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. The Anaheim Ducks acquired the Boston Bruins' first-round pick in the Hampus Lindholm trade. While that could affect how high he goes in this year's draft, he's still a well-regarded young player. 4. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 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. He is still over a point per game and the problem is a lot of people expect him to be at 2.5 points per game. Filip Mesar of HK Poprad in Slovakia could be one option. Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team 1 spot, putting Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at the top of his mid-season rankings. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) The lowdown: Questions with Odelius start with his future role and if hes good enough overall as a shutdown defender. HM Nick Moldenhauer Chicago (USHL) 5 and as low as No. 9. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. 2 and Savoie at No. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. 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. 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. We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. HM Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) "He's one of those players that always contributes, always produces," said Marr. 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. {{ video.Name (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. 1 overall pick. What is our goal here? His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. Owen Beck with some serious distance. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out the 6'1", 192-pound Nemec's two-way abilities, particularly his offensive skills. 4 and as low as No. 4 among North American skaters. As an example, Shane Wright has a range of 1 because he was ranked first or second by every source. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. 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. Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. When hes on, hes electric. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) 2, but two scouts had him at No. His .67 goals per game as a 15-year-old OHL rookie has dropped to .48 this season. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. 3 and two more at No. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. With Miroshnichenko sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma, Yurov becomes the top Russian prospect in this year's draft. 30 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) The skill is evident every time you watch him. 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. 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. Highest ranks: 13th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (Sportsnet, Elite Prospects), Lowest ranks: 44th (Draft Prospects), 37th (McKeens Hockey), 36th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). But some believe Lambert is too inconsistent and takes too many nights off to deserve a higher ranking. 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) He was named tournament MVP as his team took home the bronze medal. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? It truly makes for an exciting and unpredictable draft. 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. 40 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. As evidenced by his final Central Scouting ranking of 8th, they believe he will be a top-six center. 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) 60 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) On Jan. 13, The Winnipeg Free Press' Mike Sawatzky cited NHL Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young forward's adjustment to the USHL, pointing to Ingram's confidence, good hockey instincts and playmaking ability. ", C, Rogle (Sweden): "got some consideration as top 10 pick". The Buffalo Sabres acquired the Vegas Golden Knights' first-round pick (top-10 protected) as part of the return in last November's Jack Eichel trade. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. 78 Marek Hejduk USA U-18 (USHL) 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. He's the USNTDP Under-18s'leading scorer with 30 goals in 42 games and the top goalscorer with their USHL junior squad with 18 goals in as many games. Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. The 18-year-old also has 11 points in 14 games with their junior squad in the USHL. The Montreal Canadiens acquired the Calgary Flames' first-round pick in last month's Tyler Toffoli trade. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over 26 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. The Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. 1 if he rediscovers his game. Its a photo finish for the No. No one doubts Wright has the tools to be a good NHL player, but if hes going to be No. Highest ranks: 8th (TSNs Craig Button), 16th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 42nd (Smaht Scouting), 41st (Future Considerations). Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. Central scouting even thinks he could be a lottery pick. 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 He could be a worthwhile selection for a team seeking a mobile young rearguard. 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL) That list includes: No. Provided they don't end up sending their first-rounder to the Chicago Blackhawks as a condition of their acquisition of Marc-Andre Fleury, they could select a center as a replacement in this year's draft. 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. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. You will see the averages get close together as you approach the bottom. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. 2 prospect. 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. The USNTDP's Isaac Howard could be someone they target in this year's draft. 5 among North American skaters. 'If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. A big-bodied center at 6'3" and 207 pounds, Gaucher drew praise from Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino, whosingled out the 18-year-old's work ethic and effectiveness in the faceoff circle and on the penalty kill. 68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) WebOn Monday, TSN Hockey's Insider Bob McKenzie released his final draft rankings for the 2020 entry draft, in late-January he released his mid-season rankings. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. This also represents how close players are once you get to a certain point in the draft. 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). Some other observations on TSNs mid-season rankings: The top 10 is a veritable United Nations, including three Canadians, two Russians, two Slovaks, one American, one Finn and one Czech. The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) They could seek another potential top-six forward capable of playing center or wing here. 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. 67 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) 12 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) HM Jackson Edward London (OHL) He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. 77 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) Juraj Slafkovsky has a range of 4 because his highest ranking is 1 and his lowest is 5. Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. 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. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out the 17-year-old's elite shot release. The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle but like Lambert, Trikozov will be interesting to watch. Slender at 5'10" and 174 pounds, Cooleyearned praisefrom McKenzie for his savvy and offensive skills. As we noted in our previous mock draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets received a conditional first-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in last summer's Seth Jones trade, which will stay with Chicago if it lands at Nos. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. 20 or lower. 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. We've previously noted the St. Louis Blues' need for more depth among their left-shot defense prospects. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL) 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) For more information on prospects, be sure to check out our prospect profiles here. And from the other contenders for No. #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). When hes not, its frustrating to watch. 22 Noah stlund Djurgarden (SWE J-20) With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. Listen here. 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. I think [Wrights] first half-performance has left the door open for someone to unseat him, said one of the 10 scouts surveyed by TSN to determine consensus rankings aimed at projecting where in the draft players are likely to be chosen. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. They could use it to select Luca Del Bel Belluz of the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. }}. 6 on TSNs list. '", "Joakim Kemell is No. The lowdown: Most in the industry believe that Mesar is a first rounder based on his speed and skill alone. 6. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. His size and offensive abilities could make him an attractive draft option for the rebuilding Red Wings. With smaller puck-moving defensemen such as the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes becoming NHL stars, however, Casey has the potential to become an effective top-four blueliner in the big league. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. Five scouts pegged him at No. 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. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. Wright didnt play in the 2020-21 OHL season because the league was shut down by the pandemic, but he was able to play as an underage player in the 2021 Under-18 World Championship in Texas, where he was absolutely outstanding in helping to lead Canada to the gold medal. 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. A look at why 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. 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. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Final Draft Rankings 1,793 views Jul 19, 2021 18 Dislike Share Save TC Productions 149 subscribers Like and Subscribe for more content All clips are property of the TSN. His compete and his leadership will garner a lot of first-round attention. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? 10. I have concerns for his lack of dominance this season. 2 and as low as No. TSNs Bob McKenzie released his final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings to much surprise, Juraj Slafkovsky took the top spot over Shane Wright. Teams who like Wright at No. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. 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. 2. 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. His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. ", "Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. 34 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. One scout voted him in the top 5 and nine of 10 had him in the top 11. Brennan did get some votes in the TSN top 32, but he was also ranked 80 or lower by multiple scouts. 3-ranked North BayBattalion defenceman Ty Nelson; No. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. After rebuilding over the past two seasons, the Los Angeles Kings possess a deep pool of promising youngsters within their system. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. Those that rank him higher believe he can make it as a top-six winger. It will also serve as a reminder that while the mainstream rankings get a lot of attention, they could be vastly different than what some teams final lists look like. 17. Bear in mind that these two scouts, while voicing some concerns, still currently have Wright atop their lists. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) ", "Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 Canadian centre Matt Savoie, who leads the WHL in scoring with 19 goals and 53 points in 35 games, is No. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as well. 7. 19 are wild cards of sorts. 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. I'd be fine with either for NJD. 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 other question is his overall skill set. 48 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) Multiple players outside TSNs top 11 got some consideration as top 10 picks. 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. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. 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. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. 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. 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. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. There are, however, two points worth noting. He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. 27 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) Senators (CCHL) before joining the North Bay Battalion. 5 among international skaters. On the surface, a 6-foot-3 center with skill will get a ton of attention. 35 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SWE J-20) 69 Isaiah George London (OHL) 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. Czechia and Slovakia split up in 1993, but its amazing that the two smaller hockey countries have as many Top 10 prospects on this list as Canada. He really needs to step it up in the second half.. 5 and as low as 21. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. 31 Danny Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) 47 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) 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. 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. Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. 15 in our survey. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. They could attempt to address that need in this year's draft by choosing Conor Geekie of the WHL's Winnipeg Ice. 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 Best column is pretty self explanatory: it is the players best ranking. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. In his midseason rankings, TSN's Bob McKenzie considered the 18-year-old blueliner a two-way threat. 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. Those skills could bring a considerable boost to the Kraken's prospect pipeline, which was ranked 32nd by Wheeler. 73 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) Bob McKenzies 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 10. Hes a 6-foot-4 defenseman who can skate well for his size and is good with the puck on his stick. 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. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. He is one of the best skaters available in this draft. All of these rankings did not rank the same number of players. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) WebTop 10 BIGGEST Potential STEALS Of The 2022 NHL Draft! 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a 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. Nevertheless, only one scout surveyed by TSN actually took the leap and dropped Wright from the No. Matt Savoie:The Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 centre is a quick, gifted, and skilled, albeit undersized, offensive presence who can score goals and make plays. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) That group includes: No. Adam Ingram of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms could be worth considering at this stage of the first round. But hes still at the top of the draft pile. Marie (OHL) Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) A solid defense corps has long been the hallmark of the Dallas Stars. ", LHD, Saginaw (OHL): "Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) 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. Perhaps they'll consider choosing Eklund's teammate Jonathan Lekkerimaki in this year's draft to bolster their scoring depth. 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL) 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. 5. Odds & lines subject to change. Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. If its extremely tight at the top end of the draft with Slafkovsky and Wright, and it is, it also holds true throughout much of the first round. No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) The young American could become a future NHL sniper. 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a The Range column shows the difference between the players highest ranking and their lowest one. TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. 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. Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. Another season or two playing with professionals in Sweden could help to smooth out the rough edges to his puck-moving skills. NHL Central Scouting ranks him No. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. His performance also earned him a spot in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on March 23. 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