Kimelman -- Joakim Kemell, RW, JYP (FIN): Kemell (5-9, 185) has the potential to be a big-time goal scorer in the NHL, and right wing is an area of need for the Senators; in the past 10 seasons Mark Stone is the only right wing to score at least 25 goals for Ottawa. Morning Coffee: Will we see another trade that shakes up the Stanley Cup futures market? Kimelman -- David Jiricek, D, Plzen (CZE): After selecting center Matty Beniers as a foundational piece at forward at the 2021 NHL Draft, the Kraken now can find a centerpiece defenseman to build around. 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. 6. May 14, 2022. 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. 20. He's considered a strong skater who can lead or join the rush for scoring opportunities, creating chances with his ability to anticipate plays. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. 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. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. The offensive position that typically garners the most selections in a given draft is wide receiver and if recent years are any indication, at least a few of this year's prospects will make an immediate impact for . Pronman vs. Wheeler: Debating the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft With the NHL Draft Lottery out of the way and the order of the first 16 teams confirmed, it's time for a Post-Lottery Mock Draft. The Canadiens won the lottery and will select No. 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. He's under contract in the KHL for at least one more season but taking a chance on him here could be a smart value move. 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. Blessed with physical tools and maturity, top 2022 NHL draft prospect Lian Bichsel is ready to take the next step in his game. Soon we will have a draft order and mock draft season can begin. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL) 22. Jonathan Lekkerimaki:The somewhat undersized (5-foot-10-1/2) Swedish winger has a big-time shot and high-end finishing ability and performed at a high level at the 2022 U-18 World Championship. Below is our final public ranking of eligible prospects for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. The Winnipeg Jets have the No. With Nicklas Backstrom's future uncertain, adding depth at center could be a direction the Capitals look. 23. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) Jiri Kulich, C, HC Karlovy Vary (CZE): Was his nine-goal effort at the U18s a mirage, or a true representation of what he will be able to do in the NHL? Kimelman -- Ty Nelson, D, North Bay (OHL): Nelson's skating is outstanding going forward or backward. His shot and release are something to behold. He led Gatineau defensemen with 43 points (12 goals, 31 assists) in 43 games. 3 and as low as No. Marie (OHL) The first round will be July 7 (7 p.m. 2022 Draft Profile: LW Alexander Perevalov January 21, 2022. NFL NBA NHL MLB. 3. Sidelined with illness and injury for much of his draft year, Moldenhauer is embarking on the biggest week of his life at the U18 Worlds. 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. 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.. Morreale -- Shane Wright: One of the more complete two-way centers of this draft class is a player the scouting community has been tracking for some time with what he can bring to an NHL team, including hockey sense, a sniper's mentality and leadership. He had nine points (seven goals, two assists) in 26 games with Djurgarden in the SHL. He's an outstanding skater with high-end offensive instincts. 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. Kimelman -- Brad Lambert, C, Pelicans (FIN): After selecting Wright at No. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) 3, their opinions vary widely. The scouting season for the 2022 NHL draft has come to a close. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. 1 pick | What makes Shane Wright special, Juraj Slafkovsky: Slafkovsky vs. Wright and the decision for the No. Order updated after every game. Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL): Theres no pure elite element to his game, but he plays a pro style, utilizing his size efficiently. Whos the crown jewel for the team with the No. 19 are wild cards of sorts. McKeen's Hockey will be providing analysis and player profiles for the 2022 World Junior Championship slated to begin Dec. 26th. 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. Montreal Canadiens - Shane Wright, C, Kingston (OHL) . 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. 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. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. Additionally, the conflict in Ukraine will definitely have an impact on this draft. He improved his skating, which allows him to get into more dangerous areas to use his shot, which is considered by scouts to be one of the best in this draft class. The Montreal Canadiens had the No. He had 70 points (24 goals, 46 assists) in 63 games. Pavel Mintyukov. 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) Morreale -- Lian Bichsel, D, Leksand (SWE): The Switzerland-born left-shot defenseman moves well for his size (6-5, 225), makes a good first pass out of the defensive zone and is aggressive in battles around the net. With that said, below are top 262 prospects for the 2022 draft. He's committed to the University of Minnesota next season. And what a ride its been. Corey Pronmans final mock draft (July 6), Corey Pronmans complete seven-round mock draft (June 30), Dueling two-round mock draft: Corey Pronman and an NHL source predict the 2022 NHL Draft (June 20), Corey Pronmans Mock Draft 2.0: First-round picks, analysis (June 7), Corey Pronmans Mock Draft 1.0: The entire first round (May 17), Shane Wright: The makings of the likely No. His shot and hockey sense are NHL caliber, and his coach compared him to New York Islanders forward Anders Lee. Frank Nazar The 1st overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls. Morreale -- Kevin Korchinski: The Islanders need high-end offensive-minded defensemen in their prospect pool and Korchinski generates scoring chances in all situations. Mateychuk can use his outstanding skating as an impact offensive player but also knows how to utilize it smartly to defend. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. The draft order is based after NHL draft lottery and heading into the Conferenace Finals. It's a photo finish for the No. 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 give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to your settings. 3 pick. "Not every . }}. 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. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. NHL.com's full draft coverage can be found here. Listen here. 2. 2022 NHL Draft January Rankings. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) Morreale -- Jonathan Lekkerimaki: A pure sniper with a hard wrist shot who plays a two-way game with good hands and explosiveness. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. One, if you were to survey another group of 10 scouts, you could very well end up with the same 5-4 split, but in favour of Wright. NFL Mock Draft: Steelers 7-round 2023 projection to give Kenny Pickett a chance - Page 2. European players too young to compete at the pro level had little opportunity to play, and when they did play at the pro level, they were used sparingly. 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) 19. His production from the Olympics on has given him a chance to be the first player off the board. 2022 Draft Profile: LW Ivan Miroshnichenko January 26, 2022. 1 pick. No one in the 2022 NHL Draft class has travelled a road to Montreal quite like that of fearless centre Vinzenz Rohrer. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. David Jiricek:The Czech missed a good chunk of this season with a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship, but the 6-foot-3 blueliner has the size, bite, and physical tools to play a shutdown role. 8. NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0: Canadiens take Shane Wright with No. 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. 5. 59. Many of the players ranked from Nos. 10. He defends well, can play physical and is consistently reliable. He had 58 points (32 goals, 26 assists) in 66 regular-season games, and was second among rookies in the WHL playoffs with 21 points (six goals, 15 assists) in 25 games. 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. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. However, the NFL Combine is this week, and rookie draft stocks will rise and fall over the next few days. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 30 pick, which they acquired from the New York Rangers in the trade for forward Andrew Copp on March 21. All of this at 6-foot-2, 238 pounds . 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. HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) Who should go No. Morreale -- Jiri Kulich: Kulich interviewed with all 32 NHL clubs at the NHL Scouting Combine, showing how interested teams are in him. Nazar will play at the University of Michigan next season. With the long-term future of top centers Mark Scheifele and Pierre-Luc Dubois unclear, the Jets likely will look to take the best center available. 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. NHL. NHL Draft: Top 32 prospect rankings for 2022. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. The remaining teams were ordered based on the NHL standings. He has terrific . 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 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.". Kevin Korchinski, D, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL): Great skating ability that allows him to get back on pucks quickly, initiate the rush and walk the offensive zone blue line. Round 1 (#17) - Broderick Jones, T - Georgia The National Champion, to put it bluntly, is a . He was second at the World U-18s with 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in six games to help Sweden win the tournament. 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. With Murray set to return, Dubas keeps faith in Leafs goalies, With Flames reeling, GM Treliving exercises caution at trade deadline. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. We use cookies to improve your experience. 40 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) 2 will choose left wing Juraj Slafkovsky from TPS in Liiga, the top league in Finland. McGroarty's skating also got better from last season to this season, and projects to keep improving as he continues to develop physically. 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. Scott Wheeler offers some final takeaways on the 2022 NHL Draft class. There are a total of 98 schools represented in these rankings, and 57 of those schools have multiple prospects ranked. Lane Hutson might be small in stature, but his game could translate well to the NHL. Shane Wright, granted exceptional status into the OHL, has owned top spot for the better part of three years. First, we have players who have missed significant development time. 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) Recognized as a goal-scorer and quick on his feet, the left-handed shot was a standout at the World U-18s.