The Athletics staff, led by the endless research of prospects writers Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler, provided insight, including an in-depth look at the top draft-eligible prospects and the impact these players could have on an NHL team. Shane Wright, C, Kingston Frontenacs (OHL): Despite teams and the media questioning a perceived lack of compete at times, we still have to project, and Wright projects to be the most complete player in this draft class. 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. Select additional sports and leagues youre interested in from the list below. Recent history indicates that every season, at . 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) May not be a major point getter, but another player aware of what his strengths are. 3, their opinions vary widely. Isaac Howard 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. 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. One-on-one with the NHL Draft prospect on his speed, whats next, Lahti, and more. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. Plays with pace and skill and is a fierce competitor. 2022 NFL User Mock Draft. Kimelman -- Marco Kasper: Kasper's athleticism, skating and offensive ability stood out against older competition in the SHL this season; his 11 points (seven goals, four assists) in 46 games led all under-18 players in the league. That time was faster than the 4.44 seconds unofficially announced and the 10-yard split is the fastest time by an edge rusher in the history of the NFL Combine. 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) 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. NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0: Canadiens take Shane Wright with No. 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. Also included is each player's career NHL totals. Josh Tessler, Sebastian Jackson, Austin Garrett, Matthew Somma, Paul Zuk, Jordan Malette and Alex Appleyard drafted three rounds for each NHL team. The Edmonton Oilers, who lost in the Western Conference Final, have the No. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. 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. The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Theres also volatility based on where we project the top-end defencemen to go, and how early will they go? Possesses net front presence. account that can be used to sign in here. Martin Miiak, C, Youngstown Phantoms (2023 NHL Draft) Martin Miiak is a player to keep an eye on for this year's draft. Playing most of this season as a 17-year-old (he turned 18 on April 27), Kemell scored 15 goals in 39 games, the most by an under-18 player in Liiga since Kaapo Kakko scored 22 in 45 games in 2018-19. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) 1 or No. A determined player motivated even when without the puck. 37) with their first two picks in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Wild could continue to enhance their skill at the position. Ryan Kennedy. It's a three-horse race for No. 23. 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. 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. Arizona could use a few defensemen with an edge to their game in the pipeline and Warren checks those boxes. . Is an effective defender, distributor and shooter. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) 31 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20) Noah Warren, D, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL): Possesses rare asset with the wherewithal to know what he is and how he has to play. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. The draft lottery, the NHL Combine and the draft itself have all been a little less than normal in timing and in content. He's a good skater who defends well with his feet and reach, taking time away from opponents. NHL.com is counting down to the draft with in-depth profiles on top prospects, podcasts and other features. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. The volatility may start as early as the first pick. Mocks. Shane Wright, granted exceptional status into the OHL, has owned top spot for the better part of three years. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) 25. Wright is an easy choice at No. During the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery, the Montreal Canadiens won the first overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery this past Tuesday, while the New Jersey Devils jumped up to get the . Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. There were 225 prospects selected across 7 rounds. Which NHL Draft prospects have the most upside? Many of the players ranked from Nos. 9. The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Wheeler: 10 NHL Draft prospects of interest who missed my top-100 ranking Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. Please contact us. 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) 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. 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) David Jiricek At 18 years old the left-handed shot was the top defenseman on a Swift Current team that struggled this season, but scouts liked how he responded to the adversity. 2 and as low as 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. Scott Wheelers final ranking 31. Conor Geekie Kasper offers a great engine and a fun off-ice talent. Running back remains a vital commodity for offenses even as we've seen fewer and fewer of them taken with premium draft picks. Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on Sportsnet and SN NOW. Meet Rutger McGroarty, the Nebraska kid making history on his way to the draft. Like the first drawing, the second winner can only jump ten spots. 2, but two scouts had him at No. To see your localized preferences, please enable geolocation services in your browser settings. And while he doesn't have towering size, he's not afraid to play physically when needed. 32. 1 defenseman and 2021 second-round pick (No. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. Teams are only allowed to improve their positioning via the Lottery twice in a five year period (beginning with the 2022 Lottery). Mock drafts; Exclusive rankings; Team specific needs and speculations; Looking ahead to the 2022 NHL Draft and beyond; Latest Posts. As New Jersey looks to build its lineup, Slafkovsky brings elite offensive skills in a power forward body (6-4, 229). How high can Cutter Gauthier go? 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? The right-hand shot (5-9, 174) has great vision, plays with intensity and has good offensive instincts. 17. The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired the No. His range in our survey was as high as No. 7. Pronman ranks the top 31 Seattle Kraken - Shane Wright HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20) He was ranked as high as 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. Columbus Blue Jackets - Cutter Gauthier, LW, US NTPD. 27. He plays with a lot of energy, is strong on the forecheck and has great work ethic. Joakim Kemell:The smallish (5-foot-9-1/2) Finn is an attacking, goal-scoring winger who plays a dynamic, high-energy, albeit inconsistent, game. Be sure to stay tuned for our Mock Draft which will be released July 5. Morreale -- Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg (WHL): Geekie (6-3, 190) fills a big need for Vancouver with more size down the middle. Soon we will have a draft order and mock draft season can begin. 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's an excellent skater with good offensive instincts. 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) MOCK 2022 NHL DRAFT . His ceiling is high because all the elements are there for a long, successful NHL career. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media What makes Mats Lindgren Jr. different than most other players is his hockey journey and where its taken him. The Rundown. 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. 2023 NHL Draft Rankings DP Scouting Team's 2023 NHL Draft Rankings Preliminary Top-32 He had nine points (seven goals, two assists) in 26 games with Djurgarden in the SHL. 3 NHL blueliner. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 6 and as low as No. He was ranked as high as No. Seven Round Tampa Bay Lightning Mock Draft . Try a week on us. Sportsnet and SN NOW will have complete coverage . He's playing massive minutes as a first-time draft-eligible skater in Switzerland's top men's league. 5 and as low as No. Those who participated in the USHL were up against much stronger competition in an older league in general. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. 6 pick in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) Will the player be interested in coming over, and how hard will it be for NHL teams to produce visas for said players? Cutter Gauthier Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) 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. Connor Bedard will undoubtedly be picked first overall in the upcoming NHL Draft but where do the other picks land from 2-16? 24. He's a straight-line player with a power forward game that should translate well to the pro level. His shot and release are something to behold. 1 pick; Brad Lambert continues to drop. Marco D'Amico. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. If a team in the 12-16 range wins the first drawing, the first pick will remain with the worst team. The most exciting part of the . 5 to No.2. 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. Team. Can score from distance, but also very effective with the one-timer. 9) and Marat Khusnutdinov (No. 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. 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. 1r.1 no trade. 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler debate Juraj Slafkovsky, Cutter Gauthier and other top prospects they disagree about in this years draft. (Photo: Mike Stobe / NHLI via Getty Images). 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. He had 58 points (33 goals, 25 assists) in 30 games in Sweden's junior league. He had 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in 37 games in the top professional league in Slovakia. In his first mock draft, . 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. 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. There are, however, two points worth noting. Use another Morreale -- Kevin Korchinski: The Islanders need high-end offensive-minded defensemen in their prospect pool and Korchinski generates scoring chances in all situations. There are a total of 98 schools represented in these rankings, and 57 of those schools have multiple prospects ranked. 9 and just nine in the top 32. He'll play at least one season at . Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. He also led OHL defensemen with three shorthanded goals. 28. May 14, 2022. Hes never deterred despite his slight stature (5-foot-10, 154 pounds). Kevin Korchinski, D, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL): Great skating ability that allows him to get back on pucks quickly, initiate the rush and walk the offensive zone blue line. Kimelman -- Logan Cooley, C, USA U-18 (NTDP): Cooley (5-10, 174) is an elite skater with high-end offensive skills and a strong work ethic. Especially after the Slovak centre made the cross-Atlantic journey to join the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms. The 6-2 185 lb defenseman has a hockey scholarship to Northeastern where he will have four years of play in the NCAA before the Sabres decide whether to sign him to an entry level contract or whether to let him walk. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 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. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. Based on how things look today, the 2023 scouting season will be as close to normal as weve seen in the past three years. Pronman vs. Wheeler: Debating the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft The last month or so has been an absolute insane process of attempting to evaluate prospect talent. Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Logan Cooley. Everything you need to know. 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. 8. Morreale -- Simon Nemec: The right-handed shot plays big minutes and brings excellent mobility, balance, puck-handling and skating to create openings for teammates. Teams that have multiple first-round picks are seen as well positioned to perhaps make value selections on Russian players who might be available later than they would under normal circumstances. Now that the Stanley Cup playoffs have reached the conference finals, we know more about the order of selection for . He's committed to the University of Minnesota next season. Think William Nylander. 7. 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. 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) The scouting season for the 2022 NHL draft has come to a close. NHL Draft lottery odds 2022 Here is how the NHL lottery odds system is broken down. Adding Geekie here to go with Calder Trophy finalist Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish, the No. Why Korchinskis upside might be unparalleled in this years draft, Rutger McGroarty There are no slam dunks. No one in the 2022 NHL Draft class has travelled a road to Montreal quite like that of fearless centre Vinzenz Rohrer. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. 22. He can carry pucks out of his zone and lead the rush, and his ability to track back and keep a tight gap allows him to break up plays before they become dangerous and trigger transition offense. 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. Based on the MHN's NHL Draft Rankings, the following Mock Draft was created based on the players available at each position. It's a photo finish for the No. You can change your selection at any time. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. He had 26 points (one goal, 25 assists) in 39 regular-season games and 17 points (five goals, 13 assists) in 19 playoff games. Teams who like Wright at No. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) Hes quick off the mark, although offence doesnt come naturally. Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): Personality plus with an abundance of confidence, he brings size, skill and unexpected playmaking ability to the table. (beginning with the 2022 Lottery). As Kiper mentioned, the 2022 season was a lost campaign for Smith-Njigba. After taking centers Marco Rossi (No. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) Steven Ellis/The Hockey News. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. 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. 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). Everything you need to know Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Round 1 (#17) - Broderick Jones, T - Georgia The National Champion, to put it bluntly, is a . Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. The right-hand shot, compared by some to Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh, will play at the University of Minnesota next season. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. With left-shot centers in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, giving them a scoring option at right wing like Firkus (5-10, 151), who led Moose Jaw with 80 points (36 goals, 44 assists) in 66 games, could add some needed youth and versatility to the Oilers offense. His production from the Olympics on has given him a chance to be the first player off the board. 4. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) Next, select your favourite teams and leagues and well show you their latest news and scores in the My Favourites section of the home page. Now that we've entered the new year and with more than a third of the 2021-22 schedule already played, it's a good time to . He has terrific . Why Nemec projects to play on a top pairing and top power-play unit in the NHL. After that, who knows? He's a strong skater who is solid in his end, handled his high ice time well in all situations, and showed some offensive ability with 33 points (nine goals, 24 assists) in 62 games. 4. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) 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. 31. Early Look 2022 NHL Draft Rankings #1-5 2021-22 Pre-Season Rankings and Reports Morreale -- Cutter Gauthier: Gauthier is a powerful wing with a big shot and good set of hands capable of playing a power forward game. He doesnt possess elite or wow factor offensive ability and hes not a punishing physical defender, but his skating and smarts give him the assets to be a No. 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. 2022 NHL Mock Draft. Why did Shane Wright drop from being the No. 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL) Whos the crown jewel for the team with the No. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) He was second on the NTDP with 75 points (27 goals, 48 assists) in 51 games, and had 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and 23 shots on goal in six games to help the United States finish second at the 2022 IIHF World Under-18 Championship. Simon Nemec Your existing password has not been changed. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. Select as many teams as you like from the leagues below. 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) A team can only jump ten spots, so only the top 11 teams are eligible for the 1st pick. 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. 1 overall status, but Cooley gets the nod because of his superstar ceiling. 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. 28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) 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. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. With Murray set to return, Dubas keeps faith in Leafs goalies, With Flames reeling, GM Treliving exercises caution at trade deadline. 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. Jimmy Snuggerud, RW, USNTDP: His shot is big-league ready. 2023 NHL Mock Draft with lottery simulator to see where the top NHL prospects could be drafted. He led the NTDP with 35 goals this season and will play at the University of Michigan next season. What is the scouting process for NHL Draft prospects? We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. What is each teams biggest need going into the NHL Draft. 27), as do the Buffalo Sabres (Nos. Scott Wheeler explains how he dissects the game and its players in order to put together his draft rankings. Listen. His shot and hockey sense are NHL caliber, and his coach compared him to New York Islanders forward Anders Lee. David Jiricek, D,HC Plzen (Extraliiga): A return to play in the mens worlds proved to be fruitful after a knee injury kept him out almost four months. Mark J . Date, time, TV channel, top prospects. 2022 Draft Profile: LW Ivan Miroshnichenko January 26, 2022. NFL Mock Draft: Steelers 7-round 2023 projection to give Kenny Pickett a chance - Page 2. 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.

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