Hes a dynamic, skilled player that can finish around the net with ease and processes the game at an extremely high level, Green commented. ; #182 Everett Silvertips: Gino Cotroneo, F, Winnipeg, Man. Team: Saskatoon Generals U15 Stats: 31 GP 57G-43A100 points, #10 Seattle Thunderbirds After the first round, the Clubs select in order from the fewest to most regular season points. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. Anaheim Ducks: Joshua Lopina, C, UMass (H-East) There used to be a couple websites that posted pre draft rankings but they seem to be no longer. 145. 3) Victoria Royals ; #179 Victoria Royals: Wyatt Bouvier, G, Saskatoon, Sask. Here are all 224 picks from the 2021 NHL draft, along with scouting notes and team fits for every Round 1 selection. The Giants acquired first-round picks from both the Edmonton Oil Kings and Winnipeg ICE at the WHL Trade Deadline in January in transactions involving forward Justin Sourdif and defenceman Tanner Brown, respectively. The Medicine Hat Tigers will select first overall in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, slated for Thursday, May 19. Carolina Hurricanes: Scott Morrow, D, Shattuck St. Mary's (High MN) 10 pick and they got him. According to Daily Faceoff, which first reported the story, the fine amounted to $1,650. Buffalo Sabres: Nikita Novikov, D, Dynamo Moscow 2 (Russia Jr.) New Jersey Devils: Samu Salminen, C, Jokerit Jr. (Finland Jr.) Rules are in place to ensure that a player may be selected by only one league. In the 2021 WHL Draft, 2006 born players will be eligible to be selected. Western Hockey League completes 2022 WHL Prospects Draft - CHL qmjhl ohl whl FR Fri Feb 3 Final 4 - 0 Final 4 - 2 Final 4 - 5 Final 2 - 5 Final 1 - 5 Final 2 - 5 Final 3 - 9 Final OT 6 - 5 Final 3 - 6 Final 1 - 12 Final 0 - 4 Final 3 - 4 Final 4 - 6 Final 4 - 3 Final OT 7 - 6 00:00 2nd 1 - 2 00:00 2nd 4 - 1 00:00 1st 1 - 0 00:00 1st 0 - 1 00:00 1st #23 Medicine Hat Tigers: Kadon McCann, F, Cochrane, Alta. ; #29 Calgary Hitmen: Wyatt Pisarczyk, D, Airdrie, Alta. Carolina Hurricanes: Nikita Guslistov, C, Cherepovets (Russia) The Medicine Hat Tigers hold the first-overall selection in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, as determined by the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Lottery on April 21, 2022. Seattle Kraken: Semyon Vyazovoi, G, UFA-2 (Russia Jr.) Pittsburgh Penguins: Kirill Tankov, C, Ska-Varyagi (Russia Jr.) Draft will be held Thursday May 19th 2022 , there hasn't been much talk about it so thought I would get the ball rolling. The 2022 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft was held virtually on Thursday and the Prince George Cougars drafted 10 players in eight rounds. . 39. #231 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Cole Fisher, F, Dunmore, Alta. He drops here to the Coyotes, who get the kind of goal scorer their prospect pipeline lacks. 158. Carolina Hurricanes: Joel Nystrom, D, Farjestad (Sweden) Drafts in short order coming out of a Covid-shortened season," commented Silvertips director of player . Towards the end of his penalty-killing shift, watch him maintain responsible positioning until he sees the defenceman whiff on the puck and he is gone (1:28). Patrick Kane (F) NHL. He went 17-1-1 with a .941 save percentage for the Edmonton Oil Kings. 202. His vision for space is stellar, he is always around the puck and uses his skills to get creative on most possessions., Seth is a also proficient playmaker running the point on the powerplay and implements himself into the cycle on many occasions with good results. This year's class of prospects came in with little consensus as per rankings and evaluations, thanks to uneven -- or nonexistent -- seasons for many junior, collegiate and/or international leagues amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Gavin McKenna, the first-overall pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the Medicine Hat Tigers. Falling at number 13 are the Saskatoon Blades, who will return to a first-round selection position for the first time since the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft. ; #57 Kamloops Blazers: Jack Bakker, F, Surrey, B.C. Perhaps trading down to where they thought he'd end up would be too much of a guessing game for the Senators. - The Western Hockey League will conduct the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft online beginning at 10 a.m. MT on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. ; #212 Moose Jaw Warriors: Pass; #213 Kelowna Rockets: Jasper Fellbaum, F, Courtenay, B.C. Players eligible for the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft are 2007-born players who reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. ; #128 Portland Winterhawks: Simon Garchinski, D, Martensville, Sask; #129 Saskatoon Blades: Rylan Hue, F, Saskatoon, Sask. 93. 199. He has the kind of skating and offensive chops to lead a rush and send the defense scrambling back into its own zone. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Stats: 22 GP, 0.908 save pct., 2.23 GAA, How he fits: The Wild acquired this pick by flipping the 22nd and 90th overall selections to the Oilers -- another trade-up to get a goalie. ; #31 Regina Pats: Corban Almen, F, Saskatoon, Sask. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 156 | Shot: L 2022: Round 4 88th Overall Ashton Brown: Round 5 92nd Overall Daniel Morozov: Round 5: 110th Overall Owen Brees: Round 6 132nd Overall Jace Egland: Round 7 154th Overall Christian Stephanson: Round 8 165th Overall ; #105 Red Deer Rebels: Reece Gault, D, Oakbank, Man. Ranking: 11 | Nationality: SWE ; #103 Kelowna Rockets: Nathan Kam, G, Burnaby, B.C. ; #205 Kelowna Rockets: Eric Han, F, Regina, Sask. 52. ; #286 Winnipeg ICE: Griffin Wright, G, Edmonton, Alta. WHL Draft 2022: Prospects, Rankings, Predictions, Results, Live Stream, Liam Highfield: Net Worth, Illness, Cuetracker, Snooker, Highfield Hair, Marko Grilc: Accident, Death, Wife, Family, Wiki, Net Worth, Demaryius Thomas: Wife, Family, Kids, Wiki, Ice Hockey Game: History, Rules, Equipment, Time Duration, Alabama vs Georgia 2022: Predictions, Dates, Time, Odds, Spread, Who is Chloe Primerano? Stats: 12 GP, 6 G, 5 A, Final top 50 prospect rankings He was projected by many to go as high as No. 175. St. Louis Blues: Simon Robertsson, RW, Skelleftea (Sweden) He has gotten Alex Pietrangelo comps, and that's hard to pass up for the Wild. Arizona Coyotes: Josh Doan, RW, Chicago (USHL) ; #34 Brandon Wheat Kings: Easton Odut, F, Brandon, Man. 12) Brandon Wheat Kings Buffalo Sabres: Tyson Kozak, C, Portland (WHL) 84. Dangerous off scrambles, from the top of the circle, off the wall, and on the rush (especially as the trail). Forward Gavin McKenna was the only player eligible for this years WHL Prospect Draft to play U18 hockey in 202122, leading the CSSHL for Rink Kelowna with 23 goals and 65 points in 35 games played. Arizona Coyotes: Samuel Lipkin, LW, Chicago (USHL) Others may have been surer things. While the WHL Draft is an exciting day for young players, it is important to realize that many excellent players will not be selected on Draft day. 45. Ranking: 22 | Nationality: RUS 143. 150. Calgary Flames: Cole Huckins, C, Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) 212. ; #193 Red Deer Rebels: Jovan Sandhu, F, Surrey, B.C. In other news, water remains wet. He is one of those players that is noticeable and makes an impact every single shift. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Pre-Show begins with co-hosts Chris Wahl and Taylor Rocca at 9:30 a.m. MT, with live draft coverage beginning at 10 a.m. MT. St. Louis Blues: Tyson Galloway, D, Calgary (WHL) Ranking: 14 | Nationality: CAN 108. 83. 61. ; #161 Calgary Hitmen: Austin Kindrat, G, Winnipeg, Man. Like Isak Rosen, Lysell has earned Nikolaj Ehlers comparisons, but he needs to get a little stronger to make that kind of NHL impact. ; #238 Portland Winterhawks: Griffin Brown, D, San Jose, Calif.; #239 Kamloops Blazers: Hunter Yanick, F, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. 135. The modern NHL game demands the ability to make plays at a high velocity. ; #200 Tri-City Americans: Chayse Johnson, G, Trail, B.C. Gavin was granted access to play in that U18 league and put on a show. 11 overall after violating the NHL's rules on pre-combine testing. Before you dive in, as a team we thank you for your readership and support. To be successful at the next level, as a centerman, he will need to be more focused on making himself available by creating lanes with pivots, stop-starts, and then using his explosiveness to beat the opposition as opposed to trying to maintain speed and swoop around his own zone to pick up the puck. 89. New Jersey Devils: Viktor Hurtig, D, Vasteras Jr. (Sweden Jr.) He hits. San Jose Sharks: Artem Guryev, D, Lindsay (OJHL) That kid just won the Conn Smythe and his second straight Stanley Cup: Andrei Vasilevskiy. Columbus Blue Jackets: Nikolai Makarov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) He is doing a better job in his own zone to help his defencemen down low, however, at times he is not always making himself available for a pass as he either comes too close to the puck carrier, positions himself on the opposite side of traffic, or swoops across the open lane making it harder for his teammates to time passes. 119. There's a victim here who just saw her assailant still rewarded with a first-round selection despite unofficially pulling himself out of the draft. 114. Washington Capitals: Chase Clark, G, Jersey (USPHL) We are excited to see him add new elements to his toolbox to become an all situations winger and not only a shooting threat, but a passing threat as well., Ash Says: You cant help but watch Seth and appreciate the athleticism, but what has my interests peaked the most is what hell be in three to four seasons time. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 198 | Shot: L Team: Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 21 GP 19G-23A42 points, #12 Brandon Wheat Kings 207. New Jersey Devils: Zakhar Bardakov, C, St. Petersburg (Russia) 36. 219. Mintyukov is the . He plays with speed, loves to get on the forecheck and was an impressive member of the Canadian World Junior team this season. Lars Eller (F) NHL. He has a terrific shot and plays an aggressive brand of offense, tallying 46 points in 31 games last season for the Sioux Falls Stampede. Ottawa Senators: Oliver Johansson, LW, Timra (Sweden) ; #92 Winnipeg ICE: Daniel Morozov, F, Port Coquitlam, B.C. Sounds like Gavin McKenna will be the #1 pick this year , he is leading the U18 CSSHL league in scoring and is only 15 years old. Team: Notre Dame Hounds U15 Prep Stats: 20 GP 15G-11A26 points, #13 Kamloops Blazers He fights. Forward Cole Reschny was selected third-overall by Victoria in Thursday's WHL Prospects Draft. 191. His off-the-puck play rarely screams urgency, but he is typically reliable and consistent in his positioning and support. Hes dynamic, smart, and hes very good with the puck.. He is a creative player who uses his quick hands to create time and space for himself. Nashville Predators: Jack Matier, D, Ottawa (OHL) San Jose Sharks: Liam Gilmartin, LW, London (OHL) Age: 18 | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 214 | Catch: L McTavish's stock shot up the draft board in the past few weeks, and you can see why: He has an NHL shot, plays strong and has drawn comparisons to Ryan O'Reilly. A total of 240 players were selected by 22 WHL Clubs during the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft on Thursday. ; #64 Prince Albert Raiders: Dayce Derkatch, F, Regina, Sask. The WHL Draft is held annually by the WHL to provide an orderly transfer of players to WHL Club Protected Player Lists (PPL). Anaheim Ducks: Sean Tschigerl, LW, Calgary (WHL) Dallas Stars: Albert Sjoberg, RW, Sodertalje (Sweden Jr.) Arizona Coyotes: Rasmus Korhonen, G, Assat (Finland) Nice pick. Here are all 224 picks from the 2021 NHL draft, along with analysis on every Round 1 selection. These plays are typical of a more mature player. Ranking: 5 | Nationality: USA League. Get the lowdown on Gavin McKenna courtesy of the RE/MAX Report with WHL Manager of Hockey Operations Taylor Green. ; #106 Portland Winterhawks: Luke Myhre, F, Dauphin, Man. Jonathan Quick (G) NHL. 10) Prince Albert Raiders Stats: 51 GP, 48 G, 37 A, How he fits: Yet another place where many felt goalies Jesper Wallstedt or Sebastian Cossa could have been selected. When Gavin is on and at his most difficult to handle for his opponents is when he attacks the middle of the ice. ; #104 Seattle Thunderbirds: Caleb Potter, D, Regina, Sask. ; #88 Winniepg ICE: Ashton Brown, F, Sherwood Park, Alta. Stats: 40 GP, 11 G, 12 A, How he fits: This is the first top-10 pick the Sharks have had since taking Timo Meier at No. ; #174 Kamloops Blazers: Tommy Lafreniere, F, Hornby Island, B.C. The consensus number-one pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft hails from Whitehorse, Yukon, which falls under BC Hockeys jurisdiction. Washington Capitals: Brent Johnson, D, Sioux Falls (USHL) The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is slated for Thursday, with talent from across the four Western Canadian branches available for selection by WHL Clubs. ; #144 Brandon Wheat Kings: Dominic Grieco, F, Lethbridge, Alta. 60. Given his proven ability to break forecheck containment in much simpler, conventional ways I dont think its going to be a huge issue moving forward. He's slightly smaller than Sebastian Cossa but no slouch at 6-foot-3. 5) Swift Current Broncos Columbus Blue Jackets: Guillaume Richard, D, Tri-City (USHL) WHL Bantam Draft: December Top 22 - #5 - #1, You cant help but watch Seth and appreciate the athleticism, but what has my interests peaked the most is what hell be in three to four seasons time. 220. -- Wyshynski, Team: Edmonton (WHL) 21) Vancouver Giants (from Edmonton) The Vancouver Giants hold the most first-round selections in 2022 with three, picking at number seven, 21 and 22 in Round One. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 197 | Shot: L Following the Sabres in Round 1 were the Seattle Kraken, who just completed their full expansion draft and then made their first ever draft pick at No. 159. The WHL is also the leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. 188. He's headed to Wisconsin, which has developed a good defenseman or two. 73. The Tigers selected defenceman Jay Bouwmeester and forward Ryan Hollweg with back-to-back first-overall selections in 1998 and 1999. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. The 2021 NHL draft is complete, and we have tracked all 224 picks over two days and seven rounds, starting with the Buffalo Sabres' selection at No. Good on the walls for his size, and enjoys playing tough minutes and offensive minutes all the same. Cooper Zech (D) AHL. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. 55. Buffalo Sabres: Josh Bloom, LW, Saginaw (OHL) ; #50 Prince George Cougars: Leith Hunter, D, North Vancouver, B.C. Name: Aaron Obobaifo Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta. 44 players were selected by the 22 WHL member Clubs in Wednesday's U.S. Tampa Bay Lightning: Alex Gagne, D, Muskegon (USHL), 193. ; #100 Brandon Wheat Kings: Quinn Parker, F, Winnipeg, Man. 116. Priority Draft Lottery. WHL Behind The Scenes - 2023 Road to Nashville, Highlights: Thunderbirds (4) at Americans (1), Highlights: Winterhawks (3) at Silvertips (10). Montreal Canadiens: William Trudeau, D, Charlottetown (QMJHL) He does show a sound understanding of schemes and is continuing to build on positioning consistency., Tansem doesnt boast an overly heavy shot, but thats never going to be his calling card. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 185 | Shot: R Eklund gives the Sharks a silky smooth offensive player who also takes care of business at the other end of the rink. ; 220 Winnipeg ICE: Cruz Klapak, F, Pilot Butte, Sask. Carolina Hurricanes: Aleksi Heimosalmi, D, Assat Jr. (Finland Jr.) -- Wyshynski, Team: Sudbury (OHL) Tri-City holds the ninth and 36 th overall selections. Thursdays proceedings saw six players selected from the United States, following on the heels of 44 American-born players taken in the 2022 WHL U.S. A center that is quick to help out his defenders and provide support to clear pucks and transition the play up the ice. 218. Given his hockey sense and offensive awareness, there have already been comparisons for Clarke to the kind of impact Adam Fox has had early in his NHL career with the Rangers. Bolduc needs to develop an NHL frame and isn't among the first round's better skaters. 7) Vancouver Giants Forward Gavin McKenna was the lone player eligible for this years WHL Prospects Draft to play U18 hockey in 2021-22, leading the CSSHL in scoring for Rink Kelowna with 23 goals and 65 points in 35 games played. ; #120 Prince Albert Raiders: Ethan Bibeau, F, Winnipeg, Man. 103. -- Wyshynski, 33. of GM Steve Yzerman. ; #93 Spokane Chiefs: Trennen Redlick, F, St. Albert, Alta. Ranking: 25 | Nationality: SWE ; #80 Moose Jaw Warriors: Landen McFadden, F, Edmonton, Alta. ; #116 Prince George Cougars: Brady Holtvogt, G, Humboldt, Sask. This draft class marks a decade of me doing this work, and I still believe this 2023 group is rivalled only by 2015 among the talent pools I've scouted to date. Team: Shattuck St. Marys Sabres 14U Stats: 52 GP 44G-47A91 points, #20 Everett Silvertips 109. 2021 NHL draft Final top 50 prospect rankings . ; #72 Saskatoon Blades: Maxx Hamelin, F, Winnipeg, Man. 11) because they violated the NHL's scouting combine testing rules. Seattle Kraken: Ryan Winterton, C, Hamilton (OHL) Team: Brandon Wheat Kings U15 Stats: 28 GP 58G-50A108 points, #6 Swift Current Broncos Columbus Blue Jackets: Ben Boyd, LW, Charlottetown (QMJHL) 71. Top 22 complete, now to move on to more reports and evaluations for the page as we continue to build our final lists. ; 219 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jager Gugyelka, D, Coaldale, Alta. 1 picks to then select defensemen, but that's how the draft classes have worked out for the Sabres. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. 8) Spokane Chiefs Team: Edge School U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 15G-23A35 points, #3 Victoria Royals Celebrinis shot is quick and accurate with a bit of steam behind it, making it especially difficult for goalies. Anaheim Ducks: Kyle Kukkonen, C, Maple Grove (High MN) Add Player Add Staff Add Roster/Stats EP Contact Book NHL Draft Guide Fantasy Guide EP Rinkside Contact Elite Prospects . ; #127 Red Deer Rebels: Taylor Tabashniuk, G, Regina, Sask. Curtis Lazar (* 2.Februar 1995 in Salmon Arm, British Columbia) ist ein kanadischer Eishockeyspieler, der seit Mrz 2023 bei den New Jersey Devils in der National Hockey League (NHL) unter Vertrag steht und dort auf der Position des Centers spielt. ; #149 Saskatoon Blades: Tyler Deakos, F, Cochrane, Alta. The Sharks don't exactly have a robust prospect pool and don't have anyone at the forward spot at the caliber of Eklund. 157. The Blue Jackets are fortunate that he was here; it's not often you see an NHL draft that goes 15 picks between defensemen being selected. 4) Calgary Hitmen 91. Meet the next wave of top picks 185. 197. Northern B.C. Carolina Hurricanes: Aidan Hreschuk, D, USA U-18 (NTDP) -- Wyshynski, Team: Michigan (Big Ten) The Victoria Royals are poised to select third, the highest pick by the franchise since it landed on Vancouver Island 11 years ago. 194. WHL Live will air free, live first-round coverage, with results also available through WHL.ca. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. Carolina Hurricanes: Bryce Montgomery, D, London (OHL) 146. Ranking: NR | Nationality: CAN 14) Moose Jaw Warriors Dallas Stars: Ayrton Martino, LW, Omaha (USHL) Again, thank you for your followership, and be sure to share and discuss as always. 80. 17 overall, should be able to select . There's proof of concept here with Wallstedt in both international play and in one season in the Swedish Hockey League. ; #308 Winnipeg ICE: Pass. San Jose Sharks: Evgenii Kashnikov, D, Gatineau (QMJHL) Priority Draft, Tigers sign Gavin McKenna, first overall selection in 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, RE/MAX Report with Taylor Green: Gavin McKenna, WHL Prospects Draft 1-on-1: Gavin McKenna, Americans sign second-overall selection Jackson Smith, Royals sign Cole Reschny to WHL Standard Player Agreement, Hitmen sign defenceman Reese Hamilton to WHL Standard Player Agreement, WHL Prospects Draft Highlight Reel: Chloe Primerano, WATCH: First-overall pick Fiddler signs with Oil Kings, WHL Clubs prepare for deep 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, Medicine Hat Tigers to select first overall in 2022 WHL Prospects Draft.