The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. David Goyette, C, Sudbury . 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) Running back remains a vital commodity for offenses even as we've seen fewer and fewer of them taken with premium draft picks. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! Kemell is a good skater with acceleration and speed who is considered a highly skilled playmaker that sees the ice well. Scouting reports are hyperlinked. He led Finland with six goals in five games at the World U-18s. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. Tristan Luneau The rankings are determined by going backwards in the standings, so the team that finishes worst is first. Mark J . 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. Team: Omskie Yastreby (MHL) Statistics: 23 G, 22 A in 35 GP. On the origin story of a 6-foot-3, 196-pound centre. 1 or No. 4 to as low as No. 32 selection goes to the Stanley Cup champion, but the Colorado Avalanche traded the pick to the Coyotes for goalie Darcy Kuemper on July 28. The next generation of NHL stars will enter the league at the 2022 NHL Draft, live from Montreal. 2022 Draft Profile: C Frank Nazar III March 13, 2022. 3. Shane Wright. This years Aatu Raty? Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. Check out our Mock 2022 NHL Draft. Scott Wheeler offers some final takeaways on the 2022 NHL Draft class. It all starts with a big man up front as Pro Football Focus's mock draft tool had him available at #17. 3 pick in the 2021 draft, could give Anaheim high-end center depth as it moves into a future without the retired Ryan Getzlaf. Lian Bichsel, D, Leksand (SHL): Another big, powerful defender (6-foot-5, 216 pounds), who can gap well thanks to a long stride, massive reach and excellent mobility. (approx 1 - 2 per week). Ryan Chesley, D, USNTDP: Defends well and moves pucks efficiently. Isaac Howard With Murray set to return, Dubas keeps faith in Leafs goalies, With Flames reeling, GM Treliving exercises caution at trade deadline. Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on Sportsnet and SN NOW. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. How Mintyukovs playing style mirrors his chess strategy, Marco Kasper Kimelman -- Isaac Howard, LW, USA U-18 (NTDP): Howard (5-10, 180) led the NTDP with 82 points (33 goals, 49 assists) in 60 games and at the World U-18s with 11 points (six goals, five assists) in six games. Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): Todays game is all about speed and skill and both of these elements are present at an elite level with this player. Well give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to your settings. There are, however, two points worth noting. Noah Ostlund, C, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE U20): Gained a lot of steam with a dominant performance in the U18 worlds. 1. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. Morreale -- Noah Warren, D, Gatineau (QMJHL): The right-shot defenseman is physically mature (6-5, 224), has a good skating stride and scouts like his speed and agility. He also played more of a shut-down role for the NTDP but showcased a high-end offensive game with the U-17 team in 2020-21 (34 points in 37 games). Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. 4. Morreale -- David Jiricek: A knee injury that required surgery in January limited him this season, but Jiricek plays a mature, physical, two-way game. You can click on the headings of the tables to sort the information. With all of that to consider, here are our final rankings for the 2022 NHL Draft, with player cards from our own scout, Jason Bukala of Pro Hockey Group. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 1 pick, and the New Jersey Devils at 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. There isnt enough recent news in your lineup. Lightning. Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) Kimelman -- Conor Geekie: Geekie's skating has concerned some scouts, while others believe it's fine now and that as he fills out physically and develops his lower body, it will continue to improve. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. Ludwig Persson, C/LW, Frlunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell) 58. Is an effective defender, distributor and shooter. From local star to national team-leading scorer to top NHL Draft prospect, Cooleys left the same humble impression everywhere hes gone. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) Photo Credit: Robert Lefebvre/OHL Images. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL): Theres no pure elite element to his game, but he plays a pro style, utilizing his size efficiently. As Kiper mentioned, the 2022 season was a lost campaign for Smith-Njigba. Kasper offers a great engine and a fun off-ice talent. . 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. Juraj Slafkovsky, RW, TPS Turku (Liiga): His physique alone commands presence. 27), as do the Buffalo Sabres (Nos. If a team in the 12-16 range wins the first drawing, the first pick will remain with the worst team. Sidelined with illness and injury for much of his draft year, Moldenhauer is embarking on the biggest week of his life at the U18 Worlds. 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) 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. Which prospects are the best skaters, have the best puck skills, hockey sense, shot, and are the most physically dominant? What is each teams biggest need going into the NHL Draft? Morreale -- Juraj Slafkovsky: The big forward would be a nice fit alongside any of the Devils' top centers. Theres also volatility based on where we project the top-end defencemen to go, and how early will they go? Hes never deterred despite his slight stature (5-foot-10, 154 pounds). Luca Del Bel Belluz, C, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL): Really light on his skates and anticipates the play well. 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. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL) 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) Marie (OHL) 31. Corey Pronman ranks the top 131 draft-eligible players in the 2022 NHL Draft. 1 pick. Morreale -- Owen Beck, C, Mississauga (OHL): Beck (5-11, 187) tied for fifth among OHL rookies with 51 points and was ninth with 30 assists. 15. 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. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. Howard has proven hes not just a first-rounder, hes one of the very best players in the 2022 NHL Draft class. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 3 and as low as No. Teams who like Wright at No. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. In his first 2023 NFL mock draft, released in late January, ESPN's Mel Kiper had the Detroit Lions targeting two defensive players. He was ranked as high as No. Some team needs are factored into the mock and simulations. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Only a couple of weeks separate us from the 2022 NHL Draft. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. 31 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) McKeen's Hockey will be providing analysis and player profiles for the 2022 World Junior Championship slated to begin Dec. 26th. Noah Warren, D, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL): Possesses rare asset with the wherewithal to know what he is and how he has to play. Slafkovsky was ranked No. General manager Kent Hughes said the goal is to find character players with skill, and it was Wright who said, "My mindset is not to win scoring titles, it's not to win MVPs, it's to win Stanley Cups. 5. 15 in our survey. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN . Select additional sports and leagues youre interested in from the list below. Pavel Mintyukov Also included is each player's career NHL totals. Hes quick off the mark, although offence doesnt come naturally. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) Alexander Appleyard, Paul Zuk, Sebastian Jackson, Matthew Somma, Austin Garrett, Jordan Malette and Josh Tessler combined their draft rankings and put together the official Smaht Scouting 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankings.. 1. Corey Pronmans final ranking Many of the players ranked from Nos. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. 7 in our survey of scouts. Kevin Korchinski, Pavel Mintyukov, Denton Mateychuk and Owen Pickering occupy the second tier. 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. 2022 NHL 1st-Round Mock Draft. 21. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Luneaus season began with a knee procedure but ended with him averaging a team-high 25:33 and posting six points in seven playoff games. The scouts who had Wright at No. With Nicklas Backstrom's future uncertain, adding depth at center could be a direction the Capitals look. Cutter Gauthier On the flip side, many players were able to use the pandemic time off to strength and skill train, but development in its finest form accelerates with the experience of playing games. 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. A team can only jump ten spots, so only the top 11 teams are eligible for the 1st pick. 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. He's a straight-line player with a power forward game that should translate well to the pro level. The Winnipeg Jets have the No. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. 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. The anticipation around the . Compared by some to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli, Del Bel Belluz was second on Mississauga with 76 points (30 goals, 46 assists) and led them with 12 power-play goals in 68 games. Like the first drawing, the second winner can only jump ten spots. 71. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Wright is an easy choice at No. The NHL draft mock for 2022 gives the Ottawa Senators an elite offensive player. The Canadiens won the lottery and will select No. Morreale -- Lian Bichsel, D, Leksand (SWE): The Switzerland-born left-shot defenseman moves well for his size (6-5, 225), makes a good first pass out of the defensive zone and is aggressive in battles around the net. 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) All rights reserved. His production from the Olympics on has given him a chance to be the first player off the board. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) Morreale -- Rieger Lorenz, LW, Okotoks (AJHL): Lorenz (6-2, 194) dominated the Alberta Junior Hockey League, and was named rookie of the year after leading first-year players with 38 goals. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Since he didnt play big minutes in the KHL, Yurov was perhaps a tougher read for the scouts, but he has been a Top 10 or thereabouts prospect most of the year. 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. 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. The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Josh Tessler, Sebastian Jackson, Austin Garrett, Matthew Somma, Paul Zuk, Jordan Malette and Alex Appleyard drafted three rounds for each NHL team. Below is our final public ranking of eligible prospects for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Kimelman -- Matias Havelid, D, Linkoping Jr. (SWE-JR): Havelid (5-9, 165) is an outstanding skater with a big shot from the blue line. Pronman ranks the top 31 Vinzenz Rohrer He'll continue his development at the University of Minnesota Duluth next season. The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. 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. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. 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. He's got a cannon for a shot, defends well and can transition from defense to offense quickly. He patterns his game after Lightning forward Alex Killorn, so adding a similar type of skilled, gritty player could be intriguing for Tampa Bay. I believe that the way I play, my competitiveness and my drive to win is going to help do that." Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. 19. The Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild each have two. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. Kimelman -- Rieger Lorenz: Lorenz's work ethic and physicality drive a skilled offensive game. You can change your selections at any time. Adding strength is a necessity, especially when it comes to playing in his end, but Havelid has all the qualities of a future NHL power-play quarterback. 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) The Coyotes, Kraken and Flyers would love one of the top two prospects to fall to them, but that seems . Well this is gonna be fun. Corey Pronman examines every teams entire depth chart at the NHL and prospect level and projects their needs over the next few years. Kimelman -- Owen Pickering, D, Swift Current (WHL): The Predators haven't selected a defenseman in the top two rounds of the draft since 2016 (Dante Fabbro, Samuel Girard) and Pickering (6-4, 180) is the right player to end that run. 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. He's also a committed 200-foot player. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. Listen. Danny Zhilkin Kimelman -- Simon Nemec, D, Nitra (SVK): With the future of No. 1 spot on TSN's 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, it's Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. Current. Whos the crown jewel for the team with the No. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) Morreale -- Danila Yurov: Yurov is a smart, hard-working, two-way forward with good vision and a high compete level in all three zones.