Bob McKenzie's Final 2022 Draft Ranking TSN.ca Staff This video file cannot be played. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. 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 Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. As for Wrights competition for No. 54 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Yurov has the skills and talent to be a top-10 pick. First is his size. But most everyone agrees hes mature on and off the ice, and one of the best all-around prospects with high character and work ethic. 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) 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. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? {{ video.Name 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). 9 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Whether its a specific rank, a specific skill set or what their upside is, there can be several reasons a prospect can have a wide variety of outcomes. 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. On the surface, a 6-foot-3 center with skill will get a ton of attention. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. Why such a high disparity? Scoring punch at right wing has been an ongoing issue for the Edmonton Oilers. While the 36-year-old Capitals captain remains a superstar, management must give consideration toward finding his future replacement. The 6'2", 174-pound Luneau is listed by NHL Central Scouting at No. This is useful to create groups of similarly ranked players. There are, however, two points worth noting. 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. HM Jack Devine Denver (NCAA) ", "'Cooley has been dynamic with the puck,' a scout said. 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any No. We will present you with 15 prospects that meet our above definition of divisive prospect. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young center's overall game. A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms. 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. 28 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. 5. Shane Wright of the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs remains the favorite to be chosen first overall in this year's draft. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 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. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. Bring on the chaos. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. Goran Stubb of European Scouting Services called the young right winger "an excellent, smooth skater with great offensive instincts," singling out his playmaking and competitive two-way play. The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. 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. [Wright] was great coming out of the U-18s last year but it was a really small sample size, the scout said. Its a photo finish for the No. 19 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) 48 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) 2, as well as the ordering for the top 5 and top 10. The highest variance in the first 32 prospects is Ryan Chesley with a range of 58. Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the No. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. The 17-year-old left winger could still be a player on their radar at this stage. HM Fabian Wagner Linkoping (SWE J-20) Teams that have multiple first-round picks are seen as well positioned to perhaps make value selections on Russian players who might be available later than they would under normal circumstances. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. 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. Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. TSN's Bob McKenzie praised the 6'4", 218-pounder's unique blend of size, speed and skill. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 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. 8. 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. 6 and as low as No. 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. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. 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. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Detroit Red Wings' top prospects shows them lacking a potential top-six center with offensive capabilities. McKenzie's list included 16 Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. 8 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (MHL) 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. Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. He has 33 points in 21 games this season with their junior squad along with 60 points in 46 games with the national under-18 team. Capable of playing center or on the wing, the 18-year-old is in his second season with HK Poprad playing with and against professionals. David Jiricek: The Czech missed a good chunk of this season with a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship, but the 6-foot-3 blueliner has the size, bite, and physical tools to play a shutdown role. 7 in our survey of scouts. Mind you, there seems to be a distinction being made between Russians who are already playing in North America versus the Russians playing in Russia. He also noted the young Slovak plays a solid game without the puck. Chesley may not have the gaudy numbers or flashier style of some of his blue-line peers eligible for selection in this round. Scott Wheeler listed only one among their top 10 in his 2022 rankings. One option could be right wing Danila Yurov of Mettalurg Magnitogorsk in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) 39 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) 12 in our scouting survey. 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." Heading next season to the NCAA's University of Minnesota-Duluth, Howard should continue to thrive in the college ranks. 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). With just a few months to go before the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the 18-year-old is more ready than ever to hear his name get called. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. 43 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. In total, Mailloux appeared on 10 of the lists featured in his project, with his highest ranking coming from McKenzie at No. [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking from @TSNBobMcKenzie and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright The Final Top 90 and 10 Honourable Mentions: https://t.co/n8kTicQVAH #TSNHockey | #DraftCentre pic.twitter.com/OUCyGa3mmq TSN Hockey But some believe Lambert is too inconsistent and takes too many nights off to deserve a higher ranking. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. He had seven points in 11 games with their junior club and three points in 29 games skating with their pro squad. 22 Noah stlund Djurgarden (SWE J-20) 71. The goal is to give you different perspectives from various sources indicating where the questions and pressure points are. Montreal Canadiens Organizational Players of February. 4. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. While no other prospect than the five listed above got a vote at No. His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. With time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL forward. He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. 3 NHL blueliner. 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. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) 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. On bad days, you have a hard time finding him. Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. Having alsotraded away versatile forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche, they could seek a skilled young forward with this selection. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. In his February 2022 rankings, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino singled out his speed and ability to make simple plays to initiate transition. 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. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. Bedard remains top consensus pick in Bob McKenzies draft ranking 02:15 Bedard picks his first overalls Bob McKenzie Published Jan 23, 2023 at 11:59 AM ET He was ranked as high as No. On Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie released his pre-season rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after surveying 10 National Hockey League scouts. 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). by Bob McKenzie Lets make one thing clear from the get-go: The 2022 NHL Draft is the Shane Wright Draft. Bob McKenzies 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 10. Filip Mesar of HK Poprad in Slovakia could be one option. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) The Athletic's Scott Wheeler listed just one right-shot defenseman (Jett Woo) among the Vancouver Canucks' top 10 prospects. 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. Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. Senators (CCHL) before joining the North Bay Battalion. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) 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. Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. Last year out of the 163 ranked players, 138 (84.7%) were drafted. 3. 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. This is our seventh year doing this. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. 1 between Wright and Cooley. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. 2, but two scouts had him at No. Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. His range in our survey was as high as No. Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 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. 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. He didnt disappoint either, scoring 39 goals and 66 points in 58 games as a rookie. 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. 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. 2 NHL centre. 22-ranked Filip Mesar) and Czechia having one (Jiricek) in the top 10. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. 59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) 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. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. FCHOCKEY TOP 32. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) A stellar performance at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics could make Slafkovsky a very attractive prospect for the Devils. 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. Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. Bichsel's big frame and potential should draw the attention of NHL clubs seeking size and skill among their future blue-line candidates. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS) NHL Central Scouting ranks him No. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. 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. 73 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) 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 He's considered a top-10 prospect by nine of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities. 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. We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. 'If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. 15 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. And from the other contenders for No. (NHL Mock Draft Power/Raty/Hughes Prospect Rumors Talk) 8,519 views Dec 15, 2020 Hello Guys Welcome Back! 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) The young center sits third among Frontenacs scorers with 77 points in 52 games. Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) 6 and as low as No. McKenzie felt high expectations created by Wright's outstanding performance prior to this season has some scouts expecting more from him this season. 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL) 3. 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. 18 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) 17 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 35-ranked Swiss defenceman Lian Bichsel. Four of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN had him in the spot immediately behind Wright. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL) At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. 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. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. 1 Shane Wright 9 among North American skaters. 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. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. The leading contender to knock Wright off the No. 3 NHL blueliner. Czechia and Slovakia split up in 1993, but its amazing that the two smaller hockey countries have as many Top 10 prospects on this list as Canada. If he continues developing as well as he has over the past year, he could crack an NHL roster sooner than projected. Wright didnt play in the 2020-21 OHL season because the league was shut down by the pandemic, but he was able to play as an underage player in the 2021 Under-18 World Championship in Texas, where he was absolutely outstanding in helping to lead Canada to the gold medal. The 17-year-old Kemell got off to a blazing start to this season with 12 goals and 16 points. 28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (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. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. 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 Yurov was held scoreless seeing limited minutes in 21 games against professionals in the KHL. The club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. 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. The lowdown: The first thing that pops with Salomonsson is his shot. 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. [No. Those traits helped make him the captain of Team White in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Prospects Game on March 23. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. 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. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. 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. 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. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. 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. Outside of the top-three players, the rest of the draft appears to be wide open. HM Nick Moldenhauer Chicago (USHL) 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 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. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. Bear in mind that these two scouts, while voicing some concerns, still currently have Wright atop their lists. Highest ranks: 12th (Future Considerations), 14th (Draft Prospects), 17th (Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 40th (Elite Prospects), 36th (McKeens Hockey). That means some changes to our listing compared to our Jan. 8 predictions. Alexander Ovechkin has been the Washington Capitals' first-line left wing since his NHL debut in 2005. Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. With his size, style of play and right-hand shot, we still believe he'd be a solid addition to their prospect pool. 1. "He went into this season being projected as a 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. 53 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. The New York Rangers lack a center among their top 10 in Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirprospect depth. 29 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) 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. 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. Hes also a better skater. With the final day of the regular season (April 29) only a month away, we're revisiting and revising our midseason mock-draft predictions. Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. Now in his first full WHL season after last season's COVID-shortened schedule, Mateychuk is proving himself as a talented puck-moving defenseman. 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. Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. The rest believe he is too one-dimensional to garner a high ranking. 4 to as low as No. Others believe his skating and overall skill set puts him in the top-six conversation. The 17-year-old Slovakian left winger led all Olympic scorers with seven goals. 1 guy right now. 50 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) Scott Wheeler's evaluation of the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect depth shows them without a left-hand defenseman among their top 15. All he appears to lack is being six feet or taller, which is the preferred size standard for an elite No. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL) 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. 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 Colton Smith London (OHL) All of which has come as a rather notable surprise. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) 1] is absolutely still up for grabs, said another scout. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. I dont have a big issue [with his game], a sixth scout opined. 1 or 2 in the draft lottery. 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. That group includes: No. 1 in TSNs pre-season draft rankings in late September, before the OHL 2021-22 season began. Highest ranks: 13th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (Sportsnet, Elite Prospects), Lowest ranks: 44th (Draft Prospects), 37th (McKeens Hockey), 36th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out the 17-year-old's elite shot release. They could seek another potential top-six forward capable of playing center or wing here. 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