Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. Despite the concerns about his skating, Perevalov's scoring abilities will likely draw plenty of interest from NHL teams in this round. All of that led to Wright being a unanimous 10-for-10 No. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) 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 But they would like to see more from him. 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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. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) 12 in our scouting survey. ", "Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. 6. That is, players slotted from Nos. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. 8 on the TSN list. 29 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) 20 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) 6 and as low as 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. With time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL forward. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. All but one of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect, with NHL Central Scouting rating him No. 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 A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. Though Jiricek has played better than Nemec this season. #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). 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. 3 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, the 18-year-old Savoie leads the Ice and all WHL rookies with 78 points. 46 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) The lowdown: The biggest question with Goyette is his consistency. In 2019, we eliminated the top two and bottom two scores from the average. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) The scouts who had Wright at No. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. 1 Shane Wright 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. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) 62. The leading contender to knock Wright off the No. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. Which prospects are divisive for you? We are going to focus on prospects in which there is disagreement about what round they belong in. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? Filip Mesar of HK Poprad in Slovakia could be one option. Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited Mateychuk's maturity and ability to adjust his game to his team's needs. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. 1. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. 4 to as low as No. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 73 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) However, most of that production came before his recent slump, putting him behind last season's point-per-game effort of 31 points in 30 contests. We will present you with 15 prospects that meet our above definition of divisive prospect. 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. 9. All of which has come as a rather notable surprise. 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. This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. 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. 2 and as low as No. Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. Others believe his skating and overall skill set puts him in the top-six conversation. 5. 1 spot, putting Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at the top of his mid-season rankings. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. NHL Central Scouting ranks him No. 1. WebHello Guys Welcome Back! 4. McKenzie's list included 16 {{ video.Name Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young center's overall game. 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. The 6'0", 194-pounder has decent size and solid defensive abilities. If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] 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. 30 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) 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. 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. 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. 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. The 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. HM Nick Moldenhauer Chicago (USHL) Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. Austria rounds it out with one. 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. 5 among international skaters. In todays links, Martin St-Louis talks about how to evaluate his new arrivals, the evergreen Jaromir Jagr, and catching ones breath after a tumultuous trading Tuesday. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. 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. 5 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. 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) At the, albeit abbreviated, 2022 World Junior Championship, Wright was, at best, just okay in a really small sample size. 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. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. Cooley sits third among U.S. nationalUnder-18team scorers with 54 points in 37 games. Four of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN had him in the spot immediately behind Wright. 23 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 32 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) He really needs to step it up in the second half.. 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. Having alsotraded away versatile forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche, they could seek a skilled young forward with this selection. NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) 40 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) 56 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) The only exception is Northeastern University forward Jack Hughes no relation to New Jersey Devil first overall pick and top centre Jack Hughes who is not only No. 19 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) 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. 24 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL) Hes not been carrying his team or competitive enough in puck battles. Just alright in my viewings, said a third scout. 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. 4 to as low as No. All of these rankings did not rank the same number of players. 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) Teams who like Wright at No. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. Korchinski's size, unflappable demeanor and playmaking abilities have propelled him to a solid season in the WHL. Highest ranks: 8th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 69th (Draft Prospects), 64th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) 2 and Savoie at No. 66 Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) The top-ranked in fact, the only ranked goalie is Prince George Cougars netminder Tyler Brennan, who is No. He also moves the puck well and possesses a powerful shot. 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). He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. The Arizona Coyotes got their third pick in this round as part of the return from the Colorado Avalanche in last summer's Darcy Kuemper trade. 1 overall pick should be., Hes not played with enough urgency or determination, said another scout. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. That list includes: No. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. 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, Shane Wright 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. Scott Wheeler's evaluation of the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect depth shows them without a left-hand defenseman among their top 15. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) Nevertheless, NHL Central Scouting selected Kemell as their top player among international skaters. The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. 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. "He went into this season being projected as a 4 and as low as No. 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. Lambert has blazing speed and while he struggled to put up numbers early in the Finnish elite league season, his playmaking and goal-scoring abilities are notable. 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. 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. Most seem to believe hes a bottom pair defenseman. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? The 18-year-old center is in his first season with Northeastern, putting up 16 points in 38 games. On March 4, NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Savoie's coach, James Patrick, suggesting he could have more success at the NHL level as a winger. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. They appreciated his speed and puck-handling abilities, with Peters pointing out the youngster dominates when playing among his peer group in international competition. 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. 7 on TSNs mid-season ranking, is a two-way threat, who can play a punishing shutdown defender role but skilled enough to contribute on offence, too. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 17. Since he didnt play big minutes in the KHL, Yurov was perhaps a tougher read for the scouts, but he has been a Top 10 or thereabouts prospect most of the year. 16-ranked Saginaw Spirit defenceman Pavel Mintyukov; No. As for Wrights competition for No. 1.. NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr praised Savoie as "one of the best natural scorers and offensive players in the 2022 Draft class." A versatile forward who can play center or left wing, the 6'2", 174-pound Manitoba native leads the Phantoms with 21 goals and 49 points in 48 games. Jiricek received one No. Though Savoie is small by the standards of NHL centers, the 5'9", 179-pounder is a very talented player. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. 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