25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) In some cases, we will focus on a prospect where the disagreement lies in which part of the round they should go in. 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. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino notedKorchinski's improvement this season has him rising on many NHL teams' scouting lists. The correlation of the rankings compared to draft position in 2021 was 0.7739. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. 9. 8 on the TSN list. 4. NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. Not every scout is sounding the alarm. WebOur rankings lists are created after we combine scouting viewings from multiple viewings of prospects by our scouts. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 Canadian centre Matt Savoie, who leads the WHL in scoring with 19 goals and 53 points in 35 games, is No. Elite Prospects cites TSN's Bob McKenzie and Craig Button among five ranking authorities rating Cooley as this season's No. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. What is the main takeaway from this exercise? 3 and two more at No. The young American could become a future NHL sniper. 9 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either 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 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. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 23 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. One had him at No. 34 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. That is our list of 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. 60 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) 1 or No. Ingram, 18, is skating in his first season in the USHL. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. 2 and Savoie at No. The variance in rankings reflects which version of Goyette you get in any given game. 1 The lowdown: Its easy to see why there is a lot of excitement for Pickering. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. Cooley has been dynamic with the puck, a scout said. Oh yeah, and he was born in Ottawa, and played for the Ottawa Jr. 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. 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. The 17-year-old should be a good fit with the Arizona Coyotes given the lack of skilled centers among Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirtop five prospects. Yurov has the skills and talent to be a top-10 pick. 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. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) 2. Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. Hes not been carrying his team or competitive enough in puck battles. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. 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. On March 4, NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Savoie's coach, James Patrick, suggesting he could have more success at the NHL level as a winger. 3 and as low as No. "He's one of those players that always contributes, always produces," said Marr. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. After showing promise in 2020-21 with nine points in 16 games, he's third among Warriors scorers and fourth among WHL blueliners with 56 points in 57 games. After tallying 10 points in 23 games last season with the Thunderbirds, the 6'2", 185-pounder leads all WHL rookie defensemen with 51 points in 58 contests, sitting eighth among all blueliners in the league. His .67 goals per game as a 15-year-old OHL rookie has dropped to .48 this season. The lowdown: Most in the industry believe that Mesar is a first rounder based on his speed and skill alone. Mike Matheson has become a force on the Habs blue line, Adam Engstrm is finishing his season in style, and Riley Kidney is a point-producting machine. Wrights play raised more questions than it answered. At 5-foot-10 1/2, the skilled pivot has some dynamic offensive ability, especially in terms of his one-on-one play and a willingness to go to hard areas on the ice to score goals. 26 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) Jiricek received one No. His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. Slafkovsky was ranked No. The 17-year-old left winger could still be a player on their radar at this stage. The headline will be that its the first time this season that includes pre-season rankings in September; mid-season rankings in January; draft lottery edition rankings in April; and now the final rankings in June that someone other than Wright is No. 2 NHL centre. Ranked No. Those traits helped make him the captain of Team White in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Prospects Game on March 23. Those not ranked were given 122, and so on. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. Nevertheless, Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters likes the 6'2", 183-pounder's two-way abilities and strength. 4 to as low as No. In his midseason rankings, TSN's Bob McKenzie considered the 18-year-old blueliner a two-way threat. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. They could choose the USNTDP's Ryan Chesley if he's still available by this stage of the first round. ", "Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 Canadian centre Matt Savoie, who leads the WHL in scoring with 19 goals and 53 points in 35 games, is No. 51 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) The higher rankings suggest he can become an impact top-six forward. Geekies skating is viewed as average, but his physical tools, competitiveness and above average skill level give him a legit chance to be a top 10 pick. 20 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) Hes also a better skater. (Top NHL Prospects/Habs/Leafs Rankings) 16,996 views Jul 3, 2022 Hello Guys Welcome Back! 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. Now in his first full WHL season after last season's COVID-shortened schedule, Mateychuk is proving himself as a talented puck-moving defenseman. 40 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) Hes a 6-foot-4 defenseman who can skate well for his size and is good with the puck on his stick. The skill is evident every time you watch him. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. When hes not, its frustrating to watch. Teams who like Wright at No. McKenzie believes he has the potential to become a top-six NHL winger. High expectations, one should add, that Wright created for himself by his outstanding play prior to this season. His range in our survey was as high as No. He didnt disappoint either, scoring 39 goals and 66 points in 58 games as a rookie. Shane Wright of the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs remains the favorite to be chosen first overall in this year's draft. Cloud State University next season. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. Alexander Ovechkin has been the Washington Capitals' first-line left wing since his NHL debut in 2005. 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. The top three is separated by just 1.77 which makes it the closest top three since I started tracking these rankings in 2016 (The 2016 rankings were not published). Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. When hes on, hes electric. It should also draw attention from NHL scouts in the market for a forward of his talents. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. 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. 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. The 17-year-old right winger had 20 goals and 35 points in 26 games with Djurgardens' U20 team and seven goals and nine points in 26 games with their SHL squad. His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? Its a photo finish for the No. Its a photo finish for the No. Whether its a specific rank, a specific skill set or what their upside is, there can be several reasons a prospect can have a wide variety of outcomes. We continue with this method for 2022. HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. Multiple players outside TSNs top 11 got some consideration as top 10 picks. TSNs Bob McKenzie released his final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings to much surprise, Juraj Slafkovsky took the top spot over Shane Wright. 59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. 4 to as low as No. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) The 6'0", 192-pound left winger lit it up this season with Loko Yaroslavl, finishing with 25 goals and 50 points in 42 games and sitting fourth overall among MHL scorers. TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. (Error Code: 102630) Its a photo finish for the No. 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) Savoie and Slafkovsky couldnt be further apart on the size scale but each of them got two votes from scouts as the No. 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. 15 in our survey. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. Two questions come to mind with Beck. 4. HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL) He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. 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. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) 7. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) 2022 Draft Rankings In the case of a tie in the average, the first tie breaker is the player with the best individual ranking, and the second tie breaker is the highest 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. 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. 3 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) Hes a classic case of great shooter, less than average skater who is great some nights and nowhere to be found other nights. The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. 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." Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. Here is a sampling of comments from some scouts who still have Wright at No. 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. Two forces appear to be at work here Wrights so-so performance thus far this season combined with the other top prospects, who could conceivably challenge him for No. Those traits are bound to draw the interest of teams seeking a future leader for their blue-line corps. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. Below are the 154 ranked players. 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. {{ video.Name Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at 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. 5 and as low as No. ", "Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. 6. 2 prospect. He has 18 points in 43 games with the USNTDP's under-18 team and 12 points in 18 games with their USHL junior club. 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. Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. 6 on TSNs list. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. I'd be fine with either for NJD. 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. One had him at No. He's committed to playing for Boston College next season, giving him time to develop his offensive skills. Chesley may not have the gaudy numbers or flashier style of some of his blue-line peers eligible for selection in this round. Listen. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. 16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the No. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. This is our seventh year doing this. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) 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. 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. Any improvement in Gaucher's production over the remainder of the QMJHL schedule should help his stock as a first-round prospect. Its not a banner draft year for goaltenders. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. Slender at 5'10" and 174 pounds, Cooleyearned praisefrom McKenzie for his savvy and offensive skills. Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 15th (TSNs Bob McKenzie), 18th (Dobber Prospects), Lowest ranks: 41st (Recruit Scouting), 39th (Elite Prospects), 38th (Future Considerations). Slafkovsky was ranked either No. And 66 points in 18 games with their USHL junior club the month for October, the first round not. 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