While the 36-year-old Capitals captain remains a superstar, management must give consideration toward finding his future replacement. 39 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) 4 among international skaters. No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. Below are the 154 ranked players. The USNTDP's Isaac Howard could be someone they target in this year's draft. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. 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. 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. 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. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. He was ranked as high as No. Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. DAILY FACEOFF TOP 32. Listen. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. 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. The 18-year-old also has 11 points in 14 games with their junior squad in the USHL. 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. (Error Code: 102630) Its a photo finish for the No. Highest ranks: 8th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 28th (TSNs Craig Button). Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. 1, not fully seizing the opportunity. NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young center's overall game. Three additional players qualified for a total of 154.). Highest ranks: 14th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (McKeens Hockey, Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 62nd (The Puck Authority), 41st (Dobber Prospects), 40th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). HM Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. Jiricek received one No. 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. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. Yurov was held scoreless seeing limited minutes in 21 games against professionals in the KHL. One option could be right wing Danila Yurov of Mettalurg Magnitogorsk in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). 9 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! He also spent a five-game stint with the KHL parent club, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. That long layoff, however, hasn't hurt the 18-year-old center's game as he's sitting second among Steelheads scorers with 29 goals and 70 points in 60 games. 10. The feeling amongst scouts is that Wrights challengers have yet to fully make their own case as a No. On bad days, you have a hard time finding him. 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. He's enjoyed 13 multi-point games of the 30 he's played since Jan.1. 70 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) Wrights game this season has lacked any sort of wow factor or dynamic aspect. HM Quinn Finley Madison (USHL) 5. 46 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) Rankings with over 200 players ranked only received a bump of source+5. 4. We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. What did you think of this list? The 17-year-old right winger had 20 goals and 35 points in 26 games with Djurgardens' U20 team and seven goals and nine points in 26 games with their SHL squad. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. The 17-year-old Kemell got off to a blazing start to this season with 12 goals and 16 points. 56 Ryan Greene 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). Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. 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. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. Born in Moscow, Mintyukov is enjoying a solid rookie campaign in his first season of North American hockey. 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) The lowdown: The first thing that pops with Salomonsson is his shot. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) "He's one of those players that always contributes, always produces," said Marr. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. #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). For me, Miroshnichenko has a higher ceiling.. 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. 2, as well as the ordering for the top 5 and top 10. Marie (OHL) 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) 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. 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. 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. Oh yeah, and he was born in Ottawa, and played for the Ottawa Jr. His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. Shane Wright was our predicted first overall selection in our previous mock draft. On Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie released his pre-season rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after surveying 10 National Hockey League scouts. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. Arizona Coyotes. 4. 49 Jani Nyman KOOVEE (Mestis) One had him at No. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. 27 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. 6 on TSNs list. The Arizona Coyotes got their third pick in this round as part of the return from the Colorado Avalanche in last summer's Darcy Kuemper trade. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) He also has 21 points in as many games with their junior club in the USHL. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. 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. 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. Ranked No. A look at why 28 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. 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. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Blue Jackets' top prospects indicatesthey're lacking a right winger with first-line potential. 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. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 2 among international skaters. The 6'1", 179-pound Yurov garnered praise from TSN's Bob McKenzie and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino for his speed and skill level. The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. With his size and shot, Snuggerud could have top-six NHL potential. Perhaps they'll consider choosing Eklund's teammate Jonathan Lekkerimaki in this year's draft to bolster their scoring depth. 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). 21 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL) 40 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) The Kraken could still opt for Jiricek, but scouts will see much more of Nemec over the second half of the season. 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. 3 and two more at No. During his midseason draft rankings on Jan. 20,Bob McKenzie indicated two scouts surveyed by TSN suggested Wright's first-half performance left open the possibility he could be unseated as the top prospect. HM Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 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. However, Scott Wheeler's ranking of their top prospects indicates they have only one left winger among their top-10. 19 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) The headline will be that its the first time this season that includespre-season rankings in September;mid-season rankings in January;draft lottery edition rankings in April; and now the final rankings in June that someone other than Wright is No. There are no slam dunks. All of which has come as a rather notable surprise. The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle but like Lambert, Trikozov will be interesting to watch. His .67 goals per game as a 15-year-old OHL rookie has dropped to .48 this season. Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. Highest ranks: 8th (TSNs Craig Button), 16th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 42nd (Smaht Scouting), 41st (Future Considerations). 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) We continue with this method for 2022. He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 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. He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. 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. 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. HM Jack Devine Denver (NCAA) 1. 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. 3 NHL blueliner. In time, his size, skating ability and two-way skills should make him a solid addition to the Canucks' defense corps. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters praised the 5'10", 172-pound Mesar's offensive abilities. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) He was as high as No. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. 3 and as low as No. Many of the players ranked from Nos. 8. 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. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. 15 in our survey. 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. Highest rank: 10th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings). 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). 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. 6. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) 9 and just nine in the top 32. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. 1 spot, putting Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at the top of his mid-season rankings. His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. Now in his first full WHL season after last season's COVID-shortened schedule, Mateychuk is proving himself as a talented puck-moving defenseman. Thats the way we like it. Gambling problem? Yurov has the skills and talent to be a top-10 pick. The lowdown: Kulich introduced himself on the world stage when he was named MVP of the U18 World Championship. TSN's Bob McKenzie praised the 6'4", 218-pounder's unique blend of size, speed and skill. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) The lowdown: Its easy to see why there is a lot of excitement for Pickering. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. Having alsotraded away versatile forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche, they could seek a skilled young forward with this selection. Nevertheless, NHL Central Scouting selected Kemell as their top player among international skaters. This is useful to create groups of similarly ranked players. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. We still feel he could be their pick if he's available at this stage given their need to look ahead for potential replacements for centers Ryan Johansen and Mikael Granlund. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) 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 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. 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. 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) Savoie and Slafkovsky couldnt be further apart on the size scale but each of them got two votes from scouts as the No. Those that believe in him see his skill on full display. Any improvement in Gaucher's production over the remainder of the QMJHL schedule should help his stock as a first-round prospect. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 5 among international skaters. At 6'3" and 194 pounds, Gauthier is a big, versatile forward who can play center or left wing and carries a hard, heavy shot. HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) We used 15 sources to come up with an ultimate ranking of the prospects. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. 1 pivot. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. 3 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. Hes a 6-foot-4 defenseman who can skate well for his size and is good with the puck on his stick. What is our goal here? 36 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) As an example, Shane Wright has a range of 1 because he was ranked first or second by every source. All but one of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect, with NHL Central Scouting rating him No. He was as high as No. 35. HM Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. The 6'2", 174-pound Luneau is listed by NHL Central Scouting at No. Along with the prospect, we will indicate the variance in rankings and then give a brief explanation of what the disagreement is all about. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. The 6'1", 179-pound Del Bel Belluz's big leap forward this season garnered the attention of Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters, who considers the youngster "a high-end finisher." Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. WebTop 10 BIGGEST Potential STEALS Of The 2022 NHL Draft! 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL) 6 among international skaters in their midseason rankings. 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) 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. 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. 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. 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. 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. 8 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (MHL) Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. Slender at 5'10" and 161 pounds, Casey used his quickness and offensive skills to amass 24 points in 37 games with the USNTDP Under-18 team. ", "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. 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL) 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. 2022 TSN Bob McKenzie mid-season list Draft Class: 2021 Created By: NHLfan10506 Published: Jan. 21 at 6:21 a.m. The correlation of the rankings compared to draft position in 2021 was 0.7739. Its a photo finish for the No. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) 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. ", "Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 32, June 20th, 2022 Our full list of 112 ranked players is available in our 2022 NHL Draft Black Book or for members here Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. 27 on the mid-season rankings but is also the son of new Montreal Canadiens general manager and former player agent Kent Hughes. The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. Still, his youth and potential could prove attractive to a club in need of scoring like the Blue Jackets. 9. 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) It should also draw attention from NHL scouts in the market for a forward of his talents. 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. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters commended Ohgren's above-average skill level and top-tier shot. Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. "He went into this season being projected as a HM David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) 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). 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) The variance in rankings reflects which version of Goyette you get in any given game. 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. 5 and as low as 21. 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. 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. 84 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) The skill is evident every time you watch him. Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. 2 and Savoie at No. And not every player was ranked by each source. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. This improved the results dramatically from other years. 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