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. That group includes: No. 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL)
6 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL)
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. He really needs to step it up in the second half.. Hes also a better skater. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. 2 and as low as No. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. 1 on their lists do believe he has the best chance to be upgraded from a sure-fire top-six forward to a top-line NHL winger. He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. 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. 10. With smaller puck-moving defensemen such as the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes becoming NHL stars, however, Casey has the potential to become an effective top-four blueliner in the big league. In todays links, Martin St-Louis talks about how to evaluate his new arrivals, the evergreen Jaromir Jagr, and catching ones breath after a tumultuous trading Tuesday. 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 worst ranking. 30 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL)
4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK)
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. 59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL)
Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. ", "'Cooley has been dynamic with the puck,' a scout said. Our scouts are located across Canada, USA and Europe. He'll have an opportunity to grow in size while developing his game next season in the NCAA with the University of Minnesota. 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. Morreale reported Hughes' drive and determination have earned him the attention of NHL scouts. A look at why 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL)
Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. Owen Beck with some serious distance. 1 or No. 15 in our survey. Those traits are bound to draw the interest of teams seeking a future leader for their blue-line corps. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. As for Wrights competition for No. He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. 4, while towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. We continue with this method for 2022. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. Kasper's strength and speed will be significant assets for any club seeking his style of game. Some also wonder what his role will be. 78 Marek Hejduk USA U-18 (USHL)
Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. 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. We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. Cooley is No. 1 or No. A big-bodied center at 6'3" and 207 pounds, Gaucher drew praise from Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino, whosingled out the 18-year-old's work ethic and effectiveness in the faceoff circle and on the penalty kill. 10. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. He was named tournament MVP as his team took home the bronze medal. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL)
Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. Juraj Slafkovsky has a range of 4 because his highest ranking is 1 and his lowest is 5. 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. Filip Mesar of HK Poprad in Slovakia could be one option. 19 are wild cards of sorts. 6. 2. HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20)
62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL)
Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. Lekkerimaki is ranked ninth among international skaters by NHL Central Scouting. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. He does not have a lot of energy in his game right now., He has not played with the vigour or passion to score as he has in years past, said a fifth scout, who feels Wright could solidify No. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out his quick release, precise puck skills and ability to read plays. The USNTDP's Isaac Howard could be someone they target in this year's draft. 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. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL)
That didnt happen. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Blue Jackets' top prospects indicatesthey're lacking a right winger with first-line potential. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. Perhaps they'll consider choosing Eklund's teammate Jonathan Lekkerimaki in this year's draft to bolster their scoring depth. Its a photo finish for the No. Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. 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. All of which has come as a rather notable surprise. 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL)
Wrights game this season has lacked any sort of wow factor or dynamic aspect. Oh yeah, and he was born in Ottawa, and played for the Ottawa Jr. He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. 7 in our survey of scouts. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? Highest ranks: 8th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 69th (Draft Prospects), 64th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. I have concerns for his lack of dominance this season. We took a look at the biggest risers. 27 on the mid-season rankings but is also the son of new Montreal Canadiens general manager and former player agent Kent Hughes. "He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. 5. This also represents how close players are once you get to a certain point in the draft. 9. 66 Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.)
NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. The headline will be that its the first time this season that includespre-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. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. Those traits helped make him the captain of Team White in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Prospects Game on March 23. 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. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. The highest variance in the first 32 prospects is Ryan Chesley with a range of 58. 4 and as low as No. 10 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL)
Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other 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. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out the 17-year-old's elite shot release. Listen here. 3. Its not often a defenseman can beat a goalie clean from distance. 3 and two more at No. Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL)
Outside of the top-three players, the rest of the draft appears to be wide open. If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board 22-ranked Filip Mesar) and Czechia having one (Jiricek) in the top 10. WebHello Guys Welcome Back! 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 32, June 20th, 2022 Our full list of 112 ranked players is available in our 2022 NHL Draft Black Book or for members here However, the Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov observed a February slump in Gaucher's production had some scouts reassessing their evaluation of him. The Range column shows the difference between the players highest ranking and their lowest one. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft begins on Thursday, and EOTP has been keeping track of most of the rankings to come out ahead of the draft. Those that rank him higher believe he can make it as a top-six winger. If there is a bevy of prospects between 11 and 32 who are excellent candidates to break into the Top 10, there are multiple prospects ranked in TSNs second round (Nos. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. 2 consideration. TSN/CRAIG BUTTON TOP 32. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. The two additions to the lineup have strong performances as the Canadiens win in San Jose again. 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. A 6'5", 216-pounder, the 17-year-old Swiss-born Bichsel is in his first season playing for Leksands IF. 7. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL)
1, for that matter. Cutter Gauthier:The U.S. U-18 national team forward has NHL size (6-foot-2 1/2 and 200 pounds), speed, and a goal-scorers nose for the net, which is to say he has the requisite tools to be a top-six, two-way NHL power forward. During his midseason draft rankings on Jan. 20,Bob McKenzie indicated two scouts surveyed by TSN suggested Wright's first-half performance left open the possibility he could be unseated as the top prospect. The 18-year-old center is sitting secondamong his teammates with 46 points in 54 games. As we noted in our previous mock draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets received a conditional first-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in last summer's Seth Jones trade, which will stay with Chicago if it lands at Nos. The scouts who had Wright at No. He will be one of the most fascinating prospects to follow on draft night. The 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL)
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. 51 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL)
13-ranked U.S. U18 centre Cutter Gauthier; No. Korchinski's size, unflappable demeanor and playmaking abilities have propelled him to a solid season in the WHL. 1 guy right now.. 1. 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. Montreal Canadiens sign Xavier Simoneau to entry-level contract. 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL)
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. 8. Shane Wright was our predicted first overall selection in our previous mock draft. Jiricek received one No. The higher rankings suggest he can become an impact top-six forward. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL)
3 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga)
He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.)
60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL)
The lowdown: Questions with Odelius start with his future role and if hes good enough overall as a shutdown defender. While the skill with the puck is evident both as a shooter and a playmaker, those down on him dont think he has the speed to keep up in the NHL. He also spent a five-game stint with the KHL parent club, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. 74 Pano Fimis Niagara (OHL)
Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations) Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects) The BOB MCKENZIE RELEASES HIS FINAL 2022 NHL ENTRY DRAFT RANKINGS JUN 28, 2022 (14H00) COOPER GODIN On Tuesday, long-time TSN 6 and as low as No. 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. Some prospects who were thought to go in the lottery could go in the second round while others could slip into the first round. Alexander Ovechkin has been the Washington Capitals' first-line left wing since his NHL debut in 2005. 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). We still feel he could be their pick if he's available at this stage given their need to look ahead for potential replacements for centers Ryan Johansen and Mikael Granlund. ", "Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. McKenzie felt high expectations created by Wright's outstanding performance prior to this season has some scouts expecting more from him this season. The young American could become a future NHL sniper. If he plays the way he did [at the U-18] in Texas las year, hell run away with No. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr praised Savoie as "one of the best natural scorers and offensive players in the 2022 Draft class." Chesley may not have the gaudy numbers or flashier style of some of his blue-line peers eligible for selection in this round. But most everyone agrees hes mature on and off the ice, and one of the best all-around prospects with high character and work ethic. The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. 33 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20)
Overall, I could say [Wright] is an above-average prospect but not where you would think a No. 29 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL)
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