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. 79 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) Bob McKenzies 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 10. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. Central scouting even thinks he could be a lottery pick. Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. 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. Yegor Chinakhov anyone? Should they end up at this position in the first round, they could forMatthew Savoie of the Winnipeg Ice in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. Highest ranks: 15th (The Puck Authority), 26th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 56th (McKeens Hockey), 46th (Dobber Prospects). 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. The rest believe he is too one-dimensional to garner a high ranking. Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. All of these rankings did not rank the same number of players. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) HM Jack Devine Denver (NCAA) The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. Highest ranks: 14th (Elite Prospects), 17th (Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 61st (The Puck Authority), 45th (Recruit Scouting), 38th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. 2 overall selection from a scout, as did Russian winger Danila Yurov, who checks in at No. 60 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) 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 Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. 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. 17. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. 1 or No. Gambling problem? 13-ranked U.S. U18 centre Cutter Gauthier; No. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. 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. And not every player was ranked by each source. Luneau will likely need another season in junior followed by a year or two of AHL experience. Despite Lambert's production woes this season, NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. However size and speed have some question what his upside is. ", "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. CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. Brennan did get some votes in the TSN top 32, but he was also ranked 80 or lower by multiple scouts. Slafkovskys blend of speed, skill and most notably size is something of a rarity amongst forwards in the top 5 or even the top 10 of this draft. To be clear, though, the Kingston Frontenac centres top-prospect status is by no means a sure thing even if nine of 10 scouts ranked the Burlington, Ont., native first on TSNs 2022 Mid-Season NHL Draft Rankings. 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). Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. McKenzie's list included 16 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. Listen here. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) 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). He is also ranked outside the top-20 according to TSNs Craig Button and ranked outside the top-10 according to Bob McKenzie, which is significant given that its 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. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. But hes still at the top of the draft pile. 1 overall pick should be., Hes not played with enough urgency or determination, said another scout. 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. The lowdown: The question with Del Bel Belluz is twofold, his skating and his upside. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) 53 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. He already has plenty of international experience, skating in two World Junior under-20 tournaments and helping his country win a bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. He's not a fast or quick skater, which could hurt his placement in this round. Geekie is already building on last season's promising 23-point effort in 24 games, sitting fourth among Ice scorers with 59 points in 54 games. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. The scouts who had Wright at No. 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. 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. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino had Wright atop his March rankings but suggested others could be closing the gap on him. And from the other contenders for No. No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. 9. His points per game have improved 1.14 as a 15-year-old to 1.24 as a now 17-year-old but so much more was expected in his draft year. I have concerns for his lack of dominance this season. Lekkerimaki is ranked ninth among international skaters by NHL Central Scouting. }}. 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. 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. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. The lowdown: The first thing that pops with Salomonsson is his shot. Two questions come to mind with Beck. 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. The higher rankings suggest he can become an impact top-six forward. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Blue Jackets' top prospects indicatesthey're lacking a right winger with first-line potential. The young American could become a future NHL sniper. 27 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) WebHello Guys Welcome Back! Outside of the top-three players, the rest of the draft appears to be wide open. Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. 1 in TSNs pre-season draft rankings in late September, before the OHL 2021-22 season began. We predicted the Anaheim Ducks could select USNTDP forward Frank Nazar in our previous mock draft. We've previously noted the St. Louis Blues' need for more depth among their left-shot defense prospects. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL) - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. , OHL Images. 4. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. The lowdown: Kulich introduced himself on the world stage when he was named MVP of the U18 World Championship. 73 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) They also wonder if he can be a true, number-one center. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) '", "Joakim Kemell is No. If he continues developing as well as he has over the past year, he could crack an NHL roster sooner than projected. Matheychuk's leadership, adaptability and mature approach to his game could make him one of the top defensemen in this year's draft. 35-ranked Swiss defenceman Lian Bichsel. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. 32 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) 21 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) 2, but two scouts had him at No. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? Austria rounds it out with one. We also looked at the fastest fallers. With time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL forward. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. His potential as a hardworking, skilled scorer should be attractive to a team in need of left-wing scoring depth like the Capitals. At 6'3" and 190 pounds, Jiricek already has impressive size that he uses to physically separate opponents from the puck, as indicated by his 49 penalty minutes. 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. 33 to 64) who could push their way well into the first round. The top-ranked in fact, the only ranked goalie is Prince George Cougars netminder Tyler Brennan, who is No. Its not a banner draft year for goaltenders. 82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. Perhaps they'll consider choosing Eklund's teammate Jonathan Lekkerimaki in this year's draft to bolster their scoring depth. You will see the averages get close together as you approach the bottom. Its a photo finish for the No. 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. 71 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) 4. "He went into this season being projected as a 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. 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. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) Only one of the top 100 players was not drafted, 87th-ranked Peter Reynolds. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. [Wright] was great coming out of the U-18s last year but it was a really small sample size, the scout said. Owen Beck with some serious distance. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. 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). What is the main takeaway from this exercise? 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 2. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. Howard may be a gifted offensive forward, but he also garnered praise from Sportsnet's Sam Consentino for improving his all-around game. 2 prospect, whileNHL Central Scoutingplaced him second among North American skaters in their midseason rankings. He didnt disappoint either, scoring 39 goals and 66 points in 58 games as a rookie. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. Highest ranks: 14th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (McKeens Hockey, Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 62nd (The Puck Authority), 41st (Dobber Prospects), 40th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 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. Cooley has been dynamic with the puck, a scout said. 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. 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. 1 overall pick. 3 and two more at No. 49 Jani Nyman KOOVEE (Mestis) Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as well. 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. 1 vote besides Wright is No. 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young center's overall game. With a prospect pipeline ranked 31st by The Athletic's Scott Wheeler, the low-scoring New York Islanders could seek a scoring forward in this year's draft. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 3 and as low as No. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) "He's one of those players that always contributes, always produces," said Marr. Below are the 154 ranked players. Our scouts are located across Canada, USA and Europe. 1, theres the rub. Ranked No. He's also third on the USNTDP junior squad with 27 points in 18 United States Hockey League (USHL) contests. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. 74 Pano Fimis Niagara (OHL) 19 are wild cards of sorts. 45 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. 8 on the TSN list. He's the USNTDP Under-18s'leading scorer with 30 goals in 42 games and the top goalscorer with their USHL junior squad with 18 goals in as many games. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. ", 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? Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team 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. Committed to playing for the University of Michigan next season, Casey will have the opportunity to improve his game against NCAA talent while also filling out physically. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Archive. (Error Code: 102630) Its a photo finish for the No. The lowdown: The consensus believes Geekie will go in the first round. 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) He was ranked as high as No. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. It should also draw attention from NHL scouts in the market for a forward of his talents. Goran Stubb of European Scouting Services called the young right winger "an excellent, smooth skater with great offensive instincts," singling out his playmaking and competitive two-way play. 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. 2 prospect. The young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games. 7 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) Cooley is No. That didnt happen. One, if you were to survey another group of 10 scouts, you could very well end up with the same 5-4 split, but in favour of Wright. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. Still, scouts say Cooley plays hard and goes into heavy traffic and high-danger zones to make plays and score goals, elevating the players he plays alongside. TSNs final draft rankings for 2022 will be released in early July, in the week leading up to the draft, which is scheduled for July 7-8 in Montreal. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. The 6'2", 174-pound Luneau is listed by NHL Central Scouting at No. ", "The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who is No. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) "He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. At the, albeit abbreviated, 2022 World Junior Championship, Wright was, at best, just okay in a really small sample size. 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. Its a photo finish for the No. 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. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) 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. HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. 51 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. The feeling amongst scouts is that Wrights challengers have yet to fully make their own case as a No. 1 guy right now.. 3 NHL blueliner. Rankings with over 200 players ranked only received a bump of source+5. 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. There are no slam dunks. 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms, Follow| 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. The lowdown: Its easy to see why there is a lot of excitement for Pickering. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. While that could affect how high he goes in this year's draft, he's still a well-regarded young player. 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 1 or No. 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 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. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. 5. 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. The lowdown: Most in the industry believe that Mesar is a first rounder based on his speed and skill alone. He also plays a responsible defensive game, using his big frame to break up plays and move the puck quickly out of danger. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. 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. That means some changes to our listing compared to our Jan. 8 predictions. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. On Jan. 17, The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari reported the 18-year-old forward parted ways with JYP Jyvaskyla to join the Pelicans in hope of improving his production. That is because many of those players were not ranked by several sources, meaning the averages tended to be more equal. He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. The lowdown: The biggest question asked about McGroarty is his skating. 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 The USNTDP's Isaac Howard could be someone they target in this year's draft. 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) 4 among international skaters. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20) The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. When hes not, its frustrating to watch. That feels like ages ago. 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) Provided they don't end up sending their first-rounder to the Chicago Blackhawks as a condition of their acquisition of Marc-Andre Fleury, they could select a center as a replacement in this year's draft. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. 44 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) 1 if he rediscovers his game. 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. 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 66 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) 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. The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. Still, his youth and potential could prove attractive to a club in need of scoring like the Blue Jackets. This improved the results dramatically from other years. The Buffalo Sabres secured their third pick in this draft as part of the return from the Florida Panthers in last summer's Sam Reinhart trade. As for Wrights competition for No. Bob McKenzie's Final 2022 Draft Ranking TSN.ca Staff This video file cannot be played. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. Highest ranks: 8th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 69th (Draft Prospects), 64th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 6 on TSNs list. 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. Hes also a better skater. The prognosis is Jiricek will be out two to three months, but at this point scouts dont seem overly concerned about the injury negatively impacting his draft status. 5 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL) WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Final Draft Rankings 1,793 views Jul 19, 2021 18 Dislike Share Save TC Productions 149 subscribers Like and Subscribe for more content All clips are property of the TSN. 4, while towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr praised Savoie as "one of the best natural scorers and offensive players in the 2022 Draft class." 4 and as low as No. 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. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. 1, for that matter. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 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. On Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie released his pre-season rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after surveying 10 National Hockey League scouts. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. Lekkerimaki won't make the jump to the NHL right away, giving him time to fill out physically while developing his game skating in Sweden's elite league. HM Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) A stellar performance at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics could make Slafkovsky a very attractive prospect for the Devils. "There's no holes in his game.". Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. Highest ranks: 13th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (Sportsnet, Elite Prospects), Lowest ranks: 44th (Draft Prospects), 37th (McKeens Hockey), 36th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). If he plays the way he did [at the U-18] in Texas las year, hell run away with No. With Miroshnichenko sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma, Yurov becomes the top Russian prospect in this year's draft. 2 and Savoie at No. The remarkable part of that is Slovakia having three first-round prospects (Slafkovsky, Nemec and No. 1. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. His size and offensive abilities could make him an attractive draft option for the rebuilding Red Wings. Adam Ingram of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms could be worth considering at this stage of the first round. ELITEPROSPECTS.COM TOP 32. 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. He led the tournament in goals showing off his ability to finish. Finnish winger Brad Lambert with deep Saskatchewan hockey roots (the nephew of former NHL player and current NHL coach Lane Lambert and the son of former WHL player Ross Lambert) is a credible candidate to be taken in the top 10. That is, players slotted from Nos. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. 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