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. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. In 2019, we eliminated the top two and bottom two scores from the average. Lekkerimaki won't make the jump to the NHL right away, giving him time to fill out physically while developing his game skating in Sweden's elite league. They also wonder if he can be a true, number-one center. 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. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) 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 question with him is how his game will translate since he is still raw in a lot of areas. His range in our survey was as high as No. 59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) With Scott Wheeler's ranking of their prospects showing no one at that position among their top five, the USNTDP's Jimmy Snuggerud could be a good fit. 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) But they would like to see more from him. We've previously noted the St. Louis Blues' need for more depth among their left-shot defense prospects. In his 2022 NHL prospect pool rankings, The Athletic's Scott Wheeler rankedjust one center among the Canadiens' top five, so adding Wright to the group would be a huge boost. 1 pivot. Those that rank him outside round one dont believe hes a top-six NHL forward. [No. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. Cloud State University next season. Cooley is No. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. 6 and as low as No. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. Chesley may not have the gaudy numbers or flashier style of some of his blue-line peers eligible for selection in this round. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. Spirit coach Chris Lazary complimented the 6'1", 192-pounder's competitiveness, elite skating and puck management under pressure. 73 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. While critical of his skating, Peters suggests his offensive skills could offset that shortcoming. 55 Isaiah George London (OHL) While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) TRADE - GOLDEN KNIGHTS ADD FORWARD TEDDY BLUEGER FROM PITTSBURGH, TRADE - KINGS ACQUIRE GOALTENDING PROSPECT WHO DIDN'T WANT TO SIGN WITH SABRES, TRADE - ARIZONA COYOTES FINALLY DEAL D JAKOB CHYCHRUN, TRADE - RED WINGS SHIP 25-YEAR-OLD BLUELINER TO VANCOUVER, "What separates Slafkovsky from Wright for me is that he's 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 told McKenzie. The 18-year-old center is in his first season with Northeastern, putting up 16 points in 38 games. With time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL forward. After a 15-point rookie performance in 60 games with the Storm in 2019-20, his only game action last season came during the World Junior Under-18 Championship as the OHL 's 2020-21 campaign was shuttered by COVID-19. We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as well. 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL) 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over 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. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 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. 4. I think [Wrights] first half-performance has left the door open for someone to unseat him, said one of the 10 scouts surveyed by TSN to determine consensus rankings aimed at projecting where in the draft players are likely to be chosen. 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. Our projected second overall selection in our previous mock draft, Logan Cooley is enjoying a fine performance this season with the U.S. National Team Development Program. Wrights numbers have been trending in the wrong direction this season. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. A solid defense corps has long been the hallmark of the Dallas Stars. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 5. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters believes his skating and hockey sense should overcome any concerns about his 5'10", 183-pound frame. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. In time, his size, skating ability and two-way skills should make him a solid addition to the Canucks' defense corps. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. The Montreal Canadiens have, for the moment, picks 1, 26, 33, 62, 66, 75, 92, 98, 127, 128, 130, 162, 194, and 216. 15 in our survey. 1.. However size and speed have some question what his upside is. 71. ", 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? 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. 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. That long layoff, however, hasn't hurt the 18-year-old center's game as he's sitting second among Steelheads scorers with 29 goals and 70 points in 60 games. 6. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. 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. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. That didnt happen. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. 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. HM Quinn Finley Madison (USHL) Russia's invasion of Ukraine promptedThe Hockey News' Ian Kennedy toponder the effectof the war's consequences upon the top Russian prospects in this year's draft, given the challenges it may present in bringing them to the United States. Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. Despite a slow first half of the season, the 18-year-old Kingston Frontenacs center should be a fine addition to the Montreal Canadiens if they win the draft lottery. 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. The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. The club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. 71. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) Gambling problem? While the 36-year-old Capitals captain remains a superstar, management must give consideration toward finding his future replacement. 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). 6 on TSNs list. "There's no holes in his game.". 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. They could seek another potential top-six forward capable of playing center or wing here. TSN's Bob McKenzie observed Geekie as an average skater but singled out his "physical tools, competitiveness and above-average skill level." Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. Savoie and Slafkovsky couldnt be further apart on the size scale but each of them got two votes from scouts as the No. He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. 3 and two more at No. 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga) The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. 2 and Savoie at No. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out the 17-year-old's elite shot release. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. But hes still at the top of the draft pile. His size and offensive abilities could make him an attractive draft option for the rebuilding Red Wings. The top-ranked in fact, the only ranked goalie is Prince George Cougars netminder Tyler Brennan, who is No. You will see the averages get close together as you approach the bottom. 4 and as low as No. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 26 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) 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. The remarkable part of that is Slovakia having three first-round prospects (Slafkovsky, Nemec and No. 13-ranked U.S. U18 centre Cutter Gauthier; No. TSN's Bob McKenzie praised the 6'4", 218-pounder's unique blend of size, speed and skill. 35. Ferrari believes Lambert possesses "some of the best tools in the entire draft class," singling out his elite skating and impressive puck skills. 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. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. His compete and his leadership will garner a lot of first-round attention. 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. 3 and two more at No. 3-ranked North BayBattalion defenceman Ty Nelson; No. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. [Wright] was great coming out of the U-18s last year but it was a really small sample size, the scout said. 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) One scout voted him in the top 5 and nine of 10 had him in the top 11. 79 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr praised Savoie as "one of the best natural scorers and offensive players in the 2022 Draft class." Perhaps they'll give consideration to Pavel Mintyukov of the OHL's Saginaw Spirit as a potential long-term solution. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. 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. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. By all accounts, his treatments went well, and hes been cleared to resume both on and off ice training, but team doctors and/or team owners could have as much say on Miroshnichenkos draft status as the scouts or general managers. 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) 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. Two scouts ranked him in their top 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. HM Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. Those traits could make him a first-round selection of the Wild. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? Slafkovsky was ranked either No. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. 2. 32 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. Odds & lines subject to change. 1 in TSNs pre-season draft rankings in late September, before the OHL 2021-22 season began. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. Del Bel Belluz's improvement won't go unnoticed by NHL scouts. The rebuilding Coyotes could be willing to bet on him at this stage of the draft rather than risk losing him to another club early in the second round. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) 5 and as low as No. Bob McKenzies 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 10. The highest variance in the first 32 prospects is Ryan Chesley with a range of 58. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. 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. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) 21 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 1 vote besides Wright is No. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. 2 and as low as No. 30 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. 2, but two scouts had him at No. 54 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Capable of playing center or on the wing, the 18-year-old is in his second season with HK Poprad playing with and against professionals. 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any No. 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. 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. Five scouts pegged him at No. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. 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. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK) 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. Jonathan Lekkerimaki:The somewhat undersized (5-foot-10-1/2) Swedish winger has a big-time shot and high-end finishing ability and performed at a high level at the 2022 U-18 World Championship. 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. 71 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) 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. If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board He's also third on the USNTDP junior squad with 27 points in 18 United States Hockey League (USHL) contests. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 9 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) With 31 points in 46 games, Luneau sits fourth among Olympiques scorers. 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. They are listed in alphabetical order. The reality is Brennan is likely to be taken well before his 62nd TSN ranking. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Now in his first full WHL season after last season's COVID-shortened schedule, Mateychuk is proving himself as a talented puck-moving defenseman. He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. 10. (Error Code: 102630) Its a photo finish for the No. The Best column is pretty self explanatory: it is the players best ranking. 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL) As an example, Shane Wright has a range of 1 because he was ranked first or second by every source. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. The feeling amongst scouts is that Wrights challengers have yet to fully make their own case as a No. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL) It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. The lowdown: The question with Del Bel Belluz is twofold, his skating and his upside. He could be snapped up by a club like the Sabres with a pick near the bottom of the first round. 20 or lower. Sub 6-foot Finnish winger Joakim Kemell is No. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) 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. HM Jackson Edward London (OHL) That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) 17 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. 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 19 are wild cards of sorts. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! If he plays the way he did [at the U-18] in Texas las year, hell run away with No. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. This improved the results dramatically from other years. HM Jace Weir Red Deer (WHL), Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. With his size and shot, Snuggerud could have top-six NHL potential. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) 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. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. 49 Jani Nyman KOOVEE (Mestis) Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) He also plays a responsible defensive game, using his big frame to break up plays and move the puck quickly out of danger. '", "Joakim Kemell is No. 57 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. 10. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) Slafkovsky was ranked No. }}. Slafkovsky was ranked No. Emphasis will always be placed on how the moves impact buyers' chances in the upcoming postseason, but the deadline's sellers will already have their eyes on the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery. NHL Central Scouting ranks him No. 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. Its a photo finish for the No. 1 overall pick. 6 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) 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. 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Though Savoie is small by the standards of NHL centers, the 5'9", 179-pounder is a very talented player. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) 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. 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. They appreciated his speed and puck-handling abilities, with Peters pointing out the youngster dominates when playing among his peer group in international competition. Take Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited Mateychuk's maturity and ability to adjust his game to his team's needs. A look at why One option could be right wing Danila Yurov of Mettalurg Magnitogorsk in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Its a photo finish for the No. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. HM Liam Arnsby North Bay (OHL) We are going to define divisive prospect for the purpose of this exercise as someone who has a wide range of possible outcomes based on their ranking compared to where they could be drafted. Howard may be a gifted offensive forward, but he also garnered praise from Sportsnet's Sam Consentino for improving his all-around game. He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. 61 Ruslan Gazizov London (OHL) 5. 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. 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