Hes going to be making things happen for the New York Rangers sooner rather than later. He is great at finding open space off the puck and he rewards teammates for passing to him by charging the middle of the ice or ripping a puck mid-stride. Once he returned to Sweden this year as a top-six centre for Rgle BK (SHL) as an 18-year-old, it quickly became clear that he had more offense to give and all he needed was the opportunity to show it off. LH, Its common for prospects to increase their draft stock significantly as their draft year goes on, but few jump up draft boards as quickly as Kevin Korchinski did in the final month or two of his draft season. Sasha Pastujov, RW; 76. For a team that is in flux on defense, the Flyers seem to have found a good one in Andrae. Before we get into the top 100 prospect ranking update, here are a few notes. There are many S words you can use to describe Logan Cooley, but above all, it must be said that he is a spectacular prospect. He is offensively skilled enough to dominate on any given shift, but he can also play a game that compliments the players around him. LH, Even though he only played in 31 games during the 2021-22 season, Mavrik Bourque absolutely dominated the competition finishing with 68 points, a 2.19 P/G. Joshua Lopina, C; 130. He was among the most productive defenders in the OHL where he had a 1.07 P/G and was fifth in scoring with 59 points. He has soft hands to make moves in tight spaces and has the ability to power through opponents with his size and strength. The 6-foot-5 defender is adept at using his size to get what he wants on the ice, against junior players as well as seasoned pros. LH, If you were to pin down the Oilers greatest wish right now, I think it might just be Matvei Petrov, and they snagged him in the sixth round of the 2021 NHL Draft. If the Hurricanes are able to convince him to come to play for them in the 2025-26 season, he appears to be a very safe bet to be a top-four defender immediately upon arrival. He returned this year to a much larger role and his offensive production has increased remarkably. Sign up for our regular 'Prospects Newsletter' for all the latest. 1. Our ranking of the top 10 NHL goalie prospects can be found here. The combination of speed, hands and stick handling makes him an offensive catalyst maintaining offensive zone time and attacking with force. It's been another wild year as we're into our third draft impacted in some form or another by the pandemic. For more insight into my experience, my process, the things I look for, and my potential biases and limitations, check out my guide to scouting. He got into 11 games with the Chicago Blackhawks, and now the next step is becoming an everyday NHLer. PB. Casey is an excellent offensive defenseman with the skating ability to make a real impact in the NHL someday despite his lack of size. LH, In the leadup to the 2022 NHL Draft, it became clear that Jordan Dumais was a high-risk, high-reward prospect. Gauthier has great size, skating, and has the effort and ability to become a great defensive forward. Still, the return of an in-person format and the desire of some teams to put on a show through the first round of the draft made for an exciting affair. Jackson Holiday, SS 4. In the process,he earned playoff MVPwith 25 points in 16 games. He has been great for the Utica Comets in the AHL over the last two and a half years, with his goalscoring ability really taking off this year. With his size, he isnt afraid to step up and make a big hit. Right winger Vasili Podkolzin is 19 and a powerful, two-way forward who'll reach the NHL sometime in 2020-21. MZ, Emil Andrae gets onto the top-100 list by virtue of his skillful offensive game and intense work ethic. After dominating the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) last year as an 18-year-old, Jack Thompson has successfully made the jump into professional hockey. Whatever switch he flipped in that year, whatever fuel he gained by being undrafted, has quickly made him one of the best prospects in hockey. They sit second in the Western Conference, their best . In the latest farm system rankings by Baseball America, the Mets come in at No. Although the diminutive winger was relatively unknown to all but the most thorough European scouts, he has the skill and speed to back up that high of a selection. Lombardi is also a confident player, successfully executing the Lacrosse move in a 3v3 game at Detroits prospect camp shortly after the 2022 Draft. Where my exposure to a prospect is limited, I have said so and relied more heavily on others. A draft pick of the New Jersey Devils back in 2019, his play in 2021-22 made everyone take notice of his game. It also doesnt hurt that hes a right-handed centre which is quickly becoming one of the hottest NHL commodities. The Devils will likely bring him into the NHL fold slowly since they are already turning the corner in their rebuild and have no reason to rush him, though I expect well get a look at him in the NHL sooner than later, and he will leave a great impression. Bystedts ability to charge to the net with the puck is impressive and was a big reason he was so effective for Sweden in the recent World Junior Championship. TURNING PRO IN 2022-23. The main reasons he has been so successful against larger and stronger competition are his phenomenal skating and his ability to make good decisions at a very high speed. Hendrix Lapierre looked great in his six-game stint, scoring his first career NHL goal in his first game. The project will total more than 100,000 words of evaluation on more than 500 prospects. Typically, NHL general managers are wary of selecting players of Nazars size so early in the draft, but his playmaking vision and excellent skating were enticing enough that the Blackhawks wanted him to be a part of their future. He has absolutely torn up the top junior league in Russia and has been excellent in the second-tier professional league in Russia as well (VHL). Mason McTavish, C; 34. Logan Horn. PB, Frank Nazar is a great centre prospect who was drafted 13thoverall in the 2022 NHL Draft despite being 5-foot-9. Hes a crafty and slick puck-handler, that plays with a great amount of pace. Carter Mazur went undrafted in the 2020 Draft, his first year of eligibility, and followed it up by being named captain of his USHL team and nearly tripling his offensive production. The strength of the system, as we have long sensed anecdotally, is the incredible depth of "legit prospects." The Cubs have the 5th most ranked prospects, and the 3rd most at a 40 FV or better. If he can do even half that, I think everyone will be happy. His combination of speed and size (6-foot-4) allowed him to dominate the top Swedish junior league in his draft year, but he still struggled enough with the pace of the pro game that he didnt show all that well in the SHL last year. After ripping up the competition in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Chicago Steel in 2020-21, Matthew Coronato moved his game to the NCAA and the Harvard Crimson in 2021-22. Gunnar Henderson, 3B 2. Hes still a year or two away, but Islanders fans should be very excited about what he could become. Whos too low? LH, The only Russian to side-step the Russian Factor in the 2022 Draft was able to do so because he was already playing in North America. His highly skilled two-way game continues to be on display, with flashes of creativity with his hands and playmaking abilities. The Oilers are in dire need of scoring wingers with size and solid skating and that is what they have in Petrov. Here, I trust my judgment for whether or not a rostered NHL player is still likely to bounce between levels more than I trust any pre-determined games played cutoff. While his two-way game still needs some work, this is a prospect that could put up points in the NHL right now. Loading. After a down year during his draft season, Aatu Raty surged back in a big way, recording 40 points in 41 games while playing in Finland. Isak Rosen is on pace to lace up for over 100 professional hockey games before his 20th birthday. If youre wondering why goalies werent included in this ranking, thats because we have a separate one for that position. Sent back to the American Hockey League after only nine games last season, Jack Rathbone is ready to make his mark on the NHL in 2022-23 as a full-time member of the Vancouver Canucks defense corps but has struggled to keep an NHL spot. With some of the best bat-to-ball skills in last year's draft Jackson, impressed in his senior year, slashing .685/.749/1.392 in 41 games. Endowed with excellent skating, playmaking and an emerging two-way game, the Ducks are starting to build an embarrassment of riches on defense with Jamie Drysdale, Pavel Mintyukov, Noah Warren and Tristan Luneau just to name a few currently swimming in their pond. If the draft were to be re-done today, I am sure he would be taken in the first round because he has looked excellent so far this year in the NCAA as a 19-year-old. While it was fun to work on this ranking, it was also quite difficult, as some names that have been left off this list couldve certainly made their way on. It can be found about 8 miles south east of the capital city center and is a highly educated and culturally advanced community. 5 ahead of the 2023 season. Karlsson is a solid two-way center with a right-handed shot and a knack for goal-scoring. PB, Namedcaptain of the Kitchener Rangersat the beginning of last season, Francesco Pinelli not only led his team in the dressing room but also in the stats department. Teams whove consistently swung on talent, instead of playing it safe, will tend to grade higher overall. Winner: Colorado Avalanche The Avalanche are very much in contender mode, and they were not. By Sam Nestler. Now with the Minnesota Wild aftera trade involving Kevin Fiala, the Minnesota native will compete for a job in his backyard rather than across the country. He will likely provide a ton of value off the rush in the NHL someday as his speed and ability to make smart passes while manipulating defenders skates allows him to create tons of scoring chances. Either way, hes dangerous in both situations. His superb skating allows him to break down opposing defenses before making his move and charging to the middle or making a clever pass to an open teammate. His ability to anticipate the play and make the right play to maximize the scoring chance for his team is remarkable. They have a couple of second round exits that might look disappointing now, but they will get there. Bichsel is physical and mean, and hes another player who had a great showing at the World Juniors this year. Under 25 years old. The Kraken are instant winners as they now have another high-end centre in their prospect pool to pair with Matty Beniers in the NHL in the near future. The most talented roster in the NHL on paper and it keeps looking better with players like Alex Newhook and Bowen Byram on the horizon. Baltimore Orioles Top 5 Prospects 1. LH, Filip Bystedt is another prospect who would likely rise up the 2022 Draft it was re-done today. Red Sox farm system gets top-10 ranking from Baseball America originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. He is a great goalscorer and has a shot that will likely give NHL goalies nightmares someday, but for now, he has to earn the trust of his coaches through consistency of effort and production. Baltimore Orioles 2022 preseason rank: 1 2021 midseason rank: 1 2021 preseason rank: 5 2020 midseason rank: 8 LH. Welcome to the 2022 edition of my annual ranking of every NHL teams prospect pools. The success he had last season is going to be essential for his development going forward. Sderstrm has a low ceiling, meaning hes unlikely to explode for a ton of points at the NHL level, but he has a high-skill floor so he should be a solid NHL defender sooner than later in my estimation. A winger with good size and a lethal shot, Kirill Marchenko proved to be too good for the AHL and has earned an NHL spot this year. Either signed to an NHL contract or selected in the entry draft, without the expiration of either of those rights. LH, There are always a few first-round-caliber talents who drop in their draft year in large part to their size disadvantage, and Seamus Casey is certainly one of them. Hes quick, agile and can play the body at times as well making him extremely effective in all three zones. LH, Noah Ostlund is one of the best pure playmakers on this list as his ability to keep track of his teammates locations all over the ice leads to plenty of brilliant passes that nobody else seems to see coming. Spending all his time in the AHL with the Reign, he recorded six goals and 21 points in 32 games and had another 18 points in 27 games last season. The youngest Hughes brother is also the tallest, but despite his size advantage over his brothers (who are NHL stars in their own rights), he is just as fluid and dynamic of a skater as his siblings. While his lack of size at 5-foot-8 will always attract the doubters, his shiftiness and playmaking are more than enough to overcome that supposed weakness. Selected eighth overall in 2021, Clarke can take control of a shift or lead a rush chance whenever hes on the ice with his skating and speed. Afterdealing with concussions in his draft year, things might be turning around for the Capitals top prospect. Hell want to start producing if he wants to beanything more than a bottom-pairing guy, though. While that was a little far-fetched for his rookie season, that doesnt negate the fact his ceiling is high enough to warrant that premium position in the near future. The Athletic's Scott Wheeler had Minnesota ranked third in February but may rise after taking the Los Angeles Kings' (No. Defensively, hes still a work in progress, but you cant deny his ability to generate offense and be successful at it. Throughout, I have made regular effort to feature quotes and insight from sources about these players. LH. Next year will hopefully be different. At the time of writing, he has the third-highest points per game rate of all AHL defensemen who have played 10 or more games. The Padres had the best farm system in baseball for several years, but they've used much of that talent now to bolster the big club between promotions and a series of trades that added Yu. Related: WJC Needs to Stay at 10 Teams to Grow the Game, He rediscovered his ability to make things happen on the ice, and he now looks a lot closer to the prospect that was once considered a top-10 talent in last years draft class. While he might never hit the heights of a Bouchard, he might become the yin to his yang one day. LH, Brendan Brisson put up 63 points over 62 games and two seasons with the University of Michigan, and now he has turned pro. He is a great two-way winger with excellent skating and enough energy on the forecheck to frustrate opponents even in the KHL although he is at least a decade younger than most of his opposition. We will be updating our 2022 NHL Draft ranking following the tournament and will share our notes on the top 32 on NBC Sports at that point. Hes great at identifying the open lanes and attacking with force to take advantage of an opportunity. Hes got top center written all over him, and he should be a foundational piece of the Coyotes rebuild. He will likely test his mettle in the AHL next year and could be in the NHL shortly after unless the Oilers take some major steps toward addressing their forward depth between now and then. He is great at finding soft spots in defensive coverage and setting up for a rocket of a one-timer. There was a time when Joakim Kemell was seen as the second-best prospect in the 2022 Draft. LH. MZ, Going in as the top prospect in the 2022 NHL Draft, there was a lot of hype surrounding Shane Wright. He battles well against larger players and his low centre of gravity makes him harder to knock off the puck than you would expect. Nicholas Robertson is now a veteran of over 50 AHL games and 30 NHL games, and it seems like 2022-23 is the year he needs totake that next step. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. On the blue line, Jett Woo has 112 points in his past two junior seasons and has a. The Finnish defenseman, who was named the top defenseman of the 2021 World Junior Championship, has looked good playing for Krpt over in Finland. Hes got the puck handling, playmaking vision, and skating to be a top-four defender that excels on the power play at the NHL in the near future. Ostlund is also a skilled puck handler with the speed and agility to make plays happen both on and off the puck. DL, It hasnt taken too long for everyone to see why Simon Nemec was selected second overall at the 2022 Draft. . MZ, Who doesnt love a dynamic puck-moving defenseman who is always in attack mode? After recording two points (both assists) with the Devils, the next step for the Swedish sniper is to find a full-time job in New Jersey. Though it still wasnt enough. Scott Morrow plays that high-octane style as hes always quick and decisive in transition. Regardless, Nikishin is a remarkable defensive prospect who has exploded offensively this season, leading all defenders in scoring at the time of writing. If you dont know about Stankoven yet, you will in short order. He is a remarkable skater and his combination of skating and stickhandling makes him a deceptively good player in transition. In the interest of evaluating only prospects who I believe have even a remote chance at the NHL, the rankings are capped at a maximum of 20 players per organization (though a little more than a dozen of the leagues 32 teams will have honourable mentions beyond that number). A goalie no longer qualifies as an NHL prospect if he has played 10 games in the NHL in any campaign, regular season and playoffs combined, or 25 games total; or reaches age 27 by Sept. 15." (From: "Pronman: 2019-20 NHL Farm System Rankings"). Tyson Hinds, LHD; 98. Try a week on us. LH. He surpassed that mark last season with 111 points, finishing fourth overall and finishing first in goals with 55. The unfortunate thing about the Devils surprise resurgence this year is that they are less willing to give unproven players like Holtz the chance to play when they have a very real chance of making the playoffs. Even though hes 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, he doesnt let that deter him in any, way, shape or form and hes always battling for possession of the puck. LH, Even though the Ducks system is being filled with high-end talent, Jacob Perreault remains a name that can be a difference-maker for them in the future. 5 ahead of the 2023 season. William Eklund began his 2021-22 campaign in the NHL but was sent down after the nine-game cutoff. After going undrafted in the 2021 NHL Draft (the first draft he was eligible for), Dmitri Buchelnikov lit up the MHL (Russias top junior league) and was drafted by the Red Wings in the second round of the 2022 Draft. Now, on . He was the team leader in goals (34), assists (42) and points (76) for the Guelph Storm last season. To be eligible for inclusion, a skater must be: To be eligible for inclusion, a goalie must be: The rankings are also broken down into team-specific tiers in order to provide you with better insight into the gap between Player A and Player B, as well as a sense for the potential fluidity within groups of tightly-ranked prospects. MZ, Since being selected 23rdoverall in the 2022 Draft, Jimmy Snuggerud has proven to be an excellent choice for the St. Louis Blues. Related:THWs Wall-to-Wall Prospect & Draft Coverage. Juan Ocampo/NHLI . We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Hes got great hands to make plays and a powerful shot from the point to get shots on net. This 31-day project counts down to the NHL organization with the best collection of prospects. Hes extremely versatile offensively possessing great playmaking vision but also isnt afraid to shoot. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image In the latest farm system rankings by Baseball America, the Mets come in at No. He does a great job at battling along the boards with his strength and maintains great body position and control of the puck. Lukas Cormier is a scorer and a facilitator on the blue line who has not been limited by his lack of size (5-foot-10). 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