You can change your selection at any time. NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. The Coyotes, Kraken and Flyers would love one of the top two prospects to fall to them, but that seems . In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. Morreale -- Noah Warren, D, Gatineau (QMJHL): The right-shot defenseman is physically mature (6-5, 224), has a good skating stride and scouts like his speed and agility. 1 defenseman Jakob Chychrun unknown, the Coyotes could opt for one of the top defensemen available in the draft. He's good at protecting the puck, is strong along the boards and in front of the net and became an offensive threat this season. 57. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. 10. He led the World U-18s with 15 points and 10 assists for first-place Sweden. 59. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. 28. On the surface, that isn't all too serious, but this goes well beneath the surface . 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Pavel Mintyukov. DATABASE. Morreale -- Owen Pickering: Pickering might have the highest upside at this point in the draft. May 14, 2022. 1 defenseman and 2021 second-round pick (No. This class features some intriguing signal-callers, including a couple with boom-or-bust potential. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound receiver caught just five passes . How high can Cutter Gauthier go? Ludwig Persson, C/LW, Frlunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell) 58. 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. Logan Cooley Today, NHL.com writers Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale submit their final mock draft of the first round. The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) We will be updating . Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. His production from the Olympics on has given him a chance to be the first player off the board. All Rights Reserved. One had him at No. Soon we will have a draft order and mock draft season can begin. Those who participated in the USHL were up against much stronger competition in an older league in general. A determined player motivated even when without the puck. 1r.1 no trade. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. Buffalo Sabres: Michael Fisher, D. St. Mark's HS (MA) Buffalo grabs the top High School prospect in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in the fourth round. Frank Nazar III, RW, USNTDP: Adept at playing a small area game, this player is highly competitive and shows great character. HM Nick Moldenhauer Chicago (USHL) 32 Thoughts: What's up with every team heading into the NHL Draft? Morreale -- Joakim Kemell: A shoulder injury sidelined him twice, totaling more than two months, but he still led Liiga rookies with 15 goals and was second with 23 points in 39 games. 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. 2022 Draft Profile: LW Alexander Perevalov January 21, 2022. 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. {* backButton *} 19 are wild cards of sorts. A safe pick. He's a straight-line player with a power forward game that should translate well to the pro level. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. 2022 NHL Draft: Top QMJHL Prospects (Skaters) February 1, 2022. 32 selection goes to the Stanley Cup champion, but the Colorado Avalanche traded the pick to the Coyotes for goalie Darcy Kuemper on July 28. Corey Pronman examines every teams entire depth chart at the NHL and prospect level and projects their needs over the next few years. Seattle Kraken - Shane Wright Director of Scouting, Brock Otten, Director of Video . Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. 82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) Kimelman -- Cutter Gauthier, LW, USA U-18 (NTDP): Gauthier's skating and shot are NHL-caliber and he's got a power forward build (6-2, 200) that will be even better when he works with an NHL strength coach. Listen. There's a bit of risk/reward to his game, similar to San Jose defenseman Erik Karlsson in his prime, but Mintyukov's skating allows him to make up for any mistakes. 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. Jimmy Snuggerud, RW, USNTDP: His shot is big-league ready. ET; NHLN, ESPN+ . He had 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in 37 games in the top professional league in Slovakia. 22 Noah stlund Djurgarden (SWE J-20) By. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. The wonkiness of the NHL season forced all draft related items to be scheduled differently. Be sure to stay tuned for our Mock Draft which will be released July 5. Howard has great quickness, instincts and is tenacious on pucks. Columbus Blue Jackets - Cutter Gauthier, LW, US NTPD. You can click on the headings of the tables to sort the information. 12 in our scouting survey. He's considered a strong skater who can lead or join the rush for scoring opportunities, creating chances with his ability to anticipate plays. 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL) However, the NFL Combine is this week, and rookie draft stocks will rise and fall over the next few days. The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft could be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, with the intrigue beginning as early as the No. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) 7 in our survey of scouts. Morreale -- Jonathan Lekkerimaki: A pure sniper with a hard wrist shot who plays a two-way game with good hands and explosiveness. Your existing password has not been changed. Alexander Suzdalev, LW, HV71 J20 (J20 Nationell) Related: 2022 NHL Entry Draft - Top 10 Centres. (Photo: Mike Stobe / NHLI via Getty Images). Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Nicholas Moldenhauer 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) Nemec (6-foot, 190) is a right-handed shot with an outstanding two-way game who is close to being NHL-ready. 24. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) A team can only jump ten spots, so only the top 11 teams are eligible for the 1st pick. That is because used the draft . The volatility may start as early as the first pick. On Sep. 26, we published our Way-Too-Early 2022 1st-Round NHL Mock Draft. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Top shots? Morreale -- Rieger Lorenz, LW, Okotoks (AJHL): Lorenz (6-2, 194) dominated the Alberta Junior Hockey League, and was named rookie of the year after leading first-year players with 38 goals. Additionally, the conflict in Ukraine will definitely have an impact on this draft. The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired the No. If a team in the 12-16 range wins the first drawing, the first pick will remain with the worst team. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. That allows them to land one of the top players from the US NTPD. This years Aatu Raty? Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Morreale -- Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec (QMJHL): A strong right-shot center who was used in all situations, Gaucher (6-3, 207) had 57 points (31 goals, 26 assists) in 66 games. 4. 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. Once we got past Christmas, a couple of weeks were needed to return to the expected pace and quality of play weve become accustomed to from these talented young men. As New Jersey looks to build its lineup, Slafkovsky brings elite offensive skills in a power forward body (6-4, 229). Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Ryan Chesley. Marie (OHL) He was seventh in the Western Hockey League with 90 points (35 goals, 55 assists), and had 34 power-play points (12 goals, 22 assists) in 65 games. 1 pick in the NHL Draft? 28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) Blessed with physical tools and maturity, top 2022 NHL draft prospect Lian Bichsel is ready to take the next step in his game. 2022 Draft Profile: C Frank Nazar III March 13, 2022. 68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) Morreale -- Danila Yurov: Yurov is a smart, hard-working, two-way forward with good vision and a high compete level in all three zones. But now he has two challengers in Logan Cooley and Juraj Slafkovsky,who had strong finishes to their respective seasons. 31. Early Look 2022 NHL Draft Rankings #1-5 2021-22 Pre-Season Rankings and Reports Morreale -- Rutger McGroarty, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP): A versatile player with great leadership skills, McGroarty (6-1, 204) thinks the game at a high level, will shoot the puck and competes all over the ice. . Also included is each player's career NHL totals. 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) 1. 31 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) 3. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media NFL MOCK DRAFT. Lane Hutson 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. 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. Kimelman -- Isaac Howard, LW, USA U-18 (NTDP): Howard (5-10, 180) led the NTDP with 82 points (33 goals, 49 assists) in 60 games and at the World U-18s with 11 points (six goals, five assists) in six games. Corey Pronman ranks the 2022 draft-eligibles by skill David Goyette The Draft Analyst Podcast: NHL Interlude (Division Finals/Round 2) May 20, 2022. 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. 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. 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. Morreale -- Jimmy Snuggerud: Snuggerud made tremendous strides in the second half of the season. But there are some red flags for consistent effort and indifferent play. They also discuss preparing for the 2022 NHL Draft, living with his billet family, and gives some insight on who he is off the ice. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? After overcoming pandemic hurdles, Savoies draft year has looked like the path he was destined to follow. 31. 36 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Morreale -- Ryan Chesley, D, USA U-18 (NTDP): Chesley (6-foot, 201) is a solid skater who led NTDP defensemen with 12 goals this season. Simon Nemec and David Jiricek sit in one tier, with the added value of shooting from the right side. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. He's already shown he can excel against older competition in Liiga, and at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where he was the youngest player in the tournament and named its most valuable player after leading all players with seven goals in seven games for Slovakia. He had 65 points (34 goals, 31 assists) and five power-play goals in 54 games, and nine points (three goals, six assists) in six games for the U.S. at the World U-18s. 6. Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL): Theres no pure elite element to his game, but he plays a pro style, utilizing his size efficiently. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. He was overshadowed by some of his teammates but Howard's skating and strength down low in the offensive zone make him a standout prospect. Morreale -- Marco Kasper, C, Rogle (SWE): Kasper (6-1, 187) has good hockey sense, great compete, an accurate shot and is a proven leader capable of playing center or wing. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. May not be a major point getter, but another player aware of what his strengths are. The charges filed against Georgia star Jalen Carter were two misdemeanors racing and reckless driving. Shane Wright , Robert Lefebvre/OHL Images. The Austria-born forward had a strong season in the Swedish Hockey League, and six points (two goals, four assists) in 12 games to help Rogle to its first Champions Hockey League title. The draft lottery, the NHL Combine and the draft itself have all been a little less than normal in timing and in content. His 34 goals in 54 games were second on the NTDP. All of this at 6-foot-2, 238 pounds . He's a strong skater who is solid in his end, handled his high ice time well in all situations, and showed some offensive ability with 33 points (nine goals, 24 assists) in 62 games. Noah Ostlund, C, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE U20): Gained a lot of steam with a dominant performance in the U18 worlds. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) The most exciting part of the . 4 and as low as No. 2022 NHL Mock Draft. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! 3, their opinions vary widely. Adding Geekie here to go with Calder Trophy finalist Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish, the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, which took place July 7-8, and selected Juraj Slafkovsky in a . He uses his size, reach and strength as an effective and active checker in the offensive and defensive zone and is exceptional at protecting the puck, has creative hands and a high ceiling. Corey Pronman ranks the 2022 draft-eligibles by skill, Which NHL Draft prospects have the most upside? 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) He had 26 points (one goal, 25 assists) in 39 regular-season games and 17 points (five goals, 13 assists) in 19 playoff games. With the long-term future of top centers Mark Scheifele and Pierre-Luc Dubois unclear, the Jets likely will look to take the best center available. Arizona could use a few defensemen with an edge to their game in the pipeline and Warren checks those boxes. Kimelman -- Conor Geekie: Geekie's skating has concerned some scouts, while others believe it's fine now and that as he fills out physically and develops his lower body, it will continue to improve. Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) Sportsnet and SN NOW will have complete coverage . In his first mock draft, . Please Note: The draft order might be slightly different today towards the back end of the draft. How Goyette has emerged as a bonafide star and a potential first-round pick. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. Scott Wheeler explains how he dissects the game and its players in order to put together his draft rankings. The draft order is based after NHL draft lottery and heading into the Conferenace Finals. 30 pick, which they acquired from the New York Rangers in the trade for forward Andrew Copp on March 21.