62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 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. 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. 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL) 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. 19 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) "He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. The feeling amongst scouts is that Wrights challengers have yet to fully make their own case as a No. 51 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) 5 and as low as 21. 5 and as low as No. 3 and as low as No. The 17-year-old Kemell got off to a blazing start to this season with 12 goals and 16 points. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL) Yegor Chinakhov anyone? Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. Buffalo Sabres. 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. HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) This is our seventh year doing this. The nationality breakdown of the top 32 is as follows: Canada 9; USA 8; Russia 5; Slovakia 3; and two each for Sweden, Finland and Czechia. Luneau will likely need another season in junior followed by a year or two of AHL experience. The Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov has the 18-year-old blueliner sitting at No. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) He cited his ability to play a "punishing shutdown defender role" while still contributing to the offense. The lowdown: Howard is one of the best puck handlers in the entire draft. 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. He was ranked as high as No. Many of the players ranked from Nos. The higher ranks of him show their belief in his overall skill set and that he can keep up with the pace of play. Listen. If there is a bevy of prospects between 11 and 32 who are excellent candidates to break into the Top 10, there are multiple prospects ranked in TSNs second round (Nos. He was ranked as high as No. 1 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. 15 in our survey. Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. 4. HM David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) 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. Some other observations on TSNs mid-season rankings: The top 10 is a veritable United Nations, including three Canadians, two Russians, two Slovaks, one American, one Finn and one Czech. His size and offensive abilities could make him an attractive draft option for the rebuilding Red Wings. 2 consideration. Wrights play raised more questions than it answered. 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 Born in Moscow, Mintyukov is enjoying a solid rookie campaign in his first season of North American hockey. The San Jose Sharks landed a fine young forward in the 2021 NHL draft when they took William Eklund of Djurgarderns IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) with the seventh overall pick. 9 among North American skaters. Listen here. 2 or No. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. A young sniper such as Liam Ohgren of the SHL's Djurgardens IF could be a good option. Highest ranks: 5th (Smaht Scouting), 8th (Future Considerations, McKeens Hockey, Sportsnet, Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 35th (TSNs Craig Button), 28th (Dobber Prospects). 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. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) Our scouts are located across Canada, USA and Europe. 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. The headline will be that its the first time this season that includespre-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. 10 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) With the Ducks rebuilding under new general manager Pat Verbeek, they could still benefit by adding someone like Nazar with his ability to play center or right wing. 6. They could set their sights on Joakim Kemell of JYP in Finland's Liiga. Archive. The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino notedKorchinski's improvement this season has him rising on many NHL teams' scouting lists. Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team Highest ranks: 13th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 19th (TSNs Craig Button), Lowest ranks: 53rd (Elite Prospects), 49th (Recruit Scouting, Draft Prospects Hockey). 8. Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. Nevertheless, NHL Central Scouting selected Kemell as their top player among international skaters. 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. The Best column is pretty self explanatory: it is the players best ranking. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. 3. 37 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) The 17-year-old Howard is having a solid second season with the USNTDP. 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. ", "Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 Canadian centre Matt Savoie, who leads the WHL in scoring with 19 goals and 53 points in 35 games, is No. 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. 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. WebBob Mckenzies 2022 Mid Season Draft Rankings. 1. WebHello Guys Welcome Back! If he plays the way he did [at the U-18] in Texas las year, hell run away with No. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) The question with him is size and eventual role. Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. 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. Highest ranks: 5th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 10th (TSNs Bob McKenzie), 10th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 31st (TSNs Craig Button), 30th (Smaht Scouting), 29th (Dobber Prospects). The young American could become a future NHL sniper. Howard may be a gifted offensive forward, but he also garnered praise from Sportsnet's Sam Consentino for improving his all-around game. He's committed to playing for Boston College next season, giving him time to develop his offensive skills. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. 2 or No. What did you think of this list? He was ranked as high as No. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. 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. Arizona Coyotes. Just alright in my viewings, said a third scout. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) We had the Tampa Bay Lightning choosing Alexander Perevalov in our previous mock draft. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. 7 in our survey of scouts. In time, his size, skating ability and two-way skills should make him a solid addition to the Canucks' defense corps. The remarkable part of that is Slovakia having three first-round prospects (Slafkovsky, Nemec and No. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. 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. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. 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. Still, scouts say Cooley plays hard and goes into heavy traffic and high-danger zones to make plays and score goals, elevating the players he plays alongside. 71. 40 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) DAILY FACEOFF TOP 32. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. As evidenced by his final Central Scouting ranking of 8th, they believe he will be a top-six center. 5. Multiple players outside TSNs top 11 got some consideration as top 10 picks. 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. 85 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) 5 and as low as No. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. THE HOCKEY NEWS TOP 32. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. Elite Prospects indicates 11 of their 13 ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect. 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. 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. 26 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. Hes not been carrying his team or competitive enough in puck battles. 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL) The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. 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. 23 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 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. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. Please note that all names, measurements, teams and positions are from Elite Prospects at mid-season. 4. 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. If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. 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. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. He also moves the puck well and possesses a powerful shot. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) There are no slam dunks. 2 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 32, June 20th, 2022 Our full list of 112 ranked players is available in our 2022 NHL Draft Black Book or for members here Bear in mind that these two scouts, while voicing some concerns, still currently have Wright atop their lists. Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. You will see the averages get close together as you approach the bottom. With time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL forward. 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) Kevin Korchinski of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds could be a suitable option if he remains available at this stage of the draft. 33 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. 6 and as low as No. The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. Ferrari believes Lambert possesses "some of the best tools in the entire draft class," singling out his elite skating and impressive puck skills. 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) He could be NHL-ready within a couple of seasons. 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). On bad days, you have a hard time finding him. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. 20 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) The lowdown: The biggest question asked about McGroarty is his skating. 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 latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 4 and as low as No. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking from @TSNBobMcKenzie and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright The Final Top 90 and 10 Honourable Mentions: https://t.co/n8kTicQVAH #TSNHockey | #DraftCentre pic.twitter.com/OUCyGa3mmq TSN Hockey 5. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. Since he didnt play big minutes in the KHL, Yurov was perhaps a tougher read for the scouts, but he has been a Top 10 or thereabouts prospect most of the year. 72 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) However size and speed have some question what his upside is. 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. Another season or two playing with professionals in Sweden could help to smooth out the rough edges to his puck-moving skills. 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. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. That is, players slotted from Nos. 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. Rankings with over 200 players ranked only received a bump of source+5. 35-ranked Swiss defenceman Lian Bichsel. All but one of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect, with NHL Central Scouting rating him No. Highest ranks: 14th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (McKeens Hockey, Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 62nd (The Puck Authority), 41st (Dobber Prospects), 40th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino had Wright atop his March rankings but suggested others could be closing the gap on him. 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. 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) 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. Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. However, the Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov observed a February slump in Gaucher's production had some scouts reassessing their evaluation of him. In his February 2022 rankings, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino singled out his speed and ability to make simple plays to initiate transition. 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. (NHL Mock Draft Power/Raty/Hughes Prospect Rumors Talk) 8,519 views Dec 15, 2020 Hello Guys Welcome Back! 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. He was as high as No. 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. Those traits are bound to draw the interest of teams seeking a future leader for their blue-line corps. 4 to as low as No. 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. 1 but are expressing some reservations: His engagement has been good, his production underwhelming given the expectations, one said. Bob McKenzie (TSN, ranked 90)Craig Button (TSN, ranked 96)HockeyProspect (ranked 112 skaters)Corey Pronman (The Athletic, ranked 131)Scott Wheeler (The Athletic, ranked 100)Future Considerations (ranked 300)Chris Peters (Daily Faceoff, ranked 100)EliteProspects.com (ranked 121)Will Scouch (ranked 92)Smaht Scouting (ranked 128)Recruit Scouting (ranked 224)McKeensHockey.com (ranked 224)The Hockey News (Ryan Kennedys online rankings, ranked 120)Draft Prospects (ranked 240)Dobber Prospects (ranked 100). 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