Tristan Luneau The right-hand shot, compared by some to Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh, will play at the University of Minnesota next season. Hes never deterred despite his slight stature (5-foot-10, 154 pounds). The draft order is based after NHL draft lottery and heading into the Conferenace Finals. On the surface, that isn't all too serious, but this goes well beneath the surface . 5 and as low as No. Joakim Kemell, RW, JYP (Liiga): Ended his campaign on a high-note, resembling more of the player we saw lead the Liiga in scoring and not the banged-up shadow of himself that detracted from his play mid-season.
Updated 2022 NHL Mock Draft Predictions - Bleacher Report With Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season officially in the books, fans are understanding what this season means for their franchise, for better or worse. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Can beat defenders to the outside, but also manages the puck well away from the body to take it to the middle of the ice. 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. Has plenty of hockey IQ and ability to adapt to what the game throws at him. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. And while he doesn't have towering size, he's not afraid to play physically when needed. Sam Cosentino sits down with top NHL draft prospect, Shane Wright, who has no doubt he should go number one. Luca Del Bel Belluz, C, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL): Really light on his skates and anticipates the play well. The last month or so has been an absolute insane process of attempting to evaluate prospect talent. The Edmonton Oilers, who lost in the Western Conference Final, have the No. Sportsnet and SN NOW will have complete coverage of every pick beginning with Round 1 on Thursday, July 7 (7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT) and Rounds 2-7 on Friday, July 8 (11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT). 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL)
35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA)
(beginning with the 2022 Lottery). Frank Nazar III, RW, USNTDP: Adept at playing a small area game, this player is highly competitive and shows great character. Kind of like a Moritz Seider selection 2.0 as that was the case in the THW's Writer mock draft. The headline will be that its the first time this season that includespre-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. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL)
The next generation of NHL stars will enter the league at the 2022 NHL Draft, live from Montreal. However, the NFL Combine is this week, and rookie draft stocks will rise and fall over the next few days. How Mintyukovs playing style mirrors his chess strategy, Marco Kasper A right-shot defenseman, he played primarily on the left side this season.
NFL Draft 2023: Pro comparisons for top QBs prospects, with former NFL He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. The next generation of NHL stars will enter the league at the 2022 NHL Draft, live from Montreal. Its a photo finish for the No. With Nicklas Backstrom's future uncertain, adding depth at center could be a direction the Capitals look. Kasper offers a great engine and a fun off-ice talent. Morreale -- Lian Bichsel, D, Leksand (SWE): The Switzerland-born left-shot defenseman moves well for his size (6-5, 225), makes a good first pass out of the defensive zone and is aggressive in battles around the net. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK)
3. The Montreal Canadiens had the No. The first round will be July 7 (7 p.m. 1. 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. ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the first . Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN . Kimelman -- Owen Pickering, D, Swift Current (WHL): The Predators haven't selected a defenseman in the top two rounds of the draft since 2016 (Dante Fabbro, Samuel Girard) and Pickering (6-4, 180) is the right player to end that run. Morreale -- Cutter Gauthier: Gauthier is a powerful wing with a big shot and good set of hands capable of playing a power forward game. If a team in the 12-16 range wins the first drawing, the first pick will remain with the worst team. Morreale -- Owen Beck, C, Mississauga (OHL): Beck (5-11, 187) tied for fifth among OHL rookies with 51 points and was ninth with 30 assists. Corey Pronman examines every teams entire depth chart at the NHL and prospect level and projects their needs over the next few years. While NHL draft rankings will differ and the discussion of potential trades has the final order of the opening round in doubt before it begins, here is a . 6 pick in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Shane Wright NHL Draft Craig Button - TSN.ca With that said, below are top 262 prospects for the 2022 draft.
Consolidated final 2022 NHL Draft rankings - The Win Column Morreale -- Owen Pickering: Pickering might have the highest upside at this point in the draft.
2022 NHL mock draft: Final predictions for the first round - Yahoo! And fears about his size (5-8, 158) could be moot; he said an endocrinologist informed him his bone age is younger than his chronological age, and there's a good chance he could grow as tall as 5-11 while playing at least a season or two at Boston University. Morreale -- Jiri Kulich: Kulich interviewed with all 32 NHL clubs at the NHL Scouting Combine, showing how interested teams are in him.
Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Kimelman -- Joakim Kemell, RW, JYP (FIN): Kemell (5-9, 185) has the potential to be a big-time goal scorer in the NHL, and right wing is an area of need for the Senators; in the past 10 seasons Mark Stone is the only right wing to score at least 25 goals for Ottawa. 5. After that, who knows? He's under contract in the KHL for at least one more season but taking a chance on him here could be a smart value move. Try a week on us. Danny Zhilkin 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20)
3 NHL blueliner. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Shane Wright. password. He has played center and the wing and has top-level experience after playing in Liiga the past three seasons. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. What Corey Pronman is hearing about the top prospects ahead of the draft. The NHL draft mock for 2022 gives the Ottawa Senators an elite offensive player.
Mock 2022 NHL Draft: Wright, Slafkovsky, Cooley remain top three picks Morreale -- Matthew Savoie: As one of the most dynamic skaters in the 2022 draft class, Savoie is a top-line playmaker with good hands and is exceptional on special teams. 9) and Marat Khusnutdinov (No. Mark J . His shot and release are something to behold. The players ranked 11 to 13 on the TSN list Seattle Thunderbird defenceman Kevin Korchinski, Saginaw Spirit defenceman Pavel Mintyukov and Winnipeg Ice centre Conor Geekie are all considered legit threats to displace someone in the top 10. Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Ryan Chesley. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. But now he has two challengers in Logan Cooley and Juraj Slafkovsky,who had strong finishes to their respective seasons. 18. . Kimelman -- Logan Cooley, C, USA U-18 (NTDP): Cooley (5-10, 174) is an elite skater with high-end offensive skills and a strong work ethic. And what a ride its been. Sportsnet and SN NOW will have complete coverage . 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. May 5, 2022. He skates extremely well, which allows him to add to the offensive attack and be quick enough to defend in transition. He's capable of creating a seamless transition and pushing the pace into the opposing end. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. He'll likely be able to showcase more of those offensive skills next season at the University of Minnesota. 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL)
Central European Stock Watch: David Reinbacher surging up NHL Draft Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. But there are some red flags for consistent effort and indifferent play. Kimelman -- Kevin Korchinski, D, Seattle (WHL): The Ducks have Jamie Drysdale as an emerging No. 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). NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. All rights reserved. 4. 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL)
Howard has great quickness, instincts and is tenacious on pucks. Top shots? 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current
He's smart and is always on the move, looking to make things happen. On the flip side, many players were able to use the pandemic time off to strength and skill train, but development in its finest form accelerates with the experience of playing games.
2022 NHL mock draft: Final predictions for the first round - Yahoo! Jiri Kulich is a 2022 NHL draft-eligible prospect from Kadan, Czech Republic, a town of 18,000 people approximately 110 km (68 miles) northwest of the country's capital, Prague. He was the only OHL defenseman to lead his team in scoring, topping Saginaw with 62 points (17 goals, 45 assists) in 67 games. Kimelman -- Frank Nazar, C, USA U-18 (NTDP): Nazar (5-10, 180) is an explosive skater, and his speed allows him to pull away from defensemen or to use as a weapon to push defenders back to create space for himself. Corey Pronman ranks the top 131 draft-eligible players in the 2022 NHL Draft. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! 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. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon.
LA Kings Three-Round 2022 NHL Mock Draft 3.0 - Hockey Royalty Nemec has three seasons of experience playing in the top men's league in Slovakia, and his six points (one goal, five assists) in eight games for Slovakia at the 2022 IIHF World Championship are the most ever by an 18-year-old defenseman in the tournament. 4 and as low as No. 5 to No.2. (Photo: Mike Stobe / NHLI via Getty Images). Morreale -- Isaac Howard: The Ducks get value late in the first round by taking the leading scorer on the talented NTDP U-18 team. 3 pick in the 2021 draft, could give Anaheim high-end center depth as it moves into a future without the retired Ryan Getzlaf. David Goyette Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. Howard has proven hes not just a first-rounder, hes one of the very best players in the 2022 NHL Draft class. During the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery, the Montreal Canadiens won the first overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery this past Tuesday, while the New Jersey Devils jumped up to get the . Jonathan Lekkerimaki, RW, Djurgarden (SWE U20): Will shoot from anywhere because he can score from anywhere. Based on how things look today, the 2023 scouting season will be as close to normal as weve seen in the past three years. Which prospects are the best skaters, have the best puck skills, hockey sense, shot, and are the most physically dominant? 10. Round 1 (#17) - Broderick Jones, T - Georgia The National Champion, to put it bluntly, is a . 12.
2022 NFL Mock Draft: Week 14 - Prime Time Sports Talk Kimelman -- Pavel Mintyukov: The Sharks need to get younger and more skilled at defenseman and Mintyukov is among the most gifted at the position in the 2022 draft class. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. Kimelman -- Simon Nemec, D, Nitra (SVK): With the future of No. MOCK 2022 NHL DRAFT . Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL)
DATABASE. The scouting season for the 2022 NHL draft has come to a close. He defends well, can play physical and is consistently reliable. Kimelman -- Rieger Lorenz: Lorenz's work ethic and physicality drive a skilled offensive game. Morreale -- Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg (WHL): Geekie (6-3, 190) fills a big need for Vancouver with more size down the middle. Morreale -- Danila Yurov: Yurov is a smart, hard-working, two-way forward with good vision and a high compete level in all three zones. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. We will be updating . He also played more of a shut-down role for the NTDP but showcased a high-end offensive game with the U-17 team in 2020-21 (34 points in 37 games). 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
71. 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. NHL Draft prospect Cutter Gauthier has a great shot no matter the hand. Often there's a debate over the top two projected picks -- think Tavares/Hedman, or Taylor vs. Tyler -- but rarely the top three. 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.
2023 NHL Mock Draft & Simulator | Tankathon Ryan Chesley, D, USNTDP: Defends well and moves pucks efficiently. He had a 16-game point streak from Dec. 4-Jan. 25 and led the AJHL with five shorthanded goals. NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. Check out our Mock 2022 NHL Draft.
2023 NFL Mock Draft - Raiders Trade Up to First Pick | Fantasy News MHN 2022 Mock Draft: Lottery Edition - Montreal Hockey Now There were 225 prospects selected across 7 rounds. Final 2022 NHL Draft thoughts 29 pick. Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on Sportsnet and SN NOW. To see your localized preferences, please enable geolocation services in your browser settings. The offensive position that typically garners the most selections in a given draft is wide receiver and if recent years are any indication, at least a few of this year's prospects will make an immediate impact for . Owen Pickering, D, Swift Current Broncos (WHL): Has climbed steadily from the start of the season, and that climb is not expected to slow now. He patterns his game after Lightning forward Alex Killorn, so adding a similar type of skilled, gritty player could be intriguing for Tampa Bay. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs.
NHL Mock Draft 2022: Canadiens win the Shane Wright sweepstakes Morreale -- Jonathan Lekkerimaki: A pure sniper with a hard wrist shot who plays a two-way game with good hands and explosiveness. 30. What is the scouting process for NHL Draft prospects? The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. Isaac Howard, LW, USNTDP: Another player with a strong end to the season, where he was seen buzzing all over the ice at the U18s. 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. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. Mateychuk can use his outstanding skating as an impact offensive player but also knows how to utilize it smartly to defend.
Mel Kiper Has Patriots Taking Stud Receiver In Latest Mock Draft 2023 NHL Mock Draft: Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, Matvei Michkov lead Ryan Kennedy. Typically, we have some certainty as to the first half of the draft, but this year we have some level of certainty in the first quarter of the opening round, or the first eight picks. 29. 32. NHL Draft lottery odds 2022 Here is how the NHL lottery odds system is broken down. 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. 8 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
Mocks. Ivan Miroshnichenko, LW, Omsk (VHL): The projection of a return-to-play next season has hastened, and as a result, hes back on track to be a first round pick. The charges filed against Georgia star Jalen Carter were two misdemeanors racing and reckless driving. Corey Pronman ranks the 2022 draft-eligibles by skill, Which NHL Draft prospects have the most upside? Of course we will finish the 2022 world juniors in August, and that should feature prominently into the start of the next scouting season as it follows the Hlinka-Gretzky tournament, which is the crown jewel of all events. Aside from this talented trio, things will start to scattershoot after the top eight picks, which is much earlier than we are used to. 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL)
59. Pronman ranks the top 31 Morreale -- Jimmy Snuggerud: Snuggerud made tremendous strides in the second half of the season. 25. Boston Bruins Latest News; . He improved his skating, which allows him to get into more dangerous areas to use his shot, which is considered by scouts to be one of the best in this draft class. 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. 5. Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on Sportsnet and SN NOW. Montreal Canadiens - Shane Wright, C, Kingston (OHL) . 1.
Matt Savoie:The Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 centre is a quick, gifted, and skilled, albeit undersized, offensive presence who can score goals and make plays. 1 pick | What makes Shane Wright special, Juraj Slafkovsky: Slafkovsky vs. Wright and the decision for the No. The New Jersey Devils move up from No.
2022 NHL Mock Draft | 2022 NHL Draft | NHL Draft The volatility may start as early as the first pick. May 10, 2022. 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL)
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2022 NHL Entry Draft Picks at hockeydb.com The Canadiens won the lottery and will select No. Jiri Kulich, C, HC Karlovy Vary (CZE): Was his nine-goal effort at the U18s a mirage, or a true representation of what he will be able to do in the NHL? 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. Vinzenz Rohrer 2022 Draft Profile: C Frank Nazar III March 13, 2022. One scout compared his game to Hockey Hall of Famer Marian Hossa. 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. Meet Rutger McGroarty, the Nebraska kid making history on his way to the draft. 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.
2022 NHL Mock Draft: Latest Predictions for All 1st-Round Prospects On Sep. 26, we published our Way-Too-Early 2022 1st-Round NHL Mock Draft. Listen here. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. Brad Lambert, C, Pelicans (Liiga): Despite possessing all the offensive tools to play a top-six role in the NHL, he will enter this draft as a wildcard who could go anywhere from top 10 to Day 2. 6 and as low as No. Be sure to stay tuned for our Mock Draft which will be released July 5. Photo Credit: Robert Lefebvre/OHL Images. 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. 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL)
Beck doesn't have much flash but might be one of the most consistent players in this draft class. With Murray set to return, Dubas keeps faith in Leafs goalies, With Flames reeling, GM Treliving exercises caution at trade deadline. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Some team needs are factored into the mock and simulations. 14. Why did Shane Wright drop from being the No. The Tampa Bay Lightning, who lost Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday, will pick No. 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL)
2022 NHL Mock Draft: The Next Wave - The Hockey News 2022 NFL User Mock Draft. 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL)
The 2022 NHL Draft is only hours away. The path to the 2023 NFL Draft will cross a major checkpoint with the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana from Feb. 28 to March 6.. ET; NHLN, ESPN+ . 37) with their first two picks in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Wild could continue to enhance their skill at the position. 34) Olen Zellweger was named the best defenseman in the Western Hockey League this season, but Korchinski (6-2, 185) could be too good an option to pass on here. It's a three-horse race for No. May not be a major point getter, but another player aware of what his strengths are. 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL)
Cutter Gauthier We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. Teams are only allowed to improve their positioning via the Lottery twice in a five year period (beginning with the 2022 Lottery). 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20)
3, their opinions vary widely. 10. He was ranked as high as No. 15 in our survey. Denton Mateychuk, D, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL): Is adept at breaking pucks out, and remaining a part of the rush. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. Morreale -- Frank Nazar: Nazar is a smart, skilled right-shot forward who plays with energy to be first on pucks and can play big minutes on the power play and penalty kill. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL)
While NHL draft rankings will differ and the discussion of potential trades has the final order of the opening round in doubt before it begins, here is a . Kimelman -- Juraj Slafkovsky, LW, TPS (FIN): With Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer, the Devils are in good shape down the middle. 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. 36 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
7 in our survey of scouts. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are July 8 (11 a.m. For months, our four draft analysts -- Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Jordan Reid and Matt Miller -- and our 32 NFL Nation reporters have been assessing prospects and team needs, building mock drafts . 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. Who should go No. 11. 30 pick, which they acquired from the New York Rangers in the trade for forward Andrew Copp on March 21. The Draft Analyst Podcast: NHL Interlude (Division Finals/Round 2) May 20, 2022. Slafkovsky was ranked No. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL)
1, the Canadiens could continue to add depth at the position with Lambert, whose skating and speed drive his offensive game. 16. 2023 NHL Entry Draft: Horn's Mock Draft 1.0 Matvei Michkov: . Marco D'Amico. The tournament showcased the great speed and all-around play he displayed in Extraliga, and one scout compared him to Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak.
NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL)
First-year eligibility is for prospects born between Sep. 16, 2002 and Sep. 15, 2003. Kimelman -- Brad Lambert, C, Pelicans (FIN): After selecting Wright at No. 6. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL)
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. The New Jersey Devils move up from No.