Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. 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. The feeling amongst scouts is that Wrights challengers have yet to fully make their own case as a No. That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. 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. 2 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. 10. Beyond Wright, or even including him for that matter, its not so much welcome to the (2022 draft) jungle as much as it welcome to the jumble. There is a wide divergence of opinion from the scouting community on who should be No. Highest ranks: 14th (Elite Prospects), 17th (Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 61st (The Puck Authority), 45th (Recruit Scouting), 38th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 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. Not every scout is sounding the alarm. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. Wrights game this season has lacked any sort of wow factor or dynamic aspect. Ingram's ability to adjust to a higher level of hockey should serve him well when he joins the NCAA's St. 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. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) One option could be right wing Danila Yurov of Mettalurg Magnitogorsk in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. 6 on TSNs list. Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the No. 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. The variance in rankings reflects which version of Goyette you get in any given game. Howard may be a gifted offensive forward, but he also garnered praise from Sportsnet's Sam Consentino for improving his all-around game. After a 15-point rookie performance in 60 games with the Storm in 2019-20, his only game action last season came during the World Junior Under-18 Championship as the OHL 's 2020-21 campaign was shuttered by COVID-19. Its not often a defenseman can beat a goalie clean from distance. 8 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (MHL) 1 pivot. Cloud State University next season. 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). FCHOCKEY TOP 32. The rest believe he is too one-dimensional to garner a high ranking. The war with Ukraine and resulting sanctions have some NHL clubs unsure of how to proceed with Russian prospects, especially those who are playing and living in Russia. If there is a bevy of prospects between 11 and 32 who are excellent candidates to break into the Top 10, there are multiple prospects ranked in TSNs second round (Nos. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino suggested the 18-year-old could become the first defenseman selected in this year's draft with Czechia rearguard David Jiricek sidelined by a knee injury. 2 consideration. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. While the Americans have only Cooley in the top 10, there are a total of eight Americans in the TSNs top 32 and seven of them play for the U.S. U18 National Team Development Program. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL) 2 and Savoie at No. He's not a fast or quick skater, which could hurt his placement in this round. 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 .67 goals per game as a 15-year-old OHL rookie has dropped to .48 this season. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 4 among North American skaters. 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. With the final day of the regular season (April 29) only a month away, we're revisiting and revising our midseason mock-draft predictions. He's enjoyed 13 multi-point games of the 30 he's played since Jan.1. 1. HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) McGroarty's size, competitiveness and scoring abilities should overcome any concerns about his speed. 6 among international skaters in their midseason rankings. 57 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Gaucher has 24 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts. Our scouts are located across Canada, USA and Europe. }}. At 6'3" and 194 pounds, Gauthier is a big, versatile forward who can play center or left wing and carries a hard, heavy shot. 10 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) Its a photo finish for the No. Its a photo finish for the No. 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) 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. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. 4 to as low as No. 4, while towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. We also looked at the fastest fallers. Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) Two questions come to mind with Beck. 3. (NHL Mock Draft Power/Raty/Hughes Prospect Rumors Talk) 8,519 views Dec 15, 2020 Hello Guys Welcome Back! Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. Brad Lambert of the Lahden Pelicans in Finland's Liiga could be an intriguing option. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. 40 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) Listen here. Those that rank him higher believe he can make it as a top-six winger. TSN/CRAIG BUTTON TOP 32. They could set their sights on Joakim Kemell of JYP in Finland's Liiga. #2022NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/4cmGx3Fc7M, Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects). It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. 2 NHL centre. With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. 27 on the mid-season rankings but is also the son of new Montreal Canadiens general manager and former player agent Kent Hughes. Elite Prospects indicates he remains the consensus first overall pick among the 2022 class of draft-eligible prospects. Scouts were hoping Wright, and his 2022 draft challengers, would use the World Juniors to define and assert themselves. The two additions to the lineup have strong performances as the Canadiens win in San Jose again. Ingram, 18, is skating in his first season in the USHL. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. 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 Slafkovsky was ranked No. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 32 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) 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 His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. The higher rankings suggest he can become an impact top-six forward. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. That didnt happen. 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL) He's the USNTDP Under-18s'leading scorer with 30 goals in 42 games and the top goalscorer with their USHL junior squad with 18 goals in as many games. 4 and as low as No. 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). 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. {{ video.Name 62. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. Highest ranks: 13th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (Sportsnet, Elite Prospects), Lowest ranks: 44th (Draft Prospects), 37th (McKeens Hockey), 36th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). Highest ranks: 13th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 19th (TSNs Craig Button), Lowest ranks: 53rd (Elite Prospects), 49th (Recruit Scouting, Draft Prospects Hockey). Though Savoie is small by the standards of NHL centers, the 5'9", 179-pounder is a very talented player. Another season or two playing with professionals in Sweden could help to smooth out the rough edges to his puck-moving skills. 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. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. Committed to playing for the University of Michigan next season, Casey will have the opportunity to improve his game against NCAA talent while also filling out physically. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. David Jiricek: The Czech missed a good chunk of this season with a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship, but the 6-foot-3 blueliner has the size, bite, and physical tools to play a shutdown role. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Nevertheless, only one scout surveyed by TSN actually took the leap and dropped Wright from the No. His size and offensive abilities could make him an attractive draft option for the rebuilding Red Wings. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) 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 lowdown: Questions with Odelius start with his future role and if hes good enough overall as a shutdown defender. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino notedKorchinski's improvement this season has him rising on many NHL teams' scouting lists. Denis Gurianov showed some real potential in his debut. 2022 Draft Rankings 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 35. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL) Below are the 154 ranked players. When hes on, hes electric. The Best column is pretty self explanatory: it is the players best ranking. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. Shane Wright was our predicted first overall selection in our previous mock draft. HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20) 55 Jani Nyman Ilves (SM Liiga Jr.) What is our goal here? Kasper, 17, is at No. Lekkerimaki is ranked ninth among international skaters by NHL Central Scouting. In some cases, we will focus on a prospect where the disagreement lies in which part of the round they should go in. And not every player was ranked by each source. 73 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) 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. On a good note, he did measure over 6-feet at the Combine and seems to have some momentum going into the draft as a result. The club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. 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. 77 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) As evidenced by his final Central Scouting ranking of 8th, they believe he will be a top-six center. TSNs Bob McKenzie released his final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings to much surprise, Juraj Slafkovsky took the top spot over Shane Wright. 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. That feels like ages ago. HM Brennan Ali Lincoln (USHL) Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. 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. 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. A big-bodied center at 6'3" and 207 pounds, Gaucher drew praise from Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino, whosingled out the 18-year-old's work ethic and effectiveness in the faceoff circle and on the penalty kill. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. The 18-year-old also has 11 points in 14 games with their junior squad in the USHL. To be clear, though, the Kingston Frontenac centres top-prospect status is by no means a sure thing even if nine of 10 scouts ranked the Burlington, Ont., native first on TSNs 2022 Mid-Season NHL Draft Rankings. We are going to focus on prospects in which there is disagreement about what round they belong in. Whether its a specific rank, a specific skill set or what their upside is, there can be several reasons a prospect can have a wide variety of outcomes. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. They are listed in alphabetical order. 5 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) 13-ranked U.S. U18 centre Cutter Gauthier; No. 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. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Wrights play raised more questions than it answered. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. He could be snapped up by a club like the Sabres with a pick near the bottom of the first round. 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). NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. 2 consideration. The Buffalo Sabres received a versatile young forward in Peyton Krebs as part of the return from the Vegas Golden Knights in the Jack Eichel trade. The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. 55 Isaiah George London (OHL) Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. 69 Isaiah George London (OHL) There are, however, two points worth noting. 45 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) Owen Beck with some serious distance. Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. 5 among North American skaters. 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. 33 to 64) who could push their way well into the first round. The other question is his overall skill set. They also wonder if he can be a true, number-one center. Despite a slow first half of the season, the 18-year-old Kingston Frontenacs center should be a fine addition to the Montreal Canadiens if they win the draft lottery. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) He also noted the young Slovak plays a solid game without the puck. During his midseason draft rankings on Jan. 20,Bob McKenzie indicated two scouts surveyed by TSN suggested Wright's first-half performance left open the possibility he could be unseated as the top prospect. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 19 are wild cards of sorts. 4 among international skaters. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. ", "The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who is No. 70 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. 1 guy right now. Four of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN had him in the spot immediately behind Wright. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. Sub 6-foot Finnish winger Joakim Kemell is No. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current 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. His performance also earned him a spot in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on March 23. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) The 6'1", 179-pound Yurov garnered praise from TSN's Bob McKenzie and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino for his speed and skill level. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. Emphasis will always be placed on how the moves impact buyers' chances in the upcoming postseason, but the deadline's sellers will already have their eyes on the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery. Those skills should make him very enticing to the Coyotes. HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) He measured at just 5-foot-9.5 at the Combine and this does have some wondering how hed fare in the NHL. 9 and just nine in the top 32. 47 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) He was ranked as high as No. 1 Shane Wright 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. While critical of his skating, Peters suggests his offensive skills could offset that shortcoming. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. Montreal Canadiens Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Eyes On The Prize, Links: Seeing is believing for Martin St-Louis. We've previously noted the St. Louis Blues' need for more depth among their left-shot defense prospects. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL) 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) 72 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (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. 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) But some believe Lambert is too inconsistent and takes too many nights off to deserve a higher ranking. 1, for that matter. Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. Wright was awarded exceptional player status by Hockey Canada in 2019, allowing him to enter the OHL as a 15-year-old for the 2019-20 OHL season. It was more difficult to get consensus rankings on the Russians this year because not all teams are ranking Russians as they have in the past. WebTop 10 BIGGEST Potential STEALS Of The 2022 NHL Draft! The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. On Jan. 13, The Winnipeg Free Press' Mike Sawatzky cited NHL Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young forward's adjustment to the USHL, pointing to Ingram's confidence, good hockey instincts and playmaking ability. 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. With his size and shot, Snuggerud could have top-six NHL potential. 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. 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL) Dubas sends 'we're all in' message to Leafs and he may not be done, Morning Coffee: Maple Leafs, Rangers add ahead Of TradeCentre, Dubas continues aggressive pursuit of competitive players on 'whirlwind' day. Highest ranks: 11th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Dobber Prospects). I have concerns for his lack of dominance this season. He didnt disappoint either, scoring 39 goals and 66 points in 58 games as a rookie. 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. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. I think [Wrights] first half-performance has left the door open for someone to unseat him, said one of the 10 scouts surveyed by TSN to determine consensus rankings aimed at projecting where in the draft players are likely to be chosen. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) Jiricek received one No. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. 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. Ferrari believes Lambert possesses "some of the best tools in the entire draft class," singling out his elite skating and impressive puck skills. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) 7. HM Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) His points per game have improved 1.14 as a 15-year-old to 1.24 as a now 17-year-old but so much more was expected in his draft year. We used 15 sources to come up with an ultimate ranking of the prospects. 1.. He was ranked as high as No. 64 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) Highest ranks: 14th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (McKeens Hockey, Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 62nd (The Puck Authority), 41st (Dobber Prospects), 40th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. Some also wonder what his role will be. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 3 and as low as No. The 18-year-old center is sitting secondamong his teammates with 46 points in 54 games. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. With John Klingberg slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and only one defenseman among their top 10 prospects, they could consider choosing a blueliner such as Denton Mateychuk of the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. 1 but are expressing some reservations: His engagement has been good, his production underwhelming given the expectations, one said. We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. His size and two-way skills should still draw sufficient interest from NHL clubs. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. All he appears to lack is being six feet or taller, which is the preferred size standard for an elite No. The 17-year-old left winger could still be a player on their radar at this stage. Chesley may not have the gaudy numbers or flashier style of some of his blue-line peers eligible for selection in this round. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. 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. First is his size. His range in our survey was as high as No. Thats the way we like it. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. 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 3 NHL blueliner. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) 9. ", "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. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) 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. HM Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) It truly makes for an exciting and unpredictable draft. 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 information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. All of that led to Wright being a unanimous 10-for-10 No. 9. He could be NHL-ready within a couple of seasons. DAILY FACEOFF TOP 32. Bear in mind that these two scouts, while voicing some concerns, still currently have Wright atop their lists. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. Yurov was held scoreless seeing limited minutes in 21 games against professionals in the KHL. 4. 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). }}. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. Simon Nemec:The 6-foot, 199-pound Slovak is a smooth-skating, intelligent defenceman who is a highly efficient puck mover with a solid two-way game. ", LHD, Saginaw (OHL): "Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star.
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