9. 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out the 6'1", 192-pound Nemec's two-way abilities, particularly his offensive skills. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) While they already have two promising youngsters in Kent Johnson and Cole Sillinger, they could add to their stockpile by selecting the USNTDP's Cutter Gauthier. 5 and as low as No. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 1. 37 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) 17. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 1 or 2 in the draft lottery. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. BOB MCKENZIE RELEASES HIS FINAL 2022 NHL ENTRY DRAFT RANKINGS JUN 28, 2022 (14H00) COOPER GODIN On Tuesday, long-time TSN The higher ranks of him show their belief in his overall skill set and that he can keep up with the pace of play. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. 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. 1, for that matter. Kasper, 17, is at No. The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. 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. 33 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. 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. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as well. Savoie has high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness, more a playmaker than a goal scorer but a prolific dual threat every time he has the puck, despite his size. 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 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 1 or No. That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. I am not s high on them as the top end of the 2023 class. We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. HM Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. 4, while towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. The 6'2", 174-pound Luneau is listed by NHL Central Scouting at No. Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. Bob McKenzies 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 10. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL) All but one of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect, with NHL Central Scouting rating him No. 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. 4. 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 - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 15 in our survey. 5 and as low as No. McKenzie's list included 16 HM Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 66 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) After a six-point rookie performance in 58 games with the Steelheads during the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season, Del Bel Belluz saw no game action last season as COVID also shut down the OHL's 2020-21 campaign. 2 and as low as No. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. 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. 1 pivot. Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. 19 are wild cards of sorts. [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? ", 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. Korchinski will require another season or two in the WHL before he's ready to move up to the pro ranks. 6 on TSNs list. [Wright] was great coming out of the U-18s last year but it was a really small sample size, the scout said. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. 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. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. 3. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. 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. 5. Many of the players ranked from Nos. 2, as well as the ordering for the top 5 and top 10. However, the Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov observed a February slump in Gaucher's production had some scouts reassessing their evaluation of him. 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) No one doubts Wright has the tools to be a good NHL player, but if hes going to be No. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) 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. But they would like to see more from him. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) Bear in mind that these two scouts, while voicing some concerns, still currently have Wright atop their lists. 4. He also plays a responsible defensive game, using his big frame to break up plays and move the puck quickly out of danger. 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. 4 and as low as No. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) Brad Lambert of the Lahden Pelicans in Finland's Liiga could be an intriguing option. Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. There are, however, two points worth noting. While the skill with the puck is evident both as a shooter and a playmaker, those down on him dont think he has the speed to keep up in the NHL. Kasper's strength and speed will be significant assets for any club seeking his style of game. The 6'1", 179-pound Yurov garnered praise from TSN's Bob McKenzie and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino for his speed and skill level. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. 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. He was ranked as high as No. Only one of the top 100 players was not drafted, 87th-ranked Peter Reynolds. If he continues developing as well as he has over the past year, he could crack an NHL roster sooner than projected. , OHL Images. Chesley may not have the gaudy numbers or flashier style of some of his blue-line peers eligible for selection in this round. I have seen more of Nemec, but only in brief bits in international tournaments. The lowdown: The question with Del Bel Belluz is twofold, his skating and his upside. What is our goal here? Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters praised the 5'10", 172-pound Mesar's offensive abilities. 10 among North American skaters. 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. Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. 35-ranked Swiss defenceman Lian Bichsel. 2, but two scouts had him at No. 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. 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 club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team Spirit coach Chris Lazary complimented the 6'1", 192-pounder's competitiveness, elite skating and puck management under pressure. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! 6 and as low as No. 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. NHL Central Scouting listed Mateychuk at No. The lowdown: Howard is one of the best puck handlers in the entire draft. 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. 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. Skeptical of him the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault TSNs... 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