14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) Enter your email address to get a new one. 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. Corey Pronmans final mock draft (July 6), Corey Pronmans complete seven-round mock draft (June 30), Dueling two-round mock draft: Corey Pronman and an NHL source predict the 2022 NHL Draft (June 20), Corey Pronmans Mock Draft 2.0: First-round picks, analysis (June 7), Corey Pronmans Mock Draft 1.0: The entire first round (May 17), Shane Wright: The makings of the likely No. 3. The Coyotes have three first-round picks (also No. 8. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. On the surface, that isn't all too serious, but this goes well beneath the surface . We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. While the Colorado Avalanche are one win away from hoisting their third Stanley Cup trophy over the reigning two-time champion, Tampa Bay Lightning, 30 other front offices are fixated on which young player(s) they will have an opportunity to select. He's also a committed 200-foot player. 68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20) His ceiling is high because all the elements are there for a long, successful NHL career. 7. 59. Gaucher is a big, strong center who would fit well with the Blues' physical, hard-forechecking style of play. Morreale -- Owen Beck, C, Mississauga (OHL): Beck (5-11, 187) tied for fifth among OHL rookies with 51 points and was ninth with 30 assists. He had nine points (seven goals, two assists) in 26 games with Djurgarden in the SHL. 10. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL) His range in our survey was as high as No. A safe pick. Scouting reports are hyperlinked. Its a photo finish for the No. He's under contract in the KHL for at least one more season but taking a chance on him here could be a smart value move. No one in the 2022 NHL Draft class has travelled a road to Montreal quite like that of fearless centre Vinzenz Rohrer. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) {{ video.Name Kimelman -- Jagger Firkus, RW, Moose Jaw (WHL): One scout said among Firkus' best traits is his ability to hide in plain sight, almost appearing out of nowhere, then finding the back of the net with a quick, hard, accurate shot. Often there's a debate over the top two projected picks -- think Tavares/Hedman, or Taylor vs. Tyler -- but rarely the top three. 22 Noah stlund Djurgarden (SWE J-20) How Mintyukovs playing style mirrors his chess strategy, Marco Kasper Director of Scouting, Brock Otten, Director of Video . Teams are only allowed to improve their positioning via the Lottery twice in a five year period (beginning with the 2022 Lottery). 1 pick? Second, we will have teams back on the draft floor, live and in-person which should lead to more conversation and more business getting done on or before July 7. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 21. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Kevin Korchinski, D, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL): Great skating ability that allows him to get back on pucks quickly, initiate the rush and walk the offensive zone blue line. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. David Goyette, C, Sudbury . Additionally, the conflict in Ukraine will definitely have an impact on this draft. 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. He can execute at top speed and finished the season strong with 57 points (29 goals, 28 assists) in his final 45 games. Kimelman -- David Jiricek, D, Plzen (CZE): After selecting center Matty Beniers as a foundational piece at forward at the 2021 NHL Draft, the Kraken now can find a centerpiece defenseman to build around. The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired the No. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! Best skaters? 30. He had three points (one goal, two assists) and averaged 11:48 of ice time in 29 games this season, his first in the SHL. The last month or so has been an absolute insane process of attempting to evaluate prospect talent. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) Some rankings have . Kimelman -- Shane Wright, C, Kingston (OHL): Wright (6-foot, 199 pounds) not only is the most complete player in the 2022 draft, but he also fills a need at center for the Canadiens. 19. Mocks. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound receiver caught just five passes . 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) 18 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. The Edmonton Oilers, who lost in the Western Conference Final, have the No. Morreale -- Simon Nemec: The right-handed shot plays big minutes and brings excellent mobility, balance, puck-handling and skating to create openings for teammates. 1 pick and more, Pronman vs. Wheeler: Debating the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft, Wheeler: 10 NHL Draft prospects of interest who missed my top-100 ranking, Best skaters? Why Anthony Richardson won't be available for Lions at No . NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. 2022 NHL Draft: Ranking The Top 50 NHL Draft Prospects. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. He had 70 points (24 goals, 46 assists) in 63 games. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK) What makes Mats Lindgren Jr. different than most other players is his hockey journey and where its taken him. 1. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. 4 to as low as No. Top shots? Howard has great quickness, instincts and is tenacious on pucks. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 15. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. 2022 Draft Profile: LW Ivan Miroshnichenko January 26, 2022. He's a straight-line player with a power forward game that should translate well to the pro level. 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. Today, NHL.com writers Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale submit their final mock draft of the first round. Ludwig Persson, C/LW, Frlunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell) 58. One-on-one with the NHL Draft prospect on his speed, whats next, Lahti, and more. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more. He's committed to the University of Minnesota next season. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Lian Bichsel Kimelman -- Owen Pickering, D, Swift Current (WHL): The Predators haven't selected a defenseman in the top two rounds of the draft since 2016 (Dante Fabbro, Samuel Girard) and Pickering (6-4, 180) is the right player to end that run. If a player has no totals listed, this means that he has not played in a regular season game in the NHL. The most exciting part of the . Morreale -- Kevin Korchinski: The Islanders need high-end offensive-minded defensemen in their prospect pool and Korchinski generates scoring chances in all situations. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. Based on how things look today, the 2023 scouting season will be as close to normal as weve seen in the past three years. NHL Draft: Top 32 prospect rankings for 2022. To see your localized preferences, please enable geolocation services in your browser settings. NHL Draft lottery odds 2022 Here is how the NHL lottery odds system is broken down. But starting with the Arizona Coyotes at No. Kimelman -- Tristan Luneau, D, Gatineau (QMJHL): The Sabres could use some depth on the right side of their defense and Luneau (6-1, 189) would be a good option here. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) Shane Wright. 1 overall status, but Cooley gets the nod because of his superstar ceiling. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) Stops and starts, players spread out all over the world and the conflict in Ukraine are just a few of the challenges scouts have had to navigate during the 2021-22 season. Players who didnt make Scott Wheelers final draft ranking but who have interesting skills that make them stand out. 4 and as low as No. Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL): Theres no pure elite element to his game, but he plays a pro style, utilizing his size efficiently. 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) He'll likely be able to showcase more of those offensive skills next season at the University of Minnesota. David Jiricek, D,HC Plzen (Extraliiga): A return to play in the mens worlds proved to be fruitful after a knee injury kept him out almost four months. NFL Mock Draft: Steelers 7-round 2023 projection to give Kenny Pickett a chance - Page 2. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. Kimelman -- Matias Havelid, D, Linkoping Jr. (SWE-JR): Havelid (5-9, 165) is an outstanding skater with a big shot from the blue line. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Boston Bruins Latest News; . He tied for first among Quebec Major Junior Hockey League skaters with five shorthanded goals and scored five power-play goals. Past. Kimelman -- Kevin Korchinski, D, Seattle (WHL): The Ducks have Jamie Drysdale as an emerging No. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. The Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild each have two. 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) Why did Shane Wright drop from being the No. Typically, we have some certainty as to the first half of the draft, but this year we have some level of certainty in the first quarter of the opening round, or the first eight picks. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) 1 pick, and the Devils won No. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. 1 pick and more Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others.