Sorry we could not verify that email address. The first round will be July 7 (7 p.m. 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. No one in the 2022 NHL Draft class has travelled a road to Montreal quite like that of fearless centre Vinzenz Rohrer. 1 defenseman and 2021 second-round pick (No. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. He had nine points (seven goals, two assists) in 26 games with Djurgarden in the SHL. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. 1 pick; Brad Lambert continues to drop. 2022 NHL Draft January Rankings. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL): Theres no pure elite element to his game, but he plays a pro style, utilizing his size efficiently. 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. Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler debate Juraj Slafkovsky, Cutter Gauthier and other top prospects they disagree about in this years draft. A safe pick. Liam Ohgren, RW, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE U20): Showed plenty of character as Swedens captain, playing effectively while injured at the U18s. With Nicklas Backstrom's future uncertain, adding depth at center could be a direction the Capitals look. 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL)
The Canadiens won the lottery and will select No. 28. 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.)
2022 NHL Draft Rankings: Forbes' Top 160 Final Rankings 20. One scout compared his game to Hockey Hall of Famer Marian Hossa.
NHL Draft: Top 32 prospect rankings for 2022 - Pro Hockey Talk - NBC Sports MHN 2022 Mock Draft: Lottery Edition - Montreal Hockey Now {{ video.Name Its a photo finish for the No. First, we have players who have missed significant development time. Best skaters? What Corey Pronman is hearing about the top prospects ahead of the draft. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. There are a total of 98 schools represented in these rankings, and 57 of those schools have multiple prospects ranked. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are July 8 (11 a.m.
NFL mock draft: 3 teams Georgia's Nolan Smith could star for on the edge Some team needs are factored into the mock and simulations. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. What is each teams biggest need going into the NHL Draft? 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. That time was faster than the 4.44 seconds unofficially announced and the 10-yard split is the fastest time by an edge rusher in the history of the NFL Combine. Morreale -- Cutter Gauthier: Gauthier is a powerful wing with a big shot and good set of hands capable of playing a power forward game. Pavel Mintyukov, D, Saginaw Spirit (OHL): A high-risk player with excellent offensive instincts. Also included is each player's career NHL totals. Why Nemec projects to play on a top pairing and top power-play unit in the NHL. 1 pick?
2022 NHL Mock Draft: Wild select Gleb Trikozov with no. 24 pick "Not every . 22. 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. What is each teams biggest need going into the NHL Draft. He's considered one of the fastest skaters available, and NHL Central Scouting director Dan Marr called him, "Maybe the most natural goal scorer in this draft class.". If a team in the 12-16 range won the first drawing, the worst team keeps the 1st pick and is excluded from the second drawing. 4. 85 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL)
16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga)
Morreale -- Pavel Mintyukov, D, Saginaw (OHL): Mintyukov (6-1, 194) is a creative, puck-moving defenseman with a high hockey IQ and is a strong skater. . 1 pick. 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL)
Based on the MHN's NHL Draft Rankings, the following Mock Draft was created based on the players available at each position. 1. Morning Coffee: Will we see another trade that shakes up the Stanley Cup futures market? 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL)
He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. Gaucher is a big, strong center who would fit well with the Blues' physical, hard-forechecking style of play. Steven Ellis/The Hockey News. Las Vegas Raiders. Danny Zhilkin
NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0 - Sporting News 1 or No. 17. The 2022 NHL Draft is only hours away. Compared by some to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli, Del Bel Belluz was second on Mississauga with 76 points (30 goals, 46 assists) and led them with 12 power-play goals in 68 games. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
1 overall status, but Cooley gets the nod because of his superstar ceiling. 5. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL)
He had 65 points (34 goals, 31 assists) and five power-play goals in 54 games, and nine points (three goals, six assists) in six games for the U.S. at the World U-18s. Nicholas Moldenhauer Organizational needs factored into the decision for some selections, but only if the feeling was that two or more prospects had similar potential. Morreale -- Liam Ohgren, LW, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE-JR): An explosive skater with speed, acceleration and balance, Ohgren (6-1, 201) could be a steal at this point in the draft. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. What makes Mats Lindgren Jr. different than most other players is his hockey journey and where its taken him. NHL.com's full draft coverage can be found here. As New Jersey looks to build its lineup, Slafkovsky brings elite offensive skills in a power forward body (6-4, 229). In his first mock draft, . Gauthier will start at center next season at Boston College, adding more versatility to his game. 1? Conor Geekie 6 and as low as No. That allows them to land one of the top players from the US NTPD. 6. Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Ryan Chesley. Kimelman -- David Goyette, C, Sudbury (OHL): After selecting a defenseman with their first pick, the Coyotes could opt for Goyette (5-10, 175), who is among the best skaters in this year's draft. Would you like to create an account so you can see these Favourites on your other devices too?
2022 NHL Entry Draft Headquarters - Last Word On Hockey Columbus Blue Jackets - Cutter Gauthier, LW, US NTPD. Lian Bichsel, D, Leksand (SHL): Another big, powerful defender (6-foot-5, 216 pounds), who can gap well thanks to a long stride, massive reach and excellent mobility. 30. 5. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Has plenty of hockey IQ and ability to adapt to what the game throws at him. Is an effective defender, distributor and shooter. The first round of the 2022 NHL draft lived up to the hype. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS)
Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. Morreale -- Joakim Kemell: A shoulder injury sidelined him twice, totaling more than two months, but he still led Liiga rookies with 15 goals and was second with 23 points in 39 games. 9. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): Personality plus with an abundance of confidence, he brings size, skill and unexpected playmaking ability to the table. 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. 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. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. From a physical standpoint he appears ready to play in the NHL next season. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL)
Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. There's a bit of risk/reward to his game, similar to San Jose defenseman Erik Karlsson in his prime, but Mintyukov's skating allows him to make up for any mistakes. The right-hand shot (5-9, 174) has great vision, plays with intensity and has good offensive instincts. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 4 to as low as No. Scouting reports are hyperlinked. 1. 4. His ceiling is high because all the elements are there for a long, successful NHL career.
2022 NHL Entry Draft Picks at hockeydb.com Kimelman -- Juraj Slafkovsky, LW, TPS (FIN): With Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer, the Devils are in good shape down the middle. Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on Sportsnet and SN NOW. Morreale -- Kevin Korchinski: The Islanders need high-end offensive-minded defensemen in their prospect pool and Korchinski generates scoring chances in all situations. We had OHL players who missed an entire season, WHL players who played a limited schedule and QMJHL players who played a modified, often interrupted schedule. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL)
2 and Savoie at No. 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. This class features some intriguing signal-callers, including a couple with boom-or-bust potential. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. Howard has great quickness, instincts and is tenacious on pucks. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL)
He was overshadowed by some of his teammates but Howard's skating and strength down low in the offensive zone make him a standout prospect. account. 24. Whos the crown jewel for the team with the No. He'll likely be able to showcase more of those offensive skills next season at the University of Minnesota. The 2nd overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls. 3. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. 5 to No.2. Some rankings have . . The charges filed against Georgia star Jalen Carter were two misdemeanors racing and reckless driving. Enter your email address to get a new one.
Central European Stock Watch: David Reinbacher surging up NHL Draft In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. He has played center and the wing and has top-level experience after playing in Liiga the past three seasons. General manager Kent Hughes said the goal is to find character players with skill, and it was Wright who said, "My mindset is not to win scoring titles, it's not to win MVPs, it's to win Stanley Cups. But starting with the Arizona Coyotes at No. Noah Ostlund, C, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE U20): Gained a lot of steam with a dominant performance in the U18 worlds. Well this is gonna be fun. He's a good skater with a strong, accurate shot he's able to get through traffic. Morreale -- Jonathan Lekkerimaki: A pure sniper with a hard wrist shot who plays a two-way game with good hands and explosiveness. Use another Alexander Appleyard, Paul Zuk, Sebastian Jackson, Matthew Somma, Austin Garrett, Jordan Malette and Josh Tessler combined their draft rankings and put together the official Smaht Scouting 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankings.. The 2022 NFL season is in the books, and it's now time to turn our attention to draft season. Check out our Mock 2022 NHL Draft. His production from the Olympics on has given him a chance to be the first player off the board. Teams who like Wright at No. 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. Select as many teams as you like from the leagues below. Cutter Gauthier, LW, USNTDP: His own opinion is that he should be in the conversation as the first player taken. Martin Miiak, C, Youngstown Phantoms (2023 NHL Draft) Martin Miiak is a player to keep an eye on for this year's draft. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL)
2022 NHL Draft January Rankings - The Painted Lines 19. He's a straight-line player with a power forward game that should translate well to the pro level. 2. Frank Nazar III, RW, USNTDP: Adept at playing a small area game, this player is highly competitive and shows great character. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK)
3. Once we got past Christmas, a couple of weeks were needed to return to the expected pace and quality of play weve become accustomed to from these talented young men.
2022 NHL Mock Draft: The Next Wave - The Hockey News Player Rankings updated 11 days ago | Draft Order updated after every game. He can use it to back off defenders and his strong edge work allows him to quickly create room for himself to get his shot off. 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. Stops and starts, players spread out all over the world and the conflict in Ukraine are just a few of the challenges scouts have had to navigate during the 2021-22 season. Teams are only allowed to improve their positioning via the Lottery twice in a five year period (beginning with the 2022 Lottery). You can change your selections at any time. 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. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL)
50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL)
With 2022 NHL Draft this week, the team at McKeen's Hockey has prepared a mock draft to give you an idea of how the first day could unfold. There are no slam dunks. Kimelman -- Jimmy Snuggerud, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP): Snuggerud (6-1, 188) was called the most improved player during his two seasons at the NTDP by his coach. 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.
2022 NHL Mock Draft - DraftUtopia.com Sam Cosentino sits down with top NHL draft prospect, Shane Wright, who has no doubt he should go number one. Listen. 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL)
This is the list of players selected in the 2022 NHL Entry draft. First-year eligibility is for prospects born between Sep. 16, 2002 and Sep. 15, 2003. Teams that did not win their division were placed in inverse order of regular-season standings points, followed by the three division winners who lost in inverse order of regular-season points. Kimelman -- Jonathan Lekkerimaki, RW, Djurgarden (SWE): Lekkerimaki (5-10, 171) has an NHL-caliber shot, with a one-timer or wrist shot he can use to pick corners. The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. Mocks. Well give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to your settings. In his first 2023 NFL mock draft, released in late January, ESPN's Mel Kiper had the Detroit Lions targeting two defensive players. Arizona could use a few defensemen with an edge to their game in the pipeline and Warren checks those boxes. Why Korchinskis upside might be unparalleled in this years draft, Rutger McGroarty 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20)
Mock drafts; Exclusive rankings; Team specific needs and speculations; Looking ahead to the 2022 NHL Draft and beyond; Latest Posts. 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL)
2 Shane Wright Kingston (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. (beginning with the 2022 Lottery). The 2023 NFL Draft is still roughly two months away. Kingston Frontenacs centre Shane Wright continues to have a healthy lead on the rest of the prospect field in the January edition of Craig's List ahead of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. A team can only jump ten spots, so only the top 11 teams are eligible for the 1st pick. He'll play at least one season at . (Photo: Mike Stobe / NHLI via Getty Images). Kevin Korchinski 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20)
13. On the surface, that isn't all too serious, but this goes well beneath the surface . Who should go No. 29 pick. 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. Official Heights and Weights: 2022 NHL Draft Combine. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL)
NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. 6. While the rest of the hockey world debates the relative merits of top NHL Draft prospects Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, TSN Director . Kimelman -- Simon Nemec, D, Nitra (SVK): With the future of 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). 2023 NHL Entry Draft: Horn's Mock Draft 1.0 Matvei Michkov: . Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. Plays with pace and skill and is a fierce competitor. HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL)
2022 NHL Mock Draft - First Round Predictions with Analysis He was voted best on face-offs in the OHL Eastern Conference coaches' poll after finishing second in the league in face-off winning percentage (60.6 percent; minimum 100 face-offs). 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL)
63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK)
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.. Trikozov has the potential to be one of the better forwards taken in this draft . 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. David Jiricek, D,HC Plzen (Extraliiga): A return to play in the mens worlds proved to be fruitful after a knee injury kept him out almost four months. 82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.)
Pronman vs. Wheeler: Debating the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft He led WHL rookie defensemen with 65 points (four goals, 61 assists) in 67 games and his playmaking ability ranks among the best at his position in this year's draft.
2023 NHL Draft - DobberProspects 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. 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.