One option could be right wing Danila Yurov of Mettalurg Magnitogorsk in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Please note that all names, measurements, teams and positions are from Elite Prospects at mid-season. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. 2 consideration. Jiricek is hurt now. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
15 in our survey. NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. Highest ranks: 8th (TSNs Craig Button), 16th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 42nd (Smaht Scouting), 41st (Future Considerations). In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL)
Korchinski will require another season or two in the WHL before he's ready to move up to the pro ranks. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters commended Ohgren's above-average skill level and top-tier shot. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL)
As for Wrights competition for No. Despite the concerns about his skating, Perevalov's scoring abilities will likely draw plenty of interest from NHL teams in this round. 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. HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. In some cases, we will focus on a prospect where the disagreement lies in which part of the round they should go in. The lowdown: The consensus believes Geekie will go in the first round. Three additional players qualified for a total of 154.). 16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL)
Gaucher has 24 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts. WebOur rankings lists are created after we combine scouting viewings from multiple viewings of prospects by our scouts. 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). 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a candidate to develop into the best player in the entire draft because of a high offensive ceiling. 7 on TSNs mid-season ranking, is a two-way threat, who can play a punishing shutdown defender role but skilled enough to contribute on offence, too. Two forces appear to be at work here Wrights so-so performance thus far this season combined with the other top prospects, who could conceivably challenge him for No. The lowdown: The biggest question with Goyette is his consistency. 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. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL)
Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Highest ranks: 5th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 10th (TSNs Bob McKenzie), 10th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 31st (TSNs Craig Button), 30th (Smaht Scouting), 29th (Dobber Prospects). 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
1 overall. 2 NHL centre. 1, for that matter. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. They also wonder if he can be a true, number-one center. He could be snapped up by a club like the Sabres with a pick near the bottom of the first round. HM Cole Spicer USA U-18 (USHL). 6. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. Matheychuk's leadership, adaptability and mature approach to his game could make him one of the top defensemen in this year's draft. 1 overall pick should be., Hes not played with enough urgency or determination, said another scout. Jiricek, who is No. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL)
53 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL)
32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL)
They could consider selecting the USNTDP'sRutger McGroarty, provided they don't lose their first-rounder to the Winnipeg Jets as part of the conditions of theiracquisitionof Andrew Copp at the trade deadline. Matt Savoie:The Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 centre is a quick, gifted, and skilled, albeit undersized, offensive presence who can score goals and make plays. 19 are wild cards of sorts. The lowdown: The biggest question asked about McGroarty is his skating. He really needs to step it up in the second half.. He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. 1 between Wright and Cooley. 53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20)
20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL)
Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL)
35. 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. Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. The two additions to the lineup have strong performances as the Canadiens win in San Jose again. 6. Now in his first full WHL season after last season's COVID-shortened schedule, Mateychuk is proving himself as a talented puck-moving defenseman. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL)
1 2 or No. WebHello Guys Welcome Back! 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. 4 to as low as No. Along with the prospect, we will indicate the variance in rankings and then give a brief explanation of what the disagreement is all about. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. Marco Kasper: The Austrian 6-foot-1 centre can play all three forward positions and his overall game is as mature and complete as it is versatile. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL)
Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. 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. Cutter Gauthier:The U.S. U-18 national team forward has NHL size (6-foot-2 1/2 and 200 pounds), speed, and a goal-scorers nose for the net, which is to say he has the requisite tools to be a top-six, two-way NHL power forward. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. All of which has come as a rather notable surprise. ", TRADE - L.A. KINGS MOVE ON FROM 2X STANLEY CUP CHAMPION & HE'S NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT, EDMONTON OILERS MAKE BIG-TIME TRADE FOR TOP-4 DEFENSEMAN, NHL SENDS MEMO TO CLUBS AHEAD OF DEADLINE MAKING CERTAIN TRADES IMPOSSIBLE, BREAKING - NEW YORK RANGERS ACQUIRE PATRICK KANE FROM BLACKHAWKS, BRADY TKACHUK CHALLENGES RED WINGS BENCH: 'WHO F**KING WANTS IT? His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. 30 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL)
First is his size. HM Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL)
The headline will be that its the first time this season that includes pre-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. Del Bel Belluz's improvement won't go unnoticed by NHL scouts. 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. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. The young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games. HM David Goyette Sudbury (OHL)
And from the other contenders for No. 3. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. 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. 54 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.)
ELITEPROSPECTS.COM TOP 32. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL)
(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. A look at why Marco Kasper: The Austrian 6-foot-1 centre can play all three forward positions and his overall game is as mature and complete as it is versatile. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. A big-bodied center at 6'3" and 207 pounds, Gaucher drew praise from Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino, whosingled out the 18-year-old's work ethic and effectiveness in the faceoff circle and on the penalty kill. Its not a banner draft year for goaltenders. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. The USNTDP's Isaac Howard could be someone they target in this year's draft. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Teams who like Wright at No. The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. 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. The 18-year-old center is in his first season with Northeastern, putting up 16 points in 38 games. 10. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. 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. 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. He was ranked as high as No. 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. Russia's invasion of Ukraine promptedThe Hockey News' Ian Kennedy toponder the effectof the war's consequences upon the top Russian prospects in this year's draft, given the challenges it may present in bringing them to the United States. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL)
McGroarty's size, competitiveness and scoring abilities should overcome any concerns about his speed. He is one of the best skaters available in this draft. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 3 and two more at No. Spirit coach Chris Lazary complimented the 6'1", 192-pounder's competitiveness, elite skating and puck management under pressure. Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. They could use it to select Luca Del Bel Belluz of the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. Miro's description is perfect, he has that sky-high potential but so many flags, it gets reflected when some people have him top 5 just based on potential, then others have him in the 20-30 range due to the flags ( he was at 18 in my Early January but kind of pre-WJC rankings ). 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL)
9 among North American skaters. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. I have seen more of Nemec, but only in brief bits in international tournaments. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
84 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL)
While that could affect how high he goes in this year's draft, he's still a well-regarded young player. 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE)
Provided they don't end up sending their first-rounder to the Chicago Blackhawks as a condition of their acquisition of Marc-Andre Fleury, they could select a center as a replacement in this year's draft. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current
2. He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. Should they end up at this position in the first round, they could forMatthew Savoie of the Winnipeg Ice in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. Those that rank him outside round one dont believe hes a top-six NHL forward. 2 prospect. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL)
NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young center's overall game. 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL)
1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. NHL Central Scouting Bureau director Dan Marr believes its a two-horse race for No. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL)
At the, albeit abbreviated, 2022 World Junior Championship, Wright was, at best, just okay in a really small sample size. Savoie and Slafkovsky couldnt be further apart on the size scale but each of them got two votes from scouts as the No. 43 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. 1 or No. 64 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL)
HM Liam Arnsby North Bay (OHL)
To make things truly representative, players who were not ranked by a system were given the last ranking of the source+10. Buffalo Sabres. 67 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL)
We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. 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. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. 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. The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. If he plays the way he did [at the U-18] in Texas las year, hell run away with No. 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. 10. Central scouting even thinks he could be a lottery pick. Cooley is No. 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL)
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