As an example, Bob McKenzie ranked 90 players with 10 honourable mentions. 1 guy right now.. 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. Highest rank: 10th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings). He's not a fast or quick skater, which could hurt his placement in this round. 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. He also plays a responsible defensive game, using his big frame to break up plays and move the puck quickly out of danger. The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. 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. The newest Hab missed a few chances on Tuesday, but he was very hard to miss on the ice. 3. 51 Noah Ostlund Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
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. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
And many scouts still rave about his shot and conscientious commitment to play an all-around game, featuring maturity beyond his years when he doesnt have the puck. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 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. The 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL)
The big blueliner also skated for Switzerland at this year's postponed World Juniors. 2, as well as the ordering for the top 5 and top 10. 2 or No. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL)
Highest ranks: 13th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (Sportsnet, Elite Prospects), Lowest ranks: 44th (Draft Prospects), 37th (McKeens Hockey), 36th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 70 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL)
This is our seventh year doing this. 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. That list includes: No. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL)
Thats the way we like it. 29 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL)
He also noted the young Slovak plays a solid game without the puck. 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL)
Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL)
4 among international skaters. They also wonder if he can be a true, number-one center. 5 and as low as No. Ferrari believes Lambert possesses "some of the best tools in the entire draft class," singling out his elite skating and impressive puck skills. He'll have an opportunity to grow in size while developing his game next season in the NCAA with the University of Minnesota. In todays links, Martin St-Louis talks about how to evaluate his new arrivals, the evergreen Jaromir Jagr, and catching ones breath after a tumultuous trading Tuesday. The top-ranked in fact, the only ranked goalie is Prince George Cougars netminder Tyler Brennan, who is No. 1. Some also wonder what his role will be. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. 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. The higher rankings suggest he can become an impact top-six forward. His size and two-way skills should still draw sufficient interest from NHL clubs. Skating for TPS in Finland, Slafkovsky had 18 points in 11 games with their under-20 team. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. 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. 15 in our survey. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as well. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. TSN/CRAIG BUTTON TOP 32. Del Bel Belluz's improvement won't go unnoticed by NHL scouts. 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. 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL)
8. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. As evidenced by his final Central Scouting ranking of 8th, they believe he will be a top-six center. The 18-year-old also has 11 points in 14 games with their junior squad in the USHL. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20)
The 6'0", 194-pounder has decent size and solid defensive abilities. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. 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 lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. 1. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL)
52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL)
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. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. Teams who like Wright at No. Ingram's ability to adjust to a higher level of hockey should serve him well when he joins the NCAA's St. 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. 1 or No. 10. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL)
Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL)
4. 1 if he rediscovers his game. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? HM Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL)
Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. 1, theres the rub. 33 to 64) who could push their way well into the first round. Some prospects who were thought to go in the lottery could go in the second round while others could slip into the first round. Its not often a defenseman can beat a goalie clean from distance. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. 30 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL)
59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL)
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 lowdown: Howard is one of the best puck handlers in the entire draft. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.)
The lowdown: The consensus believes Geekie will go in the first round. Ranked No. We are going to focus on prospects in which there is disagreement about what round they belong in. He's enjoyed 13 multi-point games of the 30 he's played since Jan.1. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. He has 33 points in 21 games this season with their junior squad along with 60 points in 46 games with the national under-18 team. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. Owen Beck with some serious distance. 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. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. 5 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.)
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. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. 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. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS)
As for Wrights competition for No. 4. With a new season right around the corner, the attention of scouts now turn to the 2023 draft, which has the potential to be the best draft class since 2015. 4 and as low as No. HM Liam Arnsby North Bay (OHL)
2 NHL centre. This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. (Top NHL Prospects/Habs/Leafs Rankings) 16,996 views Jul 3, 2022 Hello Guys Welcome Back! 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. Central scouting even thinks he could be a lottery pick. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20)
AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Those that believe in him see his skill on full display. 3. 1 in TSNs pre-season draft rankings in late September, before the OHL 2021-22 season began. 49 Jani Nyman KOOVEE (Mestis)
Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. Wright was awarded exceptional player status by Hockey Canada in 2019, allowing him to enter the OHL as a 15-year-old for the 2019-20 OHL season. 5. 13-ranked U.S. U18 centre Cutter Gauthier; No. 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL)
Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. 5. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. 7. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL)
Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. 4 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL)
Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. Nemec has enjoyed a solid season with HK Nitra, tallying 26 points in 39 games. Kasper, 17, is at No. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. , OHL Images. 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. One had him at No. Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL)
53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20)
Those traits are bound to draw the interest of teams seeking a future leader for their blue-line corps. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL)
We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. What is the main takeaway from this exercise? 55 Isaiah George London (OHL)
His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL)
The lowdown: Most in the industry believe that Mesar is a first rounder based on his speed and skill alone. Highest ranks: 14th (Elite Prospects), 17th (Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 61st (The Puck Authority), 45th (Recruit Scouting), 38th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). Still, scouts say Cooley plays hard and goes into heavy traffic and high-danger zones to make plays and score goals, elevating the players he plays alongside. 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. That group includes: No. HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL)
6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. MCKEEN'S HOCKEY TOP 32. Matheychuk's leadership, adaptability and mature approach to his game could make him one of the top defensemen in this year's draft. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL)
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. 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. 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. No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly 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. 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. 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). While the 6'2", 187-pound left winger managed just two points in 25 games with their pro team, the experience he received there should prove invaluable in his development. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. 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 Cooley has been dynamic with the puck, a scout said. 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. Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. ", 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. He is also ranked outside the top-20 according to TSNs Craig Button and ranked outside the top-10 according to Bob McKenzie, which is significant given that its 8. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. Overall, I could say [Wright] is an above-average prospect but not where you would think a No. Slafkovsky was ranked No. That didnt happen. 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. 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. 1 of his QMJHL top-10 prospects for this year's draft, calling the youngster an "intelligent defender" and a "skilled all-around player.". Nevertheless, Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters likes the 6'2", 183-pounder's two-way abilities and strength. Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations) Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects) The NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young center's overall game. With John Klingberg slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and only one defenseman among their top 10 prospects, they could consider choosing a blueliner such as Denton Mateychuk of the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors. He also has 21 points in as many games with their junior club in the USHL. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. 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. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. 1 overall pick should be., Hes not played with enough urgency or determination, said another scout. 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. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. ", C, Rogle (Sweden): "got some consideration as top 10 pick". 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. 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL)
77 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20)
Denis Gurianov showed some real potential in his debut. 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL)
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They could choose the USNTDP's Ryan Chesley if he's still available by this stage of the first round. The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. McKenzie believes he has the potential to become a top-six NHL winger. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL)
11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga)
I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! On Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie released his pre-season rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after surveying 10 National Hockey League scouts. With 31 points in 46 games, Luneau sits fourth among Olympiques scorers. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20)
10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL)
Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. We had the Tampa Bay Lightning choosing Alexander Perevalov in our previous mock draft. 44 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL)
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. Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. 20 or lower. 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. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. Some rankings have more correlation to how the draft will unfold than others, and no rankings are perfect so we combined 15 of the most respected draft rankings and used a modified average of them to get our own rankings. Despite the concerns about his skating, Perevalov's scoring abilities will likely draw plenty of interest from NHL teams in this round. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 35. 28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL)
The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. {{ video.Name 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. That means some changes to our listing compared to our Jan. 8 predictions. 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. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out the 6'1", 192-pound Nemec's two-way abilities, particularly his offensive skills. 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. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 3 NHL blueliner. The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL)
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). He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. 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. Lekkerimaki is ranked ninth among international skaters by NHL Central Scouting. While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. He's committed to playing for Boston College next season, giving him time to develop his offensive skills. 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. 2 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL)
HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL)
Brennan did get some votes in the TSN top 32, but he was also ranked 80 or lower by multiple scouts. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 4 to as low as No. Born in Moscow, Mintyukov is enjoying a solid rookie campaign in his first season of North American hockey. We predicted the Seattle Kraken could select Simon Nemec of Slovakia's HK Nitra in our previous mock draft with an eye on him filling a puck-moving role on their blue line. They could consider selecting the USNTDP'sRutger McGroarty, provided they don't lose their first-rounder to the Winnipeg Jets as part of the conditions of theiracquisitionof Andrew Copp at the trade deadline. 37 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL)
9 among North American skaters. Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. Those that rank him higher believe he can make it as a top-six winger. He already has plenty of international experience, skating in two World Junior under-20 tournaments and helping his country win a bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL)
27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL)
A versatile forward who can play center or left wing, the 6'2", 174-pound Manitoba native leads the Phantoms with 21 goals and 49 points in 48 games. Kasper's strength and speed will be significant assets for any club seeking his style of game. In his midseason rankings, TSN's Bob McKenzie considered the 18-year-old blueliner a two-way threat. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL)
4. 1, for that matter. 9. 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. The 18-year-old Nazar is building on last season's promising 36-point performance in 31 games with the USNTDP junior team in the USHL. 10. 36 Owen Pickering Swift Current (WHL)
2 and as low as No. Nevertheless, NHL Central Scouting selected Kemell as their top player among international skaters. Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. (Error Code: 102630) Its a photo finish for the No. NHL Central Scouting has Perevalov sitting 10th among international skaters. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL)
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. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. 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. 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL)
Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. The 6'2", 174-pound Luneau is listed by NHL Central Scouting at No. A young sniper such as Liam Ohgren of the SHL's Djurgardens IF could be a good option. 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. 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. 26 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL)
The Athletic's Scott Wheeler listed just one right-shot defenseman (Jett Woo) among the Vancouver Canucks' top 10 prospects. ", "Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE)
The Kingston Frontenacs centre is the unanimous No. The lowdown: Kulich introduced himself on the world stage when he was named MVP of the U18 World Championship. 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. Shane Wright was our predicted first overall selection in our previous mock draft. 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20)
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. Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. 10 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL)
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. 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. TSN's Bob McKenzie observed Geekie as an average skater but singled out his "physical tools, competitiveness and above-average skill level." The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. 24 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL)
While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. NHL Central Scouting ranks him No. We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. 57 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.)
Bob McKenzies 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 10. 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL)
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. Here is a sampling of comments from some scouts who still have Wright at No. Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. 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 ). 43 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. 1 spot, putting Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at the top of his mid-season rankings. 6. Wrights numbers have been trending in the wrong direction this season. 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. 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20)
74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL)
28 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL)
86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL)
58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
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