bob mckenzie draft rankings 2022

Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 4. ", 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. 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. Cloud State University next season. As an example, Shane Wright has a range of 1 because he was ranked first or second by every source. NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young center's overall game. Jiricek is hurt now. They could use it to select Luca Del Bel Belluz of the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) Despite Lambert's production woes this season, NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. (NHL Mock Draft Power/Raty/Hughes Prospect Rumors Talk) 8,519 views Dec 15, 2020 Hello Guys Welcome Back! Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. 18 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) 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. 53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. 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. Thats the way we like it. Kevin Korchinski of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds could be a suitable option if he remains available at this stage of the draft. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. For me, Miroshnichenko has a higher ceiling.. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Draft Rankings REVEALED! 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (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. 35. Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. It will also serve as a reminder that while the mainstream rankings get a lot of attention, they could be vastly different than what some teams final lists look like. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 5 among North American skaters. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. Montreal Canadiens Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Eyes On The Prize, Links: Seeing is believing for Martin St-Louis. 1 or No. Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. 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. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. Spirit coach Chris Lazary complimented the 6'1", 192-pounder's competitiveness, elite skating and puck management under pressure. Elite Prospects indicates 11 of their 13 ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect. Korchinski's size, unflappable demeanor and playmaking abilities have propelled him to a solid season in the WHL. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. Just alright in my viewings, said a third scout. Archive. 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. One scout voted him in the top 5 and nine of 10 had him in the top 11. 2, the Nos. 7 in our survey of scouts. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. 7 in our survey of scouts. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a 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. 40 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) 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. 28 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) Brennan did get some votes in the TSN top 32, but he was also ranked 80 or lower by multiple scouts. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. TSN's Bob McKenzie observed Geekie as an average skater but singled out his "physical tools, competitiveness and above-average skill level." 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) Filip Mesar of HK Poprad in Slovakia could be one option. The 17-year-old Howard is having a solid second season with the USNTDP. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. The top three is separated by just 1.77 which makes it the closest top three since I started tracking these rankings in 2016 (The 2016 rankings were not published). Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. Those skills should make him very enticing to the Coyotes. 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a 27 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) 2022 Trade Deadline and no rankings are perfect so we combined 12 of the most respected draft rankings and used the average of them to get our own rankings. ", "Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. 1 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) To make things truly representative, players who were not ranked by a system were given the last ranking of the source+10. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. A young sniper such as Liam Ohgren of the SHL's Djurgardens IF could be a good option. 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. Still, his youth and potential could prove attractive to a club in need of scoring like the Blue Jackets. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. 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. His range in our survey was as high as No. 60 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) We had the Tampa Bay Lightning choosing Alexander Perevalov in our previous mock draft. With Miroshnichenko sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma, Yurov becomes the top Russian prospect in this year's draft. 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. 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. '", "Joakim Kemell is No. 16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) 2 consideration. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. 82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) The Montreal Canadiens have, for the moment, picks 1, 26, 33, 62, 66, 75, 92, 98, 127, 128, 130, 162, 194, and 216. NHL Central Scouting has Perevalov sitting 10th among international skaters. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 06/28/22 By Bob McKenzie. Which prospects are divisive for you? Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. In time, his size, skating ability and two-way skills should make him a solid addition to the Canucks' defense corps. And many scouts still rave about his shot and conscientious commitment to play an all-around game, featuring maturity beyond his years when he doesnt have the puck. 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) 46 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) Bob McKenzie (TSN, ranked 90)Craig Button (TSN, ranked 96)HockeyProspect (ranked 112 skaters)Corey Pronman (The Athletic, ranked 131)Scott Wheeler (The Athletic, ranked 100)Future Considerations (ranked 300)Chris Peters (Daily Faceoff, ranked 100)EliteProspects.com (ranked 121)Will Scouch (ranked 92)Smaht Scouting (ranked 128)Recruit Scouting (ranked 224)McKeensHockey.com (ranked 224)The Hockey News (Ryan Kennedys online rankings, ranked 120)Draft Prospects (ranked 240)Dobber Prospects (ranked 100). Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. He led the tournament in goals showing off his ability to finish. ", 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? Having alsotraded away versatile forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche, they could seek a skilled young forward with this selection. [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. 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). 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) HM Liam Arnsby North Bay (OHL) 19 are wild cards of sorts. 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. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. 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. 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 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. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. 1 guy right now. The Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov has the 18-year-old blueliner sitting at No. Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out his quick release, precise puck skills and ability to read plays. 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. That is, players slotted from Nos. He was ranked as high as No. HM Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) 8 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Highest ranks: 14th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (McKeens Hockey, Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 62nd (The Puck Authority), 41st (Dobber Prospects), 40th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 2 or No. 4. 13-ranked U.S. U18 centre Cutter Gauthier; No. Many of the players ranked from Nos. All of these rankings did not rank the same number of players. He also has 21 points in as many games with their junior club in the USHL. 4 and as low as No. ", "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. 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. Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team 6. 3 and two more at No. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. "He went into this season being projected as a The rebuilding Coyotes could be willing to bet on him at this stage of the draft rather than risk losing him to another club early in the second round. 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. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? 84 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) 20 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) He also noted the young Slovak plays a solid game without the puck. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. But hes still at the top of the draft pile. CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. 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. The lowdown: The biggest question with Goyette is his consistency. 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. 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. Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. Overall, I could say [Wright] is an above-average prospect but not where you would think a No. That feels like ages ago. The scouts who had Wright at No. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK) There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. 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. They appreciated his speed and puck-handling abilities, with Peters pointing out the youngster dominates when playing among his peer group in international competition. The higher rankings suggest he can become an impact top-six forward. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. 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). Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. 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. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 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. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. This is useful to create groups of similarly ranked players. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking from @TSNBobMcKenzie and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright The Final Top 90 and 10 Honourable Mentions: https://t.co/n8kTicQVAH #TSNHockey | #DraftCentre pic.twitter.com/OUCyGa3mmq TSN Hockey He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. The Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. TSNs top 10 is rounded out by Winnipeg Ice forward Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. 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. 3 and as low as No. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. The feeling amongst scouts is that Wrights challengers have yet to fully make their own case as a No. 22 Noah stlund Djurgarden (SWE J-20) 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. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board 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." 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. Slafkovsky was ranked No. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. 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. In order to qualify for the rankings, players needed to be included on at least five of the 15 sources (since we took away the top and bottom two scores, we wanted to make sure players were guaranteed to be using at least one of their own rankings). 5 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. 85 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) He also moves the puck well and possesses a powerful shot. 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. Ohgren will likely spend at least another season or two with Djurgardens' senior squad before becoming NHL-ready. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. His potential as a hardworking, skilled scorer should be attractive to a team in need of left-wing scoring depth like the Capitals. TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out the 6'1", 192-pound Nemec's two-way abilities, particularly his offensive skills. Skating for TPS in Finland, Slafkovsky had 18 points in 11 games with their under-20 team. 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) {{ video.Name With the final day of the regular season (April 29) only a month away, we're revisiting and revising our midseason mock-draft predictions. 67 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) 8. HM Jackson Edward London (OHL) The young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games. In a Feb. 18 profile by NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale, Mintyukov explained leaving Russia to play in the OHL benefited his style of play as an offensive blueliner. The newest Hab missed a few chances on Tuesday, but he was very hard to miss on the ice. McKenzie's list included 16 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. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. 7 among NHL Central Scouting's international skaters. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms. 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. 4 to as low as No. He measured at just 5-foot-9.5 at the Combine and this does have some wondering how hed fare in the NHL. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) Slafkovsky was ranked either No. 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. ", "'Cooley has been dynamic with the puck,' a scout said. If he continues developing as well as he has over the past year, he could crack an NHL roster sooner than projected. Born in Moscow, Mintyukov is enjoying a solid rookie campaign in his first season of North American hockey. 3 NHL blueliner. We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. They could choose Northeastern University's Jack Hughes. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) High expectations, one should add, that Wright created for himself by his outstanding play prior to this season. Its not often a defenseman can beat a goalie clean from distance. Highest ranks: 5th (Smaht Scouting), 8th (Future Considerations, McKeens Hockey, Sportsnet, Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 35th (TSNs Craig Button), 28th (Dobber Prospects). Three additional players qualified for a total of 154.). The goal is to give you different perspectives from various sources indicating where the questions and pressure points are. The 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. Bring on the chaos. Highest ranks: 8th (TSNs Craig Button), 16th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 42nd (Smaht Scouting), 41st (Future Considerations). The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. 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. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. McKenzie felt high expectations created by Wright's outstanding performance prior to this season has some scouts expecting more from him this season. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. 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). 2022 TSN Bob McKenzie mid-season list Draft Class: 2021 Created By: NHLfan10506 Published: Jan. 21 at 6:21 a.m. The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. 3 and as low as No. 5 and as low as 21. 15 in our survey. He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. One had him at No. 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. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. In todays links, Martin St-Louis talks about how to evaluate his new arrivals, the evergreen Jaromir Jagr, and catching ones breath after a tumultuous trading Tuesday. Bob McKenzie's Final 2022 Draft Ranking TSN.ca Staff This video file cannot be played. 6 among international skaters in their midseason rankings. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. 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. 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. The 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. 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. On bad days, you have a hard time finding him. NHL Central Scouting ranks him No. by Bob McKenzie Lets make one thing clear from the get-go: The 2022 NHL Draft is the Shane Wright Draft. All he appears to lack is being six feet or taller, which is the preferred size standard for an elite No. A solid defense corps has long been the hallmark of the Dallas Stars. Oh yeah, and he was born in Ottawa, and played for the Ottawa Jr. 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. Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. Nevertheless, only one scout surveyed by TSN actually took the leap and dropped Wright from the No. Five scouts pegged him at No. Ranked No. HM Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) The variance in rankings reflects which version of Goyette you get in any given game. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. Highest ranks: 8th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 69th (Draft Prospects), 64th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 4 and as low as No. Those traits could make him a first-round selection of the Wild. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) A 6'5", 216-pounder, the 17-year-old Swiss-born Bichsel is in his first season playing for Leksands IF. However, Scott Wheeler's ranking of their top prospects indicates they have only one left winger among their top-10. Though Savoie is small by the standards of NHL centers, the 5'9", 179-pounder is a very talented player. 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. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. (Top NHL Prospects/Habs/Leafs Rankings) 16,996 views Jul 3, 2022 Hello Guys Welcome Back! Elite Prospects' Russ Cohen considers Nazar one of the most exciting players in this year's draft, praising his coolness under pressure and game-breaking ability. 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. 9 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) 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. 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. 10. Yurov has the skills and talent to be a top-10 pick. "In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. 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. Hes a 6-foot-4 defenseman who can skate well for his size and is good with the puck on his stick. Outside of the top-three players, the rest of the draft appears to be wide open. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. 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