But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. How high can Cutter Gauthier go? Seven Round Tampa Bay Lightning Mock Draft . The No. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) The 6-2 185 lb defenseman has a hockey scholarship to Northeastern where he will have four years of play in the NCAA before the Sabres decide whether to sign him to an entry level contract or whether to let him walk. 5 and as low as No. He has played center and the wing and has top-level experience after playing in Liiga the past three seasons. He'll play at least one season at the University of Minnesota but is confident that's all he'll need before becoming an impact NHL player. 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. 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. Kimelman -- Lane Hutson, D, USA U-18 (NTDP): Hutson has a dynamic offensive game that stands out among players in his draft class; his 63 points (10 goals, 53 assists) in 65 games were the second-most ever by an NTDP defenseman (Cam York, 65, 2018-19). 5. The most important event on the draft calendar, the IIHF . Sorry we could not verify that email address. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. The anticipation around the . Top shots? He's an excellent skater with good offensive instincts. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) After overcoming pandemic hurdles, Savoies draft year has looked like the path he was destined to follow. 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) 3. First, we have players who have missed significant development time. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) 51 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) With the NHL Draft Lottery out of the way and the order of the first 16 teams confirmed, it's time for a Post-Lottery Mock Draft. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. Official Heights and Weights: 2022 NHL Draft Combine. Morreale -- Danila Yurov: Yurov is a smart, hard-working, two-way forward with good vision and a high compete level in all three zones. Pronman ranks the top 31 Noah Ostlund, C, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE U20): Gained a lot of steam with a dominant performance in the U18 worlds. Teams are only allowed to improve their positioning via the Lottery twice in a five year period (beginning with the 2022 Lottery). Kingston Frontenacs centre Shane Wright continues to have a healthy lead on the rest of the prospect field in the January edition of Craig's List ahead of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Marie (OHL) Scott Wheelers final ranking for this years draft class is made up of 68 forwards, 32 defencemen and zero goalies. Draft Grades for all 32 teams, plus scouting reports for every player. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK) The next generation of NHL stars will enter the league at the 2022 NHL Draft, live from Montreal. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. Kimelman -- Danila Yurov, RW, Magnitogorsk (RUS): The Blue Jackets could take a chance with the highly skilled Yurov (6-1, 178). Enter Search Term. 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. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. He's smart and is always on the move, looking to make things happen. He was as high as No. This is the list of players selected in the 2022 NHL Entry draft. The Draft Analyst Podcast: NHL Interlude (Division Finals/Round 2) May 20, 2022. The volatility may start as early as the first pick. Kimelman -- Matias Havelid, D, Linkoping Jr. (SWE-JR): Havelid (5-9, 165) is an outstanding skater with a big shot from the blue line. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. Stops and starts, players spread out all over the world and the conflict in Ukraine are just a few of the challenges scouts have had to navigate during the 2021-22 season. The first half of the 2021-22 season was used to get players back up to speed and it was clearly evident in the quality of play. General manager Kent Hughes said the goal is to find character players with skill, and it was Wright who said, "My mindset is not to win scoring titles, it's not to win MVPs, it's to win Stanley Cups. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, which took place July 7-8, and selected Juraj Slafkovsky in a . 5. Nemec has three seasons of experience playing in the top men's league in Slovakia, and his six points (one goal, five assists) in eight games for Slovakia at the 2022 IIHF World Championship are the most ever by an 18-year-old defenseman in the tournament. 27. Morreale -- Shane Wright: One of the more complete two-way centers of this draft class is a player the scouting community has been tracking for some time with what he can bring to an NHL team, including hockey sense, a sniper's mentality and leadership. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) Teams who like Wright at No. Today I update my 2022 NHL Draft board ahead of tonight's draft lottery. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Conor Geekie The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired the No. Lightning. 1. Mock drafts; Exclusive rankings; Team specific needs and speculations; Looking ahead to the 2022 NHL Draft and beyond; Latest Posts. He was voted best on face-offs in the OHL Eastern Conference coaches' poll after finishing second in the league in face-off winning percentage (60.6 percent; minimum 100 face-offs). David Goyette Kimelman -- Jagger Firkus, RW, Moose Jaw (WHL): One scout said among Firkus' best traits is his ability to hide in plain sight, almost appearing out of nowhere, then finding the back of the net with a quick, hard, accurate shot. A determined player motivated even when without the puck. Why Nemec projects to play on a top pairing and top power-play unit in the NHL. 28. Alexander Perevalov, LW, Yaroslavl (MHL): In terms of a skilled forward who isnt just an offensive juggernaut, theres plenty of NHL potential as a producer here. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound receiver caught just five passes . 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. David Jiricek A right-handed shot, Nelson (5-10, 196) had 51 points (nine goals, 42 assists) in 66 games this season. We use cookies to improve your experience. Kimelman -- Jimmy Snuggerud, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP): Snuggerud (6-1, 188) was called the most improved player during his two seasons at the NTDP by his coach. That is, players slotted from Nos. Kimelman -- Shane Wright, C, Kingston (OHL): Wright (6-foot, 199 pounds) not only is the most complete player in the 2022 draft, but he also fills a need at center for the Canadiens. 2022 Draft Profile: C Frank Nazar III March 13, 2022. He had 70 points (24 goals, 46 assists) in 63 games. The charges filed against Georgia star Jalen Carter were two misdemeanors racing and reckless driving. There were 225 prospects selected across 7 rounds. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. 2023 NHL Draft Rankings DP Scouting Team's 2023 NHL Draft Rankings Preliminary Top-32 All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. ET; NHLN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS). 12 in our scouting survey. Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on Sportsnet and SN NOW. And while he doesn't have towering size, he's not afraid to play physically when needed. The Montreal Canadiens had the No. David Goyette, C, Sudbury . Morreale -- Isaac Howard: The Ducks get value late in the first round by taking the leading scorer on the talented NTDP U-18 team. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) Morning Coffee: Will we see another trade that shakes up the Stanley Cup futures market? Kimelman -- Isaac Howard, LW, USA U-18 (NTDP): Howard (5-10, 180) led the NTDP with 82 points (33 goals, 49 assists) in 60 games and at the World U-18s with 11 points (six goals, five assists) in six games. The right-hand shot (5-9, 174) has great vision, plays with intensity and has good offensive instincts. The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Adding strength is a necessity, especially when it comes to playing in his end, but Havelid has all the qualities of a future NHL power-play quarterback. Luca Del Bel Belluz, C, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL): Really light on his skates and anticipates the play well. Jiri Kulich, C, HC Karlovy Vary (CZE): Was his nine-goal effort at the U18s a mirage, or a true representation of what he will be able to do in the NHL? Now that the Stanley Cup playoffs have reached the conference finals, we know more about the order of selection for . As New Jersey looks to build its lineup, Slafkovsky brings elite offensive skills in a power forward body (6-4, 229). Team: Omskie Yastreby (MHL) Statistics: 23 G, 22 A in 35 GP. One scout compared his game to Hockey Hall of Famer Marian Hossa. 85 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) He was seventh in the Western Hockey League with 90 points (35 goals, 55 assists), and had 34 power-play points (12 goals, 22 assists) in 65 games. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. The rankings are determined by going backwards in the standings, so the team that finishes worst is first. He plays with a lot of energy, is strong on the forecheck and has great work ethic. He had three points (one goal, two assists) and averaged 11:48 of ice time in 29 games this season, his first in the SHL. Corey Pronmans final ranking Liam Ohgren, RW, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE U20): Showed plenty of character as Swedens captain, playing effectively while injured at the U18s. Kimelman -- Denton Mateychuk: Getting more dynamic at defenseman could be an area of focus for the Islanders, who had one defenseman score more than five goals this season (Noah Dobson, 13) and lack a game-breaking prospect at the position. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. He was second at the World U-18s with 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in six games to help Sweden win the tournament. Unlike the 2021 draft, this year's draft will feature players who actually played hockey this season, and that has allowed the list of draft eligible players to sort itself out in a much more consistent way. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Frank Nazar. The Winnipeg Jets have the No. Past. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) Second, we will have teams back on the draft floor, live and in-person which should lead to more conversation and more business getting done on or before July 7. Las Vegas Raiders. The draft lottery, the NHL Combine and the draft itself have all been a little less than normal in timing and in content. Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): Todays game is all about speed and skill and both of these elements are present at an elite level with this player. Whos the crown jewel for the team with the No. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are July 8 (11 a.m. Based on the MHN's NHL Draft Rankings, the following Mock Draft was created based on the players available at each position. Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images. Mark J . }}. Isaac Howard, LW, USNTDP: Another player with a strong end to the season, where he was seen buzzing all over the ice at the U18s. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. Player Rankings updated 11 days ago | Draft Order updated after every game. Mateychuk can use his outstanding skating as an impact offensive player but also knows how to utilize it smartly to defend. 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. 20. Running back remains a vital commodity for offenses even as we've seen fewer and fewer of them taken with premium draft picks. As Kiper mentioned, the 2022 season was a lost campaign for Smith-Njigba. Simon Nemec and David Jiricek sit in one tier, with the added value of shooting from the right side. Connor Bedard will undoubtedly be picked first overall in the upcoming NHL Draft but where do the other picks land from 2-16? 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) And what a ride its been. 17. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Next, select your favourite teams and leagues and well show you their latest news and scores in the My Favourites section of the home page. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. 29 pick. NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. 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. Ludwig Persson, C/LW, Frlunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell) 58. His range in our survey was as high as No. HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20) HM Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. The tournament showcased the great speed and all-around play he displayed in Extraliga, and one scout compared him to Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak. 7 in our survey of scouts. NHL.com writers Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale agree that the Montreal Canadiens will select center Shane Wright from Kingston of the Ontario Hockey League with the No. Jiri Kulich is a 2022 NHL draft-eligible prospect from Kadan, Czech Republic, a town of 18,000 people approximately 110 km (68 miles) northwest of the country's capital, Prague. Director of Scouting, Brock Otten, Director of Video . A safe pick. (approx 1 - 2 per week). Morreale -- Joakim Kemell: A shoulder injury sidelined him twice, totaling more than two months, but he still led Liiga rookies with 15 goals and was second with 23 points in 39 games. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) Your existing password has not been changed. He improved his skating, which allows him to get into more dangerous areas to use his shot, which is considered by scouts to be one of the best in this draft class. He led the World U-18s with 15 points and 10 assists for first-place Sweden. 4 to as low as No. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. Josh Tessler, Sebastian Jackson, Austin Garrett, Matthew Somma, Paul Zuk, Jordan Malette and Alex Appleyard drafted three rounds for each NHL team. Kimelman -- Rutger McGroarty: McGroarty was the captain of the NTDP U-18 team, which speaks to his leadership ability. 82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) {{ video.Name Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 21. As was Morreale -- Noah Warren, D, Gatineau (QMJHL): The right-shot defenseman is physically mature (6-5, 224), has a good skating stride and scouts like his speed and agility. 1. Round 1 (#17) - Broderick Jones, T - Georgia The National Champion, to put it bluntly, is a . Use another 10. Mocks. Morreale -- Ryan Chesley, D, USA U-18 (NTDP): Chesley (6-foot, 201) is a solid skater who led NTDP defensemen with 12 goals this season. 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) account that can be used to sign in here. I believe that the way I play, my competitiveness and my drive to win is going to help do that." He was second on the NTDP with 75 points (27 goals, 48 assists) in 51 games, and had 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and 23 shots on goal in six games to help the United States finish second at the 2022 IIHF World Under-18 Championship. Shane Wright, granted exceptional status into the OHL, has owned top spot for the better part of three years. The Coyotes, Kraken and Flyers would love one of the top two prospects to fall to them, but that seems . That is because used the draft . Organizational needs factored into the decision for some selections, but only if the feeling was that two or more prospects had similar potential. Morreale -- Luca Del Bel Belluz: A responsible, high-end center, Del Bel Belluz was used in all situations because of his good speed, skating ability, excellent hands and puck skills. 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) Kimelman -- Conor Geekie: Geekie's skating has concerned some scouts, while others believe it's fine now and that as he fills out physically and develops his lower body, it will continue to improve. 18. One-on-one with the NHL Draft prospect on his speed, whats next, Lahti, and more. On the flip side, many players were able to use the pandemic time off to strength and skill train, but development in its finest form accelerates with the experience of playing games. No one in the 2022 NHL Draft class has travelled a road to Montreal quite like that of fearless centre Vinzenz Rohrer. From a developmental stand point, the 2020-21 season was a disaster. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) 32 Thoughts: What's up with every team heading into the NHL Draft? Corey Pronman ranks this years draft-eligible players based solely on their tools. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) 3 pick. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. Brad Lambert, C, Pelicans (Liiga): Despite possessing all the offensive tools to play a top-six role in the NHL, he will enter this draft as a wildcard who could go anywhere from top 10 to Day 2. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. While the rest of the hockey world debates the relative merits of top NHL Draft prospects Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, TSN Director . While NHL draft rankings will differ and the discussion of potential trades has the final order of the opening round in doubt before it begins, here is a . Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. Wright is an easy choice at No. He had 24 points (five goals, 19 assists) in 62 games this season after four points (one goal, three assists) in 29 games in 2020-21. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. Projected trade with Chicago Bears - CHI receives 2023 first-round pick (7), 2023 second-round pick (38), 2024 first-round pick, 2024 fourth-round pick - LV receives 2023 . Morreale -- Denton Mateychuk, D, Moose Jaw (WHL): Mateychuk (5-10, 194) was third on Moose Jaw with 64 points (13 goals, 51 assists) in 65 games. Kimelman -- Tristan Luneau, D, Gatineau (QMJHL): The Sabres could use some depth on the right side of their defense and Luneau (6-1, 189) would be a good option here. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. Kimelman -- Luca Del Bel Belluz, C, Mississauga (OHL): Del Bel Belluz (6-foot, 179) is a good skater with strong puck control skills and quick hands that make him effective in tight spaces. Early Look 2022 NHL Draft Rankings #1-5 2021-22 Pre-Season Rankings and Reports He led Gatineau defensemen with 43 points (12 goals, 31 assists) in 43 games. McGroarty's skating also got better from last season to this season, and projects to keep improving as he continues to develop physically. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Buffalo Sabres: Michael Fisher, D. St. Mark's HS (MA) Buffalo grabs the top High School prospect in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in the fourth round. If a team in the 12-16 range won the first drawing, the worst team keeps the 1st pick and is excluded from the second drawing. Ties are broken by teams' total number of regulation wins (RW), regulation and non-shootout overtime wins (ROW), and then head-to-head if still tied, Playoff teams that did not win their divisions and did not make the conference finals, sorted by points, are assigned the next picks, Playoff teams that won their divisions and did not make the conference finals, sorted by points, are assigned the next picks, Conference finals losers sorted by points are assigned picks 29 and 30, Stanley Cup runner-up is assigned pick 31, Note: This site uses points-per-game instead of points to account for different number of games played between teams. On Sep. 26, we published our Way-Too-Early 2022 1st-Round NHL Mock Draft. Who should go No. 26. Hes also a better skater. 24. The remaining teams were ordered based on the NHL standings. Based on how things look today, the 2023 scouting season will be as close to normal as weve seen in the past three years. 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. Morreale -- Jiri Kulich: Kulich interviewed with all 32 NHL clubs at the NHL Scouting Combine, showing how interested teams are in him. Think William Nylander. The Austria-born forward had a strong season in the Swedish Hockey League, and six points (two goals, four assists) in 12 games to help Rogle to its first Champions Hockey League title. 2023 Mock Drafts 2024 Mock Drafts 2025 Mock Drafts.