Ingram's ability to adjust to a higher level of hockey should serve him well when he joins the NCAA's St. He could be a worthwhile selection for a team seeking a mobile young rearguard. 06/28/22 By Bob McKenzie. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. The Montreal Canadiens acquired the Calgary Flames' first-round pick in last month's Tyler Toffoli trade. Though Savoie is small by the standards of NHL centers, the 5'9", 179-pounder is a very talented player. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) NHL Central Scouting ranked him third among international skaters. ", 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. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. 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. Bichsel's big frame and potential should draw the attention of NHL clubs seeking size and skill among their future blue-line candidates. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) 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. HM Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. The nationality breakdown of the top 32 is as follows: Canada 9; USA 8; Russia 5; Slovakia 3; and two each for Sweden, Finland and Czechia. Wrights numbers have been trending in the wrong direction this season. Highest ranks: 5th (Smaht Scouting), 8th (Future Considerations, McKeens Hockey, Sportsnet, Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 35th (TSNs Craig Button), 28th (Dobber Prospects). Now in his first full WHL season after last season's COVID-shortened schedule, Mateychuk is proving himself as a talented puck-moving defenseman. I am not s high on them as the top end of the 2023 class. The goal is to give you different perspectives from various sources indicating where the questions and pressure points are. He could one day blossom into a puck-moving defenseman on par with those stars, and that potential makes him a terrific addition to the Jets' blue line. Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. Scouts were hoping Wright, and his 2022 draft challengers, would use the World Juniors to define and assert themselves. The big blueliner also skated for Switzerland at this year's postponed World Juniors. In his 2022 NHL prospect pool rankings, The Athletic's Scott Wheeler rankedjust one center among the Canadiens' top five, so adding Wright to the group would be a huge boost. 4 to as low as No. 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. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. 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. Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. 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. 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) A solid defense corps has long been the hallmark of the Dallas Stars. HM Colton Smith London (OHL) BOB MCKENZIE RELEASES HIS FINAL 2022 NHL ENTRY DRAFT RANKINGS JUN 28, 2022 (14H00) COOPER GODIN On Tuesday, long-time TSN 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). by Bob McKenzie Lets make one thing clear from the get-go: The 2022 NHL Draft is the Shane Wright Draft. Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. 1 or 2 in the draft lottery. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) With just a few months to go before the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the 18-year-old is more ready than ever to hear his name get called. Kasper's strength and speed will be significant assets for any club seeking his style of game. 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 In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. Hes also a better skater. 82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. Some prospects who were thought to go in the lottery could go in the second round while others could slip into the first round. 6 on TSNs list. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. 1 overall pick. 9. HM Nick Moldenhauer Chicago (USHL) 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. Teams that have multiple first-round picks are seen as well positioned to perhaps make value selections on Russian players who might be available later than they would under normal circumstances. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. 61 Ruslan Gazizov London (OHL) Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. That is because many of those players were not ranked by several sources, meaning the averages tended to be more equal. 10. Its a photo finish for the No. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. Three additional players qualified for a total of 154.). 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. Overall, I could say [Wright] is an above-average prospect but not where you would think a No. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. We predicted the Anaheim Ducks could select USNTDP forward Frank Nazar in our previous mock draft. He was ranked as high as No. 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). And from the other contenders for No. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. 28 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) Kevin Korchinski of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds could be a suitable option if he remains available at this stage of the draft. By all accounts, his treatments went well, and hes been cleared to resume both on and off ice training, but team doctors and/or team owners could have as much say on Miroshnichenkos draft status as the scouts or general managers. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. Highest ranks: 8th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 69th (Draft Prospects), 64th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. Mintyukov said he's a big fan of the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. MCKEEN'S HOCKEY TOP 32. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) ", "Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. That group includes: No. 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. 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. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. The Arizona Coyotes got their third pick in this round as part of the return from the Colorado Avalanche in last summer's Darcy Kuemper trade. 2 and as low as No. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. Which prospects are divisive for you? 2 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) 2, but two scouts had him at No. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over The young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games. TSN/CRAIG BUTTON TOP 32. In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Five scouts pegged him at No. 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. Perhaps they'll consider choosing Eklund's teammate Jonathan Lekkerimaki in this year's draft to bolster their scoring depth. 2 consideration. 43 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) 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. Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the No. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. With his size and shot, Snuggerud could have top-six NHL potential. 5 and as low as No. HM Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) 12 in our scouting survey. 2 overall selection from a scout, as did Russian winger Danila Yurov, who checks in at 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. 9. Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. Jiricek is hurt now. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. A 6'5", 216-pounder, the 17-year-old Swiss-born Bichsel is in his first season playing for Leksands IF. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. Highest ranks: 8th (TSNs Craig Button), 16th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 42nd (Smaht Scouting), 41st (Future Considerations). 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. Most seem to believe hes a bottom pair defenseman. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) 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. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) ", "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. HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL) Those skills could bring a considerable boost to the Kraken's prospect pipeline, which was ranked 32nd by Wheeler. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) 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. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. 40 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. A look at why 5 among North American skaters. 4 and as low as No. 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. Despite Lambert's production woes this season, NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters cited the 18-year-old Gauthier's combination of size, skating and puck skills among the young forward's notable skills. 1, theres the rub. He's also third on the USNTDP junior squad with 27 points in 18 United States Hockey League (USHL) contests. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) Please note that all names, measurements, teams and positions are from Elite Prospects at mid-season. Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. They appreciated his speed and puck-handling abilities, with Peters pointing out the youngster dominates when playing among his peer group in international competition. Russia's invasion of Ukraine promptedThe Hockey News' Ian Kennedy toponder the effectof the war's consequences upon the top Russian prospects in this year's draft, given the challenges it may present in bringing them to the United States. The newest Hab missed a few chances on Tuesday, but he was very hard to miss on the ice. 48 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) 2 and as low as No. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) Jiricek received one No. 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. Snuggerud's played well this season with the USNTDP's under-18 team and has 19 goals and 50 points in 46 games. The only exception is Northeastern University forward Jack Hughes no relation to New Jersey Devil first overall pick and top centre Jack Hughes who is not only No. Shane Wright of the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs remains the favorite to be chosen first overall in this year's draft. Hes viewed by some scouts as limited offensively, but in a draft filled with sub-6-foot puck movers, Jiriceks size and physical approach stand out. Nevertheless, only one scout surveyed by TSN actually took the leap and dropped Wright from the 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. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 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. #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). They could attempt to address that problem by choosing Lian Bichsel of the SHL's Leksands IF. We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. Some teams have factored in a more emphatic Russian factor in their rankings, while still other teams have ranked all players, including Russians, based purely on hockey-playing ability. Matheychuk's leadership, adaptability and mature approach to his game could make him one of the top defensemen in this year's draft. Im not saying one or the other couldnt become first liners, theyre both good prospects, but unlike a lot of years, this draft doesnt have any great prospects. Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. 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. 53 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga) TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. He's not a fast or quick skater, which could hurt his placement in this round. 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. 7. 27 on the mid-season rankings but is also the son of new Montreal Canadiens general manager and former player agent Kent Hughes. 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. We used 15 sources to come up with an ultimate ranking of the prospects. Brennan did get some votes in the TSN top 32, but he was also ranked 80 or lower by multiple scouts. The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. Currently sidelined with a minor shoulder injury, Kemell hasnt been scoring at the same pace he did to start the season in Finlands top mens league, but hes still seen a skilled goal-scorer/playmaker who has an engine that revs high. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 1 vote besides Wright is No. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. The lowdown: Its easy to see why there is a lot of excitement for Pickering. Korchinski will require another season or two in the WHL before he's ready to move up to the pro ranks. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. Slafkovsky was ranked No. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. The 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 1 or No. The lowdown: The question with Del Bel Belluz is twofold, his skating and his upside. He led the tournament in goals showing off his ability to finish. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters praised the 5'10", 172-pound Mesar's offensive abilities. You will see the averages get close together as you approach the bottom. He's committed to playing for Boston College next season, giving him time to develop his offensive skills. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) HM Jackson Edward London (OHL) HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL) 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. 2 or No. Odds & lines subject to change. You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. 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. 6 and as low as No. ", C, Rogle (Sweden): "got some consideration as top 10 pick". Description Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239 DRAFT TEXT-EMBED ROUND 1 TEAM ORIGINAL PLAYER DETAILS ROUND 2 TEAM But they would like to see more from him. 6 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current 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. They could set their sights on Joakim Kemell of JYP in Finland's Liiga. 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 One option could be right wing Danila Yurov of Mettalurg Magnitogorsk in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). 39 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) One scout voted him in the top 5 and nine of 10 had him in the top 11. We took a look at the biggest risers. While critical of his skating, Peters suggests his offensive skills could offset that shortcoming. ", LHD, Saginaw (OHL): "Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. However, most of that production came before his recent slump, putting him behind last season's point-per-game effort of 31 points in 30 contests. With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. WebTop 10 BIGGEST Potential STEALS Of The 2022 NHL Draft! 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 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. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) WebOur rankings lists are created after we combine scouting viewings from multiple viewings of prospects by our scouts. A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. WebDrafted 2022, 1 #24 overall by Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the CHL Import Draft Drafted 2021, 1 #43 overall by Acadie-Bathurst Titan in the CHL Import Draft 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #33 by Elite Prospects 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #22 by ISS Hockey 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #23 by FCHockey 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20) The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. His skating is his strength and has shown some good moments with the puck. 15 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. Every year, several prospects tend to cause disagreement amongst the scouting world. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) He's enjoyed 13 multi-point games of the 30 he's played since Jan.1. 20 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) 36 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) WebHello Guys Welcome Back! Marie (OHL) 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. On Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie released his pre-season rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after surveying 10 National Hockey League scouts. By all accounts, his treatments went well, and hes been cleared to resume both on and off ice training, but team doctors and/or team owners could have as much say on Miroshnichenkos draft status as the scouts or general managers. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. Since McKenzies rankings only go 90 players deep, after the third round well shift gears and use Corey Pronmans seven-round mock draft as the draft order for 1 but are expressing some reservations: His engagement has been good, his production underwhelming given the expectations, one said. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. 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 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. While the 36-year-old Capitals captain remains a superstar, management must give consideration toward finding his future replacement. Four of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN had him in the spot immediately behind Wright. 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. He didnt disappoint either, scoring 39 goals and 66 points in 58 games as a rookie. Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Hes a classic case of great shooter, less than average skater who is great some nights and nowhere to be found other nights. 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. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) {{ video.Name 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. 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. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. 67 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) 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. We continue with this method for 2022. 88 Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. 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. 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) 4, while towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. He was as high as No. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) Gaucher has 24 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts. He was ranked as high as No. Gambling problem? 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. This improved the results dramatically from other years. 5. 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. Although there is some debate as to who could go number one between Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, most everyone agrees thats your top-three in some order. Some also wonder what his role will be. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. 20 or lower. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. Its a photo finish for the No. This also represents how close players are once you get to a certain point in the draft. Many of the players ranked from Nos. 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