On bad days, you have a hard time finding him. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 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. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. In his February 2022 rankings, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino singled out his speed and ability to make simple plays to initiate transition. 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. Nathan Gaucher had been on the radar of scouts and observers for some time prior to his draft year. Kasper's strength and speed will be significant assets for any club seeking his style of game. 19 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) 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. 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. 4 to as low as No. Most seem to believe hes a bottom pair defenseman. 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. Nevertheless, only one scout surveyed by TSN actually took the leap and dropped Wright from the No. You will see the averages get close together as you approach the bottom. 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. 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. TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. A look at why 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) What is the main takeaway from this exercise? HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. 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. 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's committed to playing for Boston College next season, giving him time to develop his offensive skills. Still, his youth and potential could prove attractive to a club in need of scoring like the Blue Jackets. McGroarty's size, competitiveness and scoring abilities should overcome any concerns about his speed. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. 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. The Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov has the 18-year-old blueliner sitting at No. As an example, Shane Wright has a range of 1 because he was ranked first or second by every source. 2, the Nos. #2022NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/4cmGx3Fc7M, Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects). He was ranked as high as No. 3. 7. He's not a fast or quick skater, which could hurt his placement in this round. He's enjoyed 13 multi-point games of the 30 he's played since Jan.1. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited Mateychuk's maturity and ability to adjust his game to his team's needs. 2. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) In time, his size, skating ability and two-way skills should make him a solid addition to the Canucks' defense corps. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) Thats the way we like it. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. 12 in our scouting survey. He also has 21 points in as many games with their junior club in the USHL. HM Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) 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. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. 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. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 1 overall pick. Despite Lambert's production woes this season, NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. Perhaps they'll consider choosing Eklund's teammate Jonathan Lekkerimaki in this year's draft to bolster their scoring depth. 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL) Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) 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. ", 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? 5. (NHL Mock Draft Power/Raty/Hughes Prospect Rumors Talk) 8,519 views Dec 15, 2020 Hello Guys Welcome Back! TSNs Bob McKenzie released his final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings to much surprise, Juraj Slafkovsky took the top spot over Shane Wright. 5 among international skaters. ", "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. "He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. The reality is Brennan is likely to be taken well before his 62nd TSN ranking. 1 or No. Snuggerud's played well this season with the USNTDP's under-18 team and has 19 goals and 50 points in 46 games. Nazar's hardworking style and offensive skills will serve him well for teams like the Ducks that could use a player of his versatility among their top prospects. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. The 6'1", 179-pound Yurov garnered praise from TSN's Bob McKenzie and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino for his speed and skill level. HM Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. Brad Lambert of the Lahden Pelicans in Finland's Liiga could be an intriguing option. But some believe Lambert is too inconsistent and takes too many nights off to deserve a higher ranking. The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. We had the Tampa Bay Lightning choosing Alexander Perevalov in our previous mock draft. The remarkable part of that is Slovakia having three first-round prospects (Slafkovsky, Nemec and No. HM David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) 10 among North American skaters. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. ", "Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) We previously had the Arizona Coyotes selecting Nathan Gaucher with this pick, which was received from the Montreal Canadiens as part of the return in last summer's Christian Dvorak trade. 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. 28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) 12 in our scouting survey. 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) 4. He had seven points in 11 games with their junior club and three points in 29 games skating with their pro squad. The 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 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). We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. 32 Adam Ingram Youngtown (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. The young American could become a future NHL sniper. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. The young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games. 2 and as low as No. A young sniper such as Liam Ohgren of the SHL's Djurgardens IF could be a good option. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Blue Jackets' top prospects indicatesthey're lacking a right winger with first-line potential. 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) Bob McKenzie's Final 2022 Draft Ranking TSN.ca Staff This video file cannot be played. This is our seventh year doing this. Wrights numbers have been trending in the wrong direction this season. Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. Those traits could make him a first-round selection of the Wild. 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. 6 on TSNs list. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK) He'll have an opportunity to grow in size while developing his game next season in the NCAA with the University of Minnesota. Brennan did get some votes in the TSN top 32, but he was also ranked 80 or lower by multiple scouts. The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. Wright didnt play in the 2020-21 OHL season because the league was shut down by the pandemic, but he was able to play as an underage player in the 2021 Under-18 World Championship in Texas, where he was absolutely outstanding in helping to lead Canada to the gold medal. 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. 2 consideration. First is his size. 1 vote besides Wright is No. Ohgren will likely spend at least another season or two with Djurgardens' senior squad before becoming NHL-ready. 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 led the tournament in goals showing off his ability to finish. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 39 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) 12 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. 78 Marek Hejduk USA U-18 (USHL) 06/28/22 By Bob McKenzie. Shane Wright was our predicted first overall selection in our previous mock draft. 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. Those traits could have Sabres scouts looking past his difficulties this season and seeing a future NHL star. The war with Ukraine and resulting sanctions have some NHL clubs unsure of how to proceed with Russian prospects, especially those who are playing and living in Russia. For more information on prospects, be sure to check out our prospect profiles here. He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. The Range column shows the difference between the players highest ranking and their lowest one. 10. We continue with this method for 2022. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. The San Jose Sharks landed a fine young forward in the 2021 NHL draft when they took William Eklund of Djurgarderns IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) with the seventh overall pick. 37-ranked Mississauga Steelhead forward Luca Del Bel Belluz, who aside from having one of the best handles in this draft is rocketing up the draft charts. They appreciated his speed and puck-handling abilities, with Peters pointing out the youngster dominates when playing among his peer group in international competition. 8. Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. 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. Teams who like Wright at No. We also looked at the fastest fallers. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. TSN/CRAIG BUTTON TOP 32. The highest variance in the first 32 prospects is Ryan Chesley with a range of 58. You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. Having alsotraded away versatile forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche, they could seek a skilled young forward with this selection. 10. Alexander Ovechkin has been the Washington Capitals' first-line left wing since his NHL debut in 2005. The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. His potential as a hardworking, skilled scorer should be attractive to a team in need of left-wing scoring depth like the Capitals. Some rankings have more correlation to how the draft will unfold than others, and no rankings are perfect so we combined 15 of the most respected draft rankings and used a modified average of them to get our own rankings. The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. 20 or lower. 1 but are expressing some reservations: His engagement has been good, his production underwhelming given the expectations, one said. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Del Bel Belluz's improvement won't go unnoticed by NHL scouts. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. The other question is his overall skill set. 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. 1 perch is USA Under-18 forward Logan Cooley, a 5-foot-10 centre who is as savvy and skilled offensively as any prospect in the draft. 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. 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