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. 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. 20 or lower. 29 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) With Miroshnichenko sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma, Yurov becomes the top Russian prospect in this year's draft. 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL) With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. 5. 12 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 2. As an example, Shane Wright has a range of 1 because he was ranked first or second by every source. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. 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. As for Wrights competition for No. 4 to as low as No. NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) He's considered a top-10 prospect by nine of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities. 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. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. Still, his youth and potential could prove attractive to a club in need of scoring like the Blue Jackets. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) "There's no holes in his game.". 45 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) Those that rank him outside round one dont believe hes a top-six NHL forward. Ranked No. 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) 18 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) WebTop 10 BIGGEST Potential STEALS Of The 2022 NHL Draft! He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. Those skills could bring a considerable boost to the Kraken's prospect pipeline, which was ranked 32nd by Wheeler. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) With time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL forward. Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. 73 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) The nationality breakdown for TSNs Top 32 is as follows: Canada (nine); United States (eight); Sweden, Russia and Slovakia (three each); Czechia and Finland (two apiece); and Austria and Switzerland (one each). Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. His range in our survey was as high as No. Montreal Canadiens Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Eyes On The Prize, Links: Seeing is believing for Martin St-Louis. He should be among the enticing prospects in the opening round of this year's draft. 36 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Ivan Miroshnichenko has been sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma and could miss all of next season, and that uncertainty means he is not in the first round here. The headline will be that its the first time this season that includes pre-season rankings in September; mid-season rankings in January; draft lottery edition rankings in April; and now the final rankings in June that someone other than Wright is No. Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. Those skills should make him very enticing to the Coyotes. Adam Ingram of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms could be worth considering at this stage of the first round. Two forces appear to be at work here Wrights so-so performance thus far this season combined with the other top prospects, who could conceivably challenge him for No. 8. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. ", "Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 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 18-year-old also has 11 points in 14 games with their junior squad in the USHL. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. TSNs final draft rankings for 2022 will be released in early July, in the week leading up to the draft, which is scheduled for July 7-8 in Montreal. 6 on TSNs list. He didnt disappoint either, scoring 39 goals and 66 points in 58 games as a rookie. He doesnt possess elite or wow factor offensive ability and hes not a punishing physical defender, but his skating and smarts give him the assets to be a No. Those that believe in him see his skill on full display. (NHL Mock Draft Power/Raty/Hughes Prospect Rumors Talk) 8,519 views Dec 15, 2020 Hello Guys Welcome Back! While critical of his skating, Peters suggests his offensive skills could offset that shortcoming. 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. Highest ranks: 8th (TSNs Craig Button), 16th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 42nd (Smaht Scouting), 41st (Future Considerations). 1 overall pick should be., Hes not played with enough urgency or determination, said another scout. Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. 53 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) There are no slam dunks. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. 10. 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any 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 Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov has the 18-year-old blueliner sitting at No. Kevin Korchinski of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds could be a suitable option if he remains available at this stage of the draft. 15 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) MCKEEN'S HOCKEY TOP 32. WebOur rankings lists are created after we combine scouting viewings from multiple viewings of prospects by our scouts. 2, but two scouts had him at 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 remarkable part of that is Slovakia having three first-round prospects (Slafkovsky, Nemec and No. 2 among international skaters. Hes a 6-foot-4 defenseman who can skate well for his size and is good with the puck on his stick. In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. 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 New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. 1 vote besides Wright is No. 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Korchinski will require another season or two in the WHL before he's ready to move up to the pro ranks. In the case of a tie in the average, the first tie breaker is the player with the best individual ranking, and the second tie breaker is the highest worst ranking. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. Highest ranks: 5th (Smaht Scouting), 8th (Future Considerations, McKeens Hockey, Sportsnet, Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 35th (TSNs Craig Button), 28th (Dobber Prospects). 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 71. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) 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. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? 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. I am not s high on them as the top end of the 2023 class. Every year, several prospects tend to cause disagreement amongst the scouting world. 67 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino had Wright atop his March rankings but suggested others could be closing the gap on him. The Montreal Canadiens have, for the moment, picks 1, 26, 33, 62, 66, 75, 92, 98, 127, 128, 130, 162, 194, and 216. 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. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. HM Liam Arnsby North Bay (OHL) Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) 2 prospect, whileNHL Central Scoutingplaced him second among North American skaters in their midseason rankings. 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. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. Just alright in my viewings, said a third scout. He'll have an opportunity to grow in size while developing his game next season in the NCAA with the University of Minnesota. Marie (OHL) They could seek another potential top-six forward capable of playing center or wing here. They could choose the USNTDP's Ryan Chesley if he's still available by this stage of the first round. What is the main takeaway from this exercise? 9 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. (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. 27 on the mid-season rankings but is also the son of new Montreal Canadiens general manager and former player agent Kent Hughes. 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. 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) 35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current Wright was awarded exceptional player status by Hockey Canada in 2019, allowing him to enter the OHL as a 15-year-old for the 2019-20 OHL season. 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. Five scouts pegged him at No. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. Howard may be a gifted offensive forward, but he also garnered praise from Sportsnet's Sam Consentino for improving his all-around game. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. Shane Wright of the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs remains the favorite to be chosen first overall in this year's draft. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. Nevertheless, his solid defensive game should make him an enticing target for a rebuilding club like the Ducks. 1 but are expressing some reservations: His engagement has been good, his production underwhelming given the expectations, one said. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20) 31 Danny Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) Where the disagreement comes in is how high in the first round will he go. FCHOCKEY TOP 32. He was ranked as high as No. 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. Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. Juraj Slafkovsky has a range of 4 because his highest ranking is 1 and his lowest is 5. The young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games. 77 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. 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. The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who recently underwent surgery for a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship. The top three is separated by just 1.77 which makes it the closest top three since I started tracking these rankings in 2016 (The 2016 rankings were not published). This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. 2 and as low as No. The 17-year-old Howard is having a solid second season with the USNTDP. Although there is some debate as to who could go number one between Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, most everyone agrees thats your top-three in some order. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. When hes on, hes electric. Along with the prospect, we will indicate the variance in rankings and then give a brief explanation of what the disagreement is all about. He could be a worthwhile selection for a team seeking a mobile young rearguard. Ohgren will likely spend at least another season or two with Djurgardens' senior squad before becoming NHL-ready. The lowdown: Questions with Odelius start with his future role and if hes good enough overall as a shutdown defender. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) Which prospects are divisive for you? 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 2 overall selection from a scout, as did Russian winger Danila Yurov, who checks in at No. 19 are wild cards of sorts. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Below are the 154 ranked players. He also plays a responsible defensive game, using his big frame to break up plays and move the puck quickly out of danger. He had seven points in 11 games with their junior club and three points in 29 games skating with their pro squad. 5 and as low as 21. 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. Bring on the chaos. 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. Though Jiricek has played better than Nemec 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. 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. After tallying just six points in 24 games with JYP, he's managed only four points in 25 games with the Pelicans. 4 and as low as No. That long layoff could account for why Zhilkin's offensive numbers aren't as high as expected for a player with his skills. 33 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) WebHello Guys Welcome Back! Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited Mateychuk's maturity and ability to adjust his game to his team's needs. 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