Adding strength is a necessity, especially when it comes to playing in his end, but Havelid has all the qualities of a future NHL power-play quarterback. 10. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. Frank Nazar III, RW, USNTDP: Adept at playing a small area game, this player is highly competitive and shows great character. Isaac Howard, LW, USNTDP: Another player with a strong end to the season, where he was seen buzzing all over the ice at the U18s. There are no slam dunks. 66 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.)
Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. General manager Kent Hughes said the goal is to find character players with skill, and it was Wright who said, "My mindset is not to win scoring titles, it's not to win MVPs, it's to win Stanley Cups. 2 will choose left wing Juraj Slafkovsky from TPS in Liiga, the top league in Finland. 71. Why did Shane Wright drop from being the No. 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL)
3, their opinions vary widely. To see your localized preferences, please enable geolocation services in your browser settings. 24. 2022 NHL Draft Rankings: Baracchini's Top 160 Final Rankings. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. 14. Top 10 Prospects #1: Shane Wright, Centre, Kingston Frontenacs, OHL . There isnt enough recent news in your lineup. The scouting season for the 2022 NHL draft has come to a close. He's an excellent skater with good offensive instincts. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK)
He'll likely be able to showcase more of those offensive skills next season at the University of Minnesota. 1. On Sep. 26, we published our Way-Too-Early 2022 1st-Round NHL Mock Draft. And what a ride its been. After that, who knows? 18. Lorenz is a power forward with impressive skill. ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the first . Arizona Coyotes. Nazar will play at the University of Michigan next season. But now he has two challengers in Logan Cooley and Juraj Slafkovsky,who had strong finishes to their respective seasons. Im not saying one or the other couldnt become first liners, theyre both good prospects, but unlike a lot of years, this draft doesnt have any great prospects. 59. HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL)
If a team in the 12-16 range won the first drawing, the worst team keeps the 1st pick and is excluded from the second drawing. 22. Top shots? All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. 1. NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0: Canadiens take Shane Wright with No. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL)
. 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. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL)
His range in our survey was as high as No. Conor Geekie Morreale -- Rutger McGroarty, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP): A versatile player with great leadership skills, McGroarty (6-1, 204) thinks the game at a high level, will shoot the puck and competes all over the ice. He had 70 points (28 goals, 42 assists) in 56 games and nine points (three goals, six assists) in six games at the World U-18s. Recent history indicates that every season, at . From local star to national team-leading scorer to top NHL Draft prospect, Cooleys left the same humble impression everywhere hes gone. Scouts, players and staff weigh in on the 2022 NHL Draft class in Scott Wheelers draft survey. 55 Jani Nyman Ilves (SM Liiga Jr.)
Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. On the origin story of a 6-foot-3, 196-pound centre. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL)
At 18 years old the left-handed shot was the top defenseman on a Swift Current team that struggled this season, but scouts liked how he responded to the adversity. 57. Martin Miiak, C, Youngstown Phantoms (2023 NHL Draft) Martin Miiak is a player to keep an eye on for this year's draft. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. And fears about his size (5-8, 158) could be moot; he said an endocrinologist informed him his bone age is younger than his chronological age, and there's a good chance he could grow as tall as 5-11 while playing at least a season or two at Boston University. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. The charges filed against Georgia star Jalen Carter were two misdemeanors racing and reckless driving. 20. With Nicklas Backstrom's future uncertain, adding depth at center could be a direction the Capitals look. Based on how things look today, the 2023 scouting season will be as close to normal as weve seen in the past three years. Gauthier will start at center next season at Boston College, adding more versatility to his game. 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 pick, and the New Jersey Devils at No. 17. HM Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.)
NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. 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. 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL)
Mateychuk can use his outstanding skating as an impact offensive player but also knows how to utilize it smartly to defend. Once we got past Christmas, a couple of weeks were needed to return to the expected pace and quality of play weve become accustomed to from these talented young men. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL)
The Draft Analyst Podcast: NHL Interlude (Division Finals/Round 2) May 20, 2022. Running back remains a vital commodity for offenses even as we've seen fewer and fewer of them taken with premium draft picks. Shane Wright. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more. NHL.com writers Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale agree that the Montreal Canadiens will select center Shane Wright from Kingston of the Ontario Hockey League with the No. The first round will be July 7 (7 p.m. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. You can change your selection at any time. Danila Yurov, RW, Magnitogorsk (KHL): Highly effective off the rush, and in finding seams. There are, however, two points worth noting. Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. 12. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. Ties are broken by teams' total number of regulation wins (RW), regulation and non-shootout overtime wins (ROW), and then head-to-head if still tied, Playoff teams that did not win their divisions and did not make the conference finals, sorted by points, are assigned the next picks, Playoff teams that won their divisions and did not make the conference finals, sorted by points, are assigned the next picks, Conference finals losers sorted by points are assigned picks 29 and 30, Stanley Cup runner-up is assigned pick 31, Note: This site uses points-per-game instead of points to account for different number of games played between teams. 1 pick and more, Pronman vs. Wheeler: Debating the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft, Wheeler: 10 NHL Draft prospects of interest who missed my top-100 ranking, Best skaters? In his first mock draft, . Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team
The most exciting part of the . 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE)
He led the NTDP with 35 goals this season and will play at the University of Michigan next season. They also discuss preparing for the 2022 NHL Draft, living with his billet family, and gives some insight on who he is off the ice. He's under contract in the KHL for at least one more season but taking a chance on him here could be a smart value move. 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. Also included is each player's career NHL totals. HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20)
Order updated after every game. The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft could be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, with the intrigue beginning as early as the No. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL)
Jiri Kulich, C, HC Karlovy Vary (CZE): Was his nine-goal effort at the U18s a mirage, or a true representation of what he will be able to do in the NHL? Has plenty of hockey IQ and ability to adapt to what the game throws at him. Please contact us. 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. Logan Cooley 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.)
The Coyotes, Kraken and Flyers would love one of the top two prospects to fall to them, but that seems . NHL. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. His 34 goals in 54 games were second on the NTDP. Kimelman -- Denton Mateychuk: Getting more dynamic at defenseman could be an area of focus for the Islanders, who had one defenseman score more than five goals this season (Noah Dobson, 13) and lack a game-breaking prospect at the position. Morreale -- Brad Lambert: Arizona needs to continue to add depth up front, and at this spot Lambert would be a good pick. Kimelman -- Kevin Korchinski, D, Seattle (WHL): The Ducks have Jamie Drysdale as an emerging No. However, the NFL Combine is this week, and rookie draft stocks will rise and fall over the next few days. He was second on the NTDP with 75 points (27 goals, 48 assists) in 51 games, and had 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and 23 shots on goal in six games to help the United States finish second at the 2022 IIHF World Under-18 Championship. Morreale -- Owen Beck, C, Mississauga (OHL): Beck (5-11, 187) tied for fifth among OHL rookies with 51 points and was ninth with 30 assists. A safe pick. Kingston Frontenacs centre Shane Wright continues to have a healthy lead on the rest of the prospect field in the January edition of Craig's List ahead of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
He can execute at top speed and finished the season strong with 57 points (29 goals, 28 assists) in his final 45 games. Kimelman -- Pavel Mintyukov: The Sharks need to get younger and more skilled at defenseman and Mintyukov is among the most gifted at the position in the 2022 draft class. 3. The Rundown. Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Cutter Gauthier. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL)
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. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. Ludwig Persson, C/LW, Frlunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell) 58. 4. Meet Rutger McGroarty, the Nebraska kid making history on his way to the draft. Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on Sportsnet and SN NOW. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft begins on Thursday, and EOTP has been keeping track of most of the rankings to come out ahead of the draft. Seattle Kraken - Shane Wright The Austria-born forward had a strong season in the Swedish Hockey League, and six points (two goals, four assists) in 12 games to help Rogle to its first Champions Hockey League title. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. Use another 19 are wild cards of sorts. A skilled forward with playmaking skills, Lambert combines speed, agility, balance and a good work ethic, and he had 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 49 games in Liiga with JYP and Pelicans. By. 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. 2022 Draft Profile: C Frank Nazar III March 13, 2022. Morreale -- Jiri Kulich: Kulich interviewed with all 32 NHL clubs at the NHL Scouting Combine, showing how interested teams are in him. 9. Schenn, Gustafsson draw in as Leafs aim to bounce back, Morning Coffee: McDavid continues torrid pace ahead of NHL trade deadline. }}. The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired the No. 26. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20)
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. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL)
12 in our scouting survey. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. He's considered a strong skater who can lead or join the rush for scoring opportunities, creating chances with his ability to anticipate plays. 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL)
Matthew Savoie He's also a committed 200-foot player. 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. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Ryan Chesley, D, USNTDP: Defends well and moves pucks efficiently. While that assessment may be a little heady, he does fit inside the top 10 of this class. Only a couple of weeks separate us from the 2022 NHL Draft. While the rest of the hockey world debates the relative merits of top NHL Draft prospects Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, TSN Director . 2022 NHL Mock Draft. 32. Morning Coffee: Will we see another trade that shakes up the Stanley Cup futures market? Especially after the Slovak centre made the cross-Atlantic journey to join the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms. Kimelman -- Ty Nelson, D, North Bay (OHL): Nelson's skating is outstanding going forward or backward. Boston Bruins Latest News; . It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. Josh Tessler, Sebastian Jackson, Austin Garrett, Matthew Somma, Paul Zuk, Jordan Malette and Alex Appleyard drafted three rounds for each NHL team. All rights reserved. The Canadiens won the lottery and will select No. Howard has proven hes not just a first-rounder, hes one of the very best players in the 2022 NHL Draft class. 82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.)
14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL)
Below is our final public ranking of eligible prospects for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. What is the scouting process for NHL Draft prospects? 69 Isaiah George London (OHL)
The Montreal Canadiens had the No. One had him at No. The 2022 NHL Draft is only hours away. . 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL)
3 pick. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL)
Corey Pronman ranks the 2022 draft-eligibles by skill, Which NHL Draft prospects have the most upside? Jonathan Lekkerimaki, RW, Djurgarden (SWE U20): Will shoot from anywhere because he can score from anywhere. 3. The 6-2 185 lb defenseman has a hockey scholarship to Northeastern where he will have four years of play in the NCAA before the Sabres decide whether to sign him to an entry level contract or whether to let him walk. Unlike the 2021 draft, this year's draft will feature players who actually played hockey this season, and that has allowed the list of draft eligible players to sort itself out in a much more consistent way. Adding Geekie here to go with Calder Trophy finalist Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish, the No. His ceiling is high because all the elements are there for a long, successful NHL career. 68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL)
Kasper offers a great engine and a fun off-ice talent. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button reveals. 13. Teams who like Wright at No. Corey Pronman ranks the top 131 draft-eligible players in the 2022 NHL Draft. After taking centers Marco Rossi (No. 6. 2. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Why Korchinskis upside might be unparalleled in this years draft, Rutger McGroarty Organizational needs factored into the decision for some selections, but only if the feeling was that two or more prospects had similar potential. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. Marco D'Amico. With Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season officially in the books, fans are understanding what this season means for their franchise, for better or worse. Kimelman -- Cutter Gauthier, LW, USA U-18 (NTDP): Gauthier's skating and shot are NHL-caliber and he's got a power forward build (6-2, 200) that will be even better when he works with an NHL strength coach. Alexander Suzdalev, LW, HV71 J20 (J20 Nationell) Related: 2022 NHL Entry Draft - Top 10 Centres. Morreale -- Ryan Chesley, D, USA U-18 (NTDP): Chesley (6-foot, 201) is a solid skater who led NTDP defensemen with 12 goals this season. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK)
6 pick in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20)
1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 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. Everything you need to know 37) with their first two picks in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Wild could continue to enhance their skill at the position. Kimelman -- Simon Nemec, D, Nitra (SVK): With the future of No. He was ranked as high as No. Luca Del Bel Belluz, C, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL): Really light on his skates and anticipates the play well. 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL)
But starting with the Arizona Coyotes at No. Player Rankings updated 11 days ago | Draft Order updated after every game. He was as high as No. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. Kimelman -- Lane Hutson, D, USA U-18 (NTDP): Hutson has a dynamic offensive game that stands out among players in his draft class; his 63 points (10 goals, 53 assists) in 65 games were the second-most ever by an NTDP defenseman (Cam York, 65, 2018-19). The Montreal Canadiens had the No. May 14, 2022. Your existing password has not been changed. The 1st overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls. The Tampa Bay Lightning, who lost Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday, will pick No. First-year eligibility is for prospects born between Sep. 16, 2002 and Sep. 15, 2003. The NHL draft mock for 2022 gives the Ottawa Senators an elite offensive player. 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL)
1. 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. 1 spot on TSN's 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, it's Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. The wonkiness of the NHL season forced all draft related items to be scheduled differently. Morreale -- Isaac Howard: The Ducks get value late in the first round by taking the leading scorer on the talented NTDP U-18 team. 34) Olen Zellweger was named the best defenseman in the Western Hockey League this season, but Korchinski (6-2, 185) could be too good an option to pass on here. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. A right-handed shot, Jiricek projects to be a high-skill, top-pair defenseman with the size (6-3, 189) to win 1-on-1 battles in the defensive zone. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. Try a week on us. 25. He improved his skating, which allows him to get into more dangerous areas to use his shot, which is considered by scouts to be one of the best in this draft class. I believe that the way I play, my competitiveness and my drive to win is going to help do that." The 2022 NFL season is in the books, and it's now time to turn our attention to draft season. 7. 1 overall status, but Cooley gets the nod because of his superstar ceiling. Sportsnet and SN NOW will have complete coverage of every pick beginning with Round 1 on Thursday, July 7 (7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT) and Rounds 2-7 on Friday, July 8 (11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT). Kimelman -- Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg (WHL): Savoie (5-9, 170) has the kind of dazzling offensive skill set teams can build around. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. Montreal Canadiens - Shane Wright, C, Kingston (OHL) . 1. Why Zhilkin could be taken in the first two rounds. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. Sportsnet and SN NOW will have complete coverage . On the flip side, many players were able to use the pandemic time off to strength and skill train, but development in its finest form accelerates with the experience of playing games. The No. 2. How Goyette has emerged as a bonafide star and a potential first-round pick. Wright has been the projected . 15 in our survey. 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL)
David Jiricek McKeen's Hockey will be providing analysis and player profiles for the 2022 World Junior Championship slated to begin Dec. 26th. Be sure to stay tuned for our Mock Draft which will be released July 5. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. He was the only OHL defenseman to lead his team in scoring, topping Saginaw with 62 points (17 goals, 45 assists) in 67 games. (beginning with the 2022 Lottery). 5 to No.2. 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL)
Kimelman -- Rutger McGroarty: McGroarty was the captain of the NTDP U-18 team, which speaks to his leadership ability. A right-shot defenseman, he played primarily on the left side this season. 4 and as low as No. His shot and release are something to behold. Corey Pronman examines every teams entire depth chart at the NHL and prospect level and projects their needs over the next few years. He also led OHL defensemen with three shorthanded goals. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL)
35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA)
At 5-foot-10 1/2, the skilled pivot has some dynamic offensive ability, especially in terms of his one-on-one play and a willingness to go to hard areas on the ice to score goals. That is because used the draft . The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Today I update my 2022 NHL Draft board ahead of tonight's draft lottery. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. Buffalo Sabres: Michael Fisher, D. St. Mark's HS (MA) Buffalo grabs the top High School prospect in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in the fourth round. 9, 16 and 28). The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL)
Kulich primarily played for the U17 and U20 Pirati Chomutov clubs during the 2019-20 season, scoring a combined 24 goals and 23 assists in 39 games between the two . The Coyotes have three first-round picks (also No. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, which took place July 7-8, and selected Juraj Slafkovsky in a surprising departure from what was once the consensus. European players too young to compete at the pro level had little opportunity to play, and when they did play at the pro level, they were used sparingly. Final 2022 NHL Draft thoughts Team: Omskie Yastreby (MHL) Statistics: 23 G, 22 A in 35 GP. NFL NBA NHL MLB. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. Additionally, the conflict in Ukraine will definitely have an impact on this draft. NHL.com is counting down to the draft with in-depth profiles on top prospects, podcasts and other features. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. Kevin Korchinski, Pavel Mintyukov, Denton Mateychuk and Owen Pickering occupy the second tier. That allows them to land one of the top players from the US NTPD. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL)
HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL)
Kimelman -- Conor Geekie: Geekie's skating has concerned some scouts, while others believe it's fine now and that as he fills out physically and develops his lower body, it will continue to improve. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL)
He had 58 points (33 goals, 25 assists) in 30 games in Sweden's junior league. 31. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. He was seventh in the Western Hockey League with 90 points (35 goals, 55 assists), and had 34 power-play points (12 goals, 22 assists) in 65 games. 4. 10. 2. 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL)
He led Gatineau defensemen with 43 points (12 goals, 31 assists) in 43 games. Kimelman -- Ryan Chesley: The Canucks need to add youth to their group of defensemen to go along with Quinn Hughes, and Chesley brings a bit of everything. The last month or so has been an absolute insane process of attempting to evaluate prospect talent. He can use it to back off defenders and his strong edge work allows him to quickly create room for himself to get his shot off. 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.)
Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. Applying some of those gifts on the defensive side is a work in progress. This class features some intriguing signal-callers, including a couple with boom-or-bust potential. Compared by some to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli, Del Bel Belluz was second on Mississauga with 76 points (30 goals, 46 assists) and led them with 12 power-play goals in 68 games. Pronman vs. Wheeler: Debating the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft 29. Connor Bedard will undoubtedly be picked first overall in the upcoming NHL Draft but where do the other picks land from 2-16? Wheeler: 10 NHL Draft prospects of interest who missed my top-100 ranking 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 pick? Morreale -- Matthew Savoie: As one of the most dynamic skaters in the 2022 draft class, Savoie is a top-line playmaker with good hands and is exceptional on special teams. Morreale -- Jimmy Snuggerud: Snuggerud made tremendous strides in the second half of the season. A future top line with Lekkerimaki on one wing and Lucas Raymond on the other could be dynamic for the Red Wings. 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. The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. Marco Kasper, C, Rogle (SHL): Hard not to like a guy who plays such a well-rounded game, but is also willing to do whatever it takes to continue improving. Joakim Kemell, RW, JYP (Liiga): Ended his campaign on a high-note, resembling more of the player we saw lead the Liiga in scoring and not the banged-up shadow of himself that detracted from his play mid-season. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): Todays game is all about speed and skill and both of these elements are present at an elite level with this player. 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL)
Lian Bichsel Morreale -- Logan Cooley, C, USA U-18 (NTDP): A shifty, two-way playmaking center, Cooley (5-10, 180) can process the game at top speed. May 10, 2022. 4. Morreale -- Owen Pickering: Pickering might have the highest upside at this point in the draft. 7 in our survey of scouts. 19. While NHL draft rankings will differ and the discussion of potential trades has the final order of the opening round in doubt before it begins, here is a . He's playing massive minutes as a first-time draft-eligible skater in Switzerland's top men's league. His shot and hockey sense are NHL caliber, and his coach compared him to New York Islanders forward Anders Lee. Morreale -- Shane Wright: One of the more complete two-way centers of this draft class is a player the scouting community has been tracking for some time with what he can bring to an NHL team, including hockey sense, a sniper's mentality and leadership. Kimelman -- Logan Cooley, C, USA U-18 (NTDP): Cooley (5-10, 174) is an elite skater with high-end offensive skills and a strong work ethic. NHL Draft prospect Cutter Gauthier has a great shot no matter the hand. password. 28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL)
Check out our Mock 2022 NHL Draft. Current. Enter Search Term. All teams missing the playoffs are in the Lottery, Teams with the least points get more chances at winning the Lottery. The most important event on the draft calendar, the IIHF . Slafkovsky was ranked No. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL)
He had 26 points (one goal, 25 assists) in 39 regular-season games and 17 points (five goals, 13 assists) in 19 playoff games. Noah Ostlund, C, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE U20): Gained a lot of steam with a dominant performance in the U18 worlds. Beck doesn't have much flash but might be one of the most consistent players in this draft class.