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 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. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. While the 36-year-old Capitals captain remains a superstar, management must give consideration toward finding his future replacement. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL) 16-ranked Saginaw Spirit defenceman Pavel Mintyukov; No. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. Overall, I could say [Wright] is an above-average prospect but not where you would think a No. He will be one of the most fascinating prospects to follow on draft night. HM Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) The 17-year-old right winger had 20 goals and 35 points in 26 games with Djurgardens' U20 team and seven goals and nine points in 26 games with their SHL squad. 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) ", "Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. He was ranked as high as No. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) A look at why 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) The nationality breakdown of the top 32 is as follows: Canada 9; USA 8; Russia 5; Slovakia 3; and two each for Sweden, Finland and Czechia. HM Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) 3 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, the 18-year-old Savoie leads the Ice and all WHL rookies with 78 points. HM Jack Devine Denver (NCAA) The 17-year-old Kemell got off to a blazing start to this season with 12 goals and 16 points. The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. 59 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) 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. 7 on TSNs mid-season ranking, is a two-way threat, who can play a punishing shutdown defender role but skilled enough to contribute on offence, too. 12 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Nathan Gaucher had been on the radar of scouts and observers for some time prior to his draft year. WebBob Mckenzies 2022 Mid Season Draft Rankings. Shane Wright was our predicted first overall selection in our previous mock draft. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. Multiple players outside TSNs top 11 got some consideration as top 10 picks. 9 among North American skaters. 5 among international skaters. Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team 34 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) But some believe Lambert is too inconsistent and takes too many nights off to deserve a higher ranking. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. Archive. He is one of the best skaters available in this draft. We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL) The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. 56 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) He cited his ability to play a "punishing shutdown defender role" while still contributing to the offense. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. 1 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. Wrights play raised more questions than it answered. 48 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) He measured at just 5-foot-9.5 at the Combine and this does have some wondering how hed fare in the NHL. Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. 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. There are no slam dunks. That didnt happen. 9 and just nine in the top 32. Where the disagreement comes in is how high in the first round will he go. HM Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) [Wright] was great coming out of the U-18s last year but it was a really small sample size, the scout said. 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. 15 in our survey. Description Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239 DRAFT TEXT-EMBED ROUND 1 TEAM ORIGINAL PLAYER DETAILS ROUND 2 TEAM }}. Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. 1 of his QMJHL top-10 prospects for this year's draft, calling the youngster an "intelligent defender" and a "skilled all-around player.". - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. The lowdown: Howard is one of the best puck handlers in the entire draft. 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 DAILY FACEOFF TOP 32. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. 'If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. Emphasis will always be placed on how the moves impact buyers' chances in the upcoming postseason, but the deadline's sellers will already have their eyes on the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery. 2 and as low as No. The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. Lekkerimaki won't make the jump to the NHL right away, giving him time to fill out physically while developing his game skating in Sweden's elite league. 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) 71. The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. 1 Those skills could bring a considerable boost to the Kraken's prospect pipeline, which was ranked 32nd by Wheeler. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. 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. NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. With his size and shot, Snuggerud could have top-six NHL potential. That means some changes to our listing compared to our Jan. 8 predictions. 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Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. Some prospects who were thought to go in the lottery could go in the second round while others could slip into the first round. 30 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. The 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. This is useful to create groups of similarly ranked players. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. 2 or No. 55 Isaiah George London (OHL) 4 and as low as No. Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. 1 vote besides Wright is No. 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. 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (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. HM Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) 5. Mintyukov said he's a big fan of the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes. 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. 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). In the case of a tie in the average, the first tie breaker is the player with the best individual ranking, and the second tie breaker is the highest worst ranking. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. Its a photo finish for the No. Highest ranks: 13th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 19th (TSNs Craig Button), Lowest ranks: 53rd (Elite Prospects), 49th (Recruit Scouting, Draft Prospects Hockey). 2 among international skaters. Not every scout is sounding the alarm. Having alsotraded away versatile forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche, they could seek a skilled young forward with this selection. Wright was awarded exceptional player status by Hockey Canada in 2019, allowing him to enter the OHL as a 15-year-old for the 2019-20 OHL season. Because the Canadiens' own first-round pick will be in the top-10 of this year's draft, they're sending the Coyotes the first-rounder they received as compensation from the Carolina Hurricanes for their successful signing of Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Listen here. Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Draft Rankings REVEALED! 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) During his midseason draft rankings on Jan. 20, Bob McKenzie indicated two scouts surveyed by TSN suggested Wright's first-half performance left open the 1 or No. Nevertheless, Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters likes the 6'2", 183-pounder's two-way abilities and strength. 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. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) 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. Marie (OHL) 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. Bichsel's big frame and potential should draw the attention of NHL clubs seeking size and skill among their future blue-line candidates. 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. 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