In order to qualify for the rankings, players needed to be included on at least five of the 15 sources (since we took away the top and bottom two scores, we wanted to make sure players were guaranteed to be using at least one of their own rankings). Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. 10. CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. Beyond Wright, or even including him for that matter, its not so much welcome to the (2022 draft) jungle as much as it welcome to the jumble. There is a wide divergence of opinion from the scouting community on who should be No. With smaller puck-moving defensemen such as the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes becoming NHL stars, however, Casey has the potential to become an effective top-four blueliner in the big league. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. Owen Beck with some serious distance. 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. 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) 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. Skating for TPS in Finland, Slafkovsky had 18 points in 11 games with their under-20 team. 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga) 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL) 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. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as well. 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. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) 2, but two scouts had him at No. 33 to 64) who could push their way well into the first round. 22 Noah stlund Djurgarden (SWE J-20) 4 among international skaters. Others believe his skating and overall skill set puts him in the top-six conversation. 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. 85 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) McKenzie's list included 16 As an example, Shane Wright has a range of 1 because he was ranked first or second by every source. Yurov has the speed and skill level to be a top-two line NHL winger though hes a bit of a tougher read because he tends to play limited minutes against men in the KHL. We also looked at the fastest fallers. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 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. 2 NHL centre. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) 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. 57 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. 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. 9 and just nine in the top 32. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 15th (TSNs Bob McKenzie), 18th (Dobber Prospects), Lowest ranks: 41st (Recruit Scouting), 39th (Elite Prospects), 38th (Future Considerations). 7. Odds & lines subject to change. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. "In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. 37-ranked Mississauga Steelhead forward Luca Del Bel Belluz, who aside from having one of the best handles in this draft is rocketing up the draft charts. Nevertheless, Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters likes the 6'2", 183-pounder's two-way abilities and strength. His performance also earned him a spot in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on March 23. Highest ranks: 5th (Smaht Scouting), 8th (Future Considerations, McKeens Hockey, Sportsnet, Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 35th (TSNs Craig Button), 28th (Dobber Prospects). HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) Although there is some debate as to who could go number one between Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, most everyone agrees thats your top-three in some order. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! Austria rounds it out with one. HM Brennan Ali Lincoln (USHL) THE HOCKEY NEWS TOP 32. That is, players slotted from Nos. On the surface, a 6-foot-3 center with skill will get a ton of attention. Slender at 5'10" and 174 pounds, Cooleyearned praisefrom McKenzie for his savvy and offensive skills. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. Nevertheless, only one scout surveyed by TSN actually took the leap and dropped Wright from the No. ", 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. Korchinski's size, unflappable demeanor and playmaking abilities have propelled him to a solid season in the WHL. If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. The question with him is how his game will translate since he is still raw in a lot of areas. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations) Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects) The 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL) Nevertheless, NHL Central Scouting selected Kemell as their top player among international skaters. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. The 6'1", 179-pound Yurov garnered praise from TSN's Bob McKenzie and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino for his speed and skill level. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. However, the Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov observed a February slump in Gaucher's production had some scouts reassessing their evaluation of him. 49 Jani Nyman KOOVEE (Mestis) HM Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Blue Jackets' top prospects indicatesthey're lacking a right winger with first-line potential. Scott Wheeler's evaluation of the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect depth shows them without a left-hand defenseman among their top 15. Bichsel's big frame and potential should draw the attention of NHL clubs seeking size and skill among their future blue-line candidates. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any No. Kasper, 17, is at No. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) His size and offensive abilities could make him an attractive draft option for the rebuilding Red Wings. A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) Marie (OHL) 1 spot, putting Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at the top of his mid-season rankings. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. 2 among international skaters. 1 of his QMJHL top-10 prospects for this year's draft, calling the youngster an "intelligent defender" and a "skilled all-around player.". A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. That is our list of 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. Currently sidelined with a minor shoulder injury, Kemell hasnt been scoring at the same pace he did to start the season in Finlands top mens league, but hes still seen a skilled goal-scorer/playmaker who has an engine that revs high. The Minnesota Wild traded prospect center Jack McBain on March 21 to the Arizona Coyotes after the youngster informed them he would not sign with them this summer. What did you think of this list? Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) #2022NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/4cmGx3Fc7M, Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects). The variance in rankings reflects which version of Goyette you get in any given game. Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. He's also third on the USNTDP junior squad with 27 points in 18 United States Hockey League (USHL) contests. 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. 4, while towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Slafkovsky was ranked No. He is also ranked outside the top-20 according to TSNs Craig Button and ranked outside the top-10 according to Bob McKenzie, which is significant given that its After tallying 10 points in 23 games last season with the Thunderbirds, the 6'2", 185-pounder leads all WHL rookie defensemen with 51 points in 58 contests, sitting eighth among all blueliners in the league. 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. 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) ", "'Cooley has been dynamic with the puck,' a scout said. He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. HM Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 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. Yurov has the skills and talent to be a top-10 pick. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) Those traits could make him a first-round selection of the Wild. Jiricek, who is No. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) 38 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. Nemec has enjoyed a solid season with HK Nitra, tallying 26 points in 39 games. Ranked No. He is one of the best skaters available in this draft. 3 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, the 18-year-old Savoie leads the Ice and all WHL rookies with 78 points. We still feel he could be their pick if he's available at this stage given their need to look ahead for potential replacements for centers Ryan Johansen and Mikael Granlund. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. HM Liam Arnsby North Bay (OHL) 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. Ingram, 18, is skating in his first season in the USHL. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. As evidenced by his final Central Scouting ranking of 8th, they believe he will be a top-six center. Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the No. He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. 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. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. At 5-foot-10 1/2, the skilled pivot has some dynamic offensive ability, especially in terms of his one-on-one play and a willingness to go to hard areas on the ice to score goals. 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. HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL) Wrights numbers have been trending in the wrong direction this season. 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. Because the Canadiens' own first-round pick will be in the top-10 of this year's draft, they're sending the Coyotes the first-rounder they received as compensation from the Carolina Hurricanes for their successful signing of Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. That long layoff could account for why Zhilkin's offensive numbers aren't as high as expected for a player with his skills. We took a look at the biggest risers. 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. Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. We've previously noted the St. Louis Blues' need for more depth among their left-shot defense prospects. 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. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) 2 and as low as No. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. He was ranked as high as No. He does not have a lot of energy in his game right now., He has not played with the vigour or passion to score as he has in years past, said a fifth scout, who feels Wright could solidify No. The 17-year-old Kemell got off to a blazing start to this season with 12 goals and 16 points. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. Alexander Ovechkin has been the Washington Capitals' first-line left wing since his NHL debut in 2005. He could be a worthwhile selection for a team seeking a mobile young rearguard. HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) He missed the entirety of last season, hurting his chances at being drafted, only to score 62 points in 45 games in the regular season, and followed it up with 14 points in 12 playoff games. The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. The higher ranks of him show their belief in his overall skill set and that he can keep up with the pace of play. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) The lowdown: While a vast majority of the scouting world has Beck as a solid second rounder, there is some belief that he could be a late first rounder. On Jan. 13, The Winnipeg Free Press' Mike Sawatzky cited NHL Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young forward's adjustment to the USHL, pointing to Ingram's confidence, good hockey instincts and playmaking ability. With Scott Wheeler's prospect rankings showing them with a lack of skilled right-handed defensemen, the USNTDP's Seamus Casey could be someone on their radar at this year's draft. 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