Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. The lowdown: Kulich introduced himself on the world stage when he was named MVP of the U18 World Championship. 79 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) 2 and as low as No. This also represents how close players are once you get to a certain point in the draft. 12 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Its a photo finish for the No. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 6 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? 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. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! However, Scott Wheeler's ranking of their top prospects indicates they have only one left winger among their top-10. ", "The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who is No. What is our goal here? Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. I have concerns for his lack of dominance this season. Though Jiricek has played better than Nemec this season. 47 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) HM Nick Moldenhauer Chicago (USHL) 56 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) Its time to turn our attention to the most divisive prospects of the 2022 NHL Draft. Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle but like Lambert, Trikozov will be interesting to watch. 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) ", LHD, Saginaw (OHL): "Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. Marie (OHL) 59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. 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. His size and offensive abilities could make him an attractive draft option for the rebuilding Red Wings. With Miroshnichenko sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma, Yurov becomes the top Russian prospect in this year's draft. Bring on the chaos. On Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie released his pre-season rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after surveying 10 National Hockey League scouts. HM Brennan Ali Lincoln (USHL) That list includes: No. 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. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. 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). That feels like ages ago. Rankings with over 200 players ranked only received a bump of source+5. After tallying just six points in 24 games with JYP, he's managed only four points in 25 games with the Pelicans. The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. Those that rank him higher believe he can make it as a top-six winger. 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. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. The higher rankings suggest he can become an impact top-six forward. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) 9 and just nine in the top 32. 36 Owen Pickering Swift Current (WHL) He was as high as No. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. Currently sidelined with a minor shoulder injury, Kemell hasnt been scoring at the same pace he did to start the season in Finlands top mens league, but hes still seen a skilled goal-scorer/playmaker who has an engine that revs high. HM Cole Spicer USA U-18 (USHL). 60 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. 1 or No. WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Final Draft Rankings 1,793 views Jul 19, 2021 18 Dislike Share Save TC Productions 149 subscribers Like and Subscribe for more content All clips are property of the TSN. (Top NHL Prospects/Habs/Leafs Rankings) 16,996 views Jul 3, 2022 Hello Guys Welcome Back! Despite a slow first half of the season, the 18-year-old Kingston Frontenacs center should be a fine addition to the Montreal Canadiens if they win the draft lottery. 6 and as low as No. 5. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. 9 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. 1, for that matter. McGroarty's size, competitiveness and scoring abilities should overcome any concerns about his speed. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. Mintyukov said he's a big fan of the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes. Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. 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. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. 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. A versatile forward who can play center or left wing, the 6'2", 174-pound Manitoba native leads the Phantoms with 21 goals and 49 points in 48 games. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) 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. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. 10. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 2 or No. HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL) 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. Here is a sampling of comments from some scouts who still have Wright at No. 12 in our scouting survey. In his first full season with the USNTDP Under-18 squad, McGroarty has 23 goals and 49 points in 40 games. He cited his ability to play a "punishing shutdown defender role" while still contributing to the offense. In his 2022 NHL prospect pool rankings, The Athletic's Scott Wheeler rankedjust one center among the Canadiens' top five, so adding Wright to the group would be a huge boost. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. 3-ranked North BayBattalion defenceman Ty Nelson; 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. 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. 7. Central scouting even thinks he could be a lottery pick. 10. If there is a bevy of prospects between 11 and 32 who are excellent candidates to break into the Top 10, there are multiple prospects ranked in TSNs second round (Nos. Since McKenzies rankings only go 90 players deep, after the third round well shift gears and use Corey Pronmans seven-round mock draft as the draft order for "He went into this season being projected as a Highest ranks: 8th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 28th (TSNs Craig Button). WebBob Mckenzies 2022 Mid Season Draft Rankings. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 74 Pano Fimis Niagara (OHL) Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. 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. We'll continue to include them in our mock for the time being, however. 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, Shane Wright I'd be fine with either for NJD. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. Scouts were hoping Wright, and his 2022 draft challengers, would use the World Juniors to define and assert themselves. 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. However, the Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov observed a February slump in Gaucher's production had some scouts reassessing their evaluation of him. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Draft Rankings REVEALED! He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. Slafkovsky was ranked No. 5. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. The lowdown: Its easy to see why there is a lot of excitement for Pickering. THE HOCKEY NEWS TOP 32. While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. TSN's Bob McKenzie observed Geekie as an average skater but singled out his "physical tools, competitiveness and above-average skill level." The 6'2", 174-pound Luneau is listed by NHL Central Scouting at No. 4 among international skaters. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL) The 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? 28 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) 10 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) Those traits could have Sabres scouts looking past his difficulties this season and seeing a future NHL star. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. And from the other contenders for No. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. He's considered a top-10 prospect by nine of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities. 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Daily Faceoff's Chris Peterspraisedthe 17-year-old McGroarty's high competitiveness and offensive skills. The Winnipeg Jets have been lacking a talented puck-moving defenseman since injuries forced Dustin Byfuglien from the game in 2019. (NHL Mock Draft Power/Raty/Hughes Prospect Rumors Talk) 8,519 views Dec 15, 2020 Hello Guys Welcome Back! That is, players slotted from Nos. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) Savoie has high-end hockey sense, skill and competitiveness, more a playmaker than a goal scorer but a prolific dual threat every time he has the puck, despite his size. 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga) 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) They could use it to select Luca Del Bel Belluz of the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. 3 NHL blueliner. Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. Skilled depth at the center position has been a longstanding issue for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. Its not often a defenseman can beat a goalie clean from distance. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. The reality is Brennan is likely to be taken well before his 62nd TSN ranking. "There's no holes in his game.". But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. We will present you with 15 prospects that meet our above definition of divisive prospect. 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. He could one day blossom into a puck-moving defenseman on par with those stars, and that potential makes him a terrific addition to the Jets' blue line. On Jan. 17, The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari reported the 18-year-old forward parted ways with JYP Jyvaskyla to join the Pelicans in hope of improving his production. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. 15 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) While his stock has taken a hit, most believe he will go in the first round simply because he has one of the highest skill sets in the draft. Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. If its extremely tight at the top end of the draft with Slafkovsky and Wright, and it is, it also holds true throughout much of the first round. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) That means some changes to our listing compared to our Jan. 8 predictions. For more information on prospects, be sure to check out our prospect profiles here. While the 6'2", 187-pound left winger managed just two points in 25 games with their pro team, the experience he received there should prove invaluable in his development. 06/28/22 By Bob McKenzie. 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. It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. 37 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. 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. The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. His range in our survey was as high as No. Kevin Korchinski of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds could be a suitable option if he remains available at this stage of the draft. Cooley sits third among U.S. nationalUnder-18team scorers with 54 points in 37 games. 8 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (MHL) 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. 1 or 2 in the draft lottery. 2 and as low as No. 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. 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TSN/CRAIG BUTTON TOP 32. Skating for TPS in Finland, Slafkovsky had 18 points in 11 games with their under-20 team. He measured at just 5-foot-9.5 at the Combine and this does have some wondering how hed fare in the NHL. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. 12 in our scouting survey. 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. HM Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. After showing promise in 2020-21 with nine points in 16 games, he's third among Warriors scorers and fourth among WHL blueliners with 56 points in 57 games. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) However size and speed have some question what his upside is. TSNs Bob McKenzie released his final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings to much surprise, Juraj Slafkovsky took the top spot over Shane Wright. [Wright] was great coming out of the U-18s last year but it was a really small sample size, the scout said. Archive. We took a look at the biggest risers. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. The 18-year-old center is sitting secondamong his teammates with 46 points in 54 games. 18 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. At the, albeit abbreviated, 2022 World Junior Championship, Wright was, at best, just okay in a really small sample size. 9. The lowdown: The consensus believes Geekie will go in the first round. He is still over a point per game and the problem is a lot of people expect him to be at 2.5 points per game. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 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. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) Those traits could make him a first-round selection of the Wild. A 6'5", 216-pounder, the 17-year-old Swiss-born Bichsel is in his first season playing for Leksands IF. 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) Highest ranks: 8th (TSNs Craig Button), 16th (Sportsnet), Lowest ranks: 42nd (Smaht Scouting), 41st (Future Considerations). - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. I have seen more of Nemec, but only in brief bits in international tournaments. 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. Wrights play raised more questions than it answered. 53 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) 7 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) The Buffalo Sabres acquired the Vegas Golden Knights' first-round pick (top-10 protected) as part of the return in last November's Jack Eichel trade. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. 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. The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. They could consider selecting the USNTDP'sRutger McGroarty, provided they don't lose their first-rounder to the Winnipeg Jets as part of the conditions of theiracquisitionof Andrew Copp at the trade deadline. 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. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. 3 and two more at No. 61 Ruslan Gazizov London (OHL) 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. He also plays a responsible defensive game, using his big frame to break up plays and move the puck quickly out of danger. Which prospects are divisive for you? Nevertheless, NHL Central Scouting selected Kemell as their top player among international skaters. 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) That is our list of 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. 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. Highest rank: 10th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings). 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. 1. This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. 33 to 64) who could push their way well into the first round. 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. The question with him is size and eventual role. Why such a high disparity? 4 to as low as No. NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. WebDrafted 2022, 1 #24 overall by Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the CHL Import Draft Drafted 2021, 1 #43 overall by Acadie-Bathurst Titan in the CHL Import Draft 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #33 by Elite Prospects 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #22 by ISS Hockey 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #23 by FCHockey Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. 1 or No. With Scott Wheeler's prospect rankings showing them with a lack of skilled right-handed defensemen, the USNTDP's Seamus Casey could be someone on their radar at this year's draft. 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. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) There are no slam dunks. Oh yeah, and he was born in Ottawa, and played for the Ottawa Jr. HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20) 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 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. 2 prospect. Sub 6-foot Finnish winger Joakim Kemell is No. 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) 2. 2 consideration. HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20) 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. Joakim Kemell:The smallish (5-foot-9-1/2) Finn is an attacking, goal-scoring winger who plays a dynamic, high-energy, albeit inconsistent, game. 2 NHL centre. 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. 64 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) 5. ", "Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over 7 in our survey of scouts. 1, theres the rub. 8 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. Jiricek, who is No. 16-ranked Saginaw Spirit defenceman Pavel Mintyukov; No. Along with the prospect, we will indicate the variance in rankings and then give a brief explanation of what the disagreement is all about. 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) Its all over the hockey map, quite literally, in a heavily Euro-flavoured top 10. As for Wrights competition for No. Please note that all names, measurements, teams and positions are from Elite Prospects at mid-season. Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. But they would like to see more from him. Those that believe in him see his skill on full display. Four of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN had him in the spot immediately behind Wright. They appreciated his speed and puck-handling abilities, with Peters pointing out the youngster dominates when playing among his peer group in international competition. Not every scout is sounding the alarm. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. 55 Jani Nyman Ilves (SM Liiga Jr.) His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. 2 overall selection from a scout, as did Russian winger Danila Yurov, who checks in at No. 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. Austria rounds it out with one. #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). Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. The top three is separated by just 1.77 which makes it the closest top three since I started tracking these rankings in 2016 (The 2016 rankings were not published). 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. 6 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) 2022 Draft Rankings 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
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