41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) (Error Code: 102630) Its a photo finish for the No. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. Heading next season to the NCAA's University of Minnesota-Duluth, Howard should continue to thrive in the college ranks. We had the Tampa Bay Lightning choosing Alexander Perevalov in our previous mock draft. The 17-year-old should be a good fit with the Arizona Coyotes given the lack of skilled centers among Scott Wheeler's ranking of theirtop five prospects. Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. All he appears to lack is being six feet or taller, which is the preferred size standard for an elite No. The Montreal Canadiens have, for the moment, picks 1, 26, 33, 62, 66, 75, 92, 98, 127, 128, 130, 162, 194, and 216. Its a photo finish for the No. Its a photo finish for the No. 19 Jimmy Snuggerud USA U-18 (USHL) 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) , OHL Images. If he continues developing as well as he has over the past year, he could crack an NHL roster sooner than projected. 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) He's also third on the USNTDP junior squad with 27 points in 18 United States Hockey League (USHL) contests. Snuggerud's played well this season with the USNTDP's under-18 team and has 19 goals and 50 points in 46 games. The 6-foot, 205-pound center also has 22 points in 19 games with their junior team in the USHL. Bring on the chaos. CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. Listen here. HM Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) 1.. Bear in mind that these two scouts, while voicing some concerns, still currently have Wright atop their lists. We are going to focus on prospects in which there is disagreement about what round they belong in. 1 Shane Wright - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. 16-ranked Saginaw Spirit defenceman Pavel Mintyukov; No. Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Slender at 5'10" and 161 pounds, Casey used his quickness and offensive skills to amass 24 points in 37 games with the USNTDP Under-18 team. Listen. The correlation of the rankings compared to draft position in 2021 was 0.7739. 57 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. Denis Gurianov showed some real potential in his debut. 43 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. Listen here. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. 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. 06/28/22 By Bob McKenzie. 1, for that matter. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) The forward earned the NHL deal with a great first pro season. But they would like to see more from him. Four of 10 scouts had Nemec in their top 5 but four also had him just outside their top 10. The top three is separated by just 1.77 which makes it the closest top three since I started tracking these rankings in 2016 (The 2016 rankings were not published). The question with him is how his game will translate since he is still raw in a lot of areas. We previously had the Arizona Coyotes selecting Nathan Gaucher with this pick, which was received from the Montreal Canadiens as part of the return in last summer's Christian Dvorak trade. Im not saying one or the other couldnt become first liners, theyre both good prospects, but unlike a lot of years, this draft doesnt have any great prospects. 64 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) Goran Stubb, director of NHL European Scouting, cited the 6'1", 187-pound Austrian's energy, tenacity and strength on his skates, as well as his ability to generate scoring opportunities. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) 2. 4. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. 1 or No. After tallying 10 points in 23 games last season with the Thunderbirds, the 6'2", 185-pounder leads all WHL rookie defensemen with 51 points in 58 contests, sitting eighth among all blueliners in the league. Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. The 6'2", 185-pound Snuggerud is ranked eighth by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 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. Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. While his stock has taken a hit, most believe he will go in the first round simply because he has one of the highest skill sets in the draft. 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. Korchinski will require another season or two in the WHL before he's ready to move up to the pro ranks. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. 3 and as low as No. He has 18 points in 43 games with the USNTDP's under-18 team and 12 points in 18 games with their USHL junior club. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. HM Colton Smith London (OHL) Cooley is No. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. 1. That is because many of those players were not ranked by several sources, meaning the averages tended to be more equal. And many scouts still rave about his shot and conscientious commitment to play an all-around game, featuring maturity beyond his years when he doesnt have the puck. This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as well. "He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. His range in our survey was as high as No. 11 Brad Lambert Lahti (SM Liiga) Slafkovsky was ranked either No. ", "Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. 77 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) 5. 6. 72 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) While hes a good skater and does a lot of things well, he doesnt have that one elite thing that stands out. Nevertheless, NHL Central Scouting selected Kemell as their top player among international skaters. 1 pivot. The Best column is pretty self explanatory: it is the players best ranking. This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as He was as high as No. 7 on TSNs mid-season ranking, is a two-way threat, who can play a punishing shutdown defender role but skilled enough to contribute on offence, too. With smaller puck-moving defensemen such as the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes becoming NHL stars, however, Casey has the potential to become an effective top-four blueliner in the big league. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) 1 on their lists said he got extra marks for playing a premium position (centre) and still putting up 94 points in 63 games in what many would concede was a disappointing season. 5. Ohgren will likely spend at least another season or two with Djurgardens' senior squad before becoming NHL-ready. Full draft rankings (for more info go to TSN.ca): RK Player Team 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. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. Arizona Coyotes. 71 Topias Leinonen JYP (SM Liiga Jr.) Goran Stubb of European Scouting Services called the young right winger "an excellent, smooth skater with great offensive instincts," singling out his playmaking and competitive two-way play. The 6'0", 192-pound left winger lit it up this season with Loko Yaroslavl, finishing with 25 goals and 50 points in 42 games and sitting fourth overall among MHL scorers. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. His skating is his strength and has shown some good moments with the puck. And from the other contenders for No. 17 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) On the surface, a 6-foot-3 center with skill will get a ton of attention. On a good note, he did measure over 6-feet at the Combine and seems to have some momentum going into the draft as a result. 1 or No. Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) Austria rounds it out with one. He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. 2 and as low as No. He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. 2022 Draft Rankings In the case of a tie in the average, the first tie breaker is the player with the best individual ranking, and the second tie breaker is the highest Luneau will likely need another season in junior followed by a year or two of AHL experience. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. Hes fully expected to be a good NHL player, but the scouts are looking for more great than good from the No. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! 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. Along with the prospect, we will indicate the variance in rankings and then give a brief explanation of what the disagreement is all about. He couples that with his skating to be an effective defender. Nevertheless, only one scout surveyed by TSN actually took the leap and dropped Wright from the No. There are, however, two points worth noting. A natural scorer, he has 24 goals and 62 points with their under-18 team as well as 31 points in 21 games with the junior team in the USHL. WebHello Guys Welcome Back! 3 and two more at No. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL) HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL) 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 6 on TSNs list. 1 of his QMJHL top-10 prospects for this year's draft, calling the youngster an "intelligent defender" and a "skilled all-around player.". 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. Overall, I could say [Wright] is an above-average prospect but not where you would think a No. I do not agree with half of these. Ingram's ability to adjust to a higher level of hockey should serve him well when he joins the NCAA's St. 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. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms, Follow| Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. Hes a classic case of great shooter, less than average skater who is great some nights and nowhere to be found other nights. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) We used 15 sources to come up with an ultimate ranking of the prospects. Sub 6-foot Finnish winger Joakim Kemell is No. While the Americans have only Cooley in the top 10, there are a total of eight Americans in the TSNs top 32 and seven of them play for the U.S. U18 National Team Development Program. 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NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. 12 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) But some believe Lambert is too inconsistent and takes too many nights off to deserve a higher ranking. I have concerns for his lack of dominance this season. 38 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) 2 or No. 1 overall. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. Lekkerimaki won't make the jump to the NHL right away, giving him time to fill out physically while developing his game skating in Sweden's elite league. 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) Because the Canadiens' own first-round pick will be in the top-10 of this year's draft, they're sending the Coyotes the first-rounder they received as compensation from the Carolina Hurricanes for their successful signing of Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. The lowdown: Howard is one of the best puck handlers in the entire draft. 68 Hunter Haight Barrie (OHL) Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. Only one of the top 100 players was not drafted, 87th-ranked Peter Reynolds. A 6'5", 216-pounder, the 17-year-old Swiss-born Bichsel is in his first season playing for Leksands IF. The question with him is size and eventual role. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. 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. With 31 points in 46 games, Luneau sits fourth among Olympiques scorers. Some scouts view him as a legit threat to crack the top five he ranged from as high as No. 4. His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. The 17-year-old right winger had 20 goals and 35 points in 26 games with Djurgardens' U20 team and seven goals and nine points in 26 games with their SHL squad. WebTop 10 BIGGEST Potential STEALS Of The 2022 NHL Draft! 15 in our survey. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. Not every scout is sounding the alarm. 81 Jorian Donovan Hamilton (OHL) In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. 14 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) The Buffalo Sabres received a versatile young forward in Peyton Krebs as part of the return from the Vegas Golden Knights in the Jack Eichel trade. 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) Should they end up at this position in the first round, they could forMatthew Savoie of the Winnipeg Ice in the Western Hockey League (WHL). 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. He had three Top 10 votes, including one in the top five, but also had seven votes at No. Those skills could bring a considerable boost to the Kraken's prospect pipeline, which was ranked 32nd by Wheeler. 85 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) 3 and as low as No. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. One scout voted him in the top 5 and nine of 10 had him in the top 11. Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. Two questions come to mind with Beck. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. In his midseason rankings, TSN's Bob McKenzie considered the 18-year-old blueliner a two-way threat. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) 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. Every year, several prospects tend to cause disagreement amongst the scouting world. In order to qualify for the rankings, players needed to be included on at least five of the 15 sources (since we took away the top and bottom two scores, we wanted to make sure players were guaranteed to be using at least one of their own rankings). ", "Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. The Minnesota Wild traded prospect center Jack McBain on March 21 to the Arizona Coyotes after the youngster informed them he would not sign with them this summer. 1 on their lists do believe he has the best chance to be upgraded from a sure-fire top-six forward to a top-line NHL winger. Odds & lines subject to change. TRADE - GOLDEN KNIGHTS ADD FORWARD TEDDY BLUEGER FROM PITTSBURGH, TRADE - KINGS ACQUIRE GOALTENDING PROSPECT WHO DIDN'T WANT TO SIGN WITH SABRES, TRADE - ARIZONA COYOTES FINALLY DEAL D JAKOB CHYCHRUN, TRADE - RED WINGS SHIP 25-YEAR-OLD BLUELINER TO VANCOUVER, "What separates Slafkovsky from Wright for me is that he's bigger, he played harder, he was more consistent with his competitiveness, and he stepped up to produce on big stages [Olympics and world championship]," another NHL head scout told McKenzie. Mesar could prove an attractive option for the rebuilding Canadiens. 19 are wild cards of sorts. He really needs to step it up in the second half.. 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) During his midseason draft rankings on Jan. 20, Bob McKenzie indicated two scouts surveyed by TSN suggested Wright's first-half performance left open the The highest variance in the first 32 prospects is Ryan Chesley with a range of 58. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. One had him at No. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters praised the 5'10", 172-pound Mesar's offensive abilities. Scouts were hoping Wright, and his 2022 draft challengers, would use the World Juniors to define and assert themselves. 1 or No. Montreal Canadiens Organizational Players of February. Buffalo Sabres. McKenzie believes he has the potential to become a top-six NHL winger. 1 15 Frank Nazar USA U-18 (USHL) Finnish winger Brad Lambert with deep Saskatchewan hockey roots (the nephew of former NHL player and current NHL coach Lane Lambert and the son of former WHL player Ross Lambert) is a credible candidate to be taken in the top 10. Highest ranks: 11th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Dobber Prospects). 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. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 8. The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. 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Hes not been carrying his team or competitive enough in puck battles. 66 Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) He's committed to playing with the University of Michigan next season, where the opportunity to play against NCAA talent will further hone those abilities. The Philadelphia Flyers lack a potential first-line center among their top prospects. Bedard remains top consensus pick in Bob McKenzies draft ranking 02:15 Bedard picks his first overalls Bob McKenzie Published Jan 23, 2023 at 11:59 AM ET 9 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. HM Jackson Edward London (OHL) To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. He also moves the puck well and possesses a powerful shot. 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. The higher rankings suggest he can become an impact top-six forward. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. Highest ranks: 14th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (McKeens Hockey, Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 62nd (The Puck Authority), 41st (Dobber Prospects), 40th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 10. 4 among North American skaters. HM Quinn Finley Madison (USHL) 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) That is, players slotted from Nos. 56 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) 4 and as low as No. 5. The prognosis is Jiricek will be out two to three months, but at this point scouts dont seem overly concerned about the injury negatively impacting his draft status. They appreciated his speed and puck-handling abilities, with Peters pointing out the youngster dominates when playing among his peer group in international competition. In some cases, we will focus on a prospect where the disagreement lies in which part of the round they should go in. 1 on their lists said he got extra marks for playing a premium position (centre) and still putting up 94 points in 63 games in what many would concede was a disappointing season. HM Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) As evidenced by his final Central Scouting ranking of 8th, they believe he will be a top-six center. The skill is evident every time you watch him. Ivan Miroshnichenko has been sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma and could miss all of next season, and that uncertainty means he is not in the first round here. 5 and as low as No. There are no slam dunks. Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. 1 guy right now. The Athletic's Scott Wheeler listed just one right-shot defenseman (Jett Woo) among the Vancouver Canucks' top 10 prospects. 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) His size and offensive abilities could make him an attractive draft option for the rebuilding Red Wings. Still, scouts say Cooley plays hard and goes into heavy traffic and high-danger zones to make plays and score goals, elevating the players he plays alongside. Teams who like Wright at No. He also plays a responsible defensive game, using his big frame to break up plays and move the puck quickly out of danger. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino felt there remains a rawness to Bichsel's offensive game but noted his improvement. 27 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. Marie (OHL) The lowdown: While a vast majority of the scouting world has Beck as a solid second rounder, there is some belief that he could be a late first rounder. One option could be right wing Danila Yurov of Mettalurg Magnitogorsk in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Brad Lambert of the Lahden Pelicans in Finland's Liiga could be an intriguing option. 35. The variance in rankings reflects which version of Goyette you get in any given game. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. They could attempt to address that need in this year's draft by choosing Conor Geekie of the WHL's Winnipeg Ice. 1 between Wright and Cooley. The USNTDP's Isaac Howard could be someone they target in this year's draft. This improved the results dramatically from other years. After rebuilding over the past two seasons, the Los Angeles Kings possess a deep pool of promising youngsters within their system. 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. 71. The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. That is, players slotted from Nos. WebBob Mckenzies 2022 Mid Season Draft Rankings. That group includes: No. The lowdown: The biggest question asked about McGroarty is his skating. On bad days, you have a hard time finding him. Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, singled out his ability to process the game and make plays at high speed. '", "Joakim Kemell is 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. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino notedKorchinski's improvement this season has him rising on many NHL teams' scouting lists. Skating for TPS in Finland, Slafkovsky had 18 points in 11 games with their under-20 team. The scouts who had Wright at No. While not as big or physically punishing as Jiricek, Nemec still plays a solid game without the puck. Adam Ingram of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms could be worth considering at this stage of the first round. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? 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. In time, his size, skating ability and two-way skills should make him a solid addition to the Canucks' defense corps. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft begins on Thursday, and EOTP has been keeping track of most of the rankings to come out ahead of the draft. 9. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. Highest ranks: 8th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 28th (TSNs Craig Button). The higher ranks of him show their belief in his overall skill set and that he can keep up with the pace of play. The lowdown: The first thing that pops with Salomonsson is his shot. That versatility could burnish his stock in this year's draft as a two-position forward. 1 spot, putting Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at the top of his mid-season rankings. 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. Two forces appear to be at work here Wrights so-so performance thus far this season combined with the other top prospects, who could conceivably challenge him for No. They could choose the USNTDP's Ryan Chesley if he's still available by this stage of the first round. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) Which prospects are divisive for you? Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. The Range column shows the difference between the players highest ranking and their lowest one. Despite a slow first half of the season, the 18-year-old Kingston Frontenacs center should be a fine addition to the Montreal Canadiens if they win the draft lottery. 1 overall pick. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) The lowdown: The question with Del Bel Belluz is twofold, his skating and his upside. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms. 6 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. He's enjoyed 13 multi-point games of the 30 he's played since Jan.1. His size and two-way skills should still draw sufficient interest from NHL clubs. Any improvement in Gaucher's production over the remainder of the QMJHL schedule should help his stock as a first-round prospect. Highest ranks: 15th (The Puck Authority), 26th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 56th (McKeens Hockey), 46th (Dobber Prospects). That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. 10. With the Ducks rebuilding under new general manager Pat Verbeek, they could still benefit by adding someone like Nazar with his ability to play center or right wing. 1 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) The Anaheim Ducks acquired the Boston Bruins' first-round pick in the Hampus Lindholm trade. 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