His range in our survey was as high as No. Though Savoie is small by the standards of NHL centers, the 5'9", 179-pounder is a very talented player. The Montreal Canadiens have, for the moment, picks 1, 26, 33, 62, 66, 75, 92, 98, 127, 128, 130, 162, 194, and 216. NHL Central Scouting Bureau director Dan Marr believes its a two-horse race for No. 3-ranked North BayBattalion defenceman Ty Nelson; No. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. He cited his ability to play a "punishing shutdown defender role" while still contributing to the offense. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL)
HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL)
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 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. 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL)
Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. The 18-year-old center is sitting secondamong his teammates with 46 points in 54 games. First is his size. The 6'1", 179-pound Del Bel Belluz's big leap forward this season garnered the attention of Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters, who considers the youngster "a high-end finisher." Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino suggested the 18-year-old could become the first defenseman selected in this year's draft with Czechia rearguard David Jiricek sidelined by a knee injury. He's committed to playing with the University of Michigan next season, where the opportunity to play against NCAA talent will further hone those abilities. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. 8 on the TSN list. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. Only one of the top 100 players was not drafted, 87th-ranked Peter Reynolds. 12 in our scouting survey. He also spent a five-game stint with the KHL parent club, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. Odds & lines subject to change. 1. Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. 27 on the mid-season rankings but is also the son of new Montreal Canadiens general manager and former player agent Kent Hughes. Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. They could consider selecting the USNTDP'sRutger McGroarty, provided they don't lose their first-rounder to the Winnipeg Jets as part of the conditions of theiracquisitionof Andrew Copp at the trade deadline. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. Del Bel Belluz's improvement won't go unnoticed by NHL scouts. 73 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL)
8. 3 NHL blueliner. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL)
Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. Overall, I could say [Wright] is an above-average prospect but not where you would think a No. 2, but two scouts had him at No. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. If he plays the way he did [at the U-18] in Texas las year, hell run away with No. On Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie released his pre-season rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after surveying 10 National Hockey League scouts. Spirit coach Chris Lazary complimented the 6'1", 192-pounder's competitiveness, elite skating and puck management under pressure. 28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL)
The 6'1", 179-pound Yurov garnered praise from TSN's Bob McKenzie and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino for his speed and skill level. Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. 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. Jiricek is hurt now. The Minnesota Wild traded prospect center Jack McBain on March 21 to the Arizona Coyotes after the youngster informed them he would not sign with them this summer. 9 and just nine in the top 32. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. {{ video.Name 71. The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? But some believe Lambert is too inconsistent and takes too many nights off to deserve a higher ranking. The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. 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. HM Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL)
39 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL)
68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL)
Montreal Canadiens Organizational Players of February. 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. HM Jack Devine Denver (NCAA)
But hes still at the top of the draft pile. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. 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. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK)
There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. Bob McKenzies 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 10. 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL)
1 guy right now.. The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. Adam Ingram of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms could be worth considering at this stage of the first round. All of these rankings did not rank the same number of players. (NHL Mock Draft Power/Raty/Hughes Prospect Rumors Talk) 8,519 views Dec 15, 2020 Hello Guys Welcome Back! Buffalo Sabres. 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. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino had Wright atop his March rankings but suggested others could be closing the gap on him. 3 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, the 18-year-old Savoie leads the Ice and all WHL rookies with 78 points. 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. The 17-year-old Kemell got off to a blazing start to this season with 12 goals and 16 points. 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. MCKEEN'S HOCKEY TOP 32. Ingram's ability to adjust to a higher level of hockey should serve him well when he joins the NCAA's St. Those not ranked were given 122, and so on. ", "Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. They are listed in alphabetical order. 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 lowdown: Howard is one of the best puck handlers in the entire draft. 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). His size and offensive abilities could make him an attractive draft option for the rebuilding Red Wings. Where the disagreement comes in is how high in the first round will he go. Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 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. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL)
He is still over a point per game and the problem is a lot of people expect him to be at 2.5 points per game. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. ", 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? ", "The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who is No. 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. Every year, several prospects tend to cause disagreement amongst the scouting world. 45 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20)
56 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL)
Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. Highest ranks: 8th (TSNs Craig Button), 16th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 42nd (Smaht Scouting), 41st (Future Considerations). 2 NHL centre. No one doubts Wright has the tools to be a good NHL player, but if hes going to be No. 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. With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.)
14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. {{ video.Name 17. 15 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL)
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. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. The 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. 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. 5 and as low as No. The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. The higher rankings suggest he can become an impact top-six forward. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. (Rankings were updated on July 4 due to additional rankings from The Hockey News and again July 5 due to updated rankings by Corey Pronman. Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. Savoie has high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness, more a playmaker than a goal scorer but a prolific dual threat every time he has the puck, despite his size. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL)
Scott Wheeler's evaluation of the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect depth shows them without a left-hand defenseman among their top 15. 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL)
We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. 1, for that matter. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. 2 and Savoie at No. 2 and as low as No. 4 and as low as No. Jiricek, who is No. 3. 60 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL)
The Best column is pretty self explanatory: it is the players best ranking. Those traits are bound to draw the interest of teams seeking a future leader for their blue-line corps. 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 33 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20)
Montreal Canadiens Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Eyes On The Prize, Links: Seeing is believing for Martin St-Louis. The Athletic's Scott Wheeler listed just one right-shot defenseman (Jett Woo) among the Vancouver Canucks' top 10 prospects. 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL)
He also liked the young winger's ability to shake off opposition checking to put himself in prime scoring areas. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. He measured at just 5-foot-9.5 at the Combine and this does have some wondering how hed fare in the NHL. Despite the concerns about his skating, Perevalov's scoring abilities will likely draw plenty of interest from NHL teams in this round. NHL Central Scouting has Perevalov sitting 10th among international skaters. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. 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. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL)
12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. Its not often a defenseman can beat a goalie clean from distance. Three additional players qualified for a total of 154.). 69 Isaiah George London (OHL)
70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20)
62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL)
2 and Savoie at No. 20 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL)
Those traits could have Sabres scouts looking past his difficulties this season and seeing a future NHL star. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. Marco Kasper: The Austrian 6-foot-1 centre can play all three forward positions and his overall game is as mature and complete as it is versatile. 4. 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
That is, players slotted from Nos. Goran Stubb, director of NHL European Scouting, cited the 6'1", 187-pound Austrian's energy, tenacity and strength on his skates, as well as his ability to generate scoring opportunities. Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL)
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. 6 and as low as No. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL)
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. The club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. Here is a sampling of comments from some scouts who still have Wright at No. Those skills could bring a considerable boost to the Kraken's prospect pipeline, which was ranked 32nd by Wheeler. This also represents how close players are once you get to a certain point in the draft. 3 NHL blueliner. The Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. 4 to as low as No. 1 but are expressing some reservations: His engagement has been good, his production underwhelming given the expectations, one said. On Jan. 13, The Winnipeg Free Press' Mike Sawatzky cited NHL Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young forward's adjustment to the USHL, pointing to Ingram's confidence, good hockey instincts and playmaking ability. WebBob Mckenzies 2022 Mid Season Draft Rankings. Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Blue Jackets' top prospects indicatesthey're lacking a right winger with first-line potential. 7. Cooley has been dynamic with the puck, a scout said. 2. 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. Wright was awarded exceptional player status by Hockey Canada in 2019, allowing him to enter the OHL as a 15-year-old for the 2019-20 OHL season. He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. 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. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20)
56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.)
16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL)
The other question is his overall skill set. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL)
NHL Central Scouting listed Mateychuk at No. Yurov was held scoreless seeing limited minutes in 21 games against professionals in the KHL. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. We will present you with 15 prospects that meet our above definition of divisive prospect. And not every player was ranked by each source. 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 6 on TSNs list. The Kraken could still opt for Jiricek, but scouts will see much more of Nemec over the second half of the season. 2022 Trade Deadline and no rankings are perfect so we combined 12 of the most respected draft rankings and used the average of them to get our own rankings. Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team
2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 6. His potential as a hardworking, skilled scorer should be attractive to a team in need of left-wing scoring depth like the Capitals. (Top NHL Prospects/Habs/Leafs Rankings) 16,996 views Jul 3, 2022 Hello Guys Welcome Back! If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. While the Americans have only Cooley in the top 10, there are a total of eight Americans in the TSNs top 32 and seven of them play for the U.S. U18 National Team Development Program. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. And from the other contenders for No. The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. "He went into this season being projected as a 51 Noah Ostlund Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
The Buffalo Sabres acquired the Vegas Golden Knights' first-round pick (top-10 protected) as part of the return in last November's Jack Eichel trade. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. ", "Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. Matheychuk's leadership, adaptability and mature approach to his game could make him one of the top defensemen in this year's draft. 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. Below are the 154 ranked players. His .67 goals per game as a 15-year-old OHL rookie has dropped to .48 this season. Skilled depth at the center position has been a longstanding issue for the Columbus Blue Jackets. 82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.)
Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. The lowdown: Questions with Odelius start with his future role and if hes good enough overall as a shutdown defender. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. 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. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. Dubas sends 'we're all in' message to Leafs and he may not be done, Morning Coffee: Maple Leafs, Rangers add ahead Of TradeCentre, Dubas continues aggressive pursuit of competitive players on 'whirlwind' day, Shane Wright ", "'Cooley has been dynamic with the puck,' a scout said. 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL)
Skating for TPS in Finland, Slafkovsky had 18 points in 11 games with their under-20 team. He could one day blossom into a puck-moving defenseman on par with those stars, and that potential makes him a terrific addition to the Jets' blue line. 2, as well as the ordering for the top 5 and top 10. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. 22-ranked Filip Mesar) and Czechia having one (Jiricek) in the top 10. Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. Lambert's had his difficulties this season. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 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