68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) NHL Central Scouting listed Mateychuk at No. A young sniper such as Liam Ohgren of the SHL's Djurgardens IF could be a good option. Cloud State University next season. 6 to 10 could be taken a few spots higher but could also go a half dozen spots later. TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. 4 to as low as No. 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a candidate to develop into the best player in the entire draft because of a high offensive ceiling. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. Senators (CCHL) before joining the North Bay Battalion. 29 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) 2 or No. Since he didnt play big minutes in the KHL, Yurov was perhaps a tougher read for the scouts, but he has been a Top 10 or thereabouts prospect most of the year. McKenzie believes he has the potential to become a top-six NHL winger. Smaller forwards with the ability to make plays at high speed are growing in number in today's NHL. HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. 71. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. Morning Coffee: Can any team stop the Avs in the West? In his first full season with the USNTDP Under-18 squad, McGroarty has 23 goals and 49 points in 40 games. After a six-point rookie performance in 58 games with the Steelheads during the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season, Del Bel Belluz saw no game action last season as COVID also shut down the OHL's 2020-21 campaign. 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. The lowdown: Questions with Odelius start with his future role and if hes good enough overall as a shutdown defender. Bear in mind that these two scouts, while voicing some concerns, still currently have Wright atop their lists. He led the tournament in goals showing off his ability to finish. After a 15-point rookie performance in 60 games with the Storm in 2019-20, his only game action last season came during the World Junior Under-18 Championship as the OHL 's 2020-21 campaign was shuttered by COVID-19. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK) 5 and as low as 21. The 17-year-old Kemell got off to a blazing start to this season with 12 goals and 16 points. Savoie and Slafkovsky couldnt be further apart on the size scale but each of them got two votes from scouts as the No. 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) They could seek another potential top-six forward capable of playing center or wing here. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. He's not a fast or quick skater, which could hurt his placement in this round. Odds & lines subject to change. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. 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. , OHL Images. TSNs top 10 is rounded out by Winnipeg Ice forward Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. 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. 72 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) 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. It should also draw attention from NHL scouts in the market for a forward of his talents. The USNTDP's Isaac Howard could be someone they target in this year's draft. The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. The Montreal Canadiens acquired the Calgary Flames' first-round pick in last month's Tyler Toffoli trade. 2 consideration. 38 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. 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. HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL) 9 among North American skaters. While critical of his skating, Peters suggests his offensive skills could offset that shortcoming. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. 33 to around 50 on TSNs list got enough consideration as first-round picks from scouts that they could move into the Top 32. With time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL forward. HM Liam Arnsby North Bay (OHL) 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a candidate to develop into the best player in the entire draft because of a high offensive ceiling. HM Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) Heading next season to the NCAA's University of Minnesota-Duluth, Howard should continue to thrive in the college ranks. 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Lambert's had his difficulties this season. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. That is, players slotted from Nos. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino had Wright atop his March rankings but suggested others could be closing the gap on him. HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL) He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. Now in his first full WHL season after last season's COVID-shortened schedule, Mateychuk is proving himself as a talented puck-moving defenseman. 27 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) The big blueliner also skated for Switzerland at this year's postponed World Juniors. 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. Overall, I could say [Wright] is an above-average prospect but not where you would think a No. 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 Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. On good days, he is one of the most skilled players on the ice with the puck and his skating. "In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. 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. Ferrari believes Lambert possesses "some of the best tools in the entire draft class," singling out his elite skating and impressive puck skills. '", "Joakim Kemell is No. 60 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) 18 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) Kasper's strength and speed will be significant assets for any club seeking his style of game. Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. 2 prospect, whileNHL Central Scoutingplaced him second among North American skaters in their midseason rankings. The 6'1", 179-pound Yurov garnered praise from TSN's Bob McKenzie and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino for his speed and skill level. 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. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. 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. As for Wrights competition for No. TSN's Bob McKenzie praised the 6'4", 218-pounder's unique blend of size, speed and skill. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. Listen here. 19 are wild cards of sorts. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. HM Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) That means some changes to our listing compared to our Jan. 8 predictions. 72 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) He really needs to step it up in the second half.. Hes not been carrying his team or competitive enough in puck battles. The Anaheim Ducks acquired the Boston Bruins' first-round pick in the Hampus Lindholm trade. At 6'3" and 194 pounds, Gauthier is a big, versatile forward who can play center or left wing and carries a hard, heavy shot. WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Draft Rankings REVEALED! In 2019, we eliminated the top two and bottom two scores from the average. 5. 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any No. You will see the averages get close together as you approach the bottom. HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL) Those skills should make him very enticing to the Coyotes. Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 Canadian centre Matt Savoie, who leads the WHL in scoring with 19 goals and 53 points in 35 games, is No. Hes also a better skater. 35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. 37 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) 7. Its a photo finish for the No. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) He had seven points in 11 games with their junior club and three points in 29 games skating with their pro squad. Having alsotraded away versatile forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche, they could seek a skilled young forward with this selection. Though Savoie is small by the standards of NHL centers, the 5'9", 179-pounder is a very talented player. 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. 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. HM Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) They could set their sights on Joakim Kemell of JYP in Finland's Liiga. 4. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. 5 and as low as No. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. He's ranked sixth among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. Bob McKenzie's Final 2022 Draft Ranking TSN.ca Staff This video file cannot be played. 4. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. 2 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 37 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) Jiricek received one No. 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. Nevertheless, only one scout surveyed by TSN actually took the leap and dropped Wright from the No. 79 Reid Schaefer Seattle (WHL) Here are 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. We still feel he could be their pick if he's available at this stage given their need to look ahead for potential replacements for centers Ryan Johansen and Mikael Granlund. {{ video.Name Brennan did get some votes in the TSN top 32, but he was also ranked 80 or lower by multiple scouts. We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) 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. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. Elite Prospects indicates 11 of their 13 ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect. 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. We took a look at the biggest risers. Those that rank him in the first round believe his offensive game is coming and will be a dependable top-four, two-way defenseman. What did you think of this list? TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out the 6'1", 192-pound Nemec's two-way abilities, particularly his offensive skills. 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) Five scouts pegged him at No. The Halifax Chronicle-Herald's Willy Palov has the 18-year-old blueliner sitting at No. Those that rank him outside round one dont believe hes a top-six NHL forward. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. 53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino also praised Kemell's game but expressed concern over the decline in his production after he returned from injury. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. All of these rankings did not rank the same number of players. 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. 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? Outside of the top-three players, the rest of the draft appears to be wide open. 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. WebOur rankings lists are created after we combine scouting viewings from multiple viewings of prospects by our scouts. The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. Those traits helped make him the captain of Team White in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Prospects Game on March 23. 35-ranked Swiss defenceman Lian Bichsel. The 18-year-old Chesley has put up decent offensive stats this season. HM Colton Smith London (OHL) All of that led to Wright being a unanimous 10-for-10 No. The lowdown: The consensus believes Geekie will go in the first round. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. 31 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) Slafkovsky was ranked No. For more information on prospects, be sure to check out our prospect profiles here. 78 Marek Hejduk USA U-18 (USHL) ', TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS MAKE 3 TRADES IN RAPID SUCCESSION, TRADE - JESSE PULJUJARVI IS ON THE MOVE, JOINING WJC TEAMMATE, HEAVYWEIGHTS RYAN REAVES AND ROSS JOHNSTON EXCHANGE BOMBS, TRADE - HURRICANES ACQUIRE A DEFENCEMAN FROM ARIZONA, BREAKING - RED WINGS SIGN CAPTAIN DYLAN LARKIN TO LONG-TERM EXTENSION, TOP PROSPECT FOR UPCOMING DRAFT GETS HIMSELF IN HOT WATER WITH TEAM; 'I'M ASHAMED', BLACKHAWKS PLACE ROOKIE FORWARD ON WAIVERS; RECENTLY SIGNED JETS GOALIE ALSO ON THE WIRE, TRADE - AVALANCHE ACQUIRE FORWARD LARS ELLER FROM WASHINGTON, FLYERS REPORTEDLY TAKING CALLS ON FORMER FIRST-ROUND PICK, JARRED TINORDI AND JACK MCBAIN THROW HAYMAKERS DURING OLD-SCHOOL HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT (VIDEO), CAPITALS INK VETERAN DEFENCEMAN TO MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION, TRADE - ANAHEIM DUCKS FIND TRADE PARTNER FOR COLLEGE FREE AGENT HOLDOUT, PENGUINS PLACE PAIR OF PLAYERS ON WAIVERS, DUCKS CLAIM DEFENCEMAN OFF WAIVERS FROM NEW JERSEY. 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. 71. His potential as a hardworking, skilled scorer should be attractive to a team in need of left-wing scoring depth like the Capitals. On Jan. 13, The Winnipeg Free Press' Mike Sawatzky cited NHL Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young forward's adjustment to the USHL, pointing to Ingram's confidence, good hockey instincts and playmaking ability. Marie (OHL) 'If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! Others believe his skating and overall skill set puts him in the top-six conversation. To make things truly representative, players who were not ranked by a system were given the last ranking of the source+10. 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. TSN ranked only two Canadians in the top 10 Wright at No. 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. 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 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 49 Jani Nyman KOOVEE (Mestis) Gaucher has 24 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts. 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) Its time to turn our attention to the most divisive prospects of the 2022 NHL Draft. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) 8. In some cases, we will focus on a prospect where the disagreement lies in which part of the round they should go in. 74 Pano Fimis Niagara (OHL) 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. (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. Matheychuk's leadership, adaptability and mature approach to his game could make him one of the top defensemen in this year's draft. 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. Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr praised Savoie as "one of the best natural scorers and offensive players in the 2022 Draft class." 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL) The 18-year-old center is sitting secondamong his teammates with 46 points in 54 games. Casey's small size could still be seen by some scouts as a detriment. That is because many of those players were not ranked by several sources, meaning the averages tended to be more equal. Listen. 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. 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) 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. 17. His range in our survey was as high as No. 67 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) 22-ranked Filip Mesar) and Czechia having one (Jiricek) in the top 10. Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. 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. 16-ranked Saginaw Spirit defenceman Pavel Mintyukov; No. 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 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. If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. We had the Tampa Bay Lightning choosing Alexander Perevalov in our previous mock draft. He was ranked as high as No. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. Juraj Slafkovsky has a range of 4 because his highest ranking is 1 and his lowest is 5. DAILY FACEOFF TOP 32. Morreale reported Hughes' drive and determination have earned him the attention of NHL scouts. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) Jiricek, who is No. If he plays the way he did [at the U-18] in Texas las year, hell run away with No. 7 among NHL Central Scouting's international skaters. 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. 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). 4. Our scouts are located across Canada, USA and Europe. 4. Luneau will likely need another season in junior followed by a year or two of AHL experience. That didnt happen. 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. 1. HM Cole Spicer USA U-18 (USHL). 2, but two scouts had him at No. 6 among international skaters in their midseason rankings. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. 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. ", "Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. 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. 4, while towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. He's the USNTDP Under-18s'leading scorer with 30 goals in 42 games and the top goalscorer with their USHL junior squad with 18 goals in as many games. 4 among North American skaters. 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. That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. 3. [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. The Kingston Frontenacs centre is the unanimous 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. Sidelined in late October by a shoulder injury, his production has declined since his return, sitting with 15 goals and 23 points in 39 games. The two additions to the lineup have strong performances as the Canadiens win in San Jose again. If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. 35 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SWE J-20) That feels like ages ago. Still, his youth and potential could prove attractive to a club in need of scoring like the Blue Jackets. 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. It truly makes for an exciting and unpredictable draft. He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. The newest Hab missed a few chances on Tuesday, but he was very hard to miss on the ice. 5 and as low as 21. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) 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. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs 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, Shane Wright 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. Most seem to believe hes a bottom pair defenseman. His compete and his leadership will garner a lot of first-round attention. Listen here. His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. The Kraken could still opt for Jiricek, but scouts will see much more of Nemec over the second half of the season. 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. 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. 70 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) One had him at No. 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. Nevertheless, Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters likes the 6'2", 183-pounder's two-way abilities and strength. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Perhaps they'll consider choosing Eklund's teammate Jonathan Lekkerimaki in this year's draft to bolster their scoring depth. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 6 on TSNs list. 5 among international skaters. 14 in our survey and one suggested hes a 34 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) Hes going to be a second-line centre in the NHL. 22 Noah stlund Djurgarden (SWE J-20) HM Jack Devine Denver (NCAA) Mintyukov said he's a big fan of the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes. The headline will be that its the first time this season that includespre-season rankings in September;mid-season rankings in January;draft lottery edition rankings in April; and now the final rankings in June that someone other than Wright is No. 1 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) 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. They appreciated his speed and puck-handling abilities, with Peters pointing out the youngster dominates when playing among his peer group in international competition. 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