Gauthier will start at center next season at Boston College, adding more versatility to his game. Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. How confident are NHL teams in spending a draft pick on a player who may never come to North America, if he isn't already playing here? Why Anthony Richardson won't be available for Lions at No . 8 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
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Shane Wright NHL Draft Craig Button - TSN.ca 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. His production from the Olympics on has given him a chance to be the first player off the board. 6.
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2022 NHL mock draft: Final predictions for the first round - Yahoo! The 2022-23 NHL season is well underway and fans are already starting to turn their attention to one of the most important dates on the hockey calendar: the NHL Draft. 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. Shane Wright , Robert Lefebvre/OHL Images. Morreale -- Shane Wright: One of the more complete two-way centers of this draft class is a player the scouting community has been tracking for some time with what he can bring to an NHL team, including hockey sense, a sniper's mentality and leadership. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Kimelman -- Marco Kasper: Kasper's athleticism, skating and offensive ability stood out against older competition in the SHL this season; his 11 points (seven goals, four assists) in 46 games led all under-18 players in the league. Jagger Firkus, RW, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL): A cool customer with a high compete level. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20)
The 6-foot-1, 197-pound receiver caught just five passes . For months, our four draft analysts -- Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Jordan Reid and Matt Miller -- and our 32 NFL Nation reporters have been assessing prospects and team needs, building mock drafts . The Montreal Canadiens had the No. Kimelman -- Matias Havelid, D, Linkoping Jr. (SWE-JR): Havelid (5-9, 165) is an outstanding skater with a big shot from the blue line.
NFL mock draft: 3 teams Georgia's Nolan Smith could star for on the edge 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. 1. Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. Morreale -- David Jiricek: A knee injury that required surgery in January limited him this season, but Jiricek plays a mature, physical, two-way game. Kimelman -- Nathan Gaucher: With centers Ryan O'Reilly (31) and Brayden Schenn (30) each older than 30, it might be time to start thinking of the future through the middle.
Mock 2022 NHL Draft: Cooley could go to Coyotes, Flyers Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. Today, NHL.com writers Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale submit their final mock draft of the first round. 2022 NFL User Mock Draft. 35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA)
55 Jani Nyman Ilves (SM Liiga Jr.)
He improved his skating, which allows him to get into more dangerous areas to use his shot, which is considered by scouts to be one of the best in this draft class. Only a couple of weeks separate us from the 2022 NHL Draft. HM Filip Nordberg Sodertalje (SWE J-20)
In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.)
Is an effective defender, distributor and shooter. 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. Why did Shane Wright drop from being the No. Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on Sportsnet and SN NOW. 57. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL)
Playing most of this season as a 17-year-old (he turned 18 on April 27), Kemell scored 15 goals in 39 games, the most by an under-18 player in Liiga since Kaapo Kakko scored 22 in 45 games in 2018-19. 2022 NHL 1st-Round Mock Draft. He had 70 points (28 goals, 42 assists) in 56 games and nine points (three goals, six assists) in six games at the World U-18s. He was the only OHL defenseman to lead his team in scoring, topping Saginaw with 62 points (17 goals, 45 assists) in 67 games. Isaac Howard 6 pick in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks.
2022 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Final Big Board Top 262 2022 NHL Mock Draft. Morreale -- Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg (WHL): Geekie (6-3, 190) fills a big need for Vancouver with more size down the middle. 9, 16 and 28).
MHN 2022 NHL Mock Draft: Post-Lottery Edition - Montreal Hockey Now His range in our survey was as high as No. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. He can execute at top speed and finished the season strong with 57 points (29 goals, 28 assists) in his final 45 games. While NHL draft rankings will differ and the discussion of potential trades has the final order of the opening round in doubt before it begins, here is a . 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL)
1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. 25. Director of Scouting, Brock Otten, Director of Video . He uses his size, reach and strength as an effective and active checker in the offensive and defensive zone and is exceptional at protecting the puck, has creative hands and a high ceiling. Would you like to create an account so you can see these Favourites on your other devices too? 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. 12 in our scouting survey. I believe that the way I play, my competitiveness and my drive to win is going to help do that." His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. Morreale -- Noah Warren, D, Gatineau (QMJHL): The right-shot defenseman is physically mature (6-5, 224), has a good skating stride and scouts like his speed and agility. A knee injury sustained at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship sidelined Jiricek for almost four months, but he recovered to have a strong showing for Czechia at the World Championship where he had two points (one goal, one assist) and averaged 10:28 in ice time in five games. The rankings are determined by going backwards in the standings, so the team that finishes worst is first. 9.
NFL Draft 2023: Pro comparisons for top QBs prospects, with former NFL Tristan Luneau A skilled forward with playmaking skills, Lambert combines speed, agility, balance and a good work ethic, and he had 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 49 games in Liiga with JYP and Pelicans. 1r.1 no trade. 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL)
That is because used the draft . 82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.)
2022 Draft Profile: LW Ivan Miroshnichenko January 26, 2022. After overcoming pandemic hurdles, Savoies draft year has looked like the path he was destined to follow. Select additional sports and leagues youre interested in from the list below. 19 are wild cards of sorts. 2023 NHL Entry Draft: Horn's Mock Draft 1.0 Matvei Michkov: . Morreale -- Marco Kasper, C, Rogle (SWE): Kasper (6-1, 187) has good hockey sense, great compete, an accurate shot and is a proven leader capable of playing center or wing.
2022 NHL Mock Draft - First Round Predictions with Analysis 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL)
Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. Kasper offers a great engine and a fun off-ice talent. Ludwig Persson, C/LW, Frlunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell) 58. Kimelman -- Brad Lambert, C, Pelicans (FIN): After selecting Wright at No. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft could be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, with the intrigue beginning as early as the No. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10.
2022 NHL Draft Rankings Bob McKenzie - TSN.ca Past. The Rundown. Mocks. Scott Wheelers final ranking Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. Now that the Stanley Cup playoffs have reached the conference finals, we know more about the order of selection for . HM Quinn Finley Madison (USHL)
The volatility may start as early as the first pick. May 10, 2022. 7. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. Everything you need to know. Morreale -- Jonathan Lekkerimaki: A pure sniper with a hard wrist shot who plays a two-way game with good hands and explosiveness. 5 and as low as No. Best skaters? HM George Fegaras North York (OJHL)
On the flip side, many players were able to use the pandemic time off to strength and skill train, but development in its finest form accelerates with the experience of playing games. 1 pick. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL)
89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20)
While the rest of the hockey world debates the relative merits of top NHL Draft prospects Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, TSN Director . 36 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20)
May not be a major point getter, but another player aware of what his strengths are. Juraj Slafkovsky, RW, TPS Turku (Liiga): His physique alone commands presence. 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL)
23. His 34 goals in 54 games were second on the NTDP. 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. Teams who like Wright at No. He's an excellent skater with good offensive instincts. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL)
}}. Customize your lineup with your favourite leagues and teams. NHL.com's full draft coverage can be found here. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. Teams are only allowed to improve their positioning via the Lottery twice in a five year period (beginning with the 2022 Lottery). 3, their opinions vary widely. The 6-2 185 lb defenseman has a hockey scholarship to Northeastern where he will have four years of play in the NCAA before the Sabres decide whether to sign him to an entry level contract or whether to let him walk. He had 58 points (32 goals, 26 assists) in 66 regular-season games, and was second among rookies in the WHL playoffs with 21 points (six goals, 15 assists) in 25 games. Additionally, the conflict in Ukraine will definitely have an impact on this draft. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs.
NHL Draft: Top 32 prospect rankings for 2022 - Pro Hockey Talk - NBC Sports He led WHL rookie defensemen with 65 points (four goals, 61 assists) in 67 games and his playmaking ability ranks among the best at his position in this year's draft. Which NHL Draft prospects have the most upside? NHL Draft lottery odds 2022 Here is how the NHL lottery odds system is broken down. With Nicklas Backstrom's future uncertain, adding depth at center could be a direction the Capitals look.
LA Kings Three-Round 2022 NHL Mock Draft 3.0 - Hockey Royalty NHL Draft prospect Cutter Gauthier has a great shot no matter the hand. Ryan Kennedy. On Sep. 26, we published our Way-Too-Early 2022 1st-Round NHL Mock Draft. He's a good skater who defends well with his feet and reach, taking time away from opponents. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. Morreale -- Rutger McGroarty, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP): A versatile player with great leadership skills, McGroarty (6-1, 204) thinks the game at a high level, will shoot the puck and competes all over the ice. Mock drafts; Exclusive rankings; Team specific needs and speculations; Looking ahead to the 2022 NHL Draft and beyond; Latest Posts.
NFL draft 2022 cheat sheet - Draft order, mock drafts, team needs Pavel Mintyukov. Players who didnt make Scott Wheelers final draft ranking but who have interesting skills that make them stand out. 73 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL)
Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Frank Nazar. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. Howard has great quickness, instincts and is tenacious on pucks.
2022 NHL Mock Draft | 2022 NHL Draft | NHL Draft He can use it to back off defenders and his strong edge work allows him to quickly create room for himself to get his shot off. Blessed with physical tools and maturity, top 2022 NHL draft prospect Lian Bichsel is ready to take the next step in his game. 32. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, which took place July 7-8, and selected Juraj Slafkovsky in a surprising departure from what was once the consensus. Matthew Savoie Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. Kevin Korchinski, D, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL): Great skating ability that allows him to get back on pucks quickly, initiate the rush and walk the offensive zone blue line. Sidelined with illness and injury for much of his draft year, Moldenhauer is embarking on the biggest week of his life at the U18 Worlds. Lightning. Who should go No. 15 in our survey.
The 2022 NHL Draft ranking: Pronman's top 29 prospects at the draft It all starts with a big man up front as Pro Football Focus's mock draft tool had him available at #17. Which prospects are the best skaters, have the best puck skills, hockey sense, shot, and are the most physically dominant? Of course we will finish the 2022 world juniors in August, and that should feature prominently into the start of the next scouting season as it follows the Hlinka-Gretzky tournament, which is the crown jewel of all events. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current
28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL)
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. One scout compared his game to Hockey Hall of Famer Marian Hossa. Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): Todays game is all about speed and skill and both of these elements are present at an elite level with this player.
Parker Abate Mock Draft 2023 2.0: Steelers Go After Top Positional But there are some red flags for consistent effort and indifferent play. 2 will choose left wing Juraj Slafkovsky from TPS in Liiga, the top league in Finland. Mark J . Howard has proven hes not just a first-rounder, hes one of the very best players in the 2022 NHL Draft class. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. 5 to No.2. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, which took place July 7-8, and selected Juraj Slafkovsky in a . Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. Nemec (6-foot, 190) is a right-handed shot with an outstanding two-way game who is close to being NHL-ready. 1 defenseman Jakob Chychrun unknown, the Coyotes could opt for one of the top defensemen available in the draft. Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankings by Ben Kerr. Kimelman -- Ty Nelson, D, North Bay (OHL): Nelson's skating is outstanding going forward or backward. We didn't recognize that password reset code. He has terrific . Trikozov has the potential to be one of the better forwards taken in this draft . 1 pick, and the Devils won No. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. The Montreal Canadiens had the No. It's a three-horse race for No. They also discuss preparing for the 2022 NHL Draft, living with his billet family, and gives some insight on who he is off the ice. (approx 1 - 2 per week). Kimelman -- Rutger McGroarty: McGroarty was the captain of the NTDP U-18 team, which speaks to his leadership ability. Sportsnet and SN NOW will have complete coverage of every pick beginning with Round 1 on Thursday, July 7 (7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT) and Rounds 2-7 on Friday, July 8 (11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT). 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. Morreale -- Matthew Savoie: As one of the most dynamic skaters in the 2022 draft class, Savoie is a top-line playmaker with good hands and is exceptional on special teams. 2022 NHL Draft: Ranking The Top 50 NHL Draft Prospects. HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL)
The path to the 2023 NFL Draft will cross a major checkpoint with the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from Feb. 28 to March 6. 6 and as low as No. Today I update my 2022 NHL Draft board ahead of tonight's draft lottery. Player Rankings updated 11 days ago | Draft Order updated after every game.
Final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings - Smaht Scouting Corey Pronman ranks the top 131 draft-eligible players in the 2022 NHL Draft. There are, however, two points worth noting. Cutter Gauthier 1 pick and more, Pronman vs. Wheeler: Debating the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft, Wheeler: 10 NHL Draft prospects of interest who missed my top-100 ranking, Best skaters? Can beat defenders to the outside, but also manages the puck well away from the body to take it to the middle of the ice. 3 NHL blueliner. account. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL)
4 and as low as No. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. While NHL draft rankings will differ and the discussion of potential trades has the final order of the opening round in doubt before it begins, here is a . Now that we've entered the new year and with more than a third of the 2021-22 schedule already played, it's a good time to . 5 to No.2. There were 225 prospects selected across 7 rounds.
Mats Lindgren 6. Morreale -- Danila Yurov: Yurov is a smart, hard-working, two-way forward with good vision and a high compete level in all three zones. 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. . NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0: Canadiens take Shane Wright with No. Arizona could use a few defensemen with an edge to their game in the pipeline and Warren checks those boxes. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. 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. Why Zhilkin could be taken in the first two rounds. The first round will be July 7 (7 p.m. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. There's a bit of risk/reward to his game, similar to San Jose defenseman Erik Karlsson in his prime, but Mintyukov's skating allows him to make up for any mistakes. He was ranked as high as No. Scouts, players and staff weigh in on the 2022 NHL Draft class in Scott Wheelers draft survey. Can score from distance, but also very effective with the one-timer. Projected trade with Chicago Bears - CHI receives 2023 first-round pick (7), 2023 second-round pick (38), 2024 first-round pick, 2024 fourth-round pick - LV receives 2023 . The wonkiness of the NHL season forced all draft related items to be scheduled differently. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL)
The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. Aside from this talented trio, things will start to scattershoot after the top eight picks, which is much earlier than we are used to. 48 Danil Zhilkin Guelph (OHL)
Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Logan Cooley. 40 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL)
He skates extremely well, which allows him to add to the offensive attack and be quick enough to defend in transition.
2022 NHL Mock Draft | 2022 NHL Draft | NHL Draft He has played center and the wing and has top-level experience after playing in Liiga the past three seasons. Alexander Appleyard, Paul Zuk, Sebastian Jackson, Matthew Somma, Austin Garrett, Jordan Malette and Josh Tessler combined their draft rankings and put together the official Smaht Scouting 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankings.. And while he doesn't have towering size, he's not afraid to play physically when needed. Morreale -- Kevin Korchinski: The Islanders need high-end offensive-minded defensemen in their prospect pool and Korchinski generates scoring chances in all situations.
2022 NHL Draft January Rankings - The Painted Lines Compared by some to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli, Del Bel Belluz was second on Mississauga with 76 points (30 goals, 46 assists) and led them with 12 power-play goals in 68 games. Pronman vs. Wheeler: Debating the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high 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. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
What makes Mats Lindgren Jr. different than most other players is his hockey journey and where its taken him. Organizational needs factored into the decision for some selections, but only if the feeling was that two or more prospects had similar potential. 1 pick? Corey Pronman ranks the 2022 draft-eligibles by skill, Which NHL Draft prospects have the most upside? Morreale -- Pavel Mintyukov, D, Saginaw (OHL): Mintyukov (6-1, 194) is a creative, puck-moving defenseman with a high hockey IQ and is a strong skater. A determined player motivated even when without the puck. Kimelman -- Joakim Kemell, RW, JYP (FIN): Kemell (5-9, 185) has the potential to be a big-time goal scorer in the NHL, and right wing is an area of need for the Senators; in the past 10 seasons Mark Stone is the only right wing to score at least 25 goals for Ottawa. With 2022 NHL Draft this week, the team at McKeen's Hockey has prepared a mock draft to give you an idea of how the first day could unfold. Sam Cosentino sits down with top NHL draft prospect, Shane Wright, who has no doubt he should go number one. He'll play at least one season at the University of Minnesota but is confident that's all he'll need before becoming an impact NHL player. 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.
2022 NHL Draft Rankings: Baracchini's Top 160 Final Rankings 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. Especially after the Slovak centre made the cross-Atlantic journey to join the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms. NHL Draft: Top 32 prospect rankings for 2022. 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. Morreale -- Simon Nemec: The right-handed shot plays big minutes and brings excellent mobility, balance, puck-handling and skating to create openings for teammates. During the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery, the Montreal Canadiens won the first overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery this past Tuesday, while the New Jersey Devils jumped up to get the . Morreale -- Rieger Lorenz, LW, Okotoks (AJHL): Lorenz (6-2, 194) dominated the Alberta Junior Hockey League, and was named rookie of the year after leading first-year players with 38 goals. 20. "Not every . He was voted best on face-offs in the OHL Eastern Conference coaches' poll after finishing second in the league in face-off winning percentage (60.6 percent; minimum 100 face-offs). The Coyotes, Kraken and Flyers would love one of the top two prospects to fall to them, but that seems . 17 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL)
2023 Mock Drafts 2024 Mock Drafts 2025 Mock Drafts. 26. There was drama at the top, with the Montreal Canadiens selecting Slovakian winger Juraj Slafkovsky first overall in front of a raucous . We are working on 2022 NHL Draft scouting reports and once they are completed, we will hyperlink the reports . Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C.
2022 NHL Draft: Ranking The Top 50 NHL Draft Prospects - OddsChecker.com How Mintyukovs playing style mirrors his chess strategy, Marco Kasper 2. Some team needs are factored into the mock and simulations. 13. 1? Logan Cooley:The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. He had 26 points (one goal, 25 assists) in 39 regular-season games and 17 points (five goals, 13 assists) in 19 playoff games. With all of that to consider, here are our final rankings for the 2022 NHL Draft, with player cards from our own scout, Jason Bukala of Pro Hockey Group.
Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: 12-Team, Superflex, 4 Rounds (2023 Fantasy Stops and starts, players spread out all over the world and the conflict in Ukraine are just a few of the challenges scouts have had to navigate during the 2021-22 season. Some teams have factored in a more emphatic Russian factor in their rankings, while still other teams have ranked all players, including Russians, based purely on hockey-playing ability.
NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more He had 58 points (33 goals, 25 assists) in 30 games in Sweden's junior league. With Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season officially in the books, fans are understanding what this season means for their franchise, for better or worse. Morreale -- Logan Cooley, C, USA U-18 (NTDP): A shifty, two-way playmaking center, Cooley (5-10, 180) can process the game at top speed. But hes still viewed as having a more mature, well-rounded game than Slafkovsky. Kimelman -- Jagger Firkus, RW, Moose Jaw (WHL): One scout said among Firkus' best traits is his ability to hide in plain sight, almost appearing out of nowhere, then finding the back of the net with a quick, hard, accurate shot. It was clearly evident speaking to scouts and executives at the NHL Combine that the gap between Wright, Cooley and Slafkovsky is as tight as any draft we have experienced in recent times. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. Nicholas Moldenhauer NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. The Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild each have two. Applying some of those gifts on the defensive side is a work in progress. He also led OHL defensemen with three shorthanded goals. Brad Lambert, C, Pelicans (Liiga): Despite possessing all the offensive tools to play a top-six role in the NHL, he will enter this draft as a wildcard who could go anywhere from top 10 to Day 2. Kimelman -- Simon Nemec, D, Nitra (SVK): With the future of No. Morreale -- Owen Beck, C, Mississauga (OHL): Beck (5-11, 187) tied for fifth among OHL rookies with 51 points and was ninth with 30 assists. Kulich primarily played for the U17 and U20 Pirati Chomutov clubs during the 2019-20 season, scoring a combined 24 goals and 23 assists in 39 games between the two . 1 pick and more 2. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL)