2. The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. 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 Wrights numbers have been trending in the wrong direction this season. Cooley has been dynamic with the puck, a scout said. "He's one of those players that always contributes, always produces," said Marr. That list includes: No. 7 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) 4. 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. One scout voted him in the top 5 and nine of 10 had him in the top 11. THE HOCKEY NEWS TOP 32. Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. The Montreal Canadiens have, for the moment, picks 1, 26, 33, 62, 66, 75, 92, 98, 127, 128, 130, 162, 194, and 216. Heading next season to the NCAA's University of Minnesota-Duluth, Howard should continue to thrive in the college ranks. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 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 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. The 6'0", 194-pounder has decent size and solid defensive abilities. 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." 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. 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. 6 and as low as No. 7 among NHL Central Scouting's international skaters. {{ video.Name Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. High expectations, one should add, that Wright created for himself by his outstanding play prior to this season. Its a photo finish for the No. 4. 51 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) 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. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. ", Draft Pick ForfeitedRW, Pelicans (Finland): "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. 5 among North American skaters. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. ", 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? 2, as well as the ordering for the top 5 and top 10. 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. 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. 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. Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. We've previously noted the St. Louis Blues' need for more depth among their left-shot defense prospects. You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) 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. 68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) The variance in rankings reflects which version of Goyette you get in any given game. 66 Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. 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. 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. 26 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) 6 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) (NHL Mock Draft Power/Raty/Hughes Prospect Rumors Talk) 8,519 views Dec 15, 2020 Hello Guys Welcome Back! Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. The skill is evident every time you watch him. 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) 17. 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 15 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) I am not s high on them as the top end of the 2023 class. 27 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) 23 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 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. The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms. The lowdown: Its easy to see why there is a lot of excitement for Pickering. 9 and just nine in the top 32. 12 in our scouting survey. The reality is Brennan is likely to be taken well before his 62nd TSN ranking. 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 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. 17. The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. Many of the players ranked from Nos. That didnt happen. Slafkovsky was ranked No. Some prospects who were thought to go in the lottery could go in the second round while others could slip into the first round. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters praised the 5'10", 172-pound Mesar's offensive abilities. Highest ranks: 11th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Dobber Prospects). Jonathan Lekkerimaki: The somewhat undersized (5-foot-10-1/2) Swedish winger has a big-time shot and high-end finishing ability and performed at a high level at the 2022 U-18 World Championship. 1 overall pick should be., Hes not played with enough urgency or determination, said another scout. But hes still at the top of the draft pile. 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. 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. 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. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL) 20 or lower. ELITEPROSPECTS.COM TOP 32. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) 35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) He'll have an opportunity to grow in size while developing his game next season in the NCAA with the University of Minnesota. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. The club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. The Buffalo Sabres received a versatile young forward in Peyton Krebs as part of the return from the Vegas Golden Knights in the Jack Eichel trade. 8 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (MHL) He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) No one doubts Wright has the tools to be a good NHL player, but if hes going to be No. Some also wonder what his role will be. Yurov was held scoreless seeing limited minutes in 21 games against professionals in the KHL. Montreal Canadiens Organizational Players of February. {{ video.Name As an example, Shane Wright has a range of 1 because he was ranked first or second by every source. Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. ", "Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. 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. 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. 1 or No. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) 4 to as low as No. That long layoff, however, hasn't hurt the 18-year-old center's game as he's sitting second among Steelheads scorers with 29 goals and 70 points in 60 games. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. 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. HM Nick Moldenhauer Chicago (USHL) Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. NHL Central Scouting has Perevalov sitting 10th among international skaters. 12 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Slender at 5'10" and 161 pounds, Casey used his quickness and offensive skills to amass 24 points in 37 games with the USNTDP Under-18 team. It truly makes for an exciting and unpredictable draft. Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. 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. Kasper, 17, is at No. Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. 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. 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. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. Central scouting even thinks he could be a lottery pick. 15 in our survey. 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. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) "There's no holes in his game.". His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. TSNs Bob McKenzie released his final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings to much surprise, Juraj Slafkovsky took the top spot over Shane Wright. "He went into this season being projected as a Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. Despite the concerns about his skating, Perevalov's scoring abilities will likely draw plenty of interest from NHL teams in this round. Not every scout is sounding the alarm. 35 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SWE J-20) 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. 2 NHL centre. He was ranked as high as No. Highest ranks: 14th (Elite Prospects), 17th (Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 61st (The Puck Authority), 45th (Recruit Scouting), 38th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. Czechia and Slovakia split up in 1993, but its amazing that the two smaller hockey countries have as many Top 10 prospects on this list as Canada. Perhaps they'll consider choosing Eklund's teammate Jonathan Lekkerimaki in this year's draft to bolster their scoring depth. We are going to focus on prospects in which there is disagreement about what round they belong in. He's also third on the USNTDP junior squad with 27 points in 18 United States Hockey League (USHL) contests. Another season or two playing with professionals in Sweden could help to smooth out the rough edges to his puck-moving skills. The Best column is pretty self explanatory: it is the players best ranking. 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. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. 15 in our survey. 51 Noah Ostlund Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. In his February 2022 rankings, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino singled out his speed and ability to make simple plays to initiate transition. 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. They could use it to select Luca Del Bel Belluz of the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. 72 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) 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. ", C, Rogle (Sweden): "got some consideration as top 10 pick". 1 overall. Brad Lambert of the Lahden Pelicans in Finland's Liiga could be an intriguing option. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Nazar's quickness and high-end finishing ability while commending his tenacity despite his 5'10", 174-pound frame. 1 on their lists said he got extra marks for playing a premium position (centre) and still putting up 94 points in 63 games in what many would concede was a disappointing season. Highest ranks: 13th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (Sportsnet, Elite Prospects), Lowest ranks: 44th (Draft Prospects), 37th (McKeens Hockey), 36th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 7. We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. After a six-point rookie performance in 58 games with the Steelheads during the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season, Del Bel Belluz saw no game action last season as COVID also shut down the OHL's 2020-21 campaign. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. His range in our survey was as high as No. McGroarty's size, competitiveness and scoring abilities should overcome any concerns about his speed. There are no slam dunks. We previously predicted the New Jersey Devils could select a left wing such as Juraj Slafkovsky, citing their need for a scoring winger to skate alongside young centers Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. 4 among international skaters. Highest ranks: 12th (Future Considerations), 14th (Draft Prospects), 17th (Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 40th (Elite Prospects), 36th (McKeens Hockey). 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Elite Prospects indicates 11 of their 13 ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect. Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. The 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) 3. He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. Because theres a dearth of high-end goaltending talent in this years draft, a team looking to get the best goalie prospect in the draft could step up on him late in the first round and/or early in the second. 30 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) He led the tournament in goals showing off his ability to finish. Two questions come to mind with Beck. 4. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino notedKorchinski's improvement this season has him rising on many NHL teams' scouting lists. 64 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) 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. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) The lowdown: The biggest question with Goyette is his consistency. Four of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN had him in the spot immediately behind Wright. The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. 1, for that matter. The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. Archive. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] 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. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. Here is a sampling of comments from some scouts who still have Wright at No. Nevertheless, his solid defensive game should make him an enticing target for a rebuilding club like the Ducks. 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. 57 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 8. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. I'd be fine with either for NJD. 5 and as low as 21. }}. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) 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 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). HM Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) The scouts who had Wright at No. Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. 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