On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. (NHL Mock Draft Power/Raty/Hughes Prospect Rumors Talk) 8,519 views Dec 15, 2020 Hello Guys Welcome Back! 2. The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. His size and offensive abilities could make him an attractive draft option for the rebuilding Red Wings. If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board He could be NHL-ready within a couple of seasons. If its extremely tight at the top end of the draft with Slafkovsky and Wright, and it is, it also holds true throughout much of the first round. The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. In 2019, we eliminated the top two and bottom two scores from the average. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. The Kingston Frontenacs centre is the unanimous No. In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. A big-bodied center at 6'3" and 207 pounds, Gaucher drew praise from Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino, whosingled out the 18-year-old's work ethic and effectiveness in the faceoff circle and on the penalty kill. Nemec has enjoyed a solid season with HK Nitra, tallying 26 points in 39 games. I am not s high on them as the top end of the 2023 class. 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL) 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) He could one day blossom into a puck-moving defenseman on par with those stars, and that potential makes him a terrific addition to the Jets' blue line. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. ", TRADE - L.A. KINGS MOVE ON FROM 2X STANLEY CUP CHAMPION & HE'S NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT, EDMONTON OILERS MAKE BIG-TIME TRADE FOR TOP-4 DEFENSEMAN, NHL SENDS MEMO TO CLUBS AHEAD OF DEADLINE MAKING CERTAIN TRADES IMPOSSIBLE, BREAKING - NEW YORK RANGERS ACQUIRE PATRICK KANE FROM BLACKHAWKS, BRADY TKACHUK CHALLENGES RED WINGS BENCH: 'WHO F**KING WANTS IT? The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. 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. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) 4. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. 13-ranked U.S. U18 centre Cutter Gauthier; No. Its time to turn our attention to the most divisive prospects of the 2022 NHL Draft. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. #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). 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. 1 or No. 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. Matheychuk's leadership, adaptability and mature approach to his game could make him one of the top defensemen in this year's draft. 62. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. 77 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. Below are the 154 ranked players. Alexander Ovechkin has been the Washington Capitals' first-line left wing since his NHL debut in 2005. 4 to as low as No. 5 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out the 17-year-old's elite shot release. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. He should be among the enticing prospects in the opening round of this year's draft. 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. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 1 on their lists said he got extra marks for playing a premium position (centre) and still putting up 94 points in 63 games in what many would concede was a disappointing season. 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. Sub 6-foot Finnish winger Joakim Kemell is No. He cited his ability to play a "punishing shutdown defender role" while still contributing to the offense. Kevin Korchinski of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds could be a suitable option if he remains available at this stage of the draft. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. 45 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) The two additions to the lineup have strong performances as the Canadiens win in San Jose again. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino suggested the 18-year-old could become the first defenseman selected in this year's draft with Czechia rearguard David Jiricek sidelined by a knee injury. While the 6'2", 187-pound left winger managed just two points in 25 games with their pro team, the experience he received there should prove invaluable in his development. 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL) It will also serve as a reminder that while the mainstream rankings get a lot of attention, they could be vastly different than what some teams final lists look like. The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) The 18-year-old Nazar is building on last season's promising 36-point performance in 31 games with the USNTDP junior team in the USHL. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. 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 lowdown: Its easy to see why there is a lot of excitement for Pickering. 16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) McKenzie believes he has the potential to become a top-six NHL winger. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Nevertheless, only one scout surveyed by TSN actually took the leap and dropped Wright from the No. Im not saying one or the other couldnt become first liners, theyre both good prospects, but unlike a lot of years, this draft doesnt have any great prospects. He was ranked as high as No. While the Americans have only Cooley in the top 10, there are a total of eight Americans in the TSNs top 32 and seven of them play for the U.S. U18 National Team Development Program. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. 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. In his first full season with the USNTDP Under-18 squad, McGroarty has 23 goals and 49 points in 40 games. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) What is the main takeaway from this exercise? 17. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 2 and as low as No. There are, however, two points worth noting. He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 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That group includes: No. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) 3 and two more at No. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) He already has plenty of international experience, skating in two World Junior under-20 tournaments and helping his country win a bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. It should also draw attention from NHL scouts in the market for a forward of his talents. 24 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL) 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) ", LHD, Saginaw (OHL): "Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. 3 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) 3 and two more at No. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. 15 in our survey. The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? The lowdown: The biggest question asked about McGroarty is his skating. Listen. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. He has 33 points in 21 games this season with their junior squad along with 60 points in 46 games with the national under-18 team. It truly makes for an exciting and unpredictable draft. TSN's Bob McKenzie observed Geekie as an average skater but singled out his "physical tools, competitiveness and above-average skill level." The question with him is how his game will translate since he is still raw in a lot of areas. Marie (OHL) They could choose the USNTDP's Ryan Chesley if he's still available by this stage of the first round. 6 among international skaters in their midseason rankings. Elite Prospects' Russ Cohen considers Nazar one of the most exciting players in this year's draft, praising his coolness under pressure and game-breaking ability. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. The only exception is Northeastern University forward Jack Hughes no relation to New Jersey Devil first overall pick and top centre Jack Hughes who is not only No. 'If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) The players ranked 11 to 13 on the TSN list Seattle Thunderbird defenceman Kevin Korchinski, Saginaw Spirit defenceman Pavel Mintyukov and Winnipeg Ice centre Conor Geekie are all considered legit threats to displace someone in the top 10. 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. He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. 5 and as low as No. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. Cooley sits third among U.S. nationalUnder-18team scorers with 54 points in 37 games. The lowdown: Kulich introduced himself on the world stage when he was named MVP of the U18 World Championship. 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. A stellar performance at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics could make Slafkovsky a very attractive prospect for the Devils. Gaucher has 24 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. "In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. The 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. Jiricek received one No. Marco Kasper: The Austrian 6-foot-1 centre can play all three forward positions and his overall game is as mature and complete as it is versatile. 1 Shane Wright Nevertheless, his solid defensive game should make him an enticing target for a rebuilding club like the Ducks. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Detroit Red Wings' top prospects shows them lacking a potential top-six center with offensive capabilities. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. 33 to 64) who could push their way well into the first round. 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. Though Savoie is small by the standards of NHL centers, the 5'9", 179-pounder is a very talented player. Slender at 5'10" and 174 pounds, Cooleyearned praisefrom McKenzie for his savvy and offensive skills. 6 and as low as No. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. 22-ranked Filip Mesar) and Czechia having one (Jiricek) in the top 10. TSN's Bob McKenzie praised the 6'4", 218-pounder's unique blend of size, speed and skill. Slafkovskys blend of speed, skill and most notably size is something of a rarity amongst forwards in the top 5 or even the top 10 of this draft. (Error Code: 102630) Its a photo finish for the No. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) 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. That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Final Draft Rankings 1,793 views Jul 19, 2021 18 Dislike Share Save TC Productions 149 subscribers Like and Subscribe for more content All clips are property of the TSN. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino had Wright atop his March rankings but suggested others could be closing the gap on him. Wright was awarded exceptional player status by Hockey Canada in 2019, allowing him to enter the OHL as a 15-year-old for the 2019-20 OHL season. We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. ", "Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. 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. 19 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. 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. The lowdown: The consensus believes Geekie will go in the first round. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. 20 or lower. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. A versatile forward who can play center or left wing, the 6'2", 174-pound Manitoba native leads the Phantoms with 21 goals and 49 points in 48 games. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. All of that led to Wright being a unanimous 10-for-10 No. Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. Some teams have factored in a more emphatic Russian factor in their rankings, while still other teams have ranked all players, including Russians, based purely on hockey-playing ability. 7 in our survey of scouts. Lekkerimaki is ranked ninth among international skaters by NHL Central Scouting. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. The 17-year-old left winger could still be a player on their radar at this stage. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. NHL Central Scouting has Perevalov sitting 10th among international skaters. The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out his "high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness.". I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. 4 to as low as No. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. A look at why This improved the results dramatically from other years. 1 He's committed to playing for Boston College next season, giving him time to develop his offensive skills. The nationality breakdown for TSNs Top 32 is as follows: Canada (nine); United States (eight); Sweden, Russia and Slovakia (three each); Czechia and Finland (two apiece); and Austria and Switzerland (one each). After rebuilding over the past two seasons, the Los Angeles Kings possess a deep pool of promising youngsters within their system. He also liked the young winger's ability to shake off opposition checking to put himself in prime scoring areas. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? That long layoff could account for why Zhilkin's offensive numbers aren't as high as expected for a player with his skills. The lowdown: Questions with Odelius start with his future role and if hes good enough overall as a shutdown defender. Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. 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. Czechia and Slovakia split up in 1993, but its amazing that the two smaller hockey countries have as many Top 10 prospects on this list as Canada. 73 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga) Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Nazar's quickness and high-end finishing ability while commending his tenacity despite his 5'10", 174-pound frame. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters believes his skating and hockey sense should overcome any concerns about his 5'10", 183-pound frame. The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. 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