A young sniper such as Liam Ohgren of the SHL's Djurgardens IF could be a good option. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 2022 Trade Deadline and no rankings are perfect so we combined 12 of the most respected draft rankings and used the average of them to get our own rankings. Others believe his skating and overall skill set puts him in the top-six conversation. Cooley sits third among U.S. nationalUnder-18team scorers with 54 points in 37 games. Ferrari believes Lambert possesses "some of the best tools in the entire draft class," singling out his elite skating and impressive puck skills. Slafkovsky was ranked No. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. 7 in our survey of scouts. "He went into this season being projected as a 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. In his midseason rankings, TSN's Bob McKenzie considered the 18-year-old blueliner a two-way threat. 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. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. Wright didnt play in the 2020-21 OHL season because the league was shut down by the pandemic, but he was able to play as an underage player in the 2021 Under-18 World Championship in Texas, where he was absolutely outstanding in helping to lead Canada to the gold medal. 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 Ingram, 18, is skating in his first season in the USHL. One scout voted him in the top 5 and nine of 10 had him in the top 11. 53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. Highest ranks: 8th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 69th (Draft Prospects), 64th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 18 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) 20 or lower. (Rankings were updated on July 4 due to additional rankings from The Hockey News and again July 5 due to updated rankings by Corey Pronman. 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a Slafkovsky was ranked either No. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. He does not have a lot of energy in his game right now., He has not played with the vigour or passion to score as he has in years past, said a fifth scout, who feels Wright could solidify No. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. Howard may be a gifted offensive forward, but he also garnered praise from Sportsnet's Sam Consentino for improving his all-around game. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. Finnish winger Brad Lambert with deep Saskatchewan hockey roots (the nephew of former NHL player and current NHL coach Lane Lambert and the son of former WHL player Ross Lambert) is a credible candidate to be taken in the top 10. After a six-point rookie performance in 58 games with the Steelheads during the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season, Del Bel Belluz saw no game action last season as COVID also shut down the OHL's 2020-21 campaign. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. With the final day of the regular season (April 29) only a month away, we're revisiting and revising our midseason mock-draft predictions. 3 and two more at No. We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. Many of the players ranked from Nos. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. Highest ranks: 8th (TSNs Craig Button), 16th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 42nd (Smaht Scouting), 41st (Future Considerations). 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) The goal is to give you different perspectives from various sources indicating where the questions and pressure points are. Listen here. The Montreal Canadiens acquired the Calgary Flames' first-round pick in last month's Tyler Toffoli trade. 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. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. 32 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) NHL Central Scouting listed Mateychuk at No. He also liked the young winger's ability to shake off opposition checking to put himself in prime scoring areas. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. Those traits could have Sabres scouts looking past his difficulties this season and seeing a future NHL star. Its a photo finish for the No. HM Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) Elite Prospects cites TSN's Bob McKenzie and Craig Button among five ranking authorities rating Cooley as this season's No. Shane Wright was our predicted first overall selection in our previous mock draft. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! 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. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) WebHello Guys Welcome Back! 15 in our survey. Bichsel's big frame and potential should draw the attention of NHL clubs seeking size and skill among their future blue-line candidates. Buffalo Sabres. 06/28/22 By Bob McKenzie. Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. That is our list of 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. Bring on the chaos. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL) HM Cole Spicer USA U-18 (USHL). 9 among North American skaters. Teams who like Wright at No. His size and two-way skills should still draw sufficient interest from NHL clubs. 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. The leading contender to knock Wright off the No. The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. 10 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga) by Bob McKenzie Lets make one thing clear from the get-go: The 2022 NHL Draft is the Shane Wright Draft. ", "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. 1 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) What separates Slafkovsky from Wright for me is that hes 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 said. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino had Wright atop his March rankings but suggested others could be closing the gap on him. 44 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Description Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239 DRAFT TEXT-EMBED ROUND 1 TEAM ORIGINAL PLAYER DETAILS ROUND 2 TEAM The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? 8 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (MHL) 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. This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) The scouts who had Wright at No. Those traits are bound to draw the interest of teams seeking a future leader for their blue-line corps. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. 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 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 if he rediscovers his game. 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) 28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) Those that rank him in the first round believe his offensive game is coming and will be a dependable top-four, two-way defenseman. The question with him is size and eventual role. WebDrafted 2022, 1 #24 overall by Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the CHL Import Draft Drafted 2021, 1 #43 overall by Acadie-Bathurst Titan in the CHL Import Draft 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #33 by Elite Prospects 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #22 by ISS Hockey 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #23 by FCHockey The Buffalo Sabres acquired the Vegas Golden Knights' first-round pick (top-10 protected) as part of the return in last November's Jack Eichel trade. Cooley has been dynamic with the puck, a scout said. He is also ranked outside the top-20 according to TSNs Craig Button and ranked outside the top-10 according to Bob McKenzie, which is significant given that its Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. 20 or lower. As evidenced by his final Central Scouting ranking of 8th, they believe he will be a top-six center. Its a photo finish for the No. "There's no holes in his game.". With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. On the surface, a 6-foot-3 center with skill will get a ton of attention. 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. Because theres a dearth of high-end goaltending talent in this years draft, a team looking to get the best goalie prospect in the draft could step up on him late in the first round and/or early in the second. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. Its a photo finish for the No. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Wrights play raised more questions than it answered. That feels like ages ago. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms. HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20) 46 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL) He could be NHL-ready within a couple of seasons. You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. They could choose the USNTDP's Ryan Chesley if he's still available by this stage of the first round. 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 Savoie and Slafkovsky couldnt be further apart on the size scale but each of them got two votes from scouts as the No. Highest ranks: 11th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Dobber Prospects). Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. Yurov has the speed and skill level to be a top-two line NHL winger though hes a bit of a tougher read because he tends to play limited minutes against men in the KHL. Shane Wright of the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs remains the favorite to be chosen first overall in this year's draft. 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. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. 16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) 3 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) On bad days, you have a hard time finding him. That long layoff, however, hasn't hurt the 18-year-old center's game as he's sitting second among Steelheads scorers with 29 goals and 70 points in 60 games. Questions come in with his overall game and what hell be in the NHL. 1. Along with the prospect, we will indicate the variance in rankings and then give a brief explanation of what the disagreement is all about. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. 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. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) 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. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) "In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. 40 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Some other observations on TSNs mid-season rankings: The top 10 is a veritable United Nations, including three Canadians, two Russians, two Slovaks, one American, one Finn and one Czech. While his stock has taken a hit, most believe he will go in the first round simply because he has one of the highest skill sets in the draft. 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. Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. 2. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. I have seen more of Nemec, but only in brief bits in international tournaments. The 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. 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. Its a photo finish for the No. WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Draft Rankings REVEALED! Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. That list includes: No. He already has plenty of international experience, skating in two World Junior under-20 tournaments and helping his country win a bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) The scouts who had Wright at No. 17 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) Arizona Coyotes. His skating is his strength and has shown some good moments with the puck. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. His .67 goals per game as a 15-year-old OHL rookie has dropped to .48 this season. The big blueliner also skated for Switzerland at this year's postponed World Juniors. He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. Bear in mind that these two scouts, while voicing some concerns, still currently have Wright atop their lists. Hes a 6-foot-4 defenseman who can skate well for his size and is good with the puck on his stick. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. Born in Moscow, Mintyukov is enjoying a solid rookie campaign in his first season of North American hockey. 1 guy right now. The variance in rankings reflects which version of Goyette you get in any given game. The top-ranked in fact, the only ranked goalie is Prince George Cougars netminder Tyler Brennan, who is No. 1 perch is USA Under-18 forward Logan Cooley, a 5-foot-10 centre who is as savvy and skilled offensively as any prospect in the draft. Below are the 154 ranked players. The young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games. 2 and as low as No. We predicted the Anaheim Ducks could select USNTDP forward Frank Nazar in our previous mock draft. 1, theres the rub. While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. Scott Wheeler's evaluation of the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect depth shows them without a left-hand defenseman among their top 15. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) "He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) The lowdown: While a vast majority of the scouting world has Beck as a solid second rounder, there is some belief that he could be a late first rounder. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) The lowdown: The biggest question with Goyette is his consistency. 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) The 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. But hes still at the top of the draft pile. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. At the, albeit abbreviated, 2022 World Junior Championship, Wright was, at best, just okay in a really small sample size. Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. 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. 4. HM Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 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 Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. The 17-year-old Howard is having a solid second season with the USNTDP. 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) Those skills could bring a considerable boost to the Kraken's prospect pipeline, which was ranked 32nd by Wheeler. 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. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. 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. He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. They are listed in alphabetical order. Adam Ingram of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms could be worth considering at this stage of the first round. Capable of playing center or on the wing, the 18-year-old is in his second season with HK Poprad playing with and against professionals. 5. A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. They could use it to select Luca Del Bel Belluz of the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. (Error Code: 102630) Its a photo finish for the No. He's also third on the USNTDP junior squad with 27 points in 18 United States Hockey League (USHL) contests. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) }}. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) One had him at No. Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. Hes a classic case of great shooter, less than average skater who is great some nights and nowhere to be found other nights. Most seem to believe hes a bottom pair defenseman. 5 and as low as 21. HM Brennan Ali Lincoln (USHL) HM Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) This is our seventh year doing this. NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. 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. 35-ranked Swiss defenceman Lian Bichsel. 2, as well as the ordering for the top 5 and top 10. High expectations, one should add, that Wright created for himself by his outstanding play prior to this season. Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. ", "Yurov has the speed and skill level to be a top-two line NHL winger though hes a bit of a tougher read because he tends to play limited minutes against men in the KHL. In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. Montreal Canadiens sign Xavier Simoneau to entry-level contract. 10. As for Wrights competition for 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. For me, Miroshnichenko has a higher ceiling.. 4 to as low as No. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. 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. TSNs final draft rankings for 2022 will be released in early July, in the week leading up to the draft, which is scheduled for July 7-8 in Montreal. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. 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. ', TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS MAKE 3 TRADES IN RAPID SUCCESSION, TRADE - JESSE PULJUJARVI IS ON THE MOVE, JOINING WJC TEAMMATE, HEAVYWEIGHTS RYAN REAVES AND ROSS JOHNSTON EXCHANGE BOMBS, TRADE - HURRICANES ACQUIRE A DEFENCEMAN FROM ARIZONA, BREAKING - RED WINGS SIGN CAPTAIN DYLAN LARKIN TO LONG-TERM EXTENSION, TOP PROSPECT FOR UPCOMING DRAFT GETS HIMSELF IN HOT WATER WITH TEAM; 'I'M ASHAMED', BLACKHAWKS PLACE ROOKIE FORWARD ON WAIVERS; RECENTLY SIGNED JETS GOALIE ALSO ON THE WIRE, TRADE - AVALANCHE ACQUIRE FORWARD LARS ELLER FROM WASHINGTON, FLYERS REPORTEDLY TAKING CALLS ON FORMER FIRST-ROUND PICK, JARRED TINORDI AND JACK MCBAIN THROW HAYMAKERS DURING OLD-SCHOOL HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT (VIDEO), CAPITALS INK VETERAN DEFENCEMAN TO MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION, TRADE - ANAHEIM DUCKS FIND TRADE PARTNER FOR COLLEGE FREE AGENT HOLDOUT, PENGUINS PLACE PAIR OF PLAYERS ON WAIVERS, DUCKS CLAIM DEFENCEMAN OFF WAIVERS FROM NEW JERSEY. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) 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. 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 was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. Elite Prospects indicates 11 of their 13 ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. The top three is separated by just 1.77 which makes it the closest top three since I started tracking these rankings in 2016 (The 2016 rankings were not published). Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) WebTop 10 BIGGEST Potential STEALS Of The 2022 NHL Draft! Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. Ingram's ability to adjust to a higher level of hockey should serve him well when he joins the NCAA's St. Teams who like Wright at No. They could seek another potential top-six forward capable of playing center or wing here. This is useful to create groups of similarly ranked players. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. 2 or No. 72 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) 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). One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. They could attempt to address that problem by choosing Lian Bichsel of the SHL's Leksands IF. In order to qualify for the rankings, players needed to be included on at least five of the 15 sources (since we took away the top and bottom two scores, we wanted to make sure players were guaranteed to be using at least one of their own rankings). Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. 4 among international skaters. 3. While that could affect how high he goes in this year's draft, he's still a well-regarded young player. #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). 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). Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Detroit Red Wings' top prospects shows them lacking a potential top-six center with offensive capabilities. Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. 4 and as low as No. 2 or No. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. When hes not, its frustrating to watch. 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. 12 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 1 Shane Wright 3. 56 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) 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. The 18-year-old center is in his first season with Northeastern, putting up 16 points in 38 games. 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. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. 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. 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