12 in our scouting survey. 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. We also looked at the fastest fallers. Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. 33 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) With a prospect pipeline ranked 31st by The Athletic's Scott Wheeler, the low-scoring New York Islanders could seek a scoring forward in this year's draft. Ivan Miroshnichenko has been sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma and could miss all of next season, and that uncertainty means he is not in the first round here. 1 or No. 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) 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. 3 NHL blueliner. He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current 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. {{ video.Name 82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) The scouts who had Wright at No. HM Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) Take Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. Brad Lambert of the Lahden Pelicans in Finland's Liiga could be an intriguing option. 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) , OHL Images. 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) 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. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. All of which has come as a rather notable surprise. His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) The correlation of the rankings compared to draft position in 2021 was 0.7739. Lambert's had his difficulties this season. 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. Listen. "In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. 5 among North American skaters. 7. 5 and as low as No. Hes not been carrying his team or competitive enough in puck battles. Ingram, 18, is skating in his first season in the USHL. He also liked the young winger's ability to shake off opposition checking to put himself in prime scoring areas. The lowdown: The first thing that pops with Salomonsson is his shot. 4. NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. 8. (Top NHL Prospects/Habs/Leafs Rankings) 16,996 views Jul 3, 2022 Hello Guys Welcome Back! 7 among NHL Central Scouting's international skaters. BOB MCKENZIE RELEASES HIS FINAL 2022 NHL ENTRY DRAFT RANKINGS JUN 28, 2022 (14H00) COOPER GODIN On Tuesday, long-time TSN The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. 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. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. Teams who like Wright at No. Dubas sends 'we're all in' message to Leafs and he may not be done, Morning Coffee: Maple Leafs, Rangers add ahead Of TradeCentre, Dubas continues aggressive pursuit of competitive players on 'whirlwind' day. 2 consideration. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. (Note that you will need to scroll the table to the right in order to see all columns). 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. 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. 1 Shane Wright All of that led to Wright being a unanimous 10-for-10 No. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) The skill is evident every time you watch him. This improved the results dramatically from other years. ", C, Rogle (Sweden): "got some consideration as top 10 pick". The San Jose Sharks landed a fine young forward in the 2021 NHL draft when they took William Eklund of Djurgarderns IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) with the seventh overall pick. Beyond Wright, or even including him for that matter, its not so much welcome to the (2022 draft) jungle as much as it welcome to the jumble. There is a wide divergence of opinion from the scouting community on who should be No. 1 or No. 10. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. ", "Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 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. He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 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. 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. 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. ", "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. 4 to as low as No. His skating is his strength and has shown some good moments with the puck. 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) Kasper's strength and speed will be significant assets for any club seeking his style of game. 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. At 5-foot-10 1/2, the skilled pivot has some dynamic offensive ability, especially in terms of his one-on-one play and a willingness to go to hard areas on the ice to score goals. Whether its a specific rank, a specific skill set or what their upside is, there can be several reasons a prospect can have a wide variety of outcomes. 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. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK) Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 73 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) 1 or No. On bad days, you have a hard time finding him. Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr praised Savoie as "one of the best natural scorers and offensive players in the 2022 Draft class." HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20) He is one of the best skaters available in this draft. 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. 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL) 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. He had seven points in 11 games with their junior club and three points in 29 games skating with their pro squad. Lekkerimaki is ranked ninth among international skaters by NHL Central Scouting. 2 and as low as No. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) ', 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. His size and two-way skills should still draw sufficient interest from NHL clubs. 53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team TSNs Bob McKenzie released his final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings to much surprise, Juraj Slafkovsky took the top spot over Shane Wright. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) Perhaps they'll give consideration to Pavel Mintyukov of the OHL's Saginaw Spirit as a potential long-term solution. The Best column is pretty self explanatory: it is the players best ranking. Heading next season to the NCAA's University of Minnesota-Duluth, Howard should continue to thrive in the college ranks. In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. The scouts who had Wright at No. 2. 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. As we have them choosing a forward in Frank Nazar with their own pick earlier in the draft, they could consider selecting a right-shot defenseman given their lack of one among their top prospects. Hes also a better skater. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. We are going to define divisive prospect for the purpose of this exercise as someone who has a wide range of possible outcomes based on their ranking compared to where they could be drafted. 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) Korchinski's size, unflappable demeanor and playmaking abilities have propelled him to a solid season in the WHL. {{ video.Name 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) 15 in our survey. But those who have some doubts question his skating and ability to keep pace. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 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. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 9 among North American skaters. 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. Skating for TPS in Finland, Slafkovsky had 18 points in 11 games with their under-20 team. TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out the 6'1", 192-pound Nemec's two-way abilities, particularly his offensive skills. McKenzie felt high expectations created by Wright's outstanding performance prior to this season has some scouts expecting more from him this season. 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). Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. Two questions come to mind with Beck. 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. Marie (OHL) TRADE - GOLDEN KNIGHTS ADD FORWARD TEDDY BLUEGER FROM PITTSBURGH, TRADE - KINGS ACQUIRE GOALTENDING PROSPECT WHO DIDN'T WANT TO SIGN WITH SABRES, TRADE - ARIZONA COYOTES FINALLY DEAL D JAKOB CHYCHRUN, TRADE - RED WINGS SHIP 25-YEAR-OLD BLUELINER TO VANCOUVER, "What separates Slafkovsky from Wright for me is that he's 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 told McKenzie. Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. 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. The Athletic's Scott Wheeler listed just one right-shot defenseman (Jett Woo) among the Vancouver Canucks' top 10 prospects. He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. On Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie released his pre-season rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after surveying 10 National Hockey League scouts. That is, players slotted from Nos. 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. Elite Prospects indicates he remains the consensus first overall pick among the 2022 class of draft-eligible prospects. Many of the players ranked from Nos. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. 6 and as low as No. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) 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. Slender at 5'10" and 161 pounds, Casey used his quickness and offensive skills to amass 24 points in 37 games with the USNTDP Under-18 team. Cloud State University next season. 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. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. The 17-year-old right winger had 20 goals and 35 points in 26 games with Djurgardens' U20 team and seven goals and nine points in 26 games with their SHL squad. While the 36-year-old Capitals captain remains a superstar, management must give consideration toward finding his future replacement. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters cited the 18-year-old Gauthier's combination of size, skating and puck skills among the young forward's notable skills. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) He could one day blossom into a puck-moving defenseman on par with those stars, and that potential makes him a terrific addition to the Jets' blue line. The lowdown: The question with Del Bel Belluz is twofold, his skating and his upside. 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL) ", "'Cooley has been dynamic with the puck,' a scout said. 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. The 6'1", 179-pound Del Bel Belluz's big leap forward this season garnered the attention of Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters, who considers the youngster "a high-end finisher." Oh yeah, and he was born in Ottawa, and played for the Ottawa Jr. That long layoff could account for why Zhilkin's offensive numbers aren't as high as expected for a player with his skills. 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) 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. 5 and as low as 21. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited Mateychuk's maturity and ability to adjust his game to his team's needs. ", "Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. One had him at No. HM Jace Weir Red Deer (WHL), Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL) They could use it to select Luca Del Bel Belluz of the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) Dubas sends 'we're all in' message to Leafs and he may not be done, Morning Coffee: Maple Leafs, Rangers add ahead Of TradeCentre, Dubas continues aggressive pursuit of competitive players on 'whirlwind' day, Shane Wright Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. 74 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) 7. 67 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino had Wright atop his March rankings but suggested others could be closing the gap on him. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. Slender at 5'10" and 174 pounds, Cooleyearned praisefrom McKenzie for his savvy and offensive skills. }}. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. Bear in mind that these two scouts, while voicing some concerns, still currently have Wright atop their lists. The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. Matheychuk's leadership, adaptability and mature approach to his game could make him one of the top defensemen in this year's draft. The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. HM Cole Spicer USA U-18 (USHL). THE HOCKEY NEWS TOP 32. 18 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. 3 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) 2022 TSN Bob McKenzie mid-season list Draft Class: 2021 Created By: NHLfan10506 Published: Jan. 21 at 6:21 a.m. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. I am not s high on them as the top end of the 2023 class. 72 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) 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. Not every scout is sounding the alarm. 1 if he rediscovers his game. 3 NHL blueliner. Its a photo finish for the No. Some rankings have more correlation to how the draft will unfold than others, and no rankings are perfect so we combined 15 of the most respected draft rankings and used a modified average of them to get our own rankings. 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. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. 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. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. 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. 1.. That means some changes to our listing compared to our Jan. 8 predictions. 13-ranked U.S. U18 centre Cutter Gauthier; No. 4 and as low as No. 22-ranked Filip Mesar) and Czechia having one (Jiricek) in the top 10. 5 and as low as No. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. Nevertheless, only one scout surveyed by TSN actually took the leap and dropped Wright from the No. I have seen more of Nemec, but only in brief bits in international tournaments. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. 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 On March 4, NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Savoie's coach, James Patrick, suggesting he could have more success at the NHL level as a winger. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 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. 71. 12-ranked Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki; No. 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. All but one of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect, with NHL Central Scouting rating him No. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. The 6'0", 194-pounder has decent size and solid defensive abilities. No relation to the New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes, Jack is the son of former player agent turned Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes. 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). Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. He was ranked as high as No. Lambert has blazing speed and while he struggled to put up numbers early in the Finnish elite league season, his playmaking and goal-scoring abilities are notable. 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. 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. While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) }}. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. 2. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. I think [Wrights] first half-performance has left the door open for someone to unseat him, said one of the 10 scouts surveyed by TSN to determine consensus rankings aimed at projecting where in the draft players are likely to be chosen. He led the tournament in goals showing off his ability to finish. 8 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) A solid defense corps has long been the hallmark of the Dallas Stars. HM Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) Elite Prospects cites TSN's Bob McKenzie and Craig Button among five ranking authorities rating Cooley as this season's No. Bichsel's big frame and potential should draw the attention of NHL clubs seeking size and skill among their future blue-line candidates. Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. 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. 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 ). 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. 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. HM Quinn Finley Madison (USHL) He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. 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. With Miroshnichenko sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma, Yurov becomes the top Russian prospect in this year's draft. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. 1 vote besides Wright is No. 74 Pano Fimis Niagara (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. Montreal Canadiens Organizational Players of February. Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. 15 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 84 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) Highest ranks: 8th (TSNs Craig Button), 16th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 42nd (Smaht Scouting), 41st (Future Considerations). The reality is Brennan is likely to be taken well before his 62nd TSN ranking. Austria rounds it out with one. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) He's also third on the USNTDP junior squad with 27 points in 18 United States Hockey League (USHL) contests. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. Below are the 154 ranked players. He's not a fast or quick skater, which could hurt his placement in this round. 17. 1 vote besides Wright is No. HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. 4. 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