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. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL)
While that assessment may be a little heady, he does fit inside the top 10 of this class. 9. He had a 16-game point streak from Dec. 4-Jan. 25 and led the AJHL with five shorthanded goals. 17. 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. 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. SIGN IN TO GO AD-FREE.
MHN 2022 NHL Mock Draft: Post-Lottery Edition - Montreal Hockey Now If a team in the 12-16 range won the first drawing, the worst team keeps the 1st pick and is excluded from the second drawing. 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL)
There are, however, two points worth noting. He had 70 points (24 goals, 46 assists) in 63 games. Scott Wheelers final ranking for this years draft class is made up of 68 forwards, 32 defencemen and zero goalies. 18. He's considered one of the fastest skaters available, and NHL Central Scouting director Dan Marr called him, "Maybe the most natural goal scorer in this draft class.". Running back remains a vital commodity for offenses even as we've seen fewer and fewer of them taken with premium draft picks. The Winnipeg Jets have the No. Recognized as a goal-scorer and quick on his feet, the left-handed shot was a standout at the World U-18s.
2022 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Final Big Board Top 262 Team: Omskie Yastreby (MHL) Statistics: 23 G, 22 A in 35 GP. Scott Wheeler offers some final takeaways on the 2022 NHL Draft class. 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. Lane Hutson might be small in stature, but his game could translate well to the NHL. 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. 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. Below is our final public ranking of eligible prospects for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Early Look 2022 NHL Draft Rankings #1-5 2021-22 Pre-Season Rankings and Reports Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Soon we will have a draft order and mock draft season can begin. Select as many teams as you like from the leagues below. Morreale -- Filip Mesar, RW, Poprad (SVK): The Wild could use greater depth on wing and Mesar, who scouts have compared to Carolina Hurricanes forward Teuvo Teravainen, is a strong skater with a good understanding of the game. His shot and hockey sense are NHL caliber, and his coach compared him to New York Islanders forward Anders Lee. Columbus Blue Jackets - Cutter Gauthier, LW, US NTPD. We will be updating . 1 defenseman and 2021 second-round pick (No. May not be a major point getter, but another player aware of what his strengths are. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL)
12 in our scouting survey. "Not every . The No. 29. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK)
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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. How Mintyukovs playing style mirrors his chess strategy, Marco Kasper Kimelman -- Rutger McGroarty: McGroarty was the captain of the NTDP U-18 team, which speaks to his leadership ability. 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). Lane Hutson Date, time, TV channel, top prospects. We are working on 2022 NHL Draft scouting reports and once they are completed, we will hyperlink the reports . 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.)
17. 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. 9. Stops and starts, players spread out all over the world and the conflict in Ukraine are just a few of the challenges scouts have had to navigate during the 2021-22 season. All Rights Reserved. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
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2022 NHL Draft January Rankings - The Painted Lines 11. Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on Sportsnet and SN NOW. 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.)
Current. 31. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. {* backButton *} Marco Kasper, C, Rogle (SHL): Hard not to like a guy who plays such a well-rounded game, but is also willing to do whatever it takes to continue improving. The Canadiens won the lottery and will select No. Simon Nemec and David Jiricek sit in one tier, with the added value of shooting from the right side. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. Kimelman -- Tristan Luneau, D, Gatineau (QMJHL): The Sabres could use some depth on the right side of their defense and Luneau (6-1, 189) would be a good option here. Morreale -- Liam Ohgren, LW, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE-JR): An explosive skater with speed, acceleration and balance, Ohgren (6-1, 201) could be a steal at this point in the draft. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL)
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. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): Personality plus with an abundance of confidence, he brings size, skill and unexpected playmaking ability to the table. 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. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20)
Shane Wright, granted exceptional status into the OHL, has owned top spot for the better part of three years. 1 pick | What makes Shane Wright special, Juraj Slafkovsky: Slafkovsky vs. Wright and the decision for the No. It all starts with a big man up front as Pro Football Focus's mock draft tool had him available at #17. ET; NHLN, ESPN+ . And while he doesn't have towering size, he's not afraid to play physically when needed. Scouting reports are hyperlinked. 2 or No. 1 pick. He's fantastic value at this point in the draft and hard to contain with his high-end compete and deceptive speed, and he's shifty in tight quarters. {{ video.Name At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. Additionally, the conflict in Ukraine will definitely have an impact on this draft. 6. The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. The most exciting part of the . Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. Jun 2, 2022. One scout compared his game to Hockey Hall of Famer Marian Hossa.
2021 Draft: Final Ranking (1-224) : The Draft Analyst 85 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL)
80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL)
By. Nazar will play at the University of Michigan next season. 1. NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more. Morreale -- David Jiricek: A knee injury that required surgery in January limited him this season, but Jiricek plays a mature, physical, two-way game. 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. He was as high as No. NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. 8 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
9, 16 and 28). Well this is gonna be fun.
2022 NHL Mock Draft | 2022 NHL Draft | NHL Draft 2. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. Cutter Gauthier Morreale -- Kevin Korchinski: The Islanders need high-end offensive-minded defensemen in their prospect pool and Korchinski generates scoring chances in all situations. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. 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. Morreale -- Owen Pickering: Pickering might have the highest upside at this point in the draft. Ties are broken by teams' total number of regulation wins (RW), regulation and non-shootout overtime wins (ROW), and then head-to-head if still tied, Playoff teams that did not win their divisions and did not make the conference finals, sorted by points, are assigned the next picks, Playoff teams that won their divisions and did not make the conference finals, sorted by points, are assigned the next picks, Conference finals losers sorted by points are assigned picks 29 and 30, Stanley Cup runner-up is assigned pick 31, Note: This site uses points-per-game instead of points to account for different number of games played between teams. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.)
58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. Morreale -- Luca Del Bel Belluz: A responsible, high-end center, Del Bel Belluz was used in all situations because of his good speed, skating ability, excellent hands and puck skills. Kimelman -- Matias Havelid, D, Linkoping Jr. (SWE-JR): Havelid (5-9, 165) is an outstanding skater with a big shot from the blue line.
The 2022 NHL Draft ranking: Pronman's top 29 prospects at the draft You can change your selection at any time. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL)
Top NHL Draft prospect David Jiricek projects as an intimidating NHL defenseman.
NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more 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. David Jiricek:The Czech missed a good chunk of this season with a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship, but the 6-foot-3 blueliner has the size, bite, and physical tools to play a shutdown role. 8.
Central European Stock Watch: David Reinbacher surging up NHL Draft Who should go No. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. 20. Morreale -- Jiri Kulich: Kulich interviewed with all 32 NHL clubs at the NHL Scouting Combine, showing how interested teams are in him. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL)
Pronman vs. Wheeler: Debating the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft Players who didnt make Scott Wheelers final draft ranking but who have interesting skills that make them stand out. Ryan Chesley, D, USNTDP: Defends well and moves pucks efficiently. NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0: Canadiens take Shane Wright with No. Danny Zhilkin Simon Nemec 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. 5 and as low as 21.
Mock 2022 NHL Draft - Smaht Scouting Why Korchinskis upside might be unparalleled in this years draft, Rutger McGroarty Why did Shane Wright drop from being the No. The NHL released their final draft rankings this week along with several other notable junior hockey experts. He tied for first among Quebec Major Junior Hockey League skaters with five shorthanded goals and scored five power-play goals. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL)
15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL)
2023 NHL Entry Draft: Horn's Mock Draft 1.0 Matvei Michkov: . Corey Pronmans final ranking Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images. 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). Kimelman -- Jimmy Snuggerud, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP): Snuggerud (6-1, 188) was called the most improved player during his two seasons at the NTDP by his coach. Meet Rutger McGroarty, the Nebraska kid making history on his way to the draft. 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL)
This is the list of players selected in the 2022 NHL Entry draft. A skilled forward with playmaking skills, Lambert combines speed, agility, balance and a good work ethic, and he had 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 49 games in Liiga with JYP and Pelicans. Based on how things look today, the 2023 scouting season will be as close to normal as weve seen in the past three years. A team can only jump ten spots, so only the top 11 teams are eligible for the 1st pick. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. ET; NHLN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS). On the surface, that isn't all too serious, but this goes well beneath the surface . Kimelman -- Luca Del Bel Belluz, C, Mississauga (OHL): Del Bel Belluz (6-foot, 179) is a good skater with strong puck control skills and quick hands that make him effective in tight spaces. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! In his first 2023 NFL mock draft, released in late January, ESPN's Mel Kiper had the Detroit Lions targeting two defensive players. 2022 NHL 1st-Round Mock Draft. Howard has great quickness, instincts and is tenacious on pucks. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. And fears about his size (5-8, 158) could be moot; he said an endocrinologist informed him his bone age is younger than his chronological age, and there's a good chance he could grow as tall as 5-11 while playing at least a season or two at Boston University. Kimelman -- Jonathan Lekkerimaki, RW, Djurgarden (SWE): Lekkerimaki (5-10, 171) has an NHL-caliber shot, with a one-timer or wrist shot he can use to pick corners. 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. From a physical standpoint he appears ready to play in the NHL next season. He's got a cannon for a shot, defends well and can transition from defense to offense quickly. Noah Warren, D, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL): Possesses rare asset with the wherewithal to know what he is and how he has to play. NHL Draft prospect Cutter Gauthier has a great shot no matter the hand. David Goyette, C, Sudbury . 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. Best skaters? Kasper offers a great engine and a fun off-ice talent. He has terrific . Hes quick off the mark, although offence doesnt come naturally. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 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. Shane Wright , Robert Lefebvre/OHL Images. Gauthier will start at center next season at Boston College, adding more versatility to his game. 3. 5 and as low as No. 3. His 34 goals in 54 games were second on the NTDP.
2022 NFL Mock Draft: Week 14 - Prime Time Sports Talk He's committed to the University of Minnesota next season. The volatility may start as early as the first pick. Kimelman -- Juraj Slafkovsky, LW, TPS (FIN): With Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer, the Devils are in good shape down the middle.
Mock 2022 NHL Draft: Wright, Slafkovsky, Cooley remain top three picks The Canadiens won the lottery and will select No.
2023 NFL Draft prospects: Ranking top WR in this year's draft class 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL)
The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are July 8 (11 a.m. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. Once we got past Christmas, a couple of weeks were needed to return to the expected pace and quality of play weve become accustomed to from these talented young men. Marco D'Amico. 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.