1 or No. But some believe Lambert is too inconsistent and takes too many nights off to deserve a higher ranking. 9. TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out the 6'1", 192-pound Nemec's two-way abilities, particularly his offensive skills. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. At 6'3" and 190 pounds, Jiricek already has impressive size that he uses to physically separate opponents from the puck, as indicated by his 49 penalty minutes. Slafkovsky was ranked No. 78 Marek Hejduk USA U-18 (USHL)
"He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS)
Highest ranks: 11th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Dobber Prospects). The rebuilding Coyotes could be willing to bet on him at this stage of the draft rather than risk losing him to another club early in the second round. 2, but two scouts had him at No. Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. They are listed in alphabetical order. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. 2 or No. 3. And from the other contenders for No. [Wright] was great coming out of the U-18s last year but it was a really small sample size, the scout said. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. 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. A young sniper such as Liam Ohgren of the SHL's Djurgardens IF could be a good option. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. Dont be surprised if hes off the board in round one despite where some places have him ranked. 6 and as low as No. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20)
On the surface, a 6-foot-3 center with skill will get a ton of attention. 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
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15 in our survey. That is, players slotted from Nos. 48 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL)
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. He was ranked as high as No. The Range column shows the difference between the players highest ranking and their lowest one. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. 47 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS)
Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. If he continues developing as well as he has over the past year, he could crack an NHL roster sooner than projected. Nevertheless, Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters likes the 6'2", 183-pounder's two-way abilities and strength. The 18-year-old defenseman sits sixth among OHL defensemen with 45 points in 53 games. First is his size. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL)
WebHello Guys Welcome Back! 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. 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. 35 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SWE J-20)
WebTop 10 BIGGEST Potential STEALS Of The 2022 NHL Draft! In his midseason rankings, TSN's Bob McKenzie considered the 18-year-old blueliner a two-way threat. Snuggerud's played well this season with the USNTDP's under-18 team and has 19 goals and 50 points in 46 games. While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. 79 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL)
With time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL forward. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. 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. With a new season right around the corner, the attention of scouts now turn to the 2023 draft, which has the potential to be the best draft class since 2015. We had the Tampa Bay Lightning choosing Alexander Perevalov in our previous mock draft. HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL)
The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle but like Lambert, Trikozov will be interesting to watch. As an example, Bob McKenzie ranked 90 players with 10 honourable mentions. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. 9 among North American skaters. The 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. His potential as a hardworking, skilled scorer should be attractive to a team in need of left-wing scoring depth like the Capitals. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.)
The other question is his overall skill set. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current
44 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL)
22 Noah stlund Djurgarden (SWE J-20)
52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 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. Slender at 5'10" and 174 pounds, Cooleyearned praisefrom McKenzie for his savvy and offensive skills. 5 among North American skaters. FCHOCKEY TOP 32. Its time to turn our attention to the most divisive prospects of the 2022 NHL Draft. 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. 6 on TSNs list. We will present you with 15 prospects that meet our above definition of divisive prospect. All of these rankings did not rank the same number of players. 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. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL)
4. Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr praised Savoie as "one of the best natural scorers and offensive players in the 2022 Draft class." 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. [No. 31 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS)
He could be a worthwhile selection for a team seeking a mobile young rearguard. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL)
The Buffalo Sabres secured their third pick in this draft as part of the return from the Florida Panthers in last summer's Sam Reinhart trade. What is the main takeaway from this exercise? Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.)
36 Owen Pickering Swift Current (WHL)
1, not fully seizing the opportunity. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL)
82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.)
17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. 6 and as low as No. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. 71. 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. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. Four of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN had him in the spot immediately behind Wright. 1 but are expressing some reservations: His engagement has been good, his production underwhelming given the expectations, one said. Please note that all names, measurements, teams and positions are from Elite Prospects at mid-season. He was ranked as high as No. 9. 1. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. 65 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20)
10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL)
13-ranked U.S. U18 centre Cutter Gauthier; No. (Note that you will need to scroll the table to the right in order to see all columns). Some also wonder what his role will be. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. 21 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL)
29 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL)
Del Bel Belluz's improvement won't go unnoticed by NHL scouts. At the, albeit abbreviated, 2022 World Junior Championship, Wright was, at best, just okay in a really small sample size. We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. The question with him is his offensive game and overall hockey sense. Lambert's had his difficulties this season. 1 Shane Wright 56 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL)
The 18-year-old center is in his first season with Northeastern, putting up 16 points in 38 games. 10 among North American skaters. "He's one of those players that always contributes, always produces," said Marr. 1 if he rediscovers his game. Juraj Slafkovsky has a range of 4 because his highest ranking is 1 and his lowest is 5. NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young center's overall game. 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. Sub 6-foot Finnish winger Joakim Kemell is No. 6 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL)
That group includes: No. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. 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. 84 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL)
With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. Nathan Gaucher had been on the radar of scouts and observers for some time prior to his draft year. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. Slafkovskys blend of speed, skill and most notably size is something of a rarity amongst forwards in the top 5 or even the top 10 of this draft. 1 on their lists said he got extra marks for playing a premium position (centre) and still putting up 94 points in 63 games in what many would concede was a disappointing season. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. 3 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, the 18-year-old Savoie leads the Ice and all WHL rookies with 78 points. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. 1 vote besides Wright is No. Chesley may not have the gaudy numbers or flashier style of some of his blue-line peers eligible for selection in this round. 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. ", "Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. 39 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL)
While that could affect how high he goes in this year's draft, he's still a well-regarded young player. 5 and as low as No. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL)
Savoie and Slafkovsky couldnt be further apart on the size scale but each of them got two votes from scouts as the 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. I have concerns for his lack of dominance this season. In his first full season with the USNTDP Under-18 squad, McGroarty has 23 goals and 49 points in 40 games. As for Wrights competition for No. "There's no holes in his game.". The 17-year-old Kemell got off to a blazing start to this season with 12 goals and 16 points. In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL)
68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL)
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. 1, theres the rub. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. 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 ). Hes a classic case of great shooter, less than average skater who is great some nights and nowhere to be found other nights. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL)
He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. Highest ranks: 13th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (Sportsnet, Elite Prospects), Lowest ranks: 44th (Draft Prospects), 37th (McKeens Hockey), 36th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. That feels like ages ago. 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. You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. There are, however, two points worth noting. 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 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. BOB MCKENZIE RELEASES HIS FINAL 2022 NHL ENTRY DRAFT RANKINGS JUN 28, 2022 (14H00) COOPER GODIN On Tuesday, long-time TSN 2022 Trade Deadline and no rankings are perfect so we combined 12 of the most respected draft rankings and used the average of them to get our own rankings. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. 19 are wild cards of sorts. 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL)
17 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL)
He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. The lowdown: Kulich introduced himself on the world stage when he was named MVP of the U18 World Championship. 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. 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. Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the No. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. TSNs Bob McKenzie released his final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings to much surprise, Juraj Slafkovsky took the top spot over Shane Wright. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 1, for that matter. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. While critical of his skating, Peters suggests his offensive skills could offset that shortcoming. Elite Prospects indicates 11 of their 13 ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect. For more information on prospects, be sure to check out our prospect profiles here. Those that rank him higher believe he can make it as a top-six winger. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 2 NHL centre. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL)
Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL)
59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL)
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. Filip Mesar of HK Poprad in Slovakia could be one option. Montreal Canadiens sign Xavier Simoneau to entry-level contract. 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. 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. No one doubts Wright has the tools to be a good NHL player, but if hes going to be No. 24 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL)
Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited Mateychuk's maturity and ability to adjust his game to his team's needs. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. They could set their sights on Joakim Kemell of JYP in Finland's Liiga. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL)
Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. Those skills could bring a considerable boost to the Kraken's prospect pipeline, which was ranked 32nd by Wheeler. 8 on the TSN list. 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL)
While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 33 to 64) who could push their way well into the first round. Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. Any improvement in Gaucher's production over the remainder of the QMJHL schedule should help his stock as a first-round prospect. 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. Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. 1 spot, putting Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at the top of his mid-season rankings. 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL)
Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Blue Jackets' top prospects indicatesthey're lacking a right winger with first-line potential. HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20)
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. Central scouting even thinks he could be a lottery pick. In our previous mock draft, we predicted the Ottawa Senators could select David Jiricek of HC Skoda Plzen of the Czech Extraliga. We predicted the Anaheim Ducks could select USNTDP forward Frank Nazar in our previous mock draft. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. 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. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. 3 and as low as No. 35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA)
7, 8 and 9 players on the TSN list also received notable support as top 3 to 5 picks. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No.
79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL)
McKenzie believes he has the potential to become a top-six NHL winger. On Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie released his pre-season rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after surveying 10 National Hockey League scouts. Others believe his skating and overall skill set puts him in the top-six conversation. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL)
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. But they would like to see more from him. TSN's Bob McKenzie praised the 6'4", 218-pounder's unique blend of size, speed and skill. Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. The remarkable part of that is Slovakia having three first-round prospects (Slafkovsky, Nemec and No. All of which has come as a rather notable surprise. We predicted the Seattle Kraken could select Simon Nemec of Slovakia's HK Nitra in our previous mock draft with an eye on him filling a puck-moving role on their blue line. The headline will be that its the first time this season that includes pre-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. 32 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL)
The question with him is how his game will translate since he is still raw in a lot of areas. by Bob McKenzie Lets make one thing clear from the get-go: The 2022 NHL Draft is the Shane Wright Draft. Hes also a better skater. The 17-year-old Howard is having a solid second season with the USNTDP. 2. 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. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Nazar's quickness and high-end finishing ability while commending his tenacity despite his 5'10", 174-pound frame. Danny Zhilkin of the OHL's Guelph Storm could be a viable target for the Coyotes at this stage of the draft. McKenzie felt high expectations created by Wright's outstanding performance prior to this season has some scouts expecting more from him this season. 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. (Rankings were updated on July 4 due to additional rankings from The Hockey News and again July 5 due to updated rankings by Corey Pronman. '", "Joakim Kemell is No. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. 1 overall. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. As we noted in our previous mock draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets received a conditional first-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in last summer's Seth Jones trade, which will stay with Chicago if it lands at Nos. When hes not, its frustrating to watch. Elite Prospects cites TSN's Bob McKenzie and Craig Button among five ranking authorities rating Cooley as this season's No. But those who have some doubts question his skating and ability to keep pace. 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. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL)
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 lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms. HM Otto Salin HIFK (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. Yegor Chinakhov anyone? To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. Jiricek, who is No. Another season or two playing with professionals in Sweden could help to smooth out the rough edges to his puck-moving skills. There are, however, two points worth noting. While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. 2 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL)
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. HM David Goyette Sudbury (OHL)
Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. For me, Miroshnichenko has a higher ceiling.. 61 Ruslan Gazizov London (OHL)
7 in our survey of scouts. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL)
5. 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL)
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. NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. 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). Many of the players ranked from Nos. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL)
7. 7 among NHL Central Scouting's international skaters. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL)
He also plays a responsible defensive game, using his big frame to break up plays and move the puck quickly out of danger. Five scouts pegged him at No. His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. One had him at No. 4 among international skaters. 17. 88 Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL)
HM Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL)
Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. Ingram's ability to adjust to a higher level of hockey should serve him well when he joins the NCAA's St. Still, his youth and potential could prove attractive to a club in need of scoring like the Blue Jackets. Luneau will likely need another season in junior followed by a year or two of AHL experience. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 1 guy right now.. 66 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.)
He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. Not every scout is sounding the alarm. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. 1 or No. 67 Jordan Gustafson 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. TSN/CRAIG BUTTON TOP 32. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. The young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games.
Gambling problem? 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. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL)
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