1. 9 among North American skaters. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) I'd be fine with either for NJD. Korchinski will require another season or two in the WHL before he's ready to move up to the pro ranks. Nevertheless, only one scout surveyed by TSN actually took the leap and dropped Wright from the No. 2 consideration. Mike Matheson has become a force on the Habs blue line, Adam Engstrm is finishing his season in style, and Riley Kidney is a point-producting machine. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. Jiricek, who is No. I am not s high on them as the top end of the 2023 class. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters commended Ohgren's above-average skill level and top-tier shot. The 17-year-old should be a good fit with the Arizona Coyotes given the lack of skilled centers among Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirtop five prospects. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 4 to as low as No. Highest ranks: 5th (Smaht Scouting), 8th (Future Considerations, McKeens Hockey, Sportsnet, Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 35th (TSNs Craig Button), 28th (Dobber Prospects). 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. 4 to as low as No. The headline will be that its the first time this season that includes pre-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. TSNs top 10 is rounded out by Winnipeg Ice forward Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. With John Klingberg slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and only one defenseman among their top 10 prospects, they could consider choosing a blueliner such as Denton Mateychuk of the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors. 5 and as low as 21. Some rankings have more correlation to how the draft will unfold than others, and no rankings are perfect so we combined 15 of the most respected draft rankings and used a modified average of them to get our own rankings. We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. Ivan Miroshnichenko has been sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma and could miss all of next season, and that uncertainty means he is not in the first round here. No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. 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. What is our goal here? 2, as well as the ordering for the top 5 and top 10. 15 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) Bedard remains top consensus pick in Bob McKenzies draft ranking 02:15 Bedard picks his first overalls Bob McKenzie Published Jan 23, 2023 at 11:59 AM ET Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. 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. 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. The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Finnish winger Brad Lambert with deep Saskatchewan hockey roots (the nephew of former NHL player and current NHL coach Lane Lambert and the son of former WHL player Ross Lambert) is a credible candidate to be taken in the top 10. They could attempt to address that problem by choosing Lian Bichsel of the SHL's Leksands IF. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. NHL Central Scouting Bureau director Dan Marr believes its a two-horse race for No. 78 Marek Hejduk USA U-18 (USHL) Committed to playing for the University of Michigan next season, Casey will have the opportunity to improve his game against NCAA talent while also filling out physically. 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. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters cited the 18-year-old Gauthier's combination of size, skating and puck skills among the young forward's notable skills. We used 15 sources to come up with an ultimate ranking of the prospects. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. The Best column is pretty self explanatory: it is the players best ranking. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. 59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) But they would like to see more from him. Savoie has high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness, more a playmaker than a goal scorer but a prolific dual threat every time he has the puck, despite his size. Born in Moscow, Mintyukov is enjoying a solid rookie campaign in his first season of North American hockey. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out his quick release, precise puck skills and ability to read plays. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. HM Cole Spicer USA U-18 (USHL). But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. Because theres a dearth of high-end goaltending talent in this years draft, a team looking to get the best goalie prospect in the draft could step up on him late in the first round and/or early in the second. He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. With the final day of the regular season (April 29) only a month away, we're revisiting and revising our midseason mock-draft predictions. Which prospects are divisive for you? 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) 4 among international skaters. That feels like ages ago. 2. He was as high as No. In the case of a tie in the average, the first tie breaker is the player with the best individual ranking, and the second tie breaker is the highest worst ranking. They could consider selecting the USNTDP'sRutger McGroarty, provided they don't lose their first-rounder to the Winnipeg Jets as part of the conditions of theiracquisitionof Andrew Copp at the trade deadline. Another season or two playing with professionals in Sweden could help to smooth out the rough edges to his puck-moving skills. 1 vote besides Wright is No. 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). 06/28/22 By Bob McKenzie. At the, albeit abbreviated, 2022 World Junior Championship, Wright was, at best, just okay in a really small sample size. With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. Sub 6-foot Finnish winger Joakim Kemell is No. 6 and as low as No. The Anaheim Ducks acquired the Boston Bruins' first-round pick in the Hampus Lindholm trade. WebBob Mckenzies 2022 Mid Season Draft Rankings. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) 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. 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. Those that believe in him see his skill on full display. 2. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. Highest ranks: 8th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 28th (TSNs Craig Button). WebOur rankings lists are created after we combine scouting viewings from multiple viewings of prospects by our scouts. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 7 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) 30 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. They also wonder if he can be a true, number-one center. 5 among North American skaters. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. Cooley sits third among U.S. nationalUnder-18team scorers with 54 points in 37 games. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL) Slafkovsky was ranked No. 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. 1 guy right now.. Goran Stubb, director of NHL European Scouting, cited the 6'1", 187-pound Austrian's energy, tenacity and strength on his skates, as well as his ability to generate scoring opportunities. 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) The 6'2", 174-pound Luneau is listed by NHL Central Scouting at No. 68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) Howard may be a gifted offensive forward, but he also garnered praise from Sportsnet's Sam Consentino for improving his all-around game. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. Brennan did get some votes in the TSN top 32, but he was also ranked 80 or lower by multiple scouts. Wrights numbers have been trending in the wrong direction this season. Hes also a better skater. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. He was as high as No. 2 NHL centre. He's the USNTDP Under-18s'leading scorer with 30 goals in 42 games and the top goalscorer with their USHL junior squad with 18 goals in as many games. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. Elite Prospects indicates he remains the consensus first overall pick among the 2022 class of draft-eligible prospects. 5 among international skaters. Bring on the chaos. 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. Take The 6'0", 192-pound left winger lit it up this season with Loko Yaroslavl, finishing with 25 goals and 50 points in 42 games and sitting fourth overall among MHL scorers. 69 Isaiah George London (OHL) We had the Tampa Bay Lightning choosing Alexander Perevalov in our previous mock draft. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) 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. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. Its a photo finish for the No. 3 and as low as No. "In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. 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. ", "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. Nemec has enjoyed a solid season with HK Nitra, tallying 26 points in 39 games. 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. On Jan. 17, The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari reported the 18-year-old forward parted ways with JYP Jyvaskyla to join the Pelicans in hope of improving his production. 1 or No. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. Cloud State University next season. The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. (Note that you will need to scroll the table to the right in order to see all columns). They could choose Northeastern University's Jack Hughes. Some also wonder what his role will be. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. 33 to 64) who could push their way well into the first round. HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) He was ranked as high as No. Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. The 18-year-old also has 11 points in 14 games with their junior squad in the USHL. He has 18 points in 43 games with the USNTDP's under-18 team and 12 points in 18 games with their USHL junior club. 35 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SWE J-20) 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) His .67 goals per game as a 15-year-old OHL rookie has dropped to .48 this season. 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. Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. TSNs final draft rankings for 2022 will be released in early July, in the week leading up to the draft, which is scheduled for July 7-8 in Montreal. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) He was ranked as high as No. 64 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) 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 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL) The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. 51 Noah Ostlund Djurgardens (SWE J-20) His compete and his leadership will garner a lot of first-round attention. 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 4 and as low as No. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. That is our list of 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. Teams who like Wright at No. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters believes his skating and hockey sense should overcome any concerns about his 5'10", 183-pound frame. After tallying just six points in 24 games with JYP, he's managed only four points in 25 games with the Pelicans. Wrights play raised more questions than it answered. Highest rank: 10th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings). 57 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. Those that rank him higher believe he can make it as a top-six winger. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 10 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. Jiricek is hurt now. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 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. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. All of which has come as a rather notable surprise. 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