It was clearly evident speaking to scouts and executives at the NHL Combine that the gap between Wright, Cooley and Slafkovsky is as tight as any draft we have experienced in recent times. Morreale -- Isaac Howard: The Ducks get value late in the first round by taking the leading scorer on the talented NTDP U-18 team. Lane Hutson might be small in stature, but his game could translate well to the NHL. Disappointing, that is, relative to his brilliant 2019-20 OHL rookie season (39 goals and 66 points in 58 games) and outstanding underage performance at the 2021 U-18 World Championship. Jun 2, 2022. 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 . All Rights Reserved. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. 1 defenseman Jakob Chychrun unknown, the Coyotes could opt for one of the top defensemen available in the draft. Draft Grades for all 32 teams, plus scouting reports for every player. Team: Omskie Yastreby (MHL) Statistics: 23 G, 22 A in 35 GP. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images. David Goyette, C, Sudbury . 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. Player Rankings updated 11 days ago | Draft Order updated after every game. 53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) The first round will be July 7 (7 p.m. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. Lorenz is a power forward with impressive skill. He had 70 points (24 goals, 46 assists) in 63 games. 5 and as low as No. He was overshadowed by some of his teammates but Howard's skating and strength down low in the offensive zone make him a standout prospect. Based on how things look today, the 2023 scouting season will be as close to normal as weve seen in the past three years. The next generation of NHL stars will enter the league at the 2022 NHL Draft, live from Montreal. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) 6. 10. Liam Ohgren, RW, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE U20): Showed plenty of character as Swedens captain, playing effectively while injured at the U18s. 9, 16 and 28). The 2022 NHL Draft is only hours away. As was Everything you need to know As Kiper mentioned, the 2022 season was a lost campaign for Smith-Njigba. (approx 1 - 2 per week). Especially after the Slovak centre made the cross-Atlantic journey to join the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms. He's playing massive minutes as a first-time draft-eligible skater in Switzerland's top men's league. Pavel Mintyukov At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. 2. Date, time, TV channel, top prospects. Aside from this talented trio, things will start to scattershoot after the top eight picks, which is much earlier than we are used to. 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga) 3. NHL Central Scouting has released its final rankings for the 2022 NHL draft, highlighted by Kingston forward Shane Wright. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 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. 31. 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. Kimelman -- Frank Nazar, C, USA U-18 (NTDP): Nazar (5-10, 180) is an explosive skater, and his speed allows him to pull away from defensemen or to use as a weapon to push defenders back to create space for himself. Josh Tessler, Sebastian Jackson, Austin Garrett, Matthew Somma, Paul Zuk, Jordan Malette and Alex Appleyard drafted three rounds for each NHL team. 1 pick | What makes Shane Wright special, Juraj Slafkovsky: Slafkovsky vs. Wright and the decision for the No. 21. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. With that said, below are top 262 prospects for the 2022 draft. Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): Personality plus with an abundance of confidence, he brings size, skill and unexpected playmaking ability to the table. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. May not be a major point getter, but another player aware of what his strengths are. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. 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. 36 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) For months, our four draft analysts -- Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Jordan Reid and Matt Miller -- and our 32 NFL Nation reporters have been assessing prospects and team needs, building mock drafts . account that can be used to sign in here. 1 pick, What is the scouting process for NHL Draft prospects? 1r.1 no trade. Applying some of those gifts on the defensive side is a work in progress. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) 2022 NHL Mock Draft. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) He plays with a lot of energy, is strong on the forecheck and has great work ethic. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. Top 10 Prospects #1: Shane Wright, Centre, Kingston Frontenacs, OHL . 2022 NHL Draft: Top QMJHL Prospects (Skaters) February 1, 2022. Only a couple of weeks separate us from the 2022 NHL Draft. 1 defenseman and 2021 second-round pick (No. 55 Jani Nyman Ilves (SM Liiga Jr.) 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL) There's a bit of risk/reward to his game, similar to San Jose defenseman Erik Karlsson in his prime, but Mintyukov's skating allows him to make up for any mistakes. How Goyette has emerged as a bonafide star and a potential first-round pick. 1 pick; Brad Lambert continues to drop. First, we have players who have missed significant development time. 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. MOCK 2022 NHL DRAFT . {* backButton *} David Jiricek 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. 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. Some team needs are factored into the mock and simulations. He's considered a strong skater who can lead or join the rush for scoring opportunities, creating chances with his ability to anticipate plays. Conor Geekie All rights reserved. . 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankings by Ben Kerr. Frank Nazar III, RW, USNTDP: Adept at playing a small area game, this player is highly competitive and shows great character. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) He's an outstanding skater with high-end offensive instincts. Isaac Howard Past. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK) In his first 2023 NFL mock draft, released in late January, ESPN's Mel Kiper had the Detroit Lions targeting two defensive players. Morreale -- Jimmy Snuggerud: Snuggerud made tremendous strides in the second half of the season. The most exciting part of the . Final 2022 NHL Draft thoughts The right-hand shot (5-9, 174) has great vision, plays with intensity and has good offensive instincts. Kimelman -- Ty Nelson, D, North Bay (OHL): Nelson's skating is outstanding going forward or backward. Kimelman - Logan Cooley: The Flyers are looking to inject young, top-end skill and Cooley is an elite skater with excellent offensive skills and a strong work ethic. Ryan Chesley, D, USNTDP: Defends well and moves pucks efficiently. Simon Nemec, D, HK Nitra (Slovakia): Has two-plus years of experience playing in the top mens league in Slovakia, but also the benefit of two worlds and an Olympics, and hes never looked out of place. Jagger Firkus, RW, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL): A cool customer with a high compete level. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. He led WHL rookie defensemen with 65 points (four goals, 61 assists) in 67 games and his playmaking ability ranks among the best at his position in this year's draft. 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. 1? The scouts who had Wright at No. 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. Early Look 2022 NHL Draft Rankings #1-5 2021-22 Pre-Season Rankings and Reports This class features some intriguing signal-callers, including a couple with boom-or-bust potential. 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? 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. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. 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. One, if you were to survey another group of 10 scouts, you could very well end up with the same 5-4 split, but in favour of Wright. Kimelman -- Jagger Firkus, RW, Moose Jaw (WHL): One scout said among Firkus' best traits is his ability to hide in plain sight, almost appearing out of nowhere, then finding the back of the net with a quick, hard, accurate shot. The tournament showcased the great speed and all-around play he displayed in Extraliga, and one scout compared him to Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak. Wheeler: 10 NHL Draft prospects of interest who missed my top-100 ranking Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Frank Nazar. 3 NHL blueliner. 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. He led Gatineau defensemen with 43 points (12 goals, 31 assists) in 43 games. Matthew Savoie The 2022 NHL Draft is only hours away. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. Rutger McGroarty, C, USNTDP: As a solid two-way option, his personality and leadership qualities make him a viable pick in the latter stages of round one. HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL) Corey Pronman ranks this years draft-eligible players based solely on their tools. Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Cutter Gauthier. We didn't recognize that password reset code. That allows them to land one of the top players from the US NTPD. He uses his size, reach and strength as an effective and active checker in the offensive and defensive zone and is exceptional at protecting the puck, has creative hands and a high ceiling. Morreale -- Reid Schaefer, LW, Seattle (WHL): The Lightning could bolster their pipeline with power forwards on the left side and Schaefer (6-3, 213) popped this season. 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. NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0: Canadiens take Shane Wright with No. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. To see your localized preferences, please enable geolocation services in your browser settings. Morreale -- Pavel Mintyukov, D, Saginaw (OHL): Mintyukov (6-1, 194) is a creative, puck-moving defenseman with a high hockey IQ and is a strong skater. Corey Pronman ranks the 2022 draft-eligibles by skill, Which NHL Draft prospects have the most upside? 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. 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) There are a total of 98 schools represented in these rankings, and 57 of those schools have multiple prospects ranked. Theres also volatility based on where we project the top-end defencemen to go, and how early will they go? And what a ride its been. Corey Pronmans final ranking 3 pick in the 2021 draft, could give Anaheim high-end center depth as it moves into a future without the retired Ryan Getzlaf. HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20) 1. 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. 1 pick? 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. Seattle Kraken - Shane Wright Tristan Luneau Kimelman -- David Jiricek, D, Plzen (CZE): After selecting center Matty Beniers as a foundational piece at forward at the 2021 NHL Draft, the Kraken now can find a centerpiece defenseman to build around. Of course we will finish the 2022 world juniors in August, and that should feature prominently into the start of the next scouting season as it follows the Hlinka-Gretzky tournament, which is the crown jewel of all events. Montreal Canadiens - Shane Wright, C, Kingston (OHL) . 1. 6. 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. The Rundown. The Montreal Canadiens had the No. Morreale -- Frank Nazar: Nazar is a smart, skilled right-shot forward who plays with energy to be first on pucks and can play big minutes on the power play and penalty kill. 35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) The rankings are determined by going backwards in the standings, so the team that finishes worst is first. He was voted best on face-offs in the OHL Eastern Conference coaches' poll after finishing second in the league in face-off winning percentage (60.6 percent; minimum 100 face-offs). HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) He's an excellent skater with good offensive instincts. The 2022-23 NHL season is well underway and fans are already starting to turn their attention to one of the most important dates on the hockey calendar: the NHL Draft. 11. Morreale -- Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec (QMJHL): A strong right-shot center who was used in all situations, Gaucher (6-3, 207) had 57 points (31 goals, 26 assists) in 66 games. 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. Noah Warren, D, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL): Possesses rare asset with the wherewithal to know what he is and how he has to play. 88 Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) 3 and as low as No. 9) and Marat Khusnutdinov (No. He was second at the World U-18s with 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in six games to help Sweden win the tournament. Morreale -- Danila Yurov: Yurov is a smart, hard-working, two-way forward with good vision and a high compete level in all three zones. The Coyotes, Kraken and Flyers would love one of the top two prospects to fall to them, but that seems . Morreale -- Marco Kasper, C, Rogle (SWE): Kasper (6-1, 187) has good hockey sense, great compete, an accurate shot and is a proven leader capable of playing center or wing. Kimelman - Jiri Kulich, C, Karlovy Vary (CZE): Kulich (5-11, 178) had a star turn at the World U-18s, leading the tournament with nine goals in six games and winning the most valuable player award. He can execute at top speed and finished the season strong with 57 points (29 goals, 28 assists) in his final 45 games. Many of the players ranked from Nos. . 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) The wonkiness of the NHL season forced all draft related items to be scheduled differently. On the origin story of a 6-foot-3, 196-pound centre. 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) Today I update my 2022 NHL Draft board ahead of tonight's draft lottery. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) There are no slam dunks. 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. Morreale -- Owen Pickering: Pickering might have the highest upside at this point in the draft. 2 will choose left wing Juraj Slafkovsky from TPS in Liiga, the top league in Finland. 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. 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. 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. Gauthier will start at center next season at Boston College, adding more versatility to his game. Plays with pace and skill and is a fierce competitor. 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. Alexander Perevalov, LW, Yaroslavl (MHL): In terms of a skilled forward who isnt just an offensive juggernaut, theres plenty of NHL potential as a producer here. With the long-term future of top centers Mark Scheifele and Pierre-Luc Dubois unclear, the Jets likely will look to take the best center available. 3 pick. There were 225 prospects selected across 7 rounds. 22 Noah stlund Djurgarden (SWE J-20) 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) With 2022 NHL Draft this week, the team at McKeen's Hockey has prepared a mock draft to give you an idea of how the first day could unfold. A knee injury sustained at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship sidelined Jiricek for almost four months, but he recovered to have a strong showing for Czechia at the World Championship where he had two points (one goal, one assist) and averaged 10:28 in ice time in five games. Would you like to create an account so you can see these Favourites on your other devices too? Pavel Mintyukov. A determined player motivated even when without the puck. ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the first . Owen Pickering, D, Swift Current Broncos (WHL): Has climbed steadily from the start of the season, and that climb is not expected to slow now. The remaining teams were ordered based on the NHL standings. Recent history indicates that every season, at . Mocks. He had 24 points (five goals, 19 assists) in 62 games this season after four points (one goal, three assists) in 29 games in 2020-21. 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). We use cookies to improve your experience. Kimelman -- Nathan Gaucher: With centers Ryan O'Reilly (31) and Brayden Schenn (30) each older than 30, it might be time to start thinking of the future through the middle. The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Scott Wheeler offers some final takeaways on the 2022 NHL Draft class. The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired the No. Top NHL Draft prospect David Jiricek projects as an intimidating NHL defenseman. The Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild each have two. 2022 NFL User Mock Draft. The 2nd overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls. Nemec has three seasons of experience playing in the top men's league in Slovakia, and his six points (one goal, five assists) in eight games for Slovakia at the 2022 IIHF World Championship are the most ever by an 18-year-old defenseman in the tournament. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 2. Mocks. Arizona could use a few defensemen with an edge to their game in the pipeline and Warren checks those boxes. "Not every . ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are July 8 (11 a.m. David Goyette 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) He defends well, can play physical and is consistently reliable. Projected trade with Chicago Bears - CHI receives 2023 first-round pick (7), 2023 second-round pick (38), 2024 first-round pick, 2024 fourth-round pick - LV receives 2023 . HM Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) 71. He'll continue his development at the University of Minnesota Duluth next season. Trikozov has the potential to be one of the better forwards taken in this draft . He's a straight-line player with a power forward game that should translate well to the pro level. 27), as do the Buffalo Sabres (Nos. Check out our Mock 2022 NHL Draft. Lian Bichsel Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. Blessed with physical tools and maturity, top 2022 NHL draft prospect Lian Bichsel is ready to take the next step in his game. He's capable of creating a seamless transition and pushing the pace into the opposing end. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) The 2022 NFL season is in the books, and it's now time to turn our attention to draft season. Corey Pronman ranks the top 131 draft-eligible players in the 2022 NHL Draft. 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). What Corey Pronman is hearing about the top prospects ahead of the draft. He had three points (one goal, two assists) and averaged 11:48 of ice time in 29 games this season, his first in the SHL. Your existing password has not been changed. The anticipation around the . NHL Draft: Top 32 prospect rankings for 2022. TSN Hockey analyst Mike . 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 -- Logan Cooley, C, USA U-18 (NTDP): A shifty, two-way playmaking center, Cooley (5-10, 180) can process the game at top speed. He has played center and the wing and has top-level experience after playing in Liiga the past three seasons. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL) Danny Zhilkin The draft order is based after NHL draft lottery and heading into the Conferenace Finals. Draft overagers in their second, third, or fourth year of eligibility who were born between Jan. 1, 2000 and Sep. 15, 2002 are also included in this ranking. Beck doesn't have much flash but might be one of the most consistent players in this draft class. 9. 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. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. 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.
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