bob mckenzie draft rankings 2022
21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. Luneau will likely need another season in junior followed by a year or two of AHL experience. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) The higher rankings suggest he can become an impact top-six forward. Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. 4 among North American skaters. 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. HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) 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 Listen. 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Goran Stubb of European Scouting Services called the young right winger "an excellent, smooth skater with great offensive instincts," singling out his playmaking and competitive two-way play. 19 are wild cards of sorts. 17. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. 1 but are expressing some reservations: His engagement has been good, his production underwhelming given the expectations, one said. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) This is our seventh year doing this. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. 9 and just nine in the top 32. He has 18 points in 43 games with the USNTDP's under-18 team and 12 points in 18 games with their USHL junior club. 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. He had seven points in 11 games with their junior club and three points in 29 games skating with their pro squad. On Jan. 17, The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari reported the 18-year-old forward parted ways with JYP Jyvaskyla to join the Pelicans in hope of improving his production. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. This is useful to create groups of similarly ranked players. Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL) Mintyukov said he's a big fan of the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes. 1 in TSNs pre-season draft rankings in late September, before the OHL 2021-22 season began. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. They could attempt to address that need in this year's draft by choosing Conor Geekie of the WHL's Winnipeg Ice. Teams who like Wright at No. [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. 2, as well as the ordering for the top 5 and top 10. Our projected second overall selection in our previous mock draft, Logan Cooley is enjoying a fine performance this season with the U.S. National Team Development Program. Nevertheless, his solid defensive game should make him an enticing target for a rebuilding club like the Ducks. 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. Those that rank him in the first round believe his offensive game is coming and will be a dependable top-four, two-way defenseman. Currently sidelined with a minor shoulder injury, Kemell hasnt been scoring at the same pace he did to start the season in Finlands top mens league, but hes still seen a skilled goal-scorer/playmaker who has an engine that revs high. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 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. 2022 TSN Bob McKenzie mid-season list Draft Class: 2021 Created By: NHLfan10506 Published: Jan. 21 at 6:21 a.m. 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. McKenzie believes he has the potential to become a top-six NHL winger. HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20) You will see the averages get close together as you approach the bottom. When hes on, hes electric. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL) He'll have an opportunity to grow in size while developing his game next season in the NCAA with the University of Minnesota. Those traits could have Sabres scouts looking past his difficulties this season and seeing a future NHL star. The question with him is size and eventual role. }}. 2 consideration. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. 3. 57 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a candidate to develop into the best player in the entire draft because of a high offensive ceiling. Along with the prospect, we will indicate the variance in rankings and then give a brief explanation of what the disagreement is all about. Those traits could make him a first-round selection of the Wild. 1 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) Highest ranks: 15th (The Puck Authority), 26th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 56th (McKeens Hockey), 46th (Dobber Prospects). 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. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft begins on Thursday, and EOTP has been keeping track of most of the rankings to come out ahead of the draft. 10. In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. "He's one of those players that always contributes, always produces," said Marr. We are going to define divisive prospect for the purpose of this exercise as someone who has a wide range of possible outcomes based on their ranking compared to where they could be drafted. Not every scout is sounding the alarm. 2 or No. 6 on TSNs list. We also looked at the fastest fallers. Cutter Gauthier:The U.S. U-18 national team forward has NHL size (6-foot-2 1/2 and 200 pounds), speed, and a goal-scorers nose for the net, which is to say he has the requisite tools to be a top-six, two-way NHL power forward. The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. 37-ranked Mississauga Steelhead forward Luca Del Bel Belluz, who aside from having one of the best handles in this draft is rocketing up the draft charts. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. Geekie is already building on last season's promising 23-point effort in 24 games, sitting fourth among Ice scorers with 59 points in 54 games. 13-ranked U.S. U18 centre Cutter Gauthier; No. I have concerns for his lack of dominance this season. 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. 27 on the mid-season rankings but is also the son of new Montreal Canadiens general manager and former player agent Kent Hughes. Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the No. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. All of these rankings did not rank the same number of players. 1 or 2 in the draft lottery. The lowdown: The first thing that pops with Salomonsson is his shot. Senators (CCHL) before joining the North Bay Battalion. Elite Prospects indicates 11 of their 13 ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect. 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. 23 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. Those that rank him outside round one dont believe hes a top-six NHL forward. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. A young sniper such as Liam Ohgren of the SHL's Djurgardens IF could be a good option. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. They could look at Tristan Luneau of the Gatineau Olympiques in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) as a prime option to address that need. The highest variance in the first 32 prospects is Ryan Chesley with a range of 58. Hes also a better skater. 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) ", "The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who is No. Wrights play raised more questions than it answered. ", C, Rogle (Sweden): "got some consideration as top 10 pick". While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) 2 prospect. 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. Shane Wright was our predicted first overall selection in our previous mock draft. Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. Lekkerimaki won't make the jump to the NHL right away, giving him time to fill out physically while developing his game skating in Sweden's elite league. Bring on the chaos. 4. 55 Isaiah George London (OHL) Its a photo finish for the No. Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. The lowdown: Its easy to see why there is a lot of excitement for Pickering. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) 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). Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. 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. The 17-year-old left winger could still be a player on their radar at this stage. The Montreal Canadiens have, for the moment, picks 1, 26, 33, 62, 66, 75, 92, 98, 127, 128, 130, 162, 194, and 216. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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) 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. 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. The big blueliner also skated for Switzerland at this year's postponed World Juniors. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) WebOn Monday, TSN Hockey's Insider Bob McKenzie released his final draft rankings for the 2020 entry draft, in late-January he released his mid-season rankings. 7. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. That is, players slotted from Nos. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Having alsotraded away versatile forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche, they could seek a skilled young forward with this selection. We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 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. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. Its a photo finish for the No. }}. 6 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. With Scott Wheeler's ranking of their prospects showing no one at that position among their top five, the USNTDP's Jimmy Snuggerud could be a good fit. Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. 4 among international skaters. 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) 1 Shane Wright 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a candidate to develop into the best player in the entire draft because of a high offensive ceiling. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. 7 in our survey of scouts. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. 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. 2 and as low as No. Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. 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 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) 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. Matheychuk's leadership, adaptability and mature approach to his game could make him one of the top defensemen in this year's draft. He was as high as No. 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. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. However, Scott Wheeler's ranking of their top prospects indicates they have only one left winger among their top-10. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board 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. McGroarty's size, competitiveness and scoring abilities should overcome any concerns about his speed. He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) 55 Jani Nyman Ilves (SM Liiga Jr.) The correlation of the rankings compared to draft position in 2021 was 0.7739. 30 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) 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." 40 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. 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. The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle but like Lambert, Trikozov will be interesting to watch. A look at why HM Quinn Finley Madison (USHL) The 18-year-old center is in his first season with Northeastern, putting up 16 points in 38 games. High expectations, one should add, that Wright created for himself by his outstanding play prior to this season. 6 on TSNs list. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 32, June 20th, 2022 Our full list of 112 ranked players is available in our 2022 NHL Draft Black Book or for members here 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. 40 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. 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. 1 between Wright and Cooley. 72 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) However, the Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov observed a February slump in Gaucher's production had some scouts reassessing their evaluation of him. 46 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) 4. 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. He should be among the enticing prospects in the opening round of this year's draft. Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. TRADE - GOLDEN KNIGHTS ADD FORWARD TEDDY BLUEGER FROM PITTSBURGH, TRADE - KINGS ACQUIRE GOALTENDING PROSPECT WHO DIDN'T WANT TO SIGN WITH SABRES, TRADE - ARIZONA COYOTES FINALLY DEAL D JAKOB CHYCHRUN, TRADE - RED WINGS SHIP 25-YEAR-OLD BLUELINER TO VANCOUVER, "What separates Slafkovsky from Wright for me is that he's bigger, he played harder, he was more consistent with his competitiveness, and he stepped up to produce on big stages [Olympics and world championship]," another NHL head scout told McKenzie. 9. 17 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) 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. {{ video.Name TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. 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