Brennan did get some votes in the TSN top 32, but he was also ranked 80 or lower by multiple scouts. Hes also a better skater. They could seek another potential top-six forward capable of playing center or wing here. 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. 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 ). Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. 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. 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. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Detroit Red Wings' top prospects shows them lacking a potential top-six center with offensive capabilities. 2. Despite a slow first half of the season, the 18-year-old Kingston Frontenacs center should be a fine addition to the Montreal Canadiens if they win the draft lottery. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. NHL Central Scouting ranks him No. As we have them choosing a forward in Frank Nazar with their own pick earlier in the draft, they could consider selecting a right-shot defenseman given their lack of one among their top prospects. 2 and Savoie at No. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 1 guy right now.. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino notedKorchinski's improvement this season has him rising on many NHL teams' scouting lists. All but one of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect, with NHL Central Scouting rating him No. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL)
They are listed in alphabetical order. 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. Any improvement in Gaucher's production over the remainder of the QMJHL schedule should help his stock as a first-round prospect. Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. 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. This improved the results dramatically from other years. The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. Slafkovskys blend of speed, skill and most notably size is something of a rarity amongst forwards in the top 5 or even the top 10 of this draft. 64 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL)
4. We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! ", "Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 Canadian centre Matt Savoie, who leads the WHL in scoring with 19 goals and 53 points in 35 games, is No. BOB MCKENZIE RELEASES HIS FINAL 2022 NHL ENTRY DRAFT RANKINGS JUN 28, 2022 (14H00) COOPER GODIN On Tuesday, long-time TSN They could set their sights on Joakim Kemell of JYP in Finland's Liiga. We previously had the Arizona Coyotes selecting Nathan Gaucher with this pick, which was received from the Montreal Canadiens as part of the return in last summer's Christian Dvorak trade. The lowdown: Howard is one of the best puck handlers in the entire draft. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. The 6'1", 179-pound Yurov garnered praise from TSN's Bob McKenzie and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino for his speed and skill level. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK)
}}. 88 Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL)
Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. 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. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. In time, his size, skating ability and two-way skills should make him a solid addition to the Canucks' defense corps. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. However, the Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov observed a February slump in Gaucher's production had some scouts reassessing their evaluation of him. 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. In todays links, Martin St-Louis talks about how to evaluate his new arrivals, the evergreen Jaromir Jagr, and catching ones breath after a tumultuous trading Tuesday. Though Jiricek has played better than Nemec this season. Why such a high disparity? 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. Listen. His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. Ferrari believes Lambert possesses "some of the best tools in the entire draft class," singling out his elite skating and impressive puck skills. 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL)
HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL)
Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters commended Ohgren's above-average skill level and top-tier shot. 74 Pano Fimis Niagara (OHL)
HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL)
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. The only exception is Northeastern University forward Jack Hughes no relation to New Jersey Devil first overall pick and top centre Jack Hughes who is not only No. 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. Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. 2. 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. 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. HM Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL)
We predicted the Seattle Kraken could select Simon Nemec of Slovakia's HK Nitra in our previous mock draft with an eye on him filling a puck-moving role on their blue line. He was named tournament MVP as his team took home the bronze medal. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL)
TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out his "high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness.". Slafkovsky was ranked No. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. Korchinski's size, unflappable demeanor and playmaking abilities have propelled him to a solid season in the WHL. 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. Others believe his skating and overall skill set puts him in the top-six conversation. His size and two-way skills should still draw sufficient interest from NHL clubs. 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL)
Ingram's ability to adjust to a higher level of hockey should serve him well when he joins the NCAA's St. He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. Teams who like Wright at No. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL)
HM Jace Weir Red Deer (WHL), Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Nazar's quickness and high-end finishing ability while commending his tenacity despite his 5'10", 174-pound frame. 1 or No. 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. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.)
4. HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL)
Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL)
2 NHL centre. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL)
Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. Our projected second overall selection in our previous mock draft, Logan Cooley is enjoying a fine performance this season with the U.S. National Team Development Program. Yegor Chinakhov anyone? Committed to playing for the University of Michigan next season, Casey will have the opportunity to improve his game against NCAA talent while also filling out physically. 26 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL)
The prognosis is Jiricek will be out two to three months, but at this point scouts dont seem overly concerned about the injury negatively impacting his draft status. The correlation of the rankings compared to draft position in 2021 was 0.7739. The Kraken could still opt for Jiricek, but scouts will see much more of Nemec over the second half of the season. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. 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. With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. They could consider selecting the USNTDP'sRutger McGroarty, provided they don't lose their first-rounder to the Winnipeg Jets as part of the conditions of theiracquisitionof Andrew Copp at the trade deadline. 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. Finnish winger Brad Lambert with deep Saskatchewan hockey roots (the nephew of former NHL player and current NHL coach Lane Lambert and the son of former WHL player Ross Lambert) is a credible candidate to be taken in the top 10. 1 of his QMJHL top-10 prospects for this year's draft, calling the youngster an "intelligent defender" and a "skilled all-around player.". Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. He cited his ability to play a "punishing shutdown defender role" while still contributing to the offense. The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. ", Draft Pick ForfeitedRW, Pelicans (Finland): "Lambert has blazing speed and while he struggled to put up numbers early in the Finnish elite league season, his playmaking and goal-scoring abilities are notable. Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK)
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. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. That didnt happen. That is our list of 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. In some cases, we will focus on a prospect where the disagreement lies in which part of the round they should go in. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. The two additions to the lineup have strong performances as the Canadiens win in San Jose again. 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. On March 4, NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Savoie's coach, James Patrick, suggesting he could have more success at the NHL level as a winger. Many of the players ranked from Nos. 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. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. 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. Kasper's strength and speed will be significant assets for any club seeking his style of game. Buffalo Sabres. The Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. What did you think of this list? 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20)
77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL)
Its not a banner draft year for goaltenders. Kasper, 17, is at No. 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. The question with him is how his game will translate since he is still raw in a lot of areas. 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. 2, but two scouts had him at No. Because theres a dearth of high-end goaltending talent in this years draft, a team looking to get the best goalie prospect in the draft could step up on him late in the first round and/or early in the second. 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. 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. Overall, I could say [Wright] is an above-average prospect but not where you would think a No. 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. Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. 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). Slafkovsky was great at the Olympics and worlds, but he only scored five goals in [Finlands] Liiga this season and went some really long stretches without scoring a goal at all, said another scout. 2022 TSN Bob McKenzie mid-season list Draft Class: 2021 Created By: NHLfan10506 Published: Jan. 21 at 6:21 a.m. This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. TSN's Bob McKenzie observed Geekie as an average skater but singled out his "physical tools, competitiveness and above-average skill level." 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. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. Montreal Canadiens Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Eyes On The Prize, Links: Seeing is believing for Martin St-Louis. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
However, Scott Wheeler's ranking of their top prospects indicates they have only one left winger among their top-10. 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. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL)
We had the Tampa Bay Lightning choosing Alexander Perevalov in our previous mock draft. Senators (CCHL) before joining the North Bay Battalion. HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL)
Morreale reported Hughes' drive and determination have earned him the attention of NHL scouts. 17. 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL)
27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL)
We are going to focus on prospects in which there is disagreement about what round they belong in. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. 2 prospect, whileNHL Central Scoutingplaced him second among North American skaters in their midseason rankings. Those traits helped make him the captain of Team White in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Prospects Game on March 23. 1 or 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. ", "'Cooley has been dynamic with the puck,' a scout said. 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. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. 51 Noah Ostlund Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL)
Highest ranks: 12th (Future Considerations), 14th (Draft Prospects), 17th (Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 40th (Elite Prospects), 36th (McKeens Hockey). 10 among North American skaters. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL)
1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. 4 and as low as No. He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. While his stock has taken a hit, most believe he will go in the first round simply because he has one of the highest skill sets in the draft. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current
3-ranked North BayBattalion defenceman Ty Nelson; No. 1 or 2 in the draft lottery. Slafkovskys blend of speed, skill and most notably size is something of a rarity amongst forwards in the top 5 or even the top 10 of this draft. Wrights numbers have been trending in the wrong direction this season. Marie (OHL)
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