14 in our survey and one suggested hes a 66 Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. DAILY FACEOFF TOP 32. With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. 9. 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. No relation to the New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes, Jack is the son of former player agent turned Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes. The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. Should they end up at this position in the first round, they could forMatthew Savoie of the Winnipeg Ice in the Western Hockey League (WHL). But hes still at the top of the draft pile. In some cases, we will focus on a prospect where the disagreement lies in which part of the round they should go in. Odds & lines subject to change. Wrights game this season has lacked any sort of wow factor or dynamic aspect. 12 in our scouting survey. He also noted the young Slovak plays a solid game without the puck. 2 overall selection from a scout, as did Russian winger Danila Yurov, who checks in at No. Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. Oh yeah, and he was born in Ottawa, and played for the Ottawa Jr. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. 4 to as low as No. Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. While that could affect how high he goes in this year's draft, he's still a well-regarded young player. He was ranked as high as No. Slender at 5'10" and 161 pounds, Casey used his quickness and offensive skills to amass 24 points in 37 games with the USNTDP Under-18 team. Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 15th (TSNs Bob McKenzie), 18th (Dobber Prospects), Lowest ranks: 41st (Recruit Scouting), 39th (Elite Prospects), 38th (Future Considerations). The Athletic's Scott Wheeler listed just one right-shot defenseman (Jett Woo) among the Vancouver Canucks' top 10 prospects. In 2019, we eliminated the top two and bottom two scores from the average. He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) High expectations, one should add, that Wright created for himself by his outstanding play prior to this season. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. The rest believe he is too one-dimensional to garner a high ranking. Highest ranks: 11th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Dobber Prospects). The Kraken could still opt for Jiricek, but scouts will see much more of Nemec over the second half of the season. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) The Anaheim Ducks acquired the Boston Bruins' first-round pick in the Hampus Lindholm trade. If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board The lowdown: The consensus believes Geekie will go in the first round. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. He was named tournament MVP as his team took home the bronze medal. , OHL Images. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. 48 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) 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. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. Now in his first full WHL season after last season's COVID-shortened schedule, Mateychuk is proving himself as a talented puck-moving defenseman. Geekies skating is viewed as average, but his physical tools, competitiveness and above average skill level give him a legit chance to be a top 10 pick. His range in our survey was as high as No. After showing promise in 2020-21 with nine points in 16 games, he's third among Warriors scorers and fourth among WHL blueliners with 56 points in 57 games. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. Ivan Miroshnichenko has been sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma and could miss all of next season, and that uncertainty means he is not in the first round here. WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Draft Rankings REVEALED! The young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. 6 on TSNs list. He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. 5 and as low as No. 2022 TSN Bob McKenzie mid-season list Draft Class: 2021 Created By: NHLfan10506 Published: Jan. 21 at 6:21 a.m. We took a look at the biggest risers. 6 on TSNs list. A young sniper such as Liam Ohgren of the SHL's Djurgardens IF could be a good option. 8 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (MHL) Montreal Canadiens sign Xavier Simoneau to entry-level contract. 46 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) I'd be fine with either for NJD. Buffalo Sabres. The young American could become a future NHL sniper. 6 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) Listen here. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. HM Jackson Edward London (OHL) 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. Sub 6-foot Finnish winger Joakim Kemell is No. The 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) Those traits are bound to draw the interest of teams seeking a future leader for their blue-line corps. Teams who like Wright at No. 1. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) 53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) Those that believe in him see his skill on full display. He led the tournament in goals showing off his ability to finish. He also moves the puck well and possesses a powerful shot. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) Shane Wright of the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs remains the favorite to be chosen first overall in this year's draft. 3. Take 4 among international skaters. (NHL Mock Draft Power/Raty/Hughes Prospect Rumors Talk) 8,519 views Dec 15, 2020 Hello Guys Welcome Back! Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. 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. The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle but like Lambert, Trikozov will be interesting to watch. Geekies skating is viewed as average, but his physical tools, competitiveness and above average skill level give him a legit chance to be a top 10 pick. 16-ranked Saginaw Spirit defenceman Pavel Mintyukov; No. Hes viewed by some scouts as limited offensively, but in a draft filled with sub-6-foot puck movers, Jiriceks size and physical approach stand out. The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who recently underwent surgery for a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship. The skill is evident every time you watch him. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. Some prospects who were thought to go in the lottery could go in the second round while others could slip into the first round. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. He also plays a responsible defensive game, using his big frame to break up plays and move the puck quickly out of danger. 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. If he continues developing as well as he has over the past year, he could crack an NHL roster sooner than projected. While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. "He's one of those players that always contributes, always produces," said Marr. 4. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. 3 and two more at No. 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. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) At 5-foot-10 1/2, the skilled pivot has some dynamic offensive ability, especially in terms of his one-on-one play and a willingness to go to hard areas on the ice to score goals. While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. 6. 6 and as low as No. Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. We had the Tampa Bay Lightning choosing Alexander Perevalov in our previous mock draft. Highest ranks: 13th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (Sportsnet, Elite Prospects), Lowest ranks: 44th (Draft Prospects), 37th (McKeens Hockey), 36th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). "He went into this season being projected as a While the 6'2", 187-pound left winger managed just two points in 25 games with their pro team, the experience he received there should prove invaluable in his development. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. Highest ranks: 14th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (McKeens Hockey, Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 62nd (The Puck Authority), 41st (Dobber Prospects), 40th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) 2. He measured at just 5-foot-9.5 at the Combine and this does have some wondering how hed fare in the NHL. In his 2022 NHL prospect pool rankings, The Athletic's Scott Wheeler rankedjust one center among the Canadiens' top five, so adding Wright to the group would be a huge boost. "He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. What is our goal here? Highest ranks: 13th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 19th (TSNs Craig Button), Lowest ranks: 53rd (Elite Prospects), 49th (Recruit Scouting, Draft Prospects Hockey). 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 37 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) Ferrari believes Lambert possesses "some of the best tools in the entire draft class," singling out his elite skating and impressive puck skills. 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. 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. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. 9 and just nine in the top 32. NHL Central Scouting Bureau director Dan Marr believes its a two-horse race for No. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. 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. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. Senators (CCHL) before joining the North Bay Battalion. Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. As an example, Shane Wright has a range of 1 because he was ranked first or second by every source. On bad days, you have a hard time finding him. A solid defense corps has long been the hallmark of the Dallas Stars. It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. Born in Moscow, Mintyukov is enjoying a solid rookie campaign in his first season of North American hockey. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) 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. Nathan Gaucher had been on the radar of scouts and observers for some time prior to his draft year. The highest variance in the first 32 prospects is Ryan Chesley with a range of 58. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! Central scouting even thinks he could be a lottery pick. 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. The newest Hab missed a few chances on Tuesday, but he was very hard to miss on the ice. There are, however, two points worth noting. His .67 goals per game as a 15-year-old OHL rookie has dropped to .48 this season. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) Still, his youth and potential could prove attractive to a club in need of scoring like the Blue Jackets. We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. Brad Lambert of the Lahden Pelicans in Finland's Liiga could be an intriguing option. Its a photo finish for the No. by Bob McKenzie Lets make one thing clear from the get-go: The 2022 NHL Draft is the Shane Wright Draft. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. All but one of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect, with NHL Central Scouting rating him No. He's enjoyed 13 multi-point games of the 30 he's played since Jan.1. Although there is some debate as to who could go number one between Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, most everyone agrees thats your top-three in some order. All of these rankings did not rank the same number of players. At 6'3" and 190 pounds, Jiricek already has impressive size that he uses to physically separate opponents from the puck, as indicated by his 49 penalty minutes. Montreal Canadiens Organizational Players of February. 3-ranked North BayBattalion defenceman Ty Nelson; No. 54 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. 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