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. He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. A natural scorer, he has 24 goals and 62 points with their under-18 team as well as 31 points in 21 games with the junior team in the USHL. 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. We had the Tampa Bay Lightning choosing Alexander Perevalov in our previous mock draft. Scouts were hoping Wright, and his 2022 draft challengers, would use the World Juniors to define and assert themselves. Still, his youth and potential could prove attractive to a club in need of scoring like the Blue Jackets. Korchinski's size, unflappable demeanor and playmaking abilities have propelled him to a solid season in the WHL. Savoie and Slafkovsky couldnt be further apart on the size scale but each of them got two votes from scouts as the No. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) When hes on, hes electric. WebOur rankings lists are created after we combine scouting viewings from multiple viewings of prospects by our scouts. At 6'3" and 194 pounds, Gauthier is a big, versatile forward who can play center or left wing and carries a hard, heavy shot. The newest Hab missed a few chances on Tuesday, but he was very hard to miss on the ice. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) 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. Kasper's strength and speed will be significant assets for any club seeking his style of game. What is our goal here? 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. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 24 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL) WebOn Monday, TSN Hockey's Insider Bob McKenzie released his final draft rankings for the 2020 entry draft, in late-January he released his mid-season rankings. 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. 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. Montreal Canadiens Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Eyes On The Prize, Links: Seeing is believing for Martin St-Louis. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 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. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) 6. Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. 8. On a good note, he did measure over 6-feet at the Combine and seems to have some momentum going into the draft as a result. Two questions come to mind with Beck. He was ranked as high as No. The 18-year-old center is sitting secondamong his teammates with 46 points in 54 games. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. But those who have some doubts question his skating and ability to keep pace. 88 Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) 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. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL) The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. MCKEEN'S HOCKEY TOP 32. 8 on the TSN list. Thats the way we like it. Five scouts pegged him at No. "He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. 59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board 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. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms, Follow| Slafkovsky was ranked either No. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) BOB MCKENZIE RELEASES HIS FINAL 2022 NHL ENTRY DRAFT RANKINGS JUN 28, 2022 (14H00) COOPER GODIN On Tuesday, long-time TSN For me, Miroshnichenko has a higher ceiling.. 4. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. 1 if he rediscovers his game. 3 and two more at No. We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. Highest ranks: 5th (Smaht Scouting), 8th (Future Considerations, McKeens Hockey, Sportsnet, Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 35th (TSNs Craig Button), 28th (Dobber Prospects). Please note that all names, measurements, teams and positions are from Elite Prospects at mid-season. 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. The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. 51 Noah Ostlund Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Arizona Coyotes. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. Those that rank him outside round one dont believe hes a top-six NHL 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. 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. Highest ranks: 13th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (Sportsnet, Elite Prospects), Lowest ranks: 44th (Draft Prospects), 37th (McKeens Hockey), 36th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 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. The Arizona Coyotes got their third pick in this round as part of the return from the Colorado Avalanche in last summer's Darcy Kuemper trade. 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 that believe in him see his skill on full display. 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. 39 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) 4 to as low as No. Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. A 6'5", 216-pounder, the 17-year-old Swiss-born Bichsel is in his first season playing for Leksands IF. 3 and two more at No. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. 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. 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. Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) Questions come in with his overall game and what hell be in the NHL. This also represents how close players are once you get to a certain point in the draft. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. 12 in our scouting survey. HM Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) 53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) That is because many of those players were not ranked by several sources, meaning the averages tended to be more equal. Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. In his midseason rankings, TSN's Bob McKenzie considered the 18-year-old blueliner a two-way threat. The 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. 5 and as low as No. Cooley sits third among U.S. nationalUnder-18team scorers with 54 points in 37 games. Whether its a specific rank, a specific skill set or what their upside is, there can be several reasons a prospect can have a wide variety of outcomes. 2, but two scouts had him at No. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Marie (OHL) Slender at 5'10" and 161 pounds, Casey used his quickness and offensive skills to amass 24 points in 37 games with the USNTDP Under-18 team. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) 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. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a 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. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. 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. 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. 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. He's ranked sixth among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting. 'If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. "In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. 1 pivot. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. 40 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) 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. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. 12 in our scouting survey. On the surface, a 6-foot-3 center with skill will get a ton of attention. 72 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. ", "'Cooley has been dynamic with the puck,' a scout said. He also noted the young Slovak plays a solid game without the puck. Teams who like Wright at No. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Highest ranks: 14th (Elite Prospects), 17th (Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 61st (The Puck Authority), 45th (Recruit Scouting), 38th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 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. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. 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. 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL) TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at 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. The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL) 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) Senators (CCHL) before joining the North Bay Battalion. 61 Ruslan Gazizov London (OHL) His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. 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. 16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) 5. 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. 2, the Nos. We've previously noted the St. Louis Blues' need for more depth among their left-shot defense prospects. Hes not been carrying his team or competitive enough in puck battles. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. Another season or two playing with professionals in Sweden could help to smooth out the rough edges to his puck-moving skills. 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. 8. Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. ", "Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. With Miroshnichenko sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma, Yurov becomes the top Russian prospect in this year's draft. He really needs to step it up in the second half.. Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the No. 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. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. 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