Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL) HM Liam Arnsby North Bay (OHL) Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. 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. TSNs final draft rankings for 2022 will be released in early July, in the week leading up to the draft, which is scheduled for July 7-8 in Montreal. WebOn Monday, TSN Hockey's Insider Bob McKenzie released his final draft rankings for the 2020 entry draft, in late-January he released his mid-season rankings. Snuggerud's played well this season with the USNTDP's under-18 team and has 19 goals and 50 points in 46 games. Kevin Korchinski of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds could be a suitable option if he remains available at this stage of the draft. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. The 6'1", 179-pound Yurov garnered praise from TSN's Bob McKenzie and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino for his speed and skill level. 3 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, the 18-year-old Savoie leads the Ice and all WHL rookies with 78 points. 10. 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. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. The players ranked 11 to 13 on the TSN list Seattle Thunderbird defenceman Kevin Korchinski, Saginaw Spirit defenceman Pavel Mintyukov and Winnipeg Ice centre Conor Geekie are all considered legit threats to displace someone in the top 10. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. That long layoff, however, hasn't hurt the 18-year-old center's game as he's sitting second among Steelheads scorers with 29 goals and 70 points in 60 games. 5 and as low as 21. Yegor Chinakhov anyone? Our projected second overall selection in our previous mock draft, Logan Cooley is enjoying a fine performance this season with the U.S. National Team Development Program. They could look at Tristan Luneau of the Gatineau Olympiques in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) as a prime option to address that need. McGroarty's size, competitiveness and scoring abilities should overcome any concerns about his speed. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. A 6'5", 216-pounder, the 17-year-old Swiss-born Bichsel is in his first season playing for Leksands IF. Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the No. 43 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. 2, but two scouts had him at No. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. This also represents how close players are once you get to a certain point in the draft. Ranked No. Listen. With John Klingberg slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and only one defenseman among their top 10 prospects, they could consider choosing a blueliner such as Denton Mateychuk of the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who recently underwent surgery for a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than 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. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) We predicted the Anaheim Ducks could select USNTDP forward Frank Nazar in our previous mock draft. 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) Korchinski will require another season or two in the WHL before he's ready to move up to the pro ranks. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK) 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) HM Brennan Ali Lincoln (USHL) 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 15 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) 35-ranked Swiss defenceman Lian Bichsel. The players ranked 11 to 13 on the TSN list Seattle Thunderbird defenceman Kevin Korchinski, Saginaw Spirit defenceman Pavel Mintyukov and Winnipeg Ice centre Conor Geekie are all considered legit threats to displace someone in the top 10. He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 2 prospect. If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. We also looked at the fastest fallers. TSNs final draft rankings for 2022 will be released in early July, in the week leading up to the draft, which is scheduled for July 7-8 in Montreal. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. THE HOCKEY NEWS TOP 32. 1 perch is USA Under-18 forward Logan Cooley, a 5-foot-10 centre who is as savvy and skilled offensively as any prospect in the draft. Nevertheless, NHL Central Scouting selected Kemell as their top player among international skaters. 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. 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. TSN/CRAIG BUTTON TOP 32. 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. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. 30 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. The correlation of the rankings compared to draft position in 2021 was 0.7739. He didnt disappoint either, scoring 39 goals and 66 points in 58 games as a rookie. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. Another season or two playing with professionals in Sweden could help to smooth out the rough edges to his puck-moving skills. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. I am not s high on them as the top end of the 2023 class. After tallying 10 points in 23 games last season with the Thunderbirds, the 6'2", 185-pounder leads all WHL rookie defensemen with 51 points in 58 contests, sitting eighth among all blueliners in the league. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. McKenzie believes he has the potential to become a top-six NHL winger. 6 and as low as No. Morreale reported Hughes' drive and determination have earned him the attention of NHL scouts. The scouts who had Wright at No. 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. 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL) That long layoff could account for why Zhilkin's offensive numbers aren't as high as expected for a player with his skills. Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. 6 among international skaters in their midseason rankings. Elite Prospects indicates 11 of their 13 ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect. As for Wrights competition for No. The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. HM Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) 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. 68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) However, he had 13 goals and 36 points skating with his fellow junior players with MHL club Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk. He had seven points in 11 games with their junior club and three points in 29 games skating with their pro squad. 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. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. 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. ", "The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who is No. He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. 5 among international skaters. As evidenced by his final Central Scouting ranking of 8th, they believe he will be a top-six center. While critical of his skating, Peters suggests his offensive skills could offset that shortcoming. What is our goal here? Though Savoie is small by the standards of NHL centers, the 5'9", 179-pounder is a very talented player. The Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) 7. 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. 2 among international skaters. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) The Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov has the 18-year-old blueliner sitting at No. 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). The 18-year-old Nazar is building on last season's promising 36-point performance in 31 games with the USNTDP junior team in the USHL. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL) "He went into this season being projected as a 4 to as low as No. Slafkovsky was ranked No. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) 17. 35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) 29 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) If he plays the way he did [at the U-18] in Texas las year, hell run away with No. Kasper's strength and speed will be significant assets for any club seeking his style of game. The lowdown: While a vast majority of the scouting world has Beck as a solid second rounder, there is some belief that he could be a late first rounder. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. HM Jackson Edward London (OHL) The 17-year-old left winger could still be a player on their radar at this stage. 56 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) Rankings with over 200 players ranked only received a bump of source+5. He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. He also liked the young winger's ability to shake off opposition checking to put himself in prime scoring areas. 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. He also noted the young Slovak plays a solid game without the puck. Jiricek received one No. 1.. Our scouts are located across Canada, USA and Europe. 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). 38 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Highest rank: 10th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings). 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. He's committed to playing for Boston College next season, giving him time to develop his offensive skills. Gaucher has 24 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts. 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) On bad days, you have a hard time finding him. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. Perhaps they'll consider choosing Eklund's teammate Jonathan Lekkerimaki in this year's draft to bolster their scoring depth. 3. The war with Ukraine and resulting sanctions have some NHL clubs unsure of how to proceed with Russian prospects, especially those who are playing and living in Russia. Nevertheless, Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters likes the 6'2", 183-pounder's two-way abilities and strength. {{ video.Name 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL) 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. 5. 7 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. 8. [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. The Athletic's Scott Wheeler listed just one right-shot defenseman (Jett Woo) among the Vancouver Canucks' top 10 prospects. Bear in mind that these two scouts, while voicing some concerns, still currently have Wright atop their lists. It should also draw attention from NHL scouts in the market for a forward of his talents. He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. However, most of that production came before his recent slump, putting him behind last season's point-per-game effort of 31 points in 30 contests. Ingram, 18, is skating in his first season in the USHL. This is our seventh year doing this. 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). It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. Korchinski's size, unflappable demeanor and playmaking abilities have propelled him to a solid season in the WHL. 7 in our survey of scouts. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. 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. Filip Mesar of HK Poprad in Slovakia could be one option. 10. The 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) 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. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. The big blueliner also skated for Switzerland at this year's postponed World Juniors. For me, Miroshnichenko has a higher ceiling.. Slafkovsky was already drawing considerable attention among NHL amateur scouts. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. ", "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. HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL) 71. 1, not fully seizing the opportunity. 3 and two more at No. 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. 73 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. 8 on the TSN list. 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. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? All but one of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect, with NHL Central Scouting rating him No. It truly makes for an exciting and unpredictable draft. The other question is his overall skill set. The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. (Error Code: 102630) Its a photo finish for the No. Spirit coach Chris Lazary complimented the 6'1", 192-pounder's competitiveness, elite skating and puck management under pressure. Five scouts pegged him at No. 3 and as low as No. Nazar's hardworking style and offensive skills will serve him well for teams like the Ducks that could use a player of his versatility among their top prospects. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited Mateychuk's maturity and ability to adjust his game to his team's needs. Those traits could make him a first-round selection of the Wild. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 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. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) Skating for TPS in Finland, Slafkovsky had 18 points in 11 games with their under-20 team. 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. 2 and Savoie at No. 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) 1 Shane Wright He doesnt possess elite or wow factor offensive ability and hes not a punishing physical defender, but his skating and smarts give him the assets to be a No. Where the disagreement comes in is how high in the first round will he go. Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. His performance also earned him a spot in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on March 23. Those that believe in him see his skill on full display. 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. Slender at 5'10" and 174 pounds, Cooleyearned praisefrom McKenzie for his savvy and offensive skills. The Best column is pretty self explanatory: it is the players best ranking. Multiple players outside TSNs top 11 got some consideration as top 10 picks. That group includes: No. We previously had the Arizona Coyotes selecting Nathan Gaucher with this pick, which was received from the Montreal Canadiens as part of the return in last summer's Christian Dvorak trade. Every year, several prospects tend to cause disagreement amongst the scouting world. 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. 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. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. He missed the entirety of last season, hurting his chances at being drafted, only to score 62 points in 45 games in the regular season, and followed it up with 14 points in 12 playoff games. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. Perhaps they'll give consideration to Pavel Mintyukov of the OHL's Saginaw Spirit as a potential long-term solution. Its time to turn our attention to the most divisive prospects of the 2022 NHL Draft. Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team 51 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) 67 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) "In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) The highest variance in the first 32 prospects is Ryan Chesley with a range of 58. 84 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) All of these rankings did not rank the same number of players. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. 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." 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) ", "Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. Odds & lines subject to change. 1 overall pick should be., Hes not played with enough urgency or determination, said another scout. All of which has come as a rather notable surprise. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. On the surface, a 6-foot-3 center with skill will get a ton of attention. The lowdown: The biggest question with Goyette is his consistency. Juraj Slafkovsky has a range of 4 because his highest ranking is 1 and his lowest is 5. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. 20 or lower. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) 19 are wild cards of sorts. His potential as a hardworking, skilled scorer should be attractive to a team in need of left-wing scoring depth like the Capitals. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino suggested the 18-year-old could become the first defenseman selected in this year's draft with Czechia rearguard David Jiricek sidelined by a knee injury. 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. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) Those that rank him higher believe he can make it as a top-six winger. At 6'3" and 194 pounds, Gauthier is a big, versatile forward who can play center or left wing and carries a hard, heavy shot. His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. 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. The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. High expectations, one should add, that Wright created for himself by his outstanding play prior to this season. 51 Noah Ostlund Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 35 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SWE J-20) He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. His size and offensive abilities could make him an attractive draft option for the rebuilding Red Wings. Which prospects are divisive for you? 15 in our survey. 2 and as low as No. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Please note that all names, measurements, teams and positions are from Elite Prospects at mid-season. 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. ", LHD, Saginaw (OHL): "Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. Questions come in with his overall game and what hell be in the NHL. The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. 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 or No. 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) His range in our survey was as high as No. 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. This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. The Kingston Frontenacs centre is the unanimous 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. 1 or No. That is, players slotted from Nos. They could choose the USNTDP's Ryan Chesley if he's still available by this stage of the first round. 1 overall pick. 26 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) Hes a classic case of great shooter, less than average skater who is great some nights and nowhere to be found other nights. NHL Central Scouting ranks him No. The question with him is size and eventual role. He also spent a five-game stint with the KHL parent club, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. After rebuilding over the past two seasons, the Los Angeles Kings possess a deep pool of promising youngsters within their system. Geekie is already building on last season's promising 23-point effort in 24 games, sitting fourth among Ice scorers with 59 points in 54 games. Most seem to believe hes a bottom pair defenseman. His skating is his strength and has shown some good moments with the puck. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. Though Jiricek has played better than Nemec this season. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. Montreal Canadiens sign Xavier Simoneau to entry-level contract. NHL Central Scouting Bureau director Dan Marr believes its a two-horse race for No. They could attempt to address that need in this year's draft by choosing Conor Geekie of the WHL's Winnipeg Ice. Despite Lambert's production woes this season, NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. With his size and shot, Snuggerud could have top-six NHL potential. "He's one of those players that always contributes, always produces," said Marr. The only exception is Northeastern University forward Jack Hughes no relation to New Jersey Devil first overall pick and top centre Jack Hughes who is not only No. With Scott Wheeler's ranking of their prospects showing no one at that position among their top five, the USNTDP's Jimmy Snuggerud could be a good fit. TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out the 6'1", 192-pound Nemec's two-way abilities, particularly his offensive skills. The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? 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