26 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) However, Scott Wheeler's ranking of their top prospects indicates they have only one left winger among their top-10. 6 on TSNs list. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. He could be snapped up by a club like the Sabres with a pick near the bottom of the first round. The top three is separated by just 1.77 which makes it the closest top three since I started tracking these rankings in 2016 (The 2016 rankings were not published). 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) They could attempt to address that problem by choosing Lian Bichsel of the SHL's Leksands IF. He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. Those that rank him higher believe he can make it as a top-six winger. Juraj Slafkovsky has a range of 4 because his highest ranking is 1 and his lowest is 5. 48 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) No relation to the New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes, Jack is the son of former player agent turned Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes. Please note that all names, measurements, teams and positions are from Elite Prospects at mid-season. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms. At the, albeit abbreviated, 2022 World Junior Championship, Wright was, at best, just okay in a really small sample size. 62. The 18-year-old center is in his first season with Northeastern, putting up 16 points in 38 games. 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. HM Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) In his February 2022 rankings, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino singled out his speed and ability to make simple plays to initiate transition. 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. Alexander Ovechkin has been the Washington Capitals' first-line left wing since his NHL debut in 2005. Russia's invasion of Ukraine promptedThe Hockey News' Ian Kennedy toponder the effectof the war's consequences upon the top Russian prospects in this year's draft, given the challenges it may present in bringing them to the United States. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) 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. Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. The question with him is how his game will translate since he is still raw in a lot of areas. Those skills should make him very enticing to the Coyotes. 24 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL) The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. The skill is evident every time you watch him. The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. After showing promise in 2020-21 with nine points in 16 games, he's third among Warriors scorers and fourth among WHL blueliners with 56 points in 57 games. 40 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) Marco Kasper: The Austrian 6-foot-1 centre can play all three forward positions and his overall game is as mature and complete as it is versatile. 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) TSN's Bob McKenzie praised the 6'4", 218-pounder's unique blend of size, speed and skill. 78 Marek Hejduk USA U-18 (USHL) 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 Jiricek is hurt now. The remarkable part of that is Slovakia having three first-round prospects (Slafkovsky, Nemec and No. 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. Wrights numbers have been trending in the wrong direction this season. 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. [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. His .67 goals per game as a 15-year-old OHL rookie has dropped to .48 this season. Nathan Gaucher had been on the radar of scouts and observers for some time prior to his draft year. Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. He'll have an opportunity to grow in size while developing his game next season in the NCAA with the University of Minnesota. He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) Nemec has enjoyed a solid season with HK Nitra, tallying 26 points in 39 games. Now in his first full WHL season after last season's COVID-shortened schedule, Mateychuk is proving himself as a talented puck-moving defenseman. 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL) This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. Montreal Canadiens Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Eyes On The Prize, Links: Seeing is believing for Martin St-Louis. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. Outside of the top-three players, the rest of the draft appears to be wide open. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) That means some changes to our listing compared to our Jan. 8 predictions. The rest believe he is too one-dimensional to garner a high ranking. Chesley may not have the gaudy numbers or flashier style of some of his blue-line peers eligible for selection in this round. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. The 6'0", 194-pounder has decent size and solid defensive abilities. 2 consideration. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. 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). If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. Slafkovsky was ranked No. 1 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) 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. 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. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. [No. 9 among North American skaters. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) Arizona Coyotes. The Range column shows the difference between the players highest ranking and their lowest one. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) The rebuilding Coyotes could be willing to bet on him at this stage of the draft rather than risk losing him to another club early in the second round. 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. We continue with this method for 2022. I'd be fine with either for NJD. Three additional players qualified for a total of 154.). 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. However size and speed have some question what his upside is. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. He's also third on the USNTDP junior squad with 27 points in 18 United States Hockey League (USHL) contests. 43 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. Highest ranks: 13th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 19th (TSNs Craig Button), Lowest ranks: 53rd (Elite Prospects), 49th (Recruit Scouting, Draft Prospects Hockey). A young sniper such as Liam Ohgren of the SHL's Djurgardens IF could be a good option. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. 2 overall selection from a scout, as did Russian winger Danila Yurov, who checks in at No. 27 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 54 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) The 17-year-old Howard is having a solid second season with the USNTDP. The Buffalo Sabres secured their third pick in this draft as part of the return from the Florida Panthers in last summer's Sam Reinhart trade. 22 Noah stlund Djurgarden (SWE J-20) We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) Listen here. Goran Stubb of European Scouting Services called the young right winger "an excellent, smooth skater with great offensive instincts," singling out his playmaking and competitive two-way play. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) Perhaps they'll consider choosing Eklund's teammate Jonathan Lekkerimaki in this year's draft to bolster their scoring depth. 23 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) The club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. 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. "In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. 33 to 64) who could push their way well into the first round. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. (Note that you will need to scroll the table to the right in order to see all columns). After rebuilding over the past two seasons, the Los Angeles Kings possess a deep pool of promising youngsters within their system. 64 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. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) Description Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239 DRAFT TEXT-EMBED ROUND 1 TEAM ORIGINAL PLAYER DETAILS ROUND 2 TEAM HM Colton Smith London (OHL) He could be NHL-ready within a couple of seasons. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) Cooley is No. 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. 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) The lowdown: Most in the industry believe that Mesar is a first rounder based on his speed and skill alone. 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. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) 10. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. To make things truly representative, players who were not ranked by a system were given the last ranking of the source+10. TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out his "high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness.". 72 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) HM Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) Emphasis will always be placed on how the moves impact buyers' chances in the upcoming postseason, but the deadline's sellers will already have their eyes on the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery. 74 Pano Fimis Niagara (OHL) In order to qualify for the rankings, players needed to be included on at least five of the 15 sources (since we took away the top and bottom two scores, we wanted to make sure players were guaranteed to be using at least one of their own rankings). 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL) Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 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. 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. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. "He's one of those players that always contributes, always produces," said Marr. Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) 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. 22-ranked Filip Mesar) and Czechia having one (Jiricek) in the top 10. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. He also spent a five-game stint with the KHL parent club, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL) 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. While they already have two promising youngsters in Kent Johnson and Cole Sillinger, they could add to their stockpile by selecting the USNTDP's Cutter Gauthier. 9. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) 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. 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. The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. 8 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (MHL) 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. 4. Here is a sampling of comments from some scouts who still have Wright at No. WebDrafted 2022, 1 #24 overall by Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the CHL Import Draft Drafted 2021, 1 #43 overall by Acadie-Bathurst Titan in the CHL Import Draft 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #33 by Elite Prospects 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #22 by ISS Hockey 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #23 by FCHockey Brennan did get some votes in the TSN top 32, but he was also ranked 80 or lower by multiple scouts. In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. HM Cole Spicer USA U-18 (USHL). Should they end up at this position in the first round, they could forMatthew Savoie of the Winnipeg Ice in the Western Hockey League (WHL). The young American could become a future NHL sniper. ", 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. They are listed in alphabetical order. Every year, several prospects tend to cause disagreement amongst the scouting world. Another season or two playing with professionals in Sweden could help to smooth out the rough edges to his puck-moving skills. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. Elite Prospects indicates he remains the consensus first overall pick among the 2022 class of draft-eligible prospects. 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. 2 NHL centre. All of that led to Wright being a unanimous 10-for-10 No. All but one of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect, with NHL Central Scouting rating him No. Those traits could make him a first-round selection of the Wild. The scouts who had Wright at No. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. The highest variance in the first 32 prospects is Ryan Chesley with a range of 58. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. 1, theres the rub. Despite Lambert's production woes this season, NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. ", C, Rogle (Sweden): "got some consideration as top 10 pick". McKenzie believes he has the potential to become a top-six NHL winger. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) Highest ranks: 11th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Dobber Prospects). 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. 28 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) (Top NHL Prospects/Habs/Leafs Rankings) 16,996 views Jul 3, 2022 Hello Guys Welcome Back! 5 among international skaters. Savoie has high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness, more a playmaker than a goal scorer but a prolific dual threat every time he has the puck, despite his size. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. 60 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) 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. Teams that have multiple first-round picks are seen as well positioned to perhaps make value selections on Russian players who might be available later than they would under normal circumstances. 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. 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. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) 3 NHL blueliner. 5 and as low as 21. Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL) 35. 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. 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. WebOur rankings lists are created after we combine scouting viewings from multiple viewings of prospects by our scouts. To be clear, though, the Kingston Frontenac centres top-prospect status is by no means a sure thing even if nine of 10 scouts ranked the Burlington, Ont., native first on TSNs 2022 Mid-Season NHL Draft Rankings. 1 or 2 in the draft lottery. 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. He also has 21 points in as many games with their junior club in the USHL. Born in Moscow, Mintyukov is enjoying a solid rookie campaign in his first season of North American hockey. 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. The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. He does not have a lot of energy in his game right now., He has not played with the vigour or passion to score as he has in years past, said a fifth scout, who feels Wright could solidify No. Its time to turn our attention to the most divisive prospects of the 2022 NHL Draft. One, if you were to survey another group of 10 scouts, you could very well end up with the same 5-4 split, but in favour of Wright. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters praised the 5'10", 172-pound Mesar's offensive abilities. 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. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. Kasper, 17, is at No. Our scouts are located across Canada, USA and Europe. ", "Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. 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. Those traits are bound to draw the interest of teams seeking a future leader for their blue-line corps. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 8 on the TSN list. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. 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 ). The Montreal Canadiens acquired the Calgary Flames' first-round pick in last month's Tyler Toffoli trade. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 1. Rankings with over 200 players ranked only received a bump of source+5. 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