Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. A look at why 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. 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. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. The variance in rankings reflects which version of Goyette you get in any given game. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. 3 NHL blueliner. 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. Austria rounds it out with one. 5. 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. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. 5 among international skaters. 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. Cloud State University next season. Should they end up at this position in the first round, they could forMatthew Savoie of the Winnipeg Ice in the Western Hockey League (WHL). For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. 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. For more information on prospects, be sure to check out our prospect profiles here. 6 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) The 17-year-old right winger had 20 goals and 35 points in 26 games with Djurgardens' U20 team and seven goals and nine points in 26 games with their SHL squad. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 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. 1, for that matter. His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. Highest rank: 10th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings). 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. Dubas sends 'we're all in' message to Leafs and he may not be done, Morning Coffee: Maple Leafs, Rangers add ahead Of TradeCentre, Dubas continues aggressive pursuit of competitive players on 'whirlwind' day, Shane Wright 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. 1 or No. The lowdown: The biggest question asked about McGroarty is his skating. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters praised the 5'10", 172-pound Mesar's offensive abilities. It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. In a Feb. 18 profile by NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale, Mintyukov explained leaving Russia to play in the OHL benefited his style of play as an offensive blueliner. HM Quinn Finley Madison (USHL) Goran Stubb of European Scouting Services called the young right winger "an excellent, smooth skater with great offensive instincts," singling out his playmaking and competitive two-way play. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out his "high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness.". To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a candidate to develop into the best player in the entire draft because of a high offensive ceiling. He led the tournament in goals showing off his ability to finish. 3-ranked North BayBattalion defenceman Ty Nelson; No. }}. 48 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. 60 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) 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. ", C, Rogle (Sweden): "got some consideration as top 10 pick". 35 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SWE J-20) The Montreal Canadiens have, for the moment, picks 1, 26, 33, 62, 66, 75, 92, 98, 127, 128, 130, 162, 194, and 216. 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. 38 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. HM David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) 49 Jani Nyman KOOVEE (Mestis) Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. Some NHL scouts see him more as a winger than a centre, but high-end smarts and skill level project him to be a top-six offensive forward in pro. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. 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. 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 or No. High expectations, one should add, that Wright created for himself by his outstanding play prior to this season. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) 5 and as low as No. FCHOCKEY TOP 32. The 6'1", 179-pound Yurov garnered praise from TSN's Bob McKenzie and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino for his speed and skill level. 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. 29 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) Nevertheless, his solid defensive game should make him an enticing target for a rebuilding club like the Ducks. The lowdown: Questions with Odelius start with his future role and if hes good enough overall as a shutdown defender. 55 Jani Nyman Ilves (SM Liiga Jr.) While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. 66 Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) 70 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. For me, Miroshnichenko has a higher ceiling.. And not every player was ranked by each source. The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle but like Lambert, Trikozov will be interesting to watch. WebDrafted 2022, 1 #24 overall by Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the CHL Import Draft Drafted 2021, 1 #43 overall by Acadie-Bathurst Titan in the CHL Import Draft 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #33 by Elite Prospects 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #22 by ISS Hockey 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #23 by FCHockey In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. 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. Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino notedKorchinski's improvement this season has him rising on many NHL teams' scouting lists. Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) Teams who like Wright at No. 53 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) He had seven points in 11 games with their junior club and three points in 29 games skating with their pro squad. 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. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. 47 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as well. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. WebBob Mckenzies 2022 Mid Season Draft Rankings. All of which has come as a rather notable surprise. Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 4. Its time to turn our attention to the most divisive prospects of the 2022 NHL Draft. To make things truly representative, players who were not ranked by a system were given the last ranking of the source+10. 85 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) He'll have an opportunity to grow in size while developing his game next season in the NCAA with the University of Minnesota. Slender at 5'10" and 161 pounds, Casey used his quickness and offensive skills to amass 24 points in 37 games with the USNTDP Under-18 team. Three additional players qualified for a total of 154.). HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. With the final day of the regular season (April 29) only a month away, we're revisiting and revising our midseason mock-draft predictions. I have concerns for his lack of dominance this season. 21 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. He measured at just 5-foot-9.5 at the Combine and this does have some wondering how hed fare in the NHL. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. As for Wrights competition for No. We've previously noted the St. Louis Blues' need for more depth among their left-shot defense prospects. Highest ranks: 5th (Smaht Scouting), 8th (Future Considerations, McKeens Hockey, Sportsnet, Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 35th (TSNs Craig Button), 28th (Dobber Prospects). 88 Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) 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. They could choose the USNTDP's Ryan Chesley if he's still available by this stage of the first round. 3. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. Elite Prospects indicates he remains the consensus first overall pick among the 2022 class of draft-eligible prospects. The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. 1 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. In our previous mock draft, we predicted the Ottawa Senators could select David Jiricek of HC Skoda Plzen of the Czech Extraliga. He should be among the enticing prospects in the opening round of this year's draft. Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. 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. Dubas sends 'we're all in' message to Leafs and he may not be done, Morning Coffee: Maple Leafs, Rangers add ahead Of TradeCentre, Dubas continues aggressive pursuit of competitive players on 'whirlwind' day. 6 among international skaters in their midseason rankings. Highest ranks: 14th (Elite Prospects), 17th (Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 61st (The Puck Authority), 45th (Recruit Scouting), 38th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). In 2019, we eliminated the top two and bottom two scores from the average. Hes also a better skater. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) 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. 1, theres the rub. The big blueliner also skated for Switzerland at this year's postponed World Juniors. If he continues developing as well as he has over the past year, he could crack an NHL roster sooner than projected. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. Not every scout is sounding the alarm. Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. That is, players slotted from Nos. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) Dubas sends 'we're all in' message to Leafs and he may not be done, Morning Coffee: Maple Leafs, Rangers add ahead Of TradeCentre, Dubas continues aggressive pursuit of competitive players on 'whirlwind' day. Those that rank him outside round one dont believe hes a top-six NHL forward. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. 1 in TSNs pre-season draft rankings in late September, before the OHL 2021-22 season began. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms. 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. Elite Prospects indicates 11 of their 13 ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect. The higher ranks of him show their belief in his overall skill set and that he can keep up with the pace of play. Kevin Korchinski of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds could be a suitable option if he remains available at this stage of the draft. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. The 17-year-old Kemell got off to a blazing start to this season with 12 goals and 16 points. 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. They appreciated his speed and puck-handling abilities, with Peters pointing out the youngster dominates when playing among his peer group in international competition. 4 to as low as No. Montreal Canadiens Organizational Players of February. 6 on TSNs list. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. That didnt happen. Scouts were hoping Wright, and his 2022 draft challengers, would use the World Juniors to define and assert themselves. 5 and as low as 21. The question with him is how his game will translate since he is still raw in a lot of areas. 2022 Trade Deadline and no rankings are perfect so we combined 12 of the most respected draft rankings and used the average of them to get our own rankings. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. The lowdown: Howard is one of the best puck handlers in the entire draft. 27 on the mid-season rankings but is also the son of new Montreal Canadiens general manager and former player agent Kent Hughes. 5 and as low as No. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. 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. Slafkovsky was ranked No. 1 overall. 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. 2 and as low as No. 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. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. 2 or No. HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) 'If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] 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. Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. Highest ranks: 13th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 19th (TSNs Craig Button), Lowest ranks: 53rd (Elite Prospects), 49th (Recruit Scouting, Draft Prospects Hockey). His compete and his leadership will garner a lot of first-round attention. 2. They could use it to select Luca Del Bel Belluz of the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. (Note that you will need to scroll the table to the right in order to see all columns). 82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) Nemec has enjoyed a solid season with HK Nitra, tallying 26 points in 39 games. 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. Highest ranks: 12th (Future Considerations), 14th (Draft Prospects), 17th (Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 40th (Elite Prospects), 36th (McKeens Hockey). Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! Denis Gurianov showed some real potential in his debut. 9 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 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. 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. 1 spot, putting Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at the top of his mid-season rankings. The reality is Brennan is likely to be taken well before his 62nd TSN ranking. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out the 17-year-old's elite shot release. He also spent a five-game stint with the KHL parent club, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? 2022 TSN Bob McKenzie mid-season list Draft Class: 2021 Created By: NHLfan10506 Published: Jan. 21 at 6:21 a.m. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. We continue with this method for 2022. His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. 12 in our scouting survey. He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. 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. 10 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) A natural scorer, he has 24 goals and 62 points with their under-18 team as well as 31 points in 21 games with the junior team in the USHL. Highest ranks: 8th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 28th (TSNs Craig Button). Wrights game this season has lacked any sort of wow factor or dynamic aspect. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 66 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) Shane Wright was our predicted first overall selection in our previous mock draft. With just a few months to go before the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the 18-year-old is more ready than ever to hear his name get called. The leading contender to knock Wright off the No. 4 to as low as No. 1 if he rediscovers his game. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. 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. The USNTDP's Isaac Howard could be someone they target in this year's draft. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. 4 among international skaters. 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. We predicted the Anaheim Ducks could select USNTDP forward Frank Nazar in our previous mock draft. 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL) 2, but two scouts had him at No. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) While the skill with the puck is evident both as a shooter and a playmaker, those down on him dont think he has the speed to keep up in the NHL. WebOn Monday, TSN Hockey's Insider Bob McKenzie released his final draft rankings for the 2020 entry draft, in late-January he released his mid-season rankings. 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. While they already have two promising youngsters in Kent Johnson and Cole Sillinger, they could add to their stockpile by selecting the USNTDP's Cutter Gauthier. We had the Tampa Bay Lightning choosing Alexander Perevalov in our previous mock draft. 3 and two more at No. Slender at 5'10" and 174 pounds, Cooleyearned praisefrom McKenzie for his savvy and offensive skills. 1 perch is USA Under-18 forward Logan Cooley, a 5-foot-10 centre who is as savvy and skilled offensively as any prospect in the draft. The newest Hab missed a few chances on Tuesday, but he was very hard to miss on the ice. Outside of the top-three players, the rest of the draft appears to be wide open. The lowdown: The question with Del Bel Belluz is twofold, his skating and his upside. You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. 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. He also plays a responsible defensive game, using his big frame to break up plays and move the puck quickly out of danger. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. Highest ranks: 11th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Dobber Prospects). 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) 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. However, most of that production came before his recent slump, putting him behind last season's point-per-game effort of 31 points in 30 contests. 56 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) 40 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) Those that rank him higher believe he can make it as a top-six winger. 5 and as low as 21. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. It was more difficult to get consensus rankings on the Russians this year because not all teams are ranking Russians as they have in the past. The 18-year-old center is in his first season with Northeastern, putting up 16 points in 38 games. 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). Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. He was ranked as high as No. A 6'5", 216-pounder, the 17-year-old Swiss-born Bichsel is in his first season playing for Leksands IF. 16-ranked Saginaw Spirit defenceman Pavel Mintyukov; No. 4. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. 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