bob mckenzie draft rankings 2022

The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. 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. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. To be clear, though, the Kingston Frontenac centres top-prospect status is by no means a sure thing even if nine of 10 scouts ranked the Burlington, Ont., native first on TSNs 2022 Mid-Season NHL Draft Rankings. Some teams have factored in a more emphatic Russian factor in their rankings, while still other teams have ranked all players, including Russians, based purely on hockey-playing ability. 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). #2022NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/4cmGx3Fc7M, Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects). * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. All of these rankings did not rank the same number of players. Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. HM David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) 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. 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) 69 Isaiah George London (OHL) Highest ranks: 11th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Dobber Prospects). In his February 2022 rankings, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino singled out his speed and ability to make simple plays to initiate transition. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) While the skill with the puck is evident both as a shooter and a playmaker, those down on him dont think he has the speed to keep up in the NHL. FCHOCKEY TOP 32. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL) He was ranked as high as No. The Kraken could still opt for Jiricek, but scouts will see much more of Nemec over the second half of the season. 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. But some believe Lambert is too inconsistent and takes too many nights off to deserve a higher ranking. The question with him is how his game will translate since he is still raw in a lot of areas. Jiricek received one No. 56 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) 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. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. He could be NHL-ready within a couple of seasons. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. 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. 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. 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. Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. 21 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) There are, however, two points worth noting. 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). 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. Alexander Ovechkin has been the Washington Capitals' first-line left wing since his NHL debut in 2005. He was ranked as high as No. You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) 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. Another season or two playing with professionals in Sweden could help to smooth out the rough edges to his puck-moving skills. Owen Beck with some serious distance. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. 4 and as low as No. 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. Now in his second season in the SHL, Kasper has seven goals and 11 points in 46 games with Rogle BK. His points per game have improved 1.14 as a 15-year-old to 1.24 as a now 17-year-old but so much more was expected in his draft year. He was named tournament MVP as his team took home the bronze medal. Mintyukov said he's a big fan of the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. 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). 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. 1 or No. Despite the concerns about his skating, Perevalov's scoring abilities will likely draw plenty of interest from NHL teams in this round. 61 Ruslan Gazizov London (OHL) 31 Danny Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) Provided they don't end up sending their first-rounder to the Chicago Blackhawks as a condition of their acquisition of Marc-Andre Fleury, they could select a center as a replacement in this year's draft. That is because many of those players were not ranked by several sources, meaning the averages tended to be more equal. While the Americans have only Cooley in the top 10, there are a total of eight Americans in the TSNs top 32 and seven of them play for the U.S. U18 National Team Development Program. 8 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (MHL) Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. 9 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. Elite Prospects' Russ Cohen considers Nazar one of the most exciting players in this year's draft, praising his coolness under pressure and game-breaking ability. NHL Central Scouting has Perevalov sitting 10th among international skaters. 2 consideration. That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. Five scouts pegged him at No. 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. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) 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. He didnt disappoint either, scoring 39 goals and 66 points in 58 games as a rookie. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a candidate to develop into the best player in the entire draft because of a high offensive ceiling. 7. In a Feb. 18 profile by NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale, Mintyukov explained leaving Russia to play in the OHL benefited his style of play as an offensive blueliner. 15 in our survey. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. 1.. 1 or 2 in the draft lottery. Brad Lambert of the Lahden Pelicans in Finland's Liiga could be an intriguing option. Those traits could have Sabres scouts looking past his difficulties this season and seeing a future NHL star. HM Colton Smith London (OHL) }}. Ingram, 18, is skating in his first season in the USHL. 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. 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) 12 in our scouting survey. 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). Our scouts are located across Canada, USA and Europe. 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) We also looked at the fastest fallers. The lowdown: The consensus believes Geekie will go in the first round. With his size and shot, Snuggerud could have top-six NHL potential. With Miroshnichenko sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma, Yurov becomes the top Russian prospect in this year's draft. 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. 33 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. Goran Stubb, director of NHL European Scouting, cited the 6'1", 187-pound Austrian's energy, tenacity and strength on his skates, as well as his ability to generate scoring opportunities. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. 7. HM Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) If he continues developing as well as he has over the past year, he could crack an NHL roster sooner than projected. 12 in our scouting survey. In his midseason rankings, TSN's Bob McKenzie considered the 18-year-old blueliner a two-way threat. 15 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) The Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov has the 18-year-old blueliner sitting at No. Nevertheless, Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters likes the 6'2", 183-pounder's two-way abilities and strength. Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) 1 overall pick should be., Hes not played with enough urgency or determination, said another scout. 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) WebHello Guys Welcome Back! He could be a worthwhile selection for a team seeking a mobile young rearguard. 84 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. The feeling amongst scouts is that Wrights challengers have yet to fully make their own case as a No. One scout voted him in the top 5 and nine of 10 had him in the top 11. Five scouts pegged him at No. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Adam Ingram of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms could be worth considering at this stage of the first round. He is also ranked outside the top-20 according to TSNs Craig Button and ranked outside the top-10 according to Bob McKenzie, which is significant given that its The Montreal Canadiens acquired the Calgary Flames' first-round pick in last month's Tyler Toffoli trade. 44 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) Now in his first full WHL season after last season's COVID-shortened schedule, Mateychuk is proving himself as a talented puck-moving defenseman. 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