14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. 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. 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. We are going to focus on prospects in which there is disagreement about what round they belong in. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters praised the 5'10", 172-pound Mesar's offensive abilities. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. This also represents how close players are once you get to a certain point in the draft. 10. The 17-year-old Howard is having a solid second season with the USNTDP. 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. Highest ranks: 8th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 69th (Draft Prospects), 64th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL) 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. FCHOCKEY TOP 32. Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. His range in our survey was as high as No. 3 NHL blueliner. Those that rank him in the first round believe his offensive game is coming and will be a dependable top-four, two-way defenseman. NHL Central Scouting ranks him No. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. Scouts were hoping Wright, and his 2022 draft challengers, would use the World Juniors to define and assert themselves. Wrights game this season has lacked any sort of wow factor or dynamic aspect. 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. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. "He went into this season being projected as a 2 overall selection from a scout, as did Russian winger Danila Yurov, who checks in at No. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) Five scouts pegged him at No. 60 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) A solid defense corps has long been the hallmark of the Dallas Stars. 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. With a new season right around the corner, the attention of scouts now turn to the 2023 draft, which has the potential to be the best draft class since 2015. 38 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) 1 spot, putting Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at the top of his mid-season rankings. We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. They are listed in alphabetical order. He should be among the enticing prospects in the opening round of this year's draft. Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. Description Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239 DRAFT TEXT-EMBED ROUND 1 TEAM ORIGINAL PLAYER DETAILS ROUND 2 TEAM Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. Hes a classic case of great shooter, less than average skater who is great some nights and nowhere to be found other nights. The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. There are no slam dunks. However, Scott Wheeler's ranking of their top prospects indicates they have only one left winger among their top-10. HM Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. 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. Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. 6. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. As evidenced by his final Central Scouting ranking of 8th, they believe he will be a top-six center. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) 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 ", Draft Pick ForfeitedRW, Pelicans (Finland): "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. 2. They could seek another potential top-six forward capable of playing center or wing here. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. Just alright in my viewings, said a third scout. You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. Three additional players qualified for a total of 154.). Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as well. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. 10. HM Jackson Edward London (OHL) Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) 19 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) 35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) 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. The lowdown: Questions with Odelius start with his future role and if hes good enough overall as a shutdown defender. 6 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) {{ video.Name - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. 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. Those traits are bound to draw the interest of teams seeking a future leader for their blue-line corps. The lowdown: Howard is one of the best puck handlers in the entire draft. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out the 17-year-old's elite shot release. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. #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). Despite the concerns about his skating, Perevalov's scoring abilities will likely draw plenty of interest from NHL teams in this round. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. To make things truly representative, players who were not ranked by a system were given the last ranking of the source+10. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. 57 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. 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). }}. The Arizona Coyotes got their third pick in this round as part of the return from the Colorado Avalanche in last summer's Darcy Kuemper trade. 1 overall pick. 4. 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. 4. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Its a photo finish for the No. 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. [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. 2022 TSN Bob McKenzie mid-season list Draft Class: 2021 Created By: NHLfan10506 Published: Jan. 21 at 6:21 a.m. Highest ranks: 8th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 28th (TSNs Craig Button). He's also third on the USNTDP junior squad with 27 points in 18 United States Hockey League (USHL) contests. With the final day of the regular season (April 29) only a month away, we're revisiting and revising our midseason mock-draft predictions. 7 on TSNs mid-season ranking, is a two-way threat, who can play a punishing shutdown defender role but skilled enough to contribute on offence, too. Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr praised Savoie as "one of the best natural scorers and offensive players in the 2022 Draft class." Currently sidelined with a minor shoulder injury, Kemell hasnt been scoring at the same pace he did to start the season in Finlands top mens league, but hes still seen a skilled goal-scorer/playmaker who has an engine that revs high. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. They could look at Tristan Luneau of the Gatineau Olympiques in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) as a prime option to address that need. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. With Miroshnichenko sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma, Yurov becomes the top Russian prospect in this year's draft. 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. Lambert's had his difficulties this season. As for Wrights competition for No. 9 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) 4. }}. Yegor Chinakhov anyone? In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. The remarkable part of that is Slovakia having three first-round prospects (Slafkovsky, Nemec and No. He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. 70 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) 53 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) Questions come in with his overall game and what hell be in the NHL. Mintyukov said he's a big fan of the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes. 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. 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. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) 8. Bob McKenzie's Final 2022 Draft Ranking TSN.ca Staff This video file cannot be played. 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. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. 1 of his QMJHL top-10 prospects for this year's draft, calling the youngster an "intelligent defender" and a "skilled all-around player.". 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. 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) Korchinski's size, unflappable demeanor and playmaking abilities have propelled him to a solid season in the WHL. That long layoff could account for why Zhilkin's offensive numbers aren't as high as expected for a player with his skills. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) They appreciated his speed and puck-handling abilities, with Peters pointing out the youngster dominates when playing among his peer group in international competition. The young American could become a future NHL sniper. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. Odds & lines subject to change. 5 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. 67 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. Along with the prospect, we will indicate the variance in rankings and then give a brief explanation of what the disagreement is all about. 5. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. 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. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga) 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. 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) (Note that you will need to scroll the table to the right in order to see all columns). Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino notedKorchinski's improvement this season has him rising on many NHL teams' scouting lists. He's enjoyed 13 multi-point games of the 30 he's played since Jan.1. Nevertheless, his solid defensive game should make him an enticing target for a rebuilding club like the Ducks. Those traits could make him a first-round selection of the Wild. 20 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. Shane Wright of the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs remains the favorite to be chosen first overall in this year's draft. Highest ranks: 12th (Future Considerations), 14th (Draft Prospects), 17th (Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 40th (Elite Prospects), 36th (McKeens Hockey). 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) It should also draw attention from NHL scouts in the market for a forward of his talents. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 1, not fully seizing the opportunity. 37 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) They could use it to select Luca Del Bel Belluz of the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. 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. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) ", "Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. The 6'0", 194-pounder has decent size and solid defensive abilities. 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 Scott Wheeler's evaluation of the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect depth shows them without a left-hand defenseman among their top 15. The other question is his overall skill set. Despite Lambert's production woes this season, NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. Gambling problem? Elite Prospects cites TSN's Bob McKenzie and Craig Button among five ranking authorities rating Cooley as this season's No. [No. Spirit coach Chris Lazary complimented the 6'1", 192-pounder's competitiveness, elite skating and puck management under pressure. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. 2 or No. While his stock has taken a hit, most believe he will go in the first round simply because he has one of the highest skill sets in the draft. Kasper, 17, is at No. That is, players slotted from Nos. That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. Not every scout is sounding the alarm. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. 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. 06/28/22 By Bob McKenzie. Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 1 or No. In our previous mock draft, we predicted the Ottawa Senators could select David Jiricek of HC Skoda Plzen of the Czech Extraliga. The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) The question with him is how his game will translate since he is still raw in a lot of areas. 27 on the mid-season rankings but is also the son of new Montreal Canadiens general manager and former player agent Kent Hughes. 43 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. 78 Marek Hejduk USA U-18 (USHL) He's not a fast or quick skater, which could hurt his placement in this round. WebBob Mckenzies 2022 Mid Season Draft Rankings. 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) 1 overall. 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. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. 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. Mind you, there seems to be a distinction being made between Russians who are already playing in North America versus the Russians playing in Russia. What did you think of this list? 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) 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. 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. 64 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL) 15 in our survey. What is the main takeaway from this exercise? Nazar's hardworking style and offensive skills will serve him well for teams like the Ducks that could use a player of his versatility among their top prospects. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. 4 to as low as No. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. Slafkovsky was great at the Olympics and worlds, but he only scored five goals in [Finlands] Liiga this season and went some really long stretches without scoring a goal at all, said another scout. The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who recently underwent surgery for a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship. Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. The higher rankings suggest he can become an impact top-six forward. Sidelined in late October by a shoulder injury, his production has declined since his return, sitting with 15 goals and 23 points in 39 games. 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. He was ranked as high as No. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. 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. 12 in our scouting survey. 2 or No. 19 are wild cards of sorts. 3 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, the 18-year-old Savoie leads the Ice and all WHL rookies with 78 points. Although there is some debate as to who could go number one between Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, most everyone agrees thats your top-three in some order. Listen. 2 prospect, whileNHL Central Scoutingplaced him second among North American skaters in their midseason rankings. ", "Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other 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. Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. Cooley sits third among U.S. nationalUnder-18team scorers with 54 points in 37 games. Now in his first full WHL season after last season's COVID-shortened schedule, Mateychuk is proving himself as a talented puck-moving defenseman. 9 and just nine in the top 32. The lowdown: The biggest question asked about McGroarty is his skating. HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL) 2, but two scouts had him at No. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. He missed the entirety of last season, hurting his chances at being drafted, only to score 62 points in 45 games in the regular season, and followed it up with 14 points in 12 playoff games. The Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov has the 18-year-old blueliner sitting at No. 1. 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. 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) 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. 2 NHL centre. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. One had him at No. In time, his size, skating ability and two-way skills should make him a solid addition to the Canucks' defense corps. 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