First, we have players who have missed significant development time. 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. Logan Cooley, C, USNTDP: Is confident enough to attempt and often execute the unthinkable. 9 and just nine in the top 32. Ivan Miroshnichenko, LW, Omsk (VHL): The projection of a return-to-play next season has hastened, and as a result, hes back on track to be a first round pick. He was the only OHL defenseman to lead his team in scoring, topping Saginaw with 62 points (17 goals, 45 assists) in 67 games. 31. Next, select your favourite teams and leagues and well show you their latest news and scores in the My Favourites section of the home page. 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. Only a couple of weeks separate us from the 2022 NHL Draft. Aside from this talented trio, things will start to scattershoot after the top eight picks, which is much earlier than we are used to. 36 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
Projected trade with Chicago Bears - CHI receives 2023 first-round pick (7), 2023 second-round pick (38), 2024 first-round pick, 2024 fourth-round pick - LV receives 2023 . By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. He's also a committed 200-foot player. Shane Wright , Robert Lefebvre/OHL Images. 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL)
Well this is gonna be fun. Connor Bedard will undoubtedly be picked first overall in the upcoming NHL Draft but where do the other picks land from 2-16? A right-shot defenseman, he played primarily on the left side this season. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. He also led OHL defensemen with three shorthanded goals. 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL)
The right-hand shot, compared by some to Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh, will play at the University of Minnesota next season. The Tampa Bay Lightning, who lost Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday, will pick No. 2, but two scouts had him at No. He defends well, can play physical and is consistently reliable. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS)
He was second on the NTDP with seven power-play goals and had a goal and a game-high seven shots on goal at the 2022 BioSteel All-American Game. 1 defenseman Jakob Chychrun unknown, the Coyotes could opt for one of the top defensemen available in the draft. The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. The 2nd overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls. But most everyone agrees hes mature on and off the ice, and one of the best all-around prospects with high character and work ethic. He's playing massive minutes as a first-time draft-eligible skater in Switzerland's top men's league. Listen here. Hes also a better skater. 2 will choose left wing Juraj Slafkovsky from TPS in Liiga, the top league in Finland. 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL)
All Rights Reserved. 5 and as low as 21. With Murray set to return, Dubas keeps faith in Leafs goalies, With Flames reeling, GM Treliving exercises caution at trade deadline. With Nicklas Backstrom's future uncertain, adding depth at center could be a direction the Capitals look. Ties are broken by teams' total number of regulation wins (RW), regulation and non-shootout overtime wins (ROW), and then head-to-head if still tied . The first round will be July 7 (7 p.m. Kimelman -- Kevin Korchinski, D, Seattle (WHL): The Ducks have Jamie Drysdale as an emerging No. Ludwig Persson, C/LW, Frlunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell) 58. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. He had 70 points (24 goals, 46 assists) in 63 games. By. Tristan Luneau 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL)
Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. Cutter Gauthier, LW, USNTDP: His own opinion is that he should be in the conversation as the first player taken. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL)
Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): Todays game is all about speed and skill and both of these elements are present at an elite level with this player. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL)
Nemec (6-foot, 190) is a right-handed shot with an outstanding two-way game who is close to being NHL-ready. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Player Rankings updated 11 days ago | Draft Order updated after every game. 1 pick | What makes Shane Wright special, Juraj Slafkovsky: Slafkovsky vs. Wright and the decision for the No. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL)
Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. Marco Kasper, C, Rogle (SHL): Hard not to like a guy who plays such a well-rounded game, but is also willing to do whatever it takes to continue improving. Lian Bichsel, D, Leksand (SHL): Another big, powerful defender (6-foot-5, 216 pounds), who can gap well thanks to a long stride, massive reach and excellent mobility. With 2022 NHL Draft this week, the team at McKeen's Hockey has prepared a mock draft to give you an idea of how the first day could unfold. Jonathan Lekkerimaki, RW, Djurgarden (SWE U20): Will shoot from anywhere because he can score from anywhere. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. Adding strength is a necessity, especially when it comes to playing in his end, but Havelid has all the qualities of a future NHL power-play quarterback. Below is our final public ranking of eligible prospects for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Applying some of those gifts on the defensive side is a work in progress. 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). 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL)
Kimelman -- Rutger McGroarty: McGroarty was the captain of the NTDP U-18 team, which speaks to his leadership ability. Today, NHL.com writers Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale submit their final mock draft of the first round. The 2022-23 NHL season is well underway and fans are already starting to turn their attention to one of the most important dates on the hockey calendar: the NHL Draft. He improved his skating, which allows him to get into more dangerous areas to use his shot, which is considered by scouts to be one of the best in this draft class. Morreale -- Simon Nemec: The right-handed shot plays big minutes and brings excellent mobility, balance, puck-handling and skating to create openings for teammates. In his first mock draft, . He was second on the NTDP with 75 points (27 goals, 48 assists) in 51 games, and had 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and 23 shots on goal in six games to help the United States finish second at the 2022 IIHF World Under-18 Championship. Those who participated in the USHL were up against much stronger competition in an older league in general. With all of that to consider, here are our final rankings for the 2022 NHL Draft, with player cards from our own scout, Jason Bukala of Pro Hockey Group. A determined player motivated even when without the puck. What makes Mats Lindgren Jr. different than most other players is his hockey journey and where its taken him. Select additional sports and leagues youre interested in from the list below. With the NHL Draft Lottery out of the way and the order of the first 16 teams confirmed, it's time for a Post-Lottery Mock Draft. Director of Scouting, Brock Otten, Director of Video . 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. Simon Nemec, D, HK Nitra (Slovakia): Has two-plus years of experience playing in the top mens league in Slovakia, but also the benefit of two worlds and an Olympics, and hes never looked out of place. A right-handed shot, Jiricek projects to be a high-skill, top-pair defenseman with the size (6-3, 189) to win 1-on-1 battles in the defensive zone. A safe pick. ET; NHLN, ESPN+ . Owen Pickering, D, Swift Current Broncos (WHL): Has climbed steadily from the start of the season, and that climb is not expected to slow now. Adding Geekie here to go with Calder Trophy finalist Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish, the No. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL)
12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. The 2022 NFL season is in the books, and it's now time to turn our attention to draft season. Simon Nemec and David Jiricek sit in one tier, with the added value of shooting from the right side. NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. 2022 NFL User Mock Draft. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.)
53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20)
HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL)
Alexander Appleyard, Paul Zuk, Sebastian Jackson, Matthew Somma, Austin Garrett, Jordan Malette and Josh Tessler combined their draft rankings and put together the official Smaht Scouting 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankings.. Logan Cooley Organizational needs factored into the decision for some selections, but only if the feeling was that two or more prospects had similar potential. 2 and Savoie at No. Ryan Kennedy. 85 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL)
NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0: Canadiens take Shane Wright with No. 27), as do the Buffalo Sabres (Nos. He had a 16-game point streak from Dec. 4-Jan. 25 and led the AJHL with five shorthanded goals. Be sure to stay tuned for our Mock Draft which will be released July 5. How Mintyukovs playing style mirrors his chess strategy, Marco Kasper Martin Miiak, C, Youngstown Phantoms (2023 NHL Draft) Martin Miiak is a player to keep an eye on for this year's draft. His production from the Olympics on has given him a chance to be the first player off the board. Customize your lineup with your favourite leagues and teams. He led Finland with six goals in five games at the World U-18s. Nemec has three seasons of experience playing in the top men's league in Slovakia, and his six points (one goal, five assists) in eight games for Slovakia at the 2022 IIHF World Championship are the most ever by an 18-year-old defenseman in the tournament. Like the first drawing, the second winner can only jump ten spots. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. With left-shot centers in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, giving them a scoring option at right wing like Firkus (5-10, 151), who led Moose Jaw with 80 points (36 goals, 44 assists) in 66 games, could add some needed youth and versatility to the Oilers offense. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL)
Which NHL Draft prospects have the most upside? The most exciting part of the . Morreale -- David Jiricek: A knee injury that required surgery in January limited him this season, but Jiricek plays a mature, physical, two-way game. Simon Nemec You can change your selections at any time. 59. You can click on the headings of the tables to sort the information. 1 pick, What is the scouting process for NHL Draft prospects? Some rankings have . 19 are wild cards of sorts. The NHL released their final draft rankings this week along with several other notable junior hockey experts. Meet Rutger McGroarty, the Nebraska kid making history on his way to the draft. 34) Olen Zellweger was named the best defenseman in the Western Hockey League this season, but Korchinski (6-2, 185) could be too good an option to pass on here. account. 9. There isnt enough recent news in your lineup. 57. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL)
Slafkovsky was great at the Olympics and worlds, but he only scored five goals in [Finlands] Liiga this season and went some really long stretches without scoring a goal at all, said another scout. While NHL draft rankings will differ and the discussion of potential trades has the final order of the opening round in doubt before it begins, here is a . That time was faster than the 4.44 seconds unofficially announced and the 10-yard split is the fastest time by an edge rusher in the history of the NFL Combine. But starting with the Arizona Coyotes at No. Shane Wright, granted exceptional status into the OHL, has owned top spot for the better part of three years. 2023 Mock Drafts 2024 Mock Drafts 2025 Mock Drafts. 8. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, which took place July 7-8, and selected Juraj Slafkovsky in a surprising departure from what was once the consensus. There are no slam dunks. While NHL draft rankings will differ and the discussion of potential trades has the final order of the opening round in doubt before it begins, here is a . The path to the 2023 NFL Draft will cross a major checkpoint with the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana from Feb. 28 to March 6.. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
He'll play at least one season at the University of Minnesota but is confident that's all he'll need before becoming an impact NHL player. He's a straight-line player with a power forward game that should translate well to the pro level. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. Mark J . Las Vegas Raiders. The next generation of NHL stars will enter the league at the 2022 NHL Draft, live from Montreal. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL)
Kimelman - Jiri Kulich, C, Karlovy Vary (CZE): Kulich (5-11, 178) had a star turn at the World U-18s, leading the tournament with nine goals in six games and winning the most valuable player award. Draft overagers in their second, third, or fourth year of eligibility who were born between Jan. 1, 2000 and Sep. 15, 2002 are also included in this ranking. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.)
The rankings are determined by going backwards in the standings, so the team that finishes worst is first. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. Unlike the 2021 draft, this year's draft will feature players who actually played hockey this season, and that has allowed the list of draft eligible players to sort itself out in a much more consistent way. The Canadiens won the lottery and will select No. 2023 NHL Draft Rankings DP Scouting Team's 2023 NHL Draft Rankings Preliminary Top-32 A knee injury sustained at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship sidelined Jiricek for almost four months, but he recovered to have a strong showing for Czechia at the World Championship where he had two points (one goal, one assist) and averaged 10:28 in ice time in five games. Luca Del Bel Belluz, C, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL): Really light on his skates and anticipates the play well. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. . No one in the 2022 NHL Draft class has travelled a road to Montreal quite like that of fearless centre Vinzenz Rohrer. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL): Theres no pure elite element to his game, but he plays a pro style, utilizing his size efficiently. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL)
80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL)
Why Anthony Richardson won't be available for Lions at No . What is each teams biggest need going into the NHL Draft? For months, our four draft analysts -- Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Jordan Reid and Matt Miller -- and our 32 NFL Nation reporters have been assessing prospects and team needs, building mock drafts . Noah Ostlund, C, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE U20): Gained a lot of steam with a dominant performance in the U18 worlds. Kimelman -- Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg (WHL): Savoie (5-9, 170) has the kind of dazzling offensive skill set teams can build around. 31. May 5, 2022. He led the World U-18s with 15 points and 10 assists for first-place Sweden. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. What is the scouting process for NHL Draft prospects? Why did Shane Wright drop from being the No. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 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. 28. He's fantastic value at this point in the draft and hard to contain with his high-end compete and deceptive speed, and he's shifty in tight quarters. Morreale -- Cutter Gauthier: Gauthier is a powerful wing with a big shot and good set of hands capable of playing a power forward game. 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. Marie (OHL)
He led the NTDP with 35 goals this season and will play at the University of Michigan next season. Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL)
password. 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. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button reveals.