Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. 2 and Savoie at No. The lowdown: The biggest question asked about McGroarty is his skating. Those that believe in him see his skill on full display. 2. 17. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as I do not agree with half of these. But some believe Lambert is too inconsistent and takes too many nights off to deserve a higher ranking. 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. 2 prospect, whileNHL Central Scoutingplaced him second among North American skaters in their midseason rankings. 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. 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. 23 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 2 and Savoie at No. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) The rebuilding Coyotes could be willing to bet on him at this stage of the draft rather than risk losing him to another club early in the second round. 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. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) The 6'2", 174-pound Luneau is listed by NHL Central Scouting at No. 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. 5 and as low as 21. In 2019, we eliminated the top two and bottom two scores from the average. Another season or two playing with professionals in Sweden could help to smooth out the rough edges to his puck-moving skills. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. HM Jackson Edward London (OHL) However, he had 13 goals and 36 points skating with his fellow junior players with MHL club Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk. His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. 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 57 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) We also looked at the fastest fallers. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 12 in our scouting survey. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. 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 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. As for Wrights competition for No. TSNs Bob McKenzie released his final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings to much surprise, Juraj Slafkovsky took the top spot over Shane Wright. He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. 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. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) Elite Prospects cites TSN's Bob McKenzie and Craig Button among five ranking authorities rating Cooley as this season's No. We had the Tampa Bay Lightning choosing Alexander Perevalov in our previous mock draft. Because the Canadiens' own first-round pick will be in the top-10 of this year's draft, they're sending the Coyotes the first-rounder they received as compensation from the Carolina Hurricanes for their successful signing of Jesperi Kotkaniemi. When hes on, hes electric. 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. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. 10. [Wright] was great coming out of the U-18s last year but it was a really small sample size, the scout said. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL) 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) He really needs to step it up in the second half.. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Detroit Red Wings' top prospects shows them lacking a potential top-six center with offensive capabilities. 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. ", "Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. 71 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) NHL Central Scouting listed Mateychuk at No. Highest ranks: 13th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (Sportsnet, Elite Prospects), Lowest ranks: 44th (Draft Prospects), 37th (McKeens Hockey), 36th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 33 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. 6 on TSNs list. 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. He measured at just 5-foot-9.5 at the Combine and this does have some wondering how hed fare in the NHL. Bichsel's big frame and potential should draw the attention of NHL clubs seeking size and skill among their future blue-line candidates. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms. 51 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) HM Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) David Jiricek: The Czech missed a good chunk of this season with a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship, but the 6-foot-3 blueliner has the size, bite, and physical tools to play a shutdown role. The feeling amongst scouts is that Wrights challengers have yet to fully make their own case as a No. I have concerns for his lack of dominance this season. 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. 44 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) Our scouts are located across Canada, USA and Europe. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) 2 consideration. 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. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. ", LHD, Saginaw (OHL): "Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. NHL Central Scouting has Perevalov sitting 10th among international skaters. 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 Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. However size and speed have some question what his upside is. All of that led to Wright being a unanimous 10-for-10 No. 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. 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. 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. 1 or No. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. HM David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) The lowdown: Its easy to see why there is a lot of excitement for Pickering. 5 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. 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. 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. Geekies skating is viewed as average, but his physical tools, competitiveness and above average skill level give him a legit chance to be a top 10 pick. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) 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. HM Liam Arnsby North Bay (OHL) You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. 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. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations) Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects) The Below are the 154 ranked players. 20 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. 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 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. 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. 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. 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. 1, theres the rub. Those that rank him outside round one dont believe hes a top-six NHL forward. 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." Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. 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. The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. 2 and as low as No. 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. With 31 points in 46 games, Luneau sits fourth among Olympiques scorers. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. He was ranked as high as No. NHL Central Scouting Bureau director Dan Marr believes its a two-horse race for No. 1 He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. 1 guy right now. Chesley may not have the gaudy numbers or flashier style of some of his blue-line peers eligible for selection in this round. Lekkerimaki won't make the jump to the NHL right away, giving him time to fill out physically while developing his game skating in Sweden's elite league. 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) The newest Hab missed a few chances on Tuesday, but he was very hard to miss on the ice. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. 1, not fully seizing the opportunity. 7. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL) 1 overall. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. 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. A 6'5", 216-pounder, the 17-year-old Swiss-born Bichsel is in his first season playing for Leksands IF. 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. He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. Shane Wright of the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs remains the favorite to be chosen first overall in this year's draft. 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. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) While the 36-year-old Capitals captain remains a superstar, management must give consideration toward finding his future replacement. Bear in mind that these two scouts, while voicing some concerns, still currently have Wright atop their lists. 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. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. 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. He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. Having alsotraded away versatile forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche, they could seek a skilled young forward with this selection. His points per game have improved 1.14 as a 15-year-old to 1.24 as a now 17-year-old but so much more was expected in his draft year. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino suggested the 18-year-old could become the first defenseman selected in this year's draft with Czechia rearguard David Jiricek sidelined by a knee injury. That means some changes to our listing compared to our Jan. 8 predictions. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) 2. Nemec has enjoyed a solid season with HK Nitra, tallying 26 points in 39 games. High expectations, one should add, that Wright created for himself by his outstanding play prior to this season. The young American could become a future NHL sniper. 47 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) WebOur rankings lists are created after we combine scouting viewings from multiple viewings of prospects by our scouts. Heading next season to the NCAA's University of Minnesota-Duluth, Howard should continue to thrive in the college ranks. Some NHL scouts see him more as a winger than a centre, but high-end smarts and skill level project him to be a top-six offensive forward in pro. Its not a banner draft year for goaltenders. 3 and two more at No. Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. Mind you, there seems to be a distinction being made between Russians who are already playing in North America versus the Russians playing in Russia. The Montreal Canadiens acquired the Calgary Flames' first-round pick in last month's Tyler Toffoli trade. Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. In his first full season with the USNTDP Under-18 squad, McGroarty has 23 goals and 49 points in 40 games. While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at 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. The 17-year-old should be a good fit with the Arizona Coyotes given the lack of skilled centers among Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirtop five prospects. "There's no holes in his game.". Kasper's strength and speed will be significant assets for any club seeking his style of game. 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. Skilled depth at the center position has been a longstanding issue for the Columbus Blue Jackets. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. Nevertheless, his solid defensive game should make him an enticing target for a rebuilding club like the Ducks. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. Kevin Korchinski of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds could be a suitable option if he remains available at this stage of the draft. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. One had him at No. 2 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) 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. HM Cole Spicer USA U-18 (USHL). He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. Korchinski's size, unflappable demeanor and playmaking abilities have propelled him to a solid season in the WHL. 2, but two scouts had him at No. 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. Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. 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. 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. Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. We predicted the Anaheim Ducks could select USNTDP forward Frank Nazar in our previous mock draft. He led the tournament in goals showing off his ability to finish. He's considered a top-10 prospect by nine of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities. The remarkable part of that is Slovakia having three first-round prospects (Slafkovsky, Nemec and No. When hes not, its frustrating to watch. 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. ", C, Rogle (Sweden): "got some consideration as top 10 pick". Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. Goran Stubb, director of NHL European Scouting, cited the 6'1", 187-pound Austrian's energy, tenacity and strength on his skates, as well as his ability to generate scoring opportunities. TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out his "high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness.". The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. However, Scott Wheeler's ranking of their top prospects indicates they have only one left winger among their top-10. Highest ranks: 11th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Dobber Prospects). 62. The highest variance in the first 32 prospects is Ryan Chesley with a range of 58. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) They could choose Northeastern University's Jack Hughes. Morreale reported Hughes' drive and determination have earned him the attention of NHL scouts. While critical of his skating, Peters suggests his offensive skills could offset that shortcoming. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 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. There are, however, two points worth noting. 12 in our scouting survey. Bob McKenzies 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 10. Buffalo Sabres. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. The lowdown: The first thing that pops with Salomonsson is his shot. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. Some rankings have more correlation to how the draft will unfold than others, and no rankings are perfect so we combined 15 of the most respected draft rankings and used a modified average of them to get our own rankings. Odds & lines subject to change. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. 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 There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. 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. Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. 5. 2022 TSN Bob McKenzie mid-season list Draft Class: 2021 Created By: NHLfan10506 Published: Jan. 21 at 6:21 a.m. 53 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) HM Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) Born in Moscow, Mintyukov is enjoying a solid rookie campaign in his first season of North American hockey. DAILY FACEOFF TOP 32. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) 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. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) 4 and as low as No. 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. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) 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. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. They could set their sights on Joakim Kemell of JYP in Finland's Liiga. 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. As an example, Bob McKenzie ranked 90 players with 10 honourable mentions. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Archive. The Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20) Cooley has been dynamic with the puck, a scout said. 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. And from the other contenders for No. The scouts who had Wright at No. BOB MCKENZIE RELEASES HIS FINAL 2022 NHL ENTRY DRAFT RANKINGS JUN 28, 2022 (14H00) COOPER GODIN On Tuesday, long-time TSN 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. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. Alexander Ovechkin has been the Washington Capitals' first-line left wing since his NHL debut in 2005. In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. 6. 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