The draft order is based after NHL draft lottery and heading into the Conferenace Finals. David Jiricek 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) His shot and hockey sense are NHL caliber, and his coach compared him to New York Islanders forward Anders Lee. 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are July 8 (11 a.m. He's a good skater with a strong, accurate shot he's able to get through traffic. The Edmonton Oilers, who lost in the Western Conference Final, have the No. NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more. One scout compared his game to Hockey Hall of Famer Marian Hossa. 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. Between postponed and cancelled games in all major leagues across North America and Europe and the abrupt cancellation of the World Junior Championship, there have been few opportunities to evaluate talent well. 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. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. An error has occurred while trying to update your details. Marco D'Amico. Shane Wright, C, Kingston Frontenacs (OHL): Despite teams and the media questioning a perceived lack of compete at times, we still have to project, and Wright projects to be the most complete player in this draft class. . 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. 2022 NHL Mock Draft. Projected trade with Chicago Bears - CHI receives 2023 first-round pick (7), 2023 second-round pick (38), 2024 first-round pick, 2024 fourth-round pick - LV receives 2023 . 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) Beck doesn't have much flash but might be one of the most consistent players in this draft class. But there are some red flags for consistent effort and indifferent play. This draft projects to be one full of volatility and two key elements are contributing to the uncertainty. Slafkovsky was ranked No. There are a total of 98 schools represented in these rankings, and 57 of those schools have multiple prospects ranked. Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Ryan Chesley. 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) Kimelman -- Nathan Gaucher: With centers Ryan O'Reilly (31) and Brayden Schenn (30) each older than 30, it might be time to start thinking of the future through the middle. TSN Hockey analyst Mike . 69 Isaiah George London (OHL) Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): Personality plus with an abundance of confidence, he brings size, skill and unexpected playmaking ability to the table. 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. Ties are broken by teams' total number of regulation wins (RW), regulation and non-shootout overtime wins (ROW), and then head-to-head if still tied, Playoff teams that did not win their divisions and did not make the conference finals, sorted by points, are assigned the next picks, Playoff teams that won their divisions and did not make the conference finals, sorted by points, are assigned the next picks, Conference finals losers sorted by points are assigned picks 29 and 30, Stanley Cup runner-up is assigned pick 31, Note: This site uses points-per-game instead of points to account for different number of games played between teams. 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 . Well this is gonna be fun. He's also a committed 200-foot player. What makes Mats Lindgren Jr. different than most other players is his hockey journey and where its taken him. HM Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) 1 or No. Listen here. 1 overall status, but Cooley gets the nod because of his superstar ceiling. Organizational needs factored into the decision for some selections, but only if the feeling was that two or more prospects had similar potential. Lightning. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) 2022 Mock Drafts 2021 Mock Drafts 2020 Mock Drafts 2019 Mock Drafts 2018 Mock Drafts 2017 Mock Drafts 2016 Mock Drafts. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) Gaucher is a big, strong center who would fit well with the Blues' physical, hard-forechecking style of play. Adding strength is a necessity, especially when it comes to playing in his end, but Havelid has all the qualities of a future NHL power-play quarterback. Early Look 2022 NHL Draft Rankings #1-5 2021-22 Pre-Season Rankings and Reports Morreale -- David Jiricek: A knee injury that required surgery in January limited him this season, but Jiricek plays a mature, physical, two-way game. In his first mock draft, . 32 Thoughts: What's up with every team heading into the NHL Draft? 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. ET; NHLN, ESPN+ . Customize your lineup with your favourite leagues and teams. 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. A team can only jump ten spots, so only the top 11 teams are eligible for the 1st pick. His range in our survey was as high as No. 13. He uses his size, reach and strength as an effective and active checker in the offensive and defensive zone and is exceptional at protecting the puck, has creative hands and a high ceiling. . Top NHL Draft prospect David Jiricek projects as an intimidating NHL defenseman. 53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) Shane Wright, granted exceptional status into the OHL, has owned top spot for the better part of three years. Scouts, players and staff weigh in on the 2022 NHL Draft class in Scott Wheelers draft survey. Brad Lambert Additionally, the conflict in Ukraine will definitely have an impact on this draft. Arizona Coyotes. Now that the Stanley Cup playoffs have reached the conference finals, we know more about the order of selection for . 12 in our scouting survey. Howard has great quickness, instincts and is tenacious on pucks. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media May not be a major point getter, but another player aware of what his strengths are. 2 or No. Adding Geekie here to go with Calder Trophy finalist Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish, the No. ET; NHLN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS). 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, which took place July 7-8, and selected Juraj Slafkovsky in a surprising departure from what was once the consensus. We didn't recognize that password reset code. 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. Top shots? 10. 19. A right-handed shot, Jiricek projects to be a high-skill, top-pair defenseman with the size (6-3, 189) to win 1-on-1 battles in the defensive zone. The most important event on the draft calendar, the IIHF . What is each teams biggest need going into the NHL Draft? Soon we will have a draft order and mock draft season can begin. Pavel Mintyukov. Especially after the Slovak centre made the cross-Atlantic journey to join the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms. He also led OHL defensemen with three shorthanded goals. The Canadiens won the lottery and will select No. Team. Steven Ellis/The Hockey News. A right-shot defenseman, he played primarily on the left side this season. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) How confident are NHL teams in spending a draft pick on a player who may never come to North America, if he isn't already playing here? He's an outstanding skater with high-end offensive instincts. 1 spot on TSN's 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, it's Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. 2. Wright is an easy choice at No. He has played center and the wing and has top-level experience after playing in Liiga the past three seasons. This is the list of players selected in the 2022 NHL Entry draft. 31. The draft lottery, the NHL Combine and the draft itself have all been a little less than normal in timing and in content. Like the first drawing, the second winner can only jump ten spots. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. 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. Morreale -- Danila Yurov: Yurov is a smart, hard-working, two-way forward with good vision and a high compete level in all three zones. He's capable of creating a seamless transition and pushing the pace into the opposing end. Order updated after every game. The Tampa Bay Lightning, who lost Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday, will pick No. The last month or so has been an absolute insane process of attempting to evaluate prospect talent. He'll likely be able to showcase more of those offensive skills next season at the University of Minnesota. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. The NHL released their final draft rankings this week along with several other notable junior hockey experts. Top 10 Prospects #1: Shane Wright, Centre, Kingston Frontenacs, OHL . He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. MOCK 2022 NHL DRAFT . 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound receiver caught just five passes . 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) If a player has no totals listed, this means that he has not played in a regular season game in the NHL. Buffalo Sabres: Michael Fisher, D. St. Mark's HS (MA) Buffalo grabs the top High School prospect in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in the fourth round. As was 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.". 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) 15 in our survey. The first round of the 2022 NHL draft lived up to the hype. He's smart and is always on the move, looking to make things happen. Which prospects are the best skaters, have the best puck skills, hockey sense, shot, and are the most physically dominant? 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. Howard has proven hes not just a first-rounder, hes one of the very best players in the 2022 NHL Draft class. 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. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. May 5, 2022. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. Morreale -- Kevin Korchinski: The Islanders need high-end offensive-minded defensemen in their prospect pool and Korchinski generates scoring chances in all situations. McGroarty's skating also got better from last season to this season, and projects to keep improving as he continues to develop physically. Schenn, Gustafsson draw in as Leafs aim to bounce back, Morning Coffee: McDavid continues torrid pace ahead of NHL trade deadline. Morreale -- Marco Kasper, C, Rogle (SWE): Kasper (6-1, 187) has good hockey sense, great compete, an accurate shot and is a proven leader capable of playing center or wing. NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. The first round will be July 7 (7 p.m. 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. He's playing massive minutes as a first-time draft-eligible skater in Switzerland's top men's league. He was second on the NTDP with seven power-play goals and had a goal and a game-high seven shots on goal at the 2022 BioSteel All-American Game. 5. 1. 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) Only a couple of weeks separate us from the 2022 NHL Draft. Hes never deterred despite his slight stature (5-foot-10, 154 pounds). password. Kevin Korchinski, Pavel Mintyukov, Denton Mateychuk and Owen Pickering occupy the second tier. With Murray set to return, Dubas keeps faith in Leafs goalies, With Flames reeling, GM Treliving exercises caution at trade deadline. Luca Del Bel Belluz, C, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL): Really light on his skates and anticipates the play well. 4. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. On the origin story of a 6-foot-3, 196-pound centre. He defends well, can play physical and is consistently reliable. He was second at the World U-18s with 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in six games to help Sweden win the tournament. The 6-2 185 lb defenseman has a hockey scholarship to Northeastern where he will have four years of play in the NCAA before the Sabres decide whether to sign him to an entry level contract or whether to let him walk. A safe pick. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. Meet Rutger McGroarty, the Nebraska kid making history on his way to the draft. 30. Josh Tessler, Sebastian Jackson, Austin Garrett, Matthew Somma, Paul Zuk, Jordan Malette and Alex Appleyard drafted three rounds for each NHL team. Plays with pace and skill and is a fierce competitor. The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Marie (OHL) Kasper offers a great engine and a fun off-ice talent. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) NHL Draft: Top 32 prospect rankings for 2022. HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20) 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. 7 in our survey of scouts. 2 will choose left wing Juraj Slafkovsky from TPS in Liiga, the top league in Finland. By all accounts, his treatments went well, and hes been cleared to resume both on and off ice training, but team doctors and/or team owners could have as much say on Miroshnichenkos draft status as the scouts or general managers. One-on-one with the NHL Draft prospect on his speed, whats next, Lahti, and more. The Montreal Canadiens had the No. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) 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. To see your localized preferences, please enable geolocation services in your browser settings. 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. Aside from this talented trio, things will start to scattershoot after the top eight picks, which is much earlier than we are used to. The 16 teams that missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs took part in the lottery drawing for the first two selections; the Canadiens won the No. Often there's a debate over the top two projected picks -- think Tavares/Hedman, or Taylor vs. Tyler -- but rarely the top three. 16. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. He was second on the NTDP with 75 points (27 goals, 48 assists) in 51 games, and had 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and 23 shots on goal in six games to help the United States finish second at the 2022 IIHF World Under-18 Championship. 9. 1. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) NHL.com is counting down to the draft with in-depth profiles on top prospects, podcasts and other features. Isaac Howard How Goyette has emerged as a bonafide star and a potential first-round pick. Why Anthony Richardson won't be available for Lions at No . Wheeler: 10 NHL Draft prospects of interest who missed my top-100 ranking Unlike the 2021 draft, this year's draft will feature players who actually played hockey this season, and that has allowed the list of draft eligible players to sort itself out in a much more consistent way. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 2. Morning Coffee: Will we see another trade that shakes up the Stanley Cup futures market? 2022 Draft Profile: LW Ivan Miroshnichenko January 26, 2022. Morreale -- Filip Mesar, RW, Poprad (SVK): The Wild could use greater depth on wing and Mesar, who scouts have compared to Carolina Hurricanes forward Teuvo Teravainen, is a strong skater with a good understanding of the game. Seven Round Tampa Bay Lightning Mock Draft . He had 70 points (28 goals, 42 assists) in 56 games and nine points (three goals, six assists) in six games at the World U-18s. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 9, 16 and 28). 3 and as low as No. 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 from Feb. 28 to March 6. The remaining teams were ordered based on the NHL standings. Kimelman -- Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg (WHL): Savoie (5-9, 170) has the kind of dazzling offensive skill set teams can build around. He'll play at least one season at the University of Minnesota but is confident that's all he'll need before becoming an impact NHL player. Jagger Firkus, RW, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL): A cool customer with a high compete level. He's an excellent skater with good offensive instincts. He led Finland with six goals in five games at the World U-18s. The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. Morreale -- Cutter Gauthier: Gauthier is a powerful wing with a big shot and good set of hands capable of playing a power forward game. May 14, 2022. 66 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) The 2022-23 NHL season is well underway and fans are already starting to turn their attention to one of the most important dates on the hockey calendar: the NHL Draft. NHL Central Scouting has released its final rankings for the 2022 NHL draft, highlighted by Kingston forward Shane Wright. 1. Be sure to stay tuned for our Mock Draft which will be released July 5. 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. 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. 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. 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. 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. Kimelman -- Rieger Lorenz: Lorenz's work ethic and physicality drive a skilled offensive game. Running back remains a vital commodity for offenses even as we've seen fewer and fewer of them taken with premium draft picks. MORE: When is the 2022 NHL Draft? 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. 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. He can carry pucks out of his zone and lead the rush, and his ability to track back and keep a tight gap allows him to break up plays before they become dangerous and trigger transition offense. 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. Mock drafts; Exclusive rankings; Team specific needs and speculations; Looking ahead to the 2022 NHL Draft and beyond; Latest Posts. Teams are only allowed to improve their positioning via the Lottery twice in a five year period (beginning with the 2022 Lottery). 1 pick | What makes Shane Wright special, Juraj Slafkovsky: Slafkovsky vs. Wright and the decision for the No. The wonkiness of the NHL season forced all draft related items to be scheduled differently. David Goyette With that said, below are top 262 prospects for the 2022 draft. After that, who knows? 29. Would you like to create an account so you can see these Favourites on your other devices too? HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL) Morreale -- Rieger Lorenz, LW, Okotoks (AJHL): Lorenz (6-2, 194) dominated the Alberta Junior Hockey League, and was named rookie of the year after leading first-year players with 38 goals. 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. Its a photo finish for the No. Use another Lane Hutson a skilled standout among stacked 2022 USNTDP prospect class, When submitting content, please abide by our . Morreale -- Luca Del Bel Belluz: A responsible, high-end center, Del Bel Belluz was used in all situations because of his good speed, skating ability, excellent hands and puck skills. 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. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. He had 26 points (one goal, 25 assists) in 39 regular-season games and 17 points (five goals, 13 assists) in 19 playoff games. By. You can change your selection at any time. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. 6. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. 10. account that can be used to sign in here. Current. The rankings are determined by going backwards in the standings, so the team that finishes worst is first. All teams missing the playoffs are in the Lottery, Teams with the least points get more chances at winning the Lottery. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) 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 five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. But starting with the Arizona Coyotes at No. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. Some NHL scouts see him more as a winger than a centre, but high-end smarts and skill level project him to be a top-six offensive forward in pro. 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. He had 70 points (24 goals, 46 assists) in 63 games. . Why Zhilkin could be taken in the first two rounds. Morreale -- Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg (WHL): Geekie (6-3, 190) fills a big need for Vancouver with more size down the middle. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) 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. Trikozov has the potential to be one of the better forwards taken in this draft . NHL.com writers Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale agree that the Montreal Canadiens will select center Shane Wright from Kingston of the Ontario Hockey League with the No. After overcoming pandemic hurdles, Savoies draft year has looked like the path he was destined to follow. One had him at No. He was as high as No. Kimelman -- Shane Wright, C, Kingston (OHL): Wright (6-foot, 199 pounds) not only is the most complete player in the 2022 draft, but he also fills a need at center for the Canadiens. The rankings are below. Logan Cooley, C, USNTDP: Is confident enough to attempt and often execute the unthinkable. Is an effective defender, distributor and shooter. Kimelman -- Danila Yurov, RW, Magnitogorsk (RUS): The Blue Jackets could take a chance with the highly skilled Yurov (6-1, 178). Select as many teams as you like from the leagues below. He had three points (one goal, two assists) and averaged 11:48 of ice time in 29 games this season, his first in the SHL. Disappointing, that is, relative to his brilliant 2019-20 OHL rookie season (39 goals and 66 points in 58 games) and outstanding underage performance at the 2021 U-18 World Championship. Kimelman -- Ty Nelson, D, North Bay (OHL): Nelson's skating is outstanding going forward or backward. Seattle Kraken - Shane Wright 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) With Montreal hosting the first in-person draft since 2019, the hometown Canadiens have won the lottery and the . Lorenz is a power forward with impressive skill. Why did Shane Wright drop from being the No. 3 NHL blueliner. 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 . 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. 20. Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team 23. Pavel Mintyukov, D, Saginaw Spirit (OHL): A high-risk player with excellent offensive instincts. Shane Wright. Kind of like a Moritz Seider selection 2.0 as that was the case in the THW's Writer mock 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. Now that we've entered the new year and with more than a third of the 2021-22 schedule already played, it's a good time to . 26. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. 32. Simon Nemec, D, HK Nitra (Slovakia): Has two-plus years of experience playing in the top mens league in Slovakia, but also the benefit of two worlds and an Olympics, and hes never looked out of place. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. He had 58 points (33 goals, 25 assists) in 30 games in Sweden's junior league. 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. Martin Miiak, C, Youngstown Phantoms (2023 NHL Draft) Martin Miiak is a player to keep an eye on for this year's draft. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on Sportsnet and SN NOW. 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. 25. 1 pick. Past. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. From a physical standpoint he appears ready to play in the NHL next season. "Not every . 2022 Draft Profile: LW Alexander Perevalov January 21, 2022. 2023 NHL Entry Draft: Horn's Mock Draft 1.0 Matvei Michkov: . 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. What is the scouting process for NHL Draft prospects? 1 pick, What is the scouting process for NHL Draft prospects? A future top line with Lekkerimaki on one wing and Lucas Raymond on the other could be dynamic for the Red Wings. Scott Wheeler explains how he dissects the game and its players in order to put together his draft rankings. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. Wright has been the projected . The 2022 NHL Draft is only hours away. 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. Theres also volatility based on where we project the top-end defencemen to go, and how early will they go? 3. 28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. There are no slam dunks. Everything you need to know.