He had 58 points (33 goals, 25 assists) in 30 games in Sweden's junior league. 5 and as low as 21. This is the list of players selected in the 2022 NHL Entry draft. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. 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. Kimelman - Jiri Kulich, C, Karlovy Vary (CZE): Kulich (5-11, 178) had a star turn at the World U-18s, leading the tournament with nine goals in six games and winning the most valuable player award. He can execute at top speed and finished the season strong with 57 points (29 goals, 28 assists) in his final 45 games. 1. There are no slam dunks. 22. 1 defenseman Jakob Chychrun unknown, the Coyotes could opt for one of the top defensemen available in the draft. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL)
Howard has great quickness, instincts and is tenacious on pucks. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL)
Corey Pronman ranks the 2022 draft-eligibles by skill, Which NHL Draft prospects have the most upside? Vinzenz Rohrer 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. What is the scouting process for NHL Draft prospects? 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL)
He's also a committed 200-foot player. 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.)
83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL)
Morreale -- Noah Warren, D, Gatineau (QMJHL): The right-shot defenseman is physically mature (6-5, 224), has a good skating stride and scouts like his speed and agility. Everything you need to know. 3, their opinions vary widely. Ludwig Persson, C/LW, Frlunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell) 58. 1 pick, and the New Jersey Devils at No. Final 2022 NHL Draft thoughts An error has occurred while trying to update your details. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. Well this is gonna be fun. Wright has been the projected . May 14, 2022. You can change your selections at any time. 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL)
Official Heights and Weights: 2022 NHL Draft Combine. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL)
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. 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. 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. 20. Mocks. Recent history indicates that every season, at . Cutter Gauthier Be sure to stay tuned for our Mock Draft which will be released July 5. 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. 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 . 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. 6. With that said, below are top 262 prospects for the 2022 draft. Sportsnet and SN NOW will have complete coverage of every pick beginning with Round 1 on Thursday, July 7 (7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT) and Rounds 2-7 on Friday, July 8 (11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT). He can use it to back off defenders and his strong edge work allows him to quickly create room for himself to get his shot off. 10. 4. Today, NHL.com writers Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale submit their final mock draft of the first round. ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the first . Simon Nemec and David Jiricek sit in one tier, with the added value of shooting from the right side. Gauthier will start at center next season at Boston College, adding more versatility to his game. Kimelman -- Matias Havelid, D, Linkoping Jr. (SWE-JR): Havelid (5-9, 165) is an outstanding skater with a big shot from the blue line. In addition to the shadow of sanctions due to the war with Ukraine, Miroshnichenko had to overcome a series of injuries that slowed him, and then was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. While the rest of the hockey world debates the relative merits of top NHL Draft prospects Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, TSN Director . 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. 1 pick, What is the scouting process for NHL Draft prospects? There isnt enough recent news in your lineup. 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. Morreale -- Brad Lambert: Arizona needs to continue to add depth up front, and at this spot Lambert would be a good pick. The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired the No. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. Corey Pronmans final ranking Morreale -- Jiri Kulich: Kulich interviewed with all 32 NHL clubs at the NHL Scouting Combine, showing how interested teams are in him. Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Cutter Gauthier. He patterns his game after Lightning forward Alex Killorn, so adding a similar type of skilled, gritty player could be intriguing for Tampa Bay. The most important event on the draft calendar, the IIHF . Pavel Mintyukov, D, Saginaw Spirit (OHL): A high-risk player with excellent offensive instincts. 18 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE)
26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL)
Rutger McGroarty, C, USNTDP: As a solid two-way option, his personality and leadership qualities make him a viable pick in the latter stages of round one. 1 pick | What makes Shane Wright special, Juraj Slafkovsky: Slafkovsky vs. Wright and the decision for the No. He had 24 points (five goals, 19 assists) in 62 games this season after four points (one goal, three assists) in 29 games in 2020-21. 1. He had 70 points (24 goals, 46 assists) in 63 games. Typically, we have some certainty as to the first half of the draft, but this year we have some level of certainty in the first quarter of the opening round, or the first eight picks. The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. 1. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. A right-handed shot, Nelson (5-10, 196) had 51 points (nine goals, 42 assists) in 66 games this season. Position: F. Vitals: 6'1", 185 lbs. 4. 21. Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL): Theres no pure elite element to his game, but he plays a pro style, utilizing his size efficiently. Montreal Canadiens - Shane Wright, C, Kingston (OHL) . 9. 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. Corey Pronman ranks this years draft-eligible players based solely on their tools. 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. Alexander Suzdalev, LW, HV71 J20 (J20 Nationell) Related: 2022 NHL Entry Draft - Top 10 Centres. 26. 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. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK)
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. To see your localized preferences, please enable geolocation services in your browser settings. We will be updating . Morreale -- Reid Schaefer, LW, Seattle (WHL): The Lightning could bolster their pipeline with power forwards on the left side and Schaefer (6-3, 213) popped this season. Arizona could use a few defensemen with an edge to their game in the pipeline and Warren checks those boxes. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. Morreale -- Jimmy Snuggerud: Snuggerud made tremendous strides in the second half of the season. Scott Wheeler explains how he dissects the game and its players in order to put together his draft rankings. 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. The scouts who had Wright at No. Gaucher is a big, strong center who would fit well with the Blues' physical, hard-forechecking style of play. Morreale -- Danila Yurov: Yurov is a smart, hard-working, two-way forward with good vision and a high compete level in all three zones. {* backButton *} There were 225 prospects selected across 7 rounds. He's smart and is always on the move, looking to make things happen. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. The Rundown. 2022 NHL 1st-Round Mock Draft. 29. 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. 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. The volatility may start as early as the first pick. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Compared by some to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli, Del Bel Belluz was second on Mississauga with 76 points (30 goals, 46 assists) and led them with 12 power-play goals in 68 games. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20)
25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL)
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. Corey Pronman examines every teams entire depth chart at the NHL and prospect level and projects their needs over the next few years. Juraj Slafkovsky, RW, TPS Turku (Liiga): His physique alone commands presence. You can change your selection at any time. Scott Wheeler offers some final takeaways on the 2022 NHL Draft class. 1 pick in the NHL Draft? The New Jersey Devils move up from No. 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? 2. With all of that to consider, here are our final rankings for the 2022 NHL Draft, with player cards from our own scout, Jason Bukala of Pro Hockey Group. 1 pick; Brad Lambert continues to drop. Lightning. 6 and as low as No. Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. 40 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL)
NHL Draft: Top 32 prospect rankings for 2022. That is because used the draft . He also played more of a shut-down role for the NTDP but showcased a high-end offensive game with the U-17 team in 2020-21 (34 points in 37 games). Wright is an easy choice at No. And what a ride its been. NFL NBA NHL MLB. Brad Lambert 68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL)
Teams who like Wright at No. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL)
ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are July 8 (11 a.m. After overcoming pandemic hurdles, Savoies draft year has looked like the path he was destined to follow. 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL)
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.. 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. Often there's a debate over the top two projected picks -- think Tavares/Hedman, or Taylor vs. Tyler -- but rarely the top three. 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. 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. NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more. Enter your email address to get a new one. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS)
- One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. Nazar will play at the University of Michigan next season. Based on how things look today, the 2023 scouting season will be as close to normal as weve seen in the past three years. He'll likely be able to showcase more of those offensive skills next season at the University of Minnesota. SIGN IN TO GO AD-FREE. Frank Nazar 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL)
59. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL)
It's a photo finish for the No. In his first mock draft, . 4. 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. In his first 2023 NFL mock draft, released in late January, ESPN's Mel Kiper had the Detroit Lions targeting two defensive players. 11. 6. Which prospects are the best skaters, have the best puck skills, hockey sense, shot, and are the most physically dominant? He's committed to the University of Minnesota next season. What Corey Pronman is hearing about the top prospects ahead of the draft. 2022 NHL Mock Draft. password. As Kiper mentioned, the 2022 season was a lost campaign for Smith-Njigba. 3. Morreale -- David Jiricek: A knee injury that required surgery in January limited him this season, but Jiricek plays a mature, physical, two-way game. Seattle Kraken - Shane Wright He's fantastic value at this point in the draft and hard to contain with his high-end compete and deceptive speed, and he's shifty in tight quarters. That is, players slotted from Nos. Playing most of this season as a 17-year-old (he turned 18 on April 27), Kemell scored 15 goals in 39 games, the most by an under-18 player in Liiga since Kaapo Kakko scored 22 in 45 games in 2018-19. Early Look 2022 NHL Draft Rankings #1-5 2021-22 Pre-Season Rankings and Reports Alexander Perevalov, LW, Yaroslavl (MHL): In terms of a skilled forward who isnt just an offensive juggernaut, theres plenty of NHL potential as a producer here. 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. Logan Cooley Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. Past. Aside from this talented trio, things will start to scattershoot after the top eight picks, which is much earlier than we are used to. Round 1 (#17) - Broderick Jones, T - Georgia The National Champion, to put it bluntly, is a . Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL)
82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.)
52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
The 2022 NHL Entry Draft begins on Thursday, and EOTP has been keeping track of most of the rankings to come out ahead of the draft. Trikozov has the potential to be one of the better forwards taken in this draft . 7. 3 and as low as No. Lane Hutson a skilled standout among stacked 2022 USNTDP prospect class, When submitting content, please abide by our . HM Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.)
After that, who knows? 76 Jake Karabela Guelph (OHL)
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. 25. 1 pick and more, Pronman vs. Wheeler: Debating the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft, Wheeler: 10 NHL Draft prospects of interest who missed my top-100 ranking, Best skaters? Morreale -- Owen Pickering: Pickering might have the highest upside at this point in the draft. Morreale -- Ryan Chesley, D, USA U-18 (NTDP): Chesley (6-foot, 201) is a solid skater who led NTDP defensemen with 12 goals this season. With left-shot centers in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, giving them a scoring option at right wing like Firkus (5-10, 151), who led Moose Jaw with 80 points (36 goals, 44 assists) in 66 games, could add some needed youth and versatility to the Oilers offense. ET; NHLN, ESPN+ . 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. 19. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL)
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. Kimelman -- Juraj Slafkovsky, LW, TPS (FIN): With Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer, the Devils are in good shape down the middle. He's a good skater with a strong, accurate shot he's able to get through traffic. 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. He led the World U-18s with 15 points and 10 assists for first-place Sweden. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. It all starts with a big man up front as Pro Football Focus's mock draft tool had him available at #17. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media 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. Jimmy Snuggerud, RW, USNTDP: His shot is big-league ready. 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.)
10. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20)
At 18 years old the left-handed shot was the top defenseman on a Swift Current team that struggled this season, but scouts liked how he responded to the adversity. Additionally, the conflict in Ukraine will definitely have an impact on this draft. He was second among WHL defensemen with 61 assists and was the first defenseman in the league since Darryl Sydor in 1989-90 (Kamloops, 66 assists) to have 60 or more assists in his first year of NHL draft eligibility. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. account that can be used to sign in here. Steven Ellis/The Hockey News. (beginning with the 2022 Lottery). He was voted best on face-offs in the OHL Eastern Conference coaches' poll after finishing second in the league in face-off winning percentage (60.6 percent; minimum 100 face-offs). 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. 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 exciting part of the . Morreale -- Denton Mateychuk, D, Moose Jaw (WHL): Mateychuk (5-10, 194) was third on Moose Jaw with 64 points (13 goals, 51 assists) in 65 games. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL)
A safe pick. Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on Sportsnet and SN NOW. A team can only jump ten spots, so only the top 11 teams are eligible for the 1st pick. 3 pick in the 2021 draft, could give Anaheim high-end center depth as it moves into a future without the retired Ryan Getzlaf. DATABASE. Kimelman -- Marco Kasper: Kasper's athleticism, skating and offensive ability stood out against older competition in the SHL this season; his 11 points (seven goals, four assists) in 46 games led all under-18 players in the league. Morreale -- Matthew Savoie: As one of the most dynamic skaters in the 2022 draft class, Savoie is a top-line playmaker with good hands and is exceptional on special teams. The 12 teams that lost in the first two rounds of the playoffs were slotted into picks 17-28. 1 pick, and the Devils won No. 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. Columbus Blue Jackets - Cutter Gauthier, LW, US NTPD. Denton Mateychuk, D, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL): Is adept at breaking pucks out, and remaining a part of the rush. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN . 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL)
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. 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. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 5. Kimelman -- Lane Hutson, D, USA U-18 (NTDP): Hutson has a dynamic offensive game that stands out among players in his draft class; his 63 points (10 goals, 53 assists) in 65 games were the second-most ever by an NTDP defenseman (Cam York, 65, 2018-19). He also led OHL defensemen with three shorthanded goals. Today I update my 2022 NHL Draft board ahead of tonight's draft lottery. The draft lottery, the NHL Combine and the draft itself have all been a little less than normal in timing and in content. 2, but two scouts had him at No. A determined player motivated even when without the puck. From a physical standpoint he appears ready to play in the NHL next season. Please Note: The draft order might be slightly different today towards the back end of the draft. Marie (OHL)
60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL)
Team: Omskie Yastreby (MHL) Statistics: 23 G, 22 A in 35 GP. }}. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20)
He was second at the World U-18s with 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in six games to help Sweden win the tournament. Kimelman -- Cutter Gauthier, LW, USA U-18 (NTDP): Gauthier's skating and shot are NHL-caliber and he's got a power forward build (6-2, 200) that will be even better when he works with an NHL strength coach. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. 1 overall status, but Cooley gets the nod because of his superstar ceiling. HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20)
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. After taking centers Marco Rossi (No. 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. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. 3. The scouting season for the 2022 NHL draft has come to a close. 2022 NHL Draft: Ranking The Top 50 NHL Draft Prospects. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL)
He's an outstanding skater with high-end offensive instincts. Has plenty of hockey IQ and ability to adapt to what the game throws at him. The last month or so has been an absolute insane process of attempting to evaluate prospect talent. Corey Pronman ranks the 2022 draft-eligibles by skill 9, 16 and 28). 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL)
Pronman ranks the top 31 This draft projects to be one full of volatility and two key elements are contributing to the uncertainty. 55 Jani Nyman Ilves (SM Liiga Jr.)
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. Recognized as a goal-scorer and quick on his feet, the left-handed shot was a standout at the World U-18s. Player Rankings updated 11 days ago | Draft Order updated after every game. Kimelman -- Denton Mateychuk: Getting more dynamic at defenseman could be an area of focus for the Islanders, who had one defenseman score more than five goals this season (Noah Dobson, 13) and lack a game-breaking prospect at the position. 10. Mocks. TSN Hockey analyst Mike . Morreale -- Isaac Howard: The Ducks get value late in the first round by taking the leading scorer on the talented NTDP U-18 team. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. 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. The first round will be July 7 (7 p.m. 1. NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. Jonathan Lekkerimaki, RW, Djurgarden (SWE U20): Will shoot from anywhere because he can score from anywhere. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. The Tampa Bay Lightning, who lost Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday, will pick No. 31. Morning Coffee: Will we see another trade that shakes up the Stanley Cup futures market? Based on the MHN's NHL Draft Rankings, the following Mock Draft was created based on the players available at each position. 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. 1. MOCK 2022 NHL DRAFT . 27), as do the Buffalo Sabres (Nos. Owen Pickering, D, Swift Current Broncos (WHL): Has climbed steadily from the start of the season, and that climb is not expected to slow now. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. Check out our Mock 2022 NHL Draft. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. Its a photo finish for the No. 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. {{ video.Name Second, we will have teams back on the draft floor, live and in-person which should lead to more conversation and more business getting done on or before July 7. 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 . He skates extremely well, which allows him to add to the offensive attack and be quick enough to defend in transition. Arizona Coyotes. He's a strong skater who is solid in his end, handled his high ice time well in all situations, and showed some offensive ability with 33 points (nine goals, 24 assists) in 62 games.