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. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current
2 and as low as No. ", "'Cooley has been dynamic with the puck,' a scout said. One had him at 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. Gaucher has 24 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts. After a six-point rookie performance in 58 games with the Steelheads during the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season, Del Bel Belluz saw no game action last season as COVID also shut down the OHL's 2020-21 campaign. 10 among North American skaters. Teams who like Wright at No. They could use it to select Luca Del Bel Belluz of the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. No one doubts Wright has the tools to be a good NHL player, but if hes going to be No. Yurov has the skills and talent to be a top-10 pick. 1 overall pick should be., Hes not played with enough urgency or determination, said another scout. Bedard remains top consensus pick in Bob McKenzies draft ranking 02:15 Bedard picks his first overalls Bob McKenzie Published Jan 23, 2023 at 11:59 AM ET 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. (Note that you will need to scroll the table to the right in order to see all columns). In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. 1 Shane Wright First is his size. 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 Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 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. 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL)
While the Americans have only Cooley in the top 10, there are a total of eight Americans in the TSNs top 32 and seven of them play for the U.S. U18 National Team Development Program. His performance also earned him a spot in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on March 23. ", "Yurov has the speed and skill level to be a top-two line NHL winger though hes a bit of a tougher read because he tends to play limited minutes against men in the KHL. {{ video.Name 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. 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. He should be among the enticing prospects in the opening round of this year's draft. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. The war with Ukraine and resulting sanctions have some NHL clubs unsure of how to proceed with Russian prospects, especially those who are playing and living in Russia. NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20)
The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. 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. 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL)
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2022 TSN Bob McKenzie mid-season list Draft Class: 2021 Created By: NHLfan10506 Published: Jan. 21 at 6:21 a.m. 13-ranked U.S. U18 centre Cutter Gauthier; No. There are no slam dunks. 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. Filip Mesar of HK Poprad in Slovakia could be one option. 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. 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. 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. 2, as well as the ordering for the top 5 and top 10. 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE)
Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. Five scouts pegged him at No. They also wonder if he can be a true, number-one center. Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. 2 or No. The 18-year-old center is sitting secondamong his teammates with 46 points in 54 games. The reality is Brennan is likely to be taken well before his 62nd TSN ranking. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20)
", C, Rogle (Sweden): "got some consideration as top 10 pick". Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited Mateychuk's maturity and ability to adjust his game to his team's needs. 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL)
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. Heading next season to the NCAA's University of Minnesota-Duluth, Howard should continue to thrive in the college ranks. 1 61 Ruslan Gazizov London (OHL)
1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. Rankings with over 200 players ranked only received a bump of source+5. WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Final Draft Rankings 1,793 views Jul 19, 2021 18 Dislike Share Save TC Productions 149 subscribers Like and Subscribe for more content All clips are property of the TSN. The lowdown: Most in the industry believe that Mesar is a first rounder based on his speed and skill alone. Those skills should make him very enticing to the Coyotes. "He went into this season being projected as a 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
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). 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL)
HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL)
WebOur rankings lists are created after we combine scouting viewings from multiple viewings of prospects by our scouts. Jiricek is hurt now. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.)
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 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. Savoie has high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness, more a playmaker than a goal scorer but a prolific dual threat every time he has the puck, despite his size. Wrights play raised more questions than it answered. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. If he continues developing as well as he has over the past year, he could crack an NHL roster sooner than projected. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 49 Jani Nyman KOOVEE (Mestis)
61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL)
Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. 06/28/22 By Bob McKenzie. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK)
He could one day blossom into a puck-moving defenseman on par with those stars, and that potential makes him a terrific addition to the Jets' blue line. As we noted in our previous mock draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets received a conditional first-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in last summer's Seth Jones trade, which will stay with Chicago if it lands at Nos. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. 1 in TSNs pre-season draft rankings in late September, before the OHL 2021-22 season began. The headline will be that its the first time this season that includespre-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. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Nevertheless, his solid defensive game should make him an enticing target for a rebuilding club like the Ducks. After tallying just six points in 24 games with JYP, he's managed only four points in 25 games with the Pelicans. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. A young sniper such as Liam Ohgren of the SHL's Djurgardens IF could be a good option. 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. 1 vote besides Wright is No. The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. We are going to define divisive prospect for the purpose of this exercise as someone who has a wide range of possible outcomes based on their ranking compared to where they could be drafted. MCKEEN'S HOCKEY TOP 32. While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL)
Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. Highest ranks: 14th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (McKeens Hockey, Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 62nd (The Puck Authority), 41st (Dobber Prospects), 40th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 4 to as low as No. He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as well. The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. 8. We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. In some cases, we will focus on a prospect where the disagreement lies in which part of the round they should go in. Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. I have concerns for his lack of dominance this season. Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations) Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects) The Elite Prospects cites TSN's Bob McKenzie and Craig Button among five ranking authorities rating Cooley as this season's No. TSN's Bob McKenzie praised the 6'4", 218-pounder's unique blend of size, speed and skill. Highest rank: 10th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings). 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. Cloud State University next season. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. He does not have a lot of energy in his game right now., He has not played with the vigour or passion to score as he has in years past, said a fifth scout, who feels Wright could solidify No. Only one of the top 100 players was not drafted, 87th-ranked Peter Reynolds. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS)
HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL)
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. Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 15th (TSNs Bob McKenzie), 18th (Dobber Prospects), Lowest ranks: 41st (Recruit Scouting), 39th (Elite Prospects), 38th (Future Considerations). The lowdown: Its easy to see why there is a lot of excitement for Pickering. Despite the concerns about his skating, Perevalov's scoring abilities will likely draw plenty of interest from NHL teams in this round. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters believes his skating and hockey sense should overcome any concerns about his 5'10", 183-pound frame. 18 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE)
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. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL)
6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. A big-bodied center at 6'3" and 207 pounds, Gaucher drew praise from Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino, whosingled out the 18-year-old's work ethic and effectiveness in the faceoff circle and on the penalty kill. 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." 1 guy right now.. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL)
He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. One had him at No. 17. Still, his youth and potential could prove attractive to a club in need of scoring like the Blue Jackets. 9 and just nine in the top 32. Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. "There's no holes in his game.". Please note that all names, measurements, teams and positions are from Elite Prospects at mid-season. The 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. McKenzie believes he has the potential to become a top-six NHL winger. ", "Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. 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. He has 33 points in 21 games this season with their junior squad along with 60 points in 46 games with the national under-18 team. 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. 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga)
Sidelined in late October by a shoulder injury, his production has declined since his return, sitting with 15 goals and 23 points in 39 games. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. 31 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS)
McKenzie's list included 16 Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL)
They could choose the USNTDP's Ryan Chesley if he's still available by this stage of the first round. 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. 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. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL)
Some also wonder what his role will be. 7 in our survey of scouts. 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. 68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL)
Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Detroit Red Wings' top prospects shows them lacking a potential top-six center with offensive capabilities. We predicted the Anaheim Ducks could select USNTDP forward Frank Nazar in our previous mock draft. Miro's description is perfect, he has that sky-high potential but so many flags, it gets reflected when some people have him top 5 just based on potential, then others have him in the 20-30 range due to the flags ( he was at 18 in my Early January but kind of pre-WJC rankings ). While that could affect how high he goes in this year's draft, he's still a well-regarded young player. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. The Buffalo Sabres received a versatile young forward in Peyton Krebs as part of the return from the Vegas Golden Knights in the Jack Eichel trade. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms, Follow| He is still over a point per game and the problem is a lot of people expect him to be at 2.5 points per game. NHL Central Scouting listed Mateychuk at No. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. Any improvement in Gaucher's production over the remainder of the QMJHL schedule should help his stock as a first-round prospect. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. Hes also a better skater. 56 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL)
25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL)
Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. 22 Noah stlund Djurgarden (SWE J-20)
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. THE HOCKEY NEWS TOP 32. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. 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. HM Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL)
He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any No. They could set their sights on Joakim Kemell of JYP in Finland's Liiga. 6 among international skaters in their midseason rankings. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. In time, his size, skating ability and two-way skills should make him a solid addition to the Canucks' defense corps. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. On Jan. 13, The Winnipeg Free Press' Mike Sawatzky cited NHL Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young forward's adjustment to the USHL, pointing to Ingram's confidence, good hockey instincts and playmaking ability. Should they end up at this position in the first round, they could forMatthew Savoie of the Winnipeg Ice in the Western Hockey League (WHL). 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. It should also draw attention from NHL scouts in the market for a forward of his talents. 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. 17 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL)
Bichsel's big frame and potential should draw the attention of NHL clubs seeking size and skill among their future blue-line candidates. His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. ", "Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. 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. Wright didnt play in the 2020-21 OHL season because the league was shut down by the pandemic, but he was able to play as an underage player in the 2021 Under-18 World Championship in Texas, where he was absolutely outstanding in helping to lead Canada to the gold medal. At the, albeit abbreviated, 2022 World Junior Championship, Wright was, at best, just okay in a really small sample size. The young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games. 71 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL)
We will present you with 15 prospects that meet our above definition of divisive prospect. He'll have an opportunity to grow in size while developing his game next season in the NCAA with the University of Minnesota. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. 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. 79 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL)
"He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. 51 Noah Ostlund Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
1 or No. The lowdown: The biggest question with Goyette is his consistency. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. 4 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL)
73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL)
19 are wild cards of sorts. HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20)
Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. 3. 64 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL)
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