17. Capable of playing center or on the wing, the 18-year-old is in his second season with HK Poprad playing with and against professionals. Matheychuk's leadership, adaptability and mature approach to his game could make him one of the top defensemen in this year's draft. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK)
We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL)
As an example, Shane Wright has a range of 1 because he was ranked first or second by every source. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. It should also draw attention from NHL scouts in the market for a forward of his talents. 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL)
Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
2. 12 in our scouting survey. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. All of that led to Wright being a unanimous 10-for-10 No. 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL)
9 among North American skaters. Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms, Follow| 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. There are, however, two points worth noting. Highest ranks: 12th (Future Considerations), 14th (Draft Prospects), 17th (Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 40th (Elite Prospects), 36th (McKeens Hockey). Brennan did get some votes in the TSN top 32, but he was also ranked 80 or lower by multiple scouts. Chesley may not have the gaudy numbers or flashier style of some of his blue-line peers eligible for selection in this round. Jiricek received one No. 2, but two scouts had him at No. With his size and shot, Snuggerud could have top-six NHL potential. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters commended Ohgren's above-average skill level and top-tier shot. Bob McKenzies 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 10. 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. 3-ranked North BayBattalion defenceman Ty Nelson; No. The highest variance in the first 32 prospects is Ryan Chesley with a range of 58. Juraj Slafkovsky has a range of 4 because his highest ranking is 1 and his lowest is 5. Slafkovsky was ranked No. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. This is useful to create groups of similarly ranked players. 1.. 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. I have seen more of Nemec, but only in brief bits in international tournaments. 1 between Wright and Cooley. With time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL forward. 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.)
We predicted the Anaheim Ducks could select USNTDP forward Frank Nazar in our previous mock draft. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. We are going to focus on prospects in which there is disagreement about what round they belong in. NHL Central Scouting has Perevalov sitting 10th among international skaters. TSN/CRAIG BUTTON TOP 32. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering 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. If he continues developing as well as he has over the past year, he could crack an NHL roster sooner than projected. They could attempt to address that problem by choosing Lian Bichsel of the SHL's Leksands IF. Below are the 154 ranked players. While that could affect how high he goes in this year's draft, he's still a well-regarded young player. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. Those traits could have Sabres scouts looking past his difficulties this season and seeing a future NHL star. After rebuilding over the past two seasons, the Los Angeles Kings possess a deep pool of promising youngsters within their system. 35. Listen here. 2 and as low as No. 70 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL)
He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. 10. In his midseason rankings, TSN's Bob McKenzie considered the 18-year-old blueliner a two-way threat. Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. Here is a sampling of comments from some scouts who still have Wright at No. The rest believe he is too one-dimensional to garner a high ranking. 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. 49 Jani Nyman KOOVEE (Mestis)
He could one day blossom into a puck-moving defenseman on par with those stars, and that potential makes him a terrific addition to the Jets' blue line. Scott Wheeler's evaluation of the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect depth shows them without a left-hand defenseman among their top 15. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL)
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. After a 15-point rookie performance in 60 games with the Storm in 2019-20, his only game action last season came during the World Junior Under-18 Championship as the OHL 's 2020-21 campaign was shuttered by COVID-19. 19 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL)
HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20)
Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. Shane Wright was our predicted first overall selection in our previous mock draft. 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. 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. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. 8 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (MHL)
HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL)
Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 2, the Nos. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. 8. 20 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL)
That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a candidate to develop into the best player in the entire draft because of a high offensive ceiling. 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. "He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. He's committed to playing with the University of Michigan next season, where the opportunity to play against NCAA talent will further hone those abilities. And from the other contenders for No. Bob McKenzie's Final 2022 Draft Ranking TSN.ca Staff This video file cannot be played. In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. McKenzie's list included 16 The Range column shows the difference between the players highest ranking and their lowest one. 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. The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. However size and speed have some question what his upside is. Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. 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. 3 and as low as No. 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. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. But hes still at the top of the draft pile. He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. The Kingston Frontenacs centre is the unanimous No. 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL)
55 Isaiah George London (OHL)
The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. 32 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL)
Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the No. 1 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL)
5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL)
There are no slam dunks. The 18-year-old also has 11 points in 14 games with their junior squad in the USHL. 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 worst ranking. 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL)
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. 20 or lower. 46 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL)
2 prospect, whileNHL Central Scoutingplaced him second among North American skaters in their midseason rankings. 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 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. Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. 3 NHL blueliner. The Anaheim Ducks acquired the Boston Bruins' first-round pick in the Hampus Lindholm trade. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). All of which has come as a rather notable surprise. He was as high as No. Scouts were hoping Wright, and his 2022 draft challengers, would use the World Juniors to define and assert themselves. 1 but are expressing some reservations: His engagement has been good, his production underwhelming given the expectations, one said. 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL)
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. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga)
2 NHL centre. The Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL)
TSNs top 10 is rounded out by Winnipeg Ice forward Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any No. Nevertheless, his solid defensive game should make him an enticing target for a rebuilding club like the Ducks. Filip Mesar of HK Poprad in Slovakia could be one option. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. 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. McKenzie believes he has the potential to become a top-six NHL winger. After a six-point rookie performance in 58 games with the Steelheads during the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season, Del Bel Belluz saw no game action last season as COVID also shut down the OHL's 2020-21 campaign. With the Ducks rebuilding under new general manager Pat Verbeek, they could still benefit by adding someone like Nazar with his ability to play center or right wing. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL)
1 Shane Wright 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. For me, Miroshnichenko has a higher ceiling.. 21 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL)
2022 TSN Bob McKenzie mid-season list Draft Class: 2021 Created By: NHLfan10506 Published: Jan. 21 at 6:21 a.m. Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. 67 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL)
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. 9 and just nine in the top 32. With Scott Wheeler's ranking of their prospects showing no one at that position among their top five, the USNTDP's Jimmy Snuggerud could be a good fit. He also has 21 points in as many games with their junior club in the USHL. 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL)
The feeling amongst scouts is that Wrights challengers have yet to fully make their own case as a No. Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. Jiricek, who is No. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. 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. (Rankings were updated on July 4 due to additional rankings from The Hockey News and again July 5 due to updated rankings by Corey Pronman. That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. His potential as a hardworking, skilled scorer should be attractive to a team in need of left-wing scoring depth like the Capitals. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 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. Lekkerimaki is ranked ninth among international skaters by NHL Central Scouting. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. 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 The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who recently underwent surgery for a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship. Perhaps they'll consider choosing Eklund's teammate Jonathan Lekkerimaki in this year's draft to bolster their scoring depth. The 6'0", 194-pounder has decent size and solid defensive abilities. 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL)
HM Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.)
The club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. 37 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL)
{{ video.Name I have concerns for his lack of dominance this season. 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. Howard may be a gifted offensive forward, but he also garnered praise from Sportsnet's Sam Consentino for improving his all-around game. Wrights game this season has lacked any sort of wow factor or dynamic aspect. Marie (OHL)
While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. 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. In his 2022 NHL prospect pool rankings, The Athletic's Scott Wheeler rankedjust one center among the Canadiens' top five, so adding Wright to the group would be a huge boost. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. 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. Nevertheless, Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters likes the 6'2", 183-pounder's two-way abilities and strength. Slafkovsky was ranked No. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. MCKEEN'S HOCKEY TOP 32. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL)
Those that rank him outside round one dont believe hes a top-six NHL forward. The top-ranked in fact, the only ranked goalie is Prince George Cougars netminder Tyler Brennan, who is No. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. The 17-year-old left winger could still be a player on their radar at this stage. Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 15th (TSNs Bob McKenzie), 18th (Dobber Prospects), Lowest ranks: 41st (Recruit Scouting), 39th (Elite Prospects), 38th (Future Considerations).
Marie (OHL)
Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. 28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL)
Elite Prospects cites TSN's Bob McKenzie and Craig Button among five ranking authorities rating Cooley as this season's No. Skilled depth at the center position has been a longstanding issue for the Columbus Blue Jackets. 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. 35 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SWE J-20)
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. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL)
Elite Prospects indicates he remains the consensus first overall pick among the 2022 class of draft-eligible prospects. WebBob Mckenzies 2022 Mid Season Draft Rankings. 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. 5 and as low as 21. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
"He went into this season being projected as a 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. TSNs Bob McKenzie released his final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings to much surprise, Juraj Slafkovsky took the top spot over Shane Wright. Born in Moscow, Mintyukov is enjoying a solid rookie campaign in his first season of North American hockey. 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. Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. As evidenced by his final Central Scouting ranking of 8th, they believe he will be a top-six center. 2. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. 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. Three additional players qualified for a total of 154.). Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. [No. NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. 1 vote besides Wright is No. 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. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. 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 18-year-old center is in his first season with Northeastern, putting up 16 points in 38 games. 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. 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. 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. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. 1 or No. 78 Marek Hejduk USA U-18 (USHL)
The newest Hab missed a few chances on Tuesday, but he was very hard to miss on the ice. 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. Despite the concerns about his skating, Perevalov's scoring abilities will likely draw plenty of interest from NHL teams in this round. Rankings with over 200 players ranked only received a bump of source+5. 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. Some prospects who were thought to go in the lottery could go in the second round while others could slip into the first round. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Nazar's quickness and high-end finishing ability while commending his tenacity despite his 5'10", 174-pound frame. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. He's considered a top-10 prospect by nine of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL)
When hes not, its frustrating to watch. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. HM Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.)
62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL)
The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20)
Ohgren will likely spend at least another season or two with Djurgardens' senior squad before becoming NHL-ready. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current
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