Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL)
Hes not been carrying his team or competitive enough in puck battles. HM Colton Smith London (OHL)
4. WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Draft Rankings REVEALED! Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations) Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects) The Sidelined in late October by a shoulder injury, his production has declined since his return, sitting with 15 goals and 23 points in 39 games. 2 and Savoie at No. Lambert's had his difficulties this season. The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. 47 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS)
Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. 24 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL)
"In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 19 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL)
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. 2 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL)
59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL)
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. 53 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL)
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. 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. 4 and as low as No. 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. Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. Every year, several prospects tend to cause disagreement amongst the scouting world. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. McKenzie felt high expectations created by Wright's outstanding performance prior to this season has some scouts expecting more from him this season. With Scott Wheeler's prospect rankings showing them with a lack of skilled right-handed defensemen, the USNTDP's Seamus Casey could be someone on their radar at this year's draft. }}. In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. 1 guy right now.. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. TSNs top 10 is rounded out by Winnipeg Ice forward Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. 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. The big blueliner also skated for Switzerland at this year's postponed World Juniors. 5 and as low as 21. Jiricek, who is No. While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. 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. HM Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL)
HM Jackson Edward London (OHL)
Just alright in my viewings, said a third scout. Wrights game this season has lacked any sort of wow factor or dynamic aspect. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. Yurov has the skills and talent to be a top-10 pick. The reality is Brennan is likely to be taken well before his 62nd TSN ranking. If its extremely tight at the top end of the draft with Slafkovsky and Wright, and it is, it also holds true throughout much of the first round. 45 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20)
He's considered a top-10 prospect by nine of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities. On a good note, he did measure over 6-feet at the Combine and seems to have some momentum going into the draft as a result. Though Savoie is small by the standards of NHL centers, the 5'9", 179-pounder is a very talented player. 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20)
Multiple players outside TSNs top 11 got some consideration as top 10 picks. The variance in rankings reflects which version of Goyette you get in any given game. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Blue Jackets' top prospects indicatesthey're lacking a right winger with first-line potential. Highest ranks: 12th (Future Considerations), 14th (Draft Prospects), 17th (Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 40th (Elite Prospects), 36th (McKeens Hockey). 5 among international skaters. NHL Central Scouting Bureau director Dan Marr believes its a two-horse race for No. Marie (OHL)
16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL)
The prognosis is Jiricek will be out two to three months, but at this point scouts dont seem overly concerned about the injury negatively impacting his draft status. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. 84 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL)
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 worst ranking. As evidenced by his final Central Scouting ranking of 8th, they believe he will be a top-six center. Scouts were hoping Wright, and his 2022 draft challengers, would use the World Juniors to define and assert themselves. 23 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
All he appears to lack is being six feet or taller, which is the preferred size standard for an elite No. 3 and two more at No. 6 on TSNs list. The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. NHL Central Scouting has Perevalov sitting 10th among international skaters. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. Elite Prospects cites TSN's Bob McKenzie and Craig Button among five ranking authorities rating Cooley as this season's No. All of which has come as a rather notable surprise. If there is a bevy of prospects between 11 and 32 who are excellent candidates to break into the Top 10, there are multiple prospects ranked in TSNs second round (Nos. TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. 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). If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.)
1 spot, putting Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at the top of his mid-season rankings. [No. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL)
NHL Central Scouting listed Mateychuk at No. Mind you, there seems to be a distinction being made between Russians who are already playing in North America versus the Russians playing in Russia. The 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. With the Ducks rebuilding under new general manager Pat Verbeek, they could still benefit by adding someone like Nazar with his ability to play center or right wing. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL)
Some prospects who were thought to go in the lottery could go in the second round while others could slip into the first round. His range in our survey was as high as No. He's ranked sixth among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting. 1 of his QMJHL top-10 prospects for this year's draft, calling the youngster an "intelligent defender" and a "skilled all-around player.". 5. 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL)
The 6'0", 192-pound left winger lit it up this season with Loko Yaroslavl, finishing with 25 goals and 50 points in 42 games and sitting fourth overall among MHL scorers. 71. 71 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL)
", C, Rogle (Sweden): "got some consideration as top 10 pick". At the, albeit abbreviated, 2022 World Junior Championship, Wright was, at best, just okay in a really small sample size. Simon Nemec: The 6-foot, 199-pound Slovak is a smooth-skating, intelligent defenceman who is a highly efficient puck mover with a solid two-way game. 1. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. 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. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. Why such a high disparity? 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. [Wright] was great coming out of the U-18s last year but it was a really small sample size, the scout said. HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. 1, theres the rub. His compete and his leadership will garner a lot of first-round attention. On Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie released his pre-season rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after surveying 10 National Hockey League scouts. 1 guy right now. Luneau will likely need another season in junior followed by a year or two of AHL experience. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. 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 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. Ranked No. Nevertheless, Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters likes the 6'2", 183-pounder's two-way abilities and strength. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. Take 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL)
Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. He was named tournament MVP as his team took home the bronze medal. Skilled depth at the center position has been a longstanding issue for the Columbus Blue Jackets. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. Slafkovsky was ranked No. The rest believe he is too one-dimensional to garner a high ranking. Elite Prospects indicates he remains the consensus first overall pick among the 2022 class of draft-eligible prospects. He was as high as No. 5 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.)
Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Chesley may not have the gaudy numbers or flashier style of some of his blue-line peers eligible for selection in this round. Outside of the top-three players, the rest of the draft appears to be wide open. 2022 TSN Bob McKenzie mid-season list Draft Class: 2021 Created By: NHLfan10506 Published: Jan. 21 at 6:21 a.m. 9 among North American skaters. Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. 26 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL)
The 6'2", 174-pound Luneau is listed by NHL Central Scouting at No. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. 1 Shane Wright HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL)
Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 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. The club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. ", LHD, Saginaw (OHL): "Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. 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 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. 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). 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. Savoie has high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness, more a playmaker than a goal scorer but a prolific dual threat every time he has the puck, despite his size. 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. That is, players slotted from Nos. It will also serve as a reminder that while the mainstream rankings get a lot of attention, they could be vastly different than what some teams final lists look like. He also has 21 points in as many games with their junior club in the USHL. 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20)
This improved the results dramatically from other years. Mike Matheson has become a force on the Habs blue line, Adam Engstrm is finishing his season in style, and Riley Kidney is a point-producting machine. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL)
While they already have two promising youngsters in Kent Johnson and Cole Sillinger, they could add to their stockpile by selecting the USNTDP's Cutter Gauthier. His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters believes his skating and hockey sense should overcome any concerns about his 5'10", 183-pound frame. 1, for that matter. 35. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. In his first full season with the USNTDP Under-18 squad, McGroarty has 23 goals and 49 points in 40 games. 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. 7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL)
Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. 1 or No. The Kraken could still opt for Jiricek, but scouts will see much more of Nemec over the second half of the season. As we noted in our previous mock draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets received a conditional first-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in last summer's Seth Jones trade, which will stay with Chicago if it lands at Nos. Its a photo finish for the No. This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. But they would like to see more from him. Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. I have seen more of Nemec, but only in brief bits in international tournaments. Like a banner year for Canadians in the top 5, and of! 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