Slender at 5'10" and 174 pounds, Cooleyearned praisefrom McKenzie for his savvy and offensive skills. Finnish winger Brad Lambert with deep Saskatchewan hockey roots (the nephew of former NHL player and current NHL coach Lane Lambert and the son of former WHL player Ross Lambert) is a credible candidate to be taken in the top 10. Those that rank him in the first round believe his offensive game is coming and will be a dependable top-four, two-way defenseman. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. They could use it to select Luca Del Bel Belluz of the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. Slafkovsky was great at the Olympics and worlds, but he only scored five goals in [Finlands] Liiga this season and went some really long stretches without scoring a goal at all, said another scout. HM Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) Where the disagreement comes in is how high in the first round will he go. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. The lowdown: Its easy to see why there is a lot of excitement for Pickering. 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. 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. With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. 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. 10. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms, Follow| (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. Listen. We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. All but one of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect, with NHL Central Scouting rating him No. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. We will present you with 15 prospects that meet our above definition of divisive prospect. You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. Jiricek, who is No. 8. 4 to as low as 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. HM Nick Moldenhauer Chicago (USHL) 2 or No. Ingram's ability to adjust to a higher level of hockey should serve him well when he joins the NCAA's St. Those skills could bring a considerable boost to the Kraken's prospect pipeline, which was ranked 32nd by Wheeler. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) At 6'3" and 190 pounds, Jiricek already has impressive size that he uses to physically separate opponents from the puck, as indicated by his 49 penalty minutes. 21 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) The skill is evident every time you watch him. TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. 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. 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) For me, Miroshnichenko has a higher ceiling.. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters cited the 18-year-old Gauthier's combination of size, skating and puck skills among the young forward's notable skills. 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL) 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. That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. 5 among international skaters. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. Emphasis will always be placed on how the moves impact buyers' chances in the upcoming postseason, but the deadline's sellers will already have their eyes on the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery. His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. The feeling amongst scouts is that Wrights challengers have yet to fully make their own case as a No. TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out his "high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness.". 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. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. {{ video.Name The other question is his overall skill set. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. The 6'0", 194-pounder has decent size and solid defensive abilities. 23 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) TSN/CRAIG BUTTON TOP 32. 4 to as low as No. Overall, I could say [Wright] is an above-average prospect but not where you would think a No. 27 on the mid-season rankings but is also the son of new Montreal Canadiens general manager and former player agent Kent Hughes. Those that rank him outside round one dont believe hes a top-six NHL forward. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) They could choose Northeastern University's Jack Hughes. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. Adam Ingram of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms could be worth considering at this stage of the first round. They appreciated his speed and puck-handling abilities, with Peters pointing out the youngster dominates when playing among his peer group in international competition. 9. Highest ranks: 5th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 10th (TSNs Bob McKenzie), 10th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 31st (TSNs Craig Button), 30th (Smaht Scouting), 29th (Dobber Prospects). Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. 4, while towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) With time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL forward. 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. 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. His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. 39 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. He could be snapped up by a club like the Sabres with a pick near the bottom of the first round. The remarkable part of that is Slovakia having three first-round prospects (Slafkovsky, Nemec and No. Gaucher has 24 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts. He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. WebTop 10 BIGGEST Potential STEALS Of The 2022 NHL Draft! 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) NHL Central Scouting ranks him No. 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. 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. He's enjoyed 13 multi-point games of the 30 he's played since Jan.1. That didnt happen. And not every player was ranked by each source. This improved the results dramatically from other years. Matheychuk's leadership, adaptability and mature approach to his game could make him one of the top defensemen in this year's draft. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) Highest rank: 10th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings). Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as 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. 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. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) Its time to turn our attention to the most divisive prospects of the 2022 NHL Draft. That list includes: No. 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) Bichsel's big frame and potential should draw the attention of NHL clubs seeking size and skill among their future blue-line candidates. HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20) In his February 2022 rankings, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino singled out his speed and ability to make simple plays to initiate transition. 34 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) There are no slam dunks. Highest ranks: 5th (Smaht Scouting), 8th (Future Considerations, McKeens Hockey, Sportsnet, Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 35th (TSNs Craig Button), 28th (Dobber Prospects). Its a photo finish for the No. Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. First is his size. He also has 21 points in as many games with their junior club in the USHL. Elite Prospects indicates he remains the consensus first overall pick among the 2022 class of draft-eligible prospects. Elite Prospects cites TSN's Bob McKenzie and Craig Button among five ranking authorities rating Cooley as this season's No. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL) 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. 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. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. 64 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) On Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie released his pre-season rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after surveying 10 National Hockey League scouts. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. 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 Description Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239 DRAFT TEXT-EMBED ROUND 1 TEAM ORIGINAL PLAYER DETAILS ROUND 2 TEAM 7 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) 8. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) We predicted the Anaheim Ducks could select USNTDP forward Frank Nazar in our previous mock draft. 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. 2. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) The lowdown: The question with Del Bel Belluz is twofold, his skating and his upside. 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL) I do not agree with half of these. The scouts who had Wright at No. 2 overall selection from a scout, as did Russian winger Danila Yurov, who checks in at No. {{ video.Name 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) The newest Hab missed a few chances on Tuesday, but he was very hard to miss on the ice. You will see the averages get close together as you approach the bottom. 56 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) 4 and as low as No. '", "Joakim Kemell is No. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. The 6'2", 174-pound Luneau is listed by NHL Central Scouting at No. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. What did you think of this list? The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. Ferrari believes Lambert possesses "some of the best tools in the entire draft class," singling out his elite skating and impressive puck skills. 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. Wrights play raised more questions than it answered. Hes a 6-foot-4 defenseman who can skate well for his size and is good with the puck on his stick. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. He also moves the puck well and possesses a powerful shot. The 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. 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. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. 3. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) 53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. 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. Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. However size and speed have some question what his upside is. Cooley has been dynamic with the puck, a scout said. The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. 71. 1 guy right now.. 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. 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. 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. 19 are wild cards of sorts. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. Dubas sends 'we're all in' message to Leafs and he may not be done, Morning Coffee: Maple Leafs, Rangers add ahead Of TradeCentre, Dubas continues aggressive pursuit of competitive players on 'whirlwind' day. 6. 2 prospect. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. Nazar's hardworking style and offensive skills will serve him well for teams like the Ducks that could use a player of his versatility among their top prospects. Highest ranks: 15th (The Puck Authority), 26th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 56th (McKeens Hockey), 46th (Dobber Prospects). - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. By all accounts, his treatments went well, and hes been cleared to resume both on and off ice training, but team doctors and/or team owners could have as much say on Miroshnichenkos draft status as the scouts or general managers. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. 1 spot, putting Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at the top of his mid-season rankings. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) Juraj Slafkovsky has a range of 4 because his highest ranking is 1 and his lowest is 5. 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. Marie (OHL) On the surface, a 6-foot-3 center with skill will get a ton of attention. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters commended Ohgren's above-average skill level and top-tier shot. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board 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. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) ", 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. 5 and as low as No. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL) 55 Jani Nyman Ilves (SM Liiga Jr.) Three additional players qualified for a total of 154.). 7 among NHL Central Scouting's international skaters. And from the other contenders for No. Only one of the top 100 players was not drafted, 87th-ranked Peter Reynolds. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. Nevertheless, NHL Central Scouting selected Kemell as their top player among international skaters. Shane Wright of the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs remains the favorite to be chosen first overall in this year's draft. 3 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) 3 NHL blueliner. The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. Jiricek received one No. 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). 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. Scott Wheeler's evaluation of the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect depth shows them without a left-hand defenseman among their top 15. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) 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. 9 and just nine in the top 32. 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. 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. Those skills should make him very enticing to the Coyotes. 62. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. 61 Ruslan Gazizov London (OHL) 46 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) 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. The Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. To make things truly representative, players who were not ranked by a system were given the last ranking of the source+10. 88 Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr praised Savoie as "one of the best natural scorers and offensive players in the 2022 Draft class." What is our goal here? Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. Outside of the top-three players, the rest of the draft appears to be wide open. Brad Lambert of the Lahden Pelicans in Finland's Liiga could be an intriguing option. 1 or No. 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. 1 overall pick should be., Hes not played with enough urgency or determination, said another scout. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. The Best column is pretty self explanatory: it is the players best ranking. In some cases, we will focus on a prospect where the disagreement lies in which part of the round they should go in. 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. We also looked at the fastest fallers. It truly makes for an exciting and unpredictable draft. Nemec has enjoyed a solid season with HK Nitra, tallying 26 points in 39 games. Filip Mesar of HK Poprad in Slovakia could be one option. Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. He's not a fast or quick skater, which could hurt his placement in this round. The 6'1", 179-pound Yurov garnered praise from TSN's Bob McKenzie and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino for his speed and skill level. Highest ranks: 14th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (McKeens Hockey, Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 62nd (The Puck Authority), 41st (Dobber Prospects), 40th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any No. Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. For more information on prospects, be sure to check out our prospect profiles here. 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. Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. 7. Howard may be a gifted offensive forward, but he also garnered praise from Sportsnet's Sam Consentino for improving his all-around game. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. McKenzie felt high expectations created by Wright's outstanding performance prior to this season has some scouts expecting more from him this season. 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 higher rankings suggest he can become an impact top-six forward. 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) 32 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) Its a photo finish for the No. 1, for that matter. Montreal Canadiens Organizational Players of February. 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. 1 if he rediscovers his game. The big blueliner also skated for Switzerland at this year's postponed World Juniors. Spirit coach Chris Lazary complimented the 6'1", 192-pounder's competitiveness, elite skating and puck management under pressure. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) 4 among international skaters. 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He also noted the young Slovak plays a solid game without the puck. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. Some prospects who were thought to go in the lottery could go in the second round while others could slip into the first round. The 17-year-old Howard is having a solid second season with the USNTDP. He led the tournament in goals showing off his ability to finish. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. 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. 3 and as low as No. Slafkovsky was ranked No. 22-ranked Filip Mesar) and Czechia having one (Jiricek) in the top 10. 6 and as low as No. The 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 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