Arizona Coyotes: 25-50-7 57 points, 35. Kyle Connor, LW, WPG (T7-PJ)15. NHL mock draft: Projected first-round picks for Thursday in Montreal. Hes tremendously reliable on the back-check and mixes a physical nature to round out a complete game that coaches dream of having. Shea Theodore, D, VGK (T10-NA)112. Having added a defenseman in Korchinski and a forward in McGroarty, I have the Ducks taking another defenseman with their first second round pick in Simon Forsmark. Tweet from @CanadiensMTL: Avec le 194e choix au total, les Canadiens repchent le dfenseur Petteri Nurmi du HPK de la Liiga.With the 194th-overall selection, the Canadiens have drafted defenseman Petteri Nurmi from HPK in the Liiga.#GoHabsGo | #RepchageLNH | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/BGqkY9IsOM, Canadiens select Migul Tourigny with 216th overall pick. Tweet from @CanadiensMTL: Avec le 92e choix au total, les Canadiens slectionnent le dfenseur Adam Engstrm du Djurgrdens J20.With the 92nd-overall selection, the Canadiens have drafted defenseman Adam Engstrm from Djurgrdens (J20).#GoHabsGo | #RepchageLNH | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/9DBlBmiKUX. Aside from Lassi Thomson who is working his way into the pro level the Senators dont have any strong puck-moving defenders. INJURY UPDATE: Landeskog (lower body) is likely to be out for the start of the season. Juuse Saros, G, NSH (T9-AD)30. Hes tremendously fast, which translates well in an NHL that continues to put an emphasis on speed. canadiens.com is the official Web site of the Montreal Canadiens. Hughes was once viewed as first-round pick, but this to me feels like the perfect range to take him. Morrow is an extremely active defenseman always joining the rush. We Just Ranked The 10 Best Fighters in NHL History. Cale Makar, D, COL (T3-DS)4. Robert Thomas, C, STL (T3-DS)99. While he could be a third-round pick, getting him late in the second is a great move given how he continues to impress each season. 1 Round - 32 Team: Mock Draft. L'Heureaux is physical and . The Blackhawks could use some more defensemen with offense to their game and Luneau has that. Engstrom (6' 2", 185) was the 38th-ranked prospect in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of International skaters. Pavel Francouz, G, COL (T8-DS)149. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. Trikozov has the mindset, skill and smarts to be a first-round selection. Jaccob Slavin, D, CAR (T1-JH), 161. This is a great late-round pick to fill out the Krakens depth on the wing. 5 to No.2. He can utilize all spaces on the ice and has a quick release when he finds those open areas. When there isn't, like in the 2022 NHL draft scheduled for Montreal's Bell Centre beginning Thursday night (7 ET, ESPN), things can get a little messy. A center who could benefit from adding to his frame, Haight can provide value in just about every area a team needs it and in all situations. 6-foot-7 200 pound right-handed Maveric Lamoureux. Thats right. He can move the puck well with his crisp passing. Save for the last two spots, we know what the final . He was selected in the fourth round, 68th overall, by the London Knights of the 2020 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection Draft. Past. Over the last two years with the Gatineau Olympiques, hes grown from an offensive defenseman to one that excels at both ends of the ice. The 6-foot-2 center was the AJHL rookie of the year with 85 points in 60 games. Michael Bunting, LW, TOR* (T4-AD)145. Jordan Kyrou, LW/RW, STL (T6-JH)116. Guindon (5' 10", 170) was the 59th-ranked prospect in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters. For me, the verdict is still out on Ingram. June 30, 2022, 11:28 am ET. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. Stroud really does feel like a more athletic version of Jared Goff another comp Dane has mentioned. "And being able to shut down the opposing top line is a very valuable asset for a player. Blake Wheeler, C/RW, WPG (T5-NA)117. The 2021 NHL Draft is now complete. The content on lines.com is for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money gambling. Goff, who's now made three Pro Bowls and been to a Super Bowl, was 6-foot-4, 215 pounds . Though the Senators goaltending situation isnt clear cut so it would make sense for them to add another one. He has a powerful shot on his off-wing as he has great accuracy and is extremely crafty when having control of the puck. The Canadiens entertained the home crowd with the first overall pick, and a few trades along the way. Pavel Zacha, C/LW, BOS (T4-AD)198. I provide offence for our team, I have good characteristics like skating and my shot that will translate to the NHL," said Beck. 1 overall this time next year. That leaves six listed players available when the second round begins Friday at . Hamara is an offensive defenceman who excels in transition with fluid skating and a well-developed playmaking game. ET on Thursday. Ville Husso, G, DET (T9-AD)153. He finished with 100 points in his second season with Regina in the WHL and will still be 17 years old if he gets drafted at No. Thoughts?#GoHabsGo | #RepchageLNH | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/tPMBymZBYL, Adam Engstrom selected with 92nd overall pick. Hes one of the hardest working prospects of his draft class, and hes an all-around likeable kid. Mika Zibanejad, C, NYR (T6-JH)27. He can be over aggressive and needs to improve defensively, but he definitely proved his worth. The lefty played on both the left and right sides for the London Knights, and showcased the puck-moving proficiency especially in transition that could speak to the untapped offensive upside. Mitchell Marner, RW, TOR (T5-NA)17. The Swedish defenseman is a rare case in the sense that arguably his best attribute for his age is his hockey IQ. William Nylander, LW/RW, TOR (T2-PJ)80. Hvelid gives them that player that can be quick in transition and high offensive upside with his pace to drive the play. I will also be giving my thoughts on each selection on why the writer made that pick. Is the Rangers' Igor Shesterkin the best value available? Despite having only one pick, I thought the Bruins made a great selection with Haight (55) as he was a promising name at the start of the season. ", Tweet from @CanadiensMTL: Il s'est donn 9,5/10 pour ses cheveux. Note: At the time that this mock draft started, the top-16 is set based on the . Mark Stone, RW, VGK (T1-JH), 61. The AJHL has done a really great job to develop NHL level talent and Lorenz is another example. ", Vinzenz Rohrer selected with 75th overall pick. (T2-PJ)60. Look for him to be a force on the penalty kill and power play as he is the perfect combination of speed, skill and size. Updated On: July 1, 2022, 2:10 am ET. He has improved defensively as the season progressed, but his confidence offensively is off the charts. Hell spend next season between high school and the USHL before starting at the University of Minnesota. Kirill Kaprizov, LW, MIN (T6-JH)7. Related: THW 2022 Mock NHL Draft Round 1: Our Armchair GMs Make Their Picks. The 2022 NHL draft will be held in Montreal, with the first round taking place on Thursday, July 7, followed by Rounds 2 through 7 on July 8. Remaining SOS. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Noah Dobson, D, NYI (T4-AD)105. The younger brother of Winnipeg Jets prospects Chaz, Cruz is definitely just as quick and lethal as his older brother. Hes a little undersized at 5-foot-10, but hes been an offensive catalyst for Sweden. He plays with such confidence with the puck as hes strong in transition and makes plays at a quick pace. He reminds me a lot of Scott Morrow, who went in the second-round last season. Sometimes simplicity is the best way to achieve success. Montreal Canadiens. Thanks you everyone who visited the site during throughout the year. All Rights Reserved. If Solomonsson was a bit of a home run swing at 40th, Detroits second pick in the second round had to be used on a player that I felt had a reasonable shot at becoming an NHL player. ScoreStream Scoreboard Jul 9, 2022. Hughes added another winger to the stockpile in Cdrick Guindon from the OHL's Owen Sound Attack. His ability to score was actually underrated given how frequently he put the puck in the net relative to his shot total and he can impact the game with and without the puck on his stick. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. The Bears, at No. Hughes dropped to me at 51 and felt like a no-brainer in this spot. ET on Friday. All Rights Reserved. Boone Jenner, C, CBJ (T1-JH), 181. by Ties are broken by teams' total number of regulation wins . Hes extremely quick on the attack and is always working hard in all three zones. He was the 147th-ranked prospect in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters. 1: Columbus. Similar to last year, we got together with our team and they made their selections through two rounds. He might be a bit overshadowed with the other Slovak players in this draft class, but you need to keep an eye on Sykora as he could be a solid middle-six winger. If he played more frequently, Lutz probably would be higher up on many rankings. The 2022 NHL draft will be held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, with the first round starting at 7 p.m. Related: 2022 NHL Drafts Top 10 Russian Prospects. He shows great positioning defensively as he can get into the lanes and use his size to keep attackers to the outside. Valeri Nichushkin, LW/RW, COL (T3-DS)139. Perevalov is a goal scoring threat and definitely has the skillset to be an offensive difference maker. One of the best skating defensemen, Isaiah George is a 2022 NHL draft-eligible defenseman from Oakville, Ontario. Jared Davidson selected with 130th overall pick. The 18-year-old Port Hope, ON native registered 51 points (21 goals, 30 assists) in 68 games with the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads this past season. All Rights Reserved. Ty Nelson rounds out the selections for the Sabres in the first two rounds as he becomes the first d-man to be selected after they took Owen Power in 2021. He has the potential to be a possible top-six forward, but thats best-case scenario. The NFL Combine is here, kicking off the home stretch of the 2023 NFL Draft season. ET;. But Forsmark is already there, and when you combine that with his size at 6-foot-2 and 194 pounds as well as his defensive awareness, the Ducks could have themselves a future rock-solid bottom pairing defenseman with ability to slide into the top four. Of Bleacher Report's top 32 prospects available in the 2022 NHL draft, 26 were selected in Thursday's first round. 3: . Share. By using LINES, you accept our. No disrespect to Carson Soucy, but his job isnt to lead the team in goals by a defenseman. Matt Duchene, RW, NSH (T2-PJ)123. Here is a recap of the selections in the second round.PickTeamSelection33Montreal CanadiensDavid Goyette34Arizona CoyotesLane Hutson35Seattle KrakenChristian Kyrou36Arizona Coyotes (via Philadelphia Flyers)Gleb Trikozov37New Jersey DevilsFilip Mer38Chicago BlackhawksTristan Luneau39Ottawa SenatorsMattias Hvelid40Detroit Red WingsElias Solomonsson41Buffalo SabresTy Nelson42Anaheim DucksSimon Forsmark43Arizona Coyotes (via San Jose Sharks):Danny Zhilkin44Columbus Blue JacketsSam Rinzel45Arizona Coyotes (via New York Islanders)Bryce McConnell-Barker46Washington Capitals (via Winnipeg Jets)Matyas Sapovaliv47Minnesota Wild (via Vancouver Canucks)Adam Sykora48Vegas Golden KnightsNathan Gaucher49Seattle Kraken (via Nashville Predators)Filip Bystedt50Dallas StarsMats Lindgren51Los Angeles KingsLos Angeles Kings52Detroit Red Wings (via Washington Capitals):Adam Ingram53Anaheim Ducks (via Pittsburgh Penguins)Vinzenz Rohrer54Montreal Canadiens (via Edmonton Oilers)Maveric Lamoureux55Boston BruinsHunter Haight56Winnipeg Jets (via St. Louis Blues)Alexander Perevalov57Ottawa Senators (via Tampa Bay Lightning)Tyler Brennan58Winnipeg Jets (via New York Rangers)Julian Lutz59Chicago Blackhawks (via Minnesota Wild)Matthew Seminoff60Seattle Kraken (via Toronto Maple Leafs)Rieger Lorenz61Calgary FlamesJordan Dumais62Carolina HurricanesIsaiah George63New York Islanders (via Colorado Avalacnhe)Tomas Hamara64Seattle Kraken (via Florida Panthers)Cruz Lucius. The Ducks have great depth in their top-six, Rohrer could be a really effective player in that regard, at worst, we could see him on the third line. 6. After splitting last season between the Finnish U20 league and the Finnish Liiga, Hamara will return to his pro-team, Tappara, and most likely play another full season there where I expect both his role and production to increase respectably. He has great mobility, offensive instincts and strength. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL. . Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. PJ, AD, NA, DS and JH indicate the manager (Pete Jensen, Anna Dua, Nick Alberga, David Satriano, James Harding) who selected each of the 10 teams (T1-T10) in this mock draft, which was conducted Sept. 11, 2022. His competitive play was on display at the U18 World Championship, as he has great positing and the ability to provide timely stick checks and tie ups. Without further ado, here is the second-round mock draft. Hell have ample opportunity to round out his game and then become one of the Blue Jackets top prospects on the blue line along with Wisconsins Corson Ceulemans. Its better to have good goaltending depth than none and by selecting Brennan, they add to their group. The second round finishes off with the addition of a massive framed defender. Check out our favorite bet of the night for the NBA, NHL, and College Football. After drafting Logan Cooley and Owen Beck in the first round, the Coyotes take another one with Danny Zhilkin. At times, hes great with his offensive skillset as he has great mobility and can protect the puck extremely well. Drew Doughty, D, LAK (T9-AD)90. Gustav Forsling, D, FLA (T4-AD)185. Hes got a lot of high-end skill and that should overshadow his inconsistencies. Beck (5' 11", 187) was the OHL and CHL Scholastic Player of the Year. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice"podcast. Mocks. Leon Draisaitl, C/LW, EDM (T2-PJ)3. Nikolaj Ehlers, LW/RW, WPG (T8-DS)54. Mikko Rantanen, C/RW, COL (T9-AD)10. 5 to No.2. A good at everything, great at nothing type of prospect, theres a lot to like about his game. The draft order is based after NHL draft lottery and heading into the Conferenace Finals. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. Juraj Slafkovsky, LW, MTL; rookie (T3-DS)144. With two defensemen and one forward taken by the Ducks at this point, I felt the need to even it out by giving them another forward in Vinzenz Rohrer. Hes an offensive, puck-moving defenseman who has shown improvement defensively. Perhaps he could follow in the footsteps of another slick-skating, lower-ceiling type that has turned out pretty well in Carolina, Jaccob Slavin. Furthermore, most of that defensive depth is provided by left-handed prospects, so adding Solomonsson provides the Wings with a bit of a project pick on the right side of the blue line. Jack Hughes, C, NJD (T10-NA). A two-way center, he is able to get back in the play defensively thanks to his powerful skating and knows where to set up in the defensive zone. While this year's draft crop doesn't offer the marquee value of some recent ones, there is a varied mix of skilled forwards . Salomonsson is a difficult prospect to get a handle on. Sykora has shown great energy, compete and attitude all season long, as hes been creeping up on draft boards to be a second-round selection. 1. I dont think this is an off the board pick at all. He tested well at the combine being in the top-25 in the aerobic fitness categories and anaerobic fitness mean power and fatigue index categories. The Devils took Slafkovsky with first line potential on the wing. Tweet from @CanadiensMTL: That's the spirit, Vinzenz!#GoHabsGo | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/QlJKFifLhR. Hughes then added defenseman Lane Hutson. Yahoo Fantasy forward position eligibility for this season is listed below, and potential 2023 unrestricted free agents (*) are noted. 2023 NHL Mock Draft Player Rankings updated 6 days ago | Draft Order updated after every game Some team needs are factored into the mock and simulations. Although he made a nice transition from high school hockey to the USHL, he still needs to develop, though the potential remains. I wroteMers draft profilea few weeks ago and was thrilled he was available with the 37th pick. Publication date: Saturday, July 9th 2022 a 06:59 pm. Although Ottawa has a few talented goaltending prospects, there are concerns that they still dont have a long-term solution in the net. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-3','ezslot_11',831,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-leader-3-0'); The Senators missed out on grabbing one of David Jiricek or Simon Nemec in this draft, so with their first second-round pick, theyll look to add a puck-moving right-handed defender, and the best one available is Hvelid. Dumais had a dominant season production wise. Vasily Podkolzin, LW/RW, VAN (T7-PJ)155. John Carlson, D, WSH (T9-AD)33. Columbus. Semyon Varlamov, G, NYI* (T10-NA), 111. Brad Marchand, LW, BOS - INJ. He can play on the wing or down the middle, but he likely projects as a wing in the NHL. Jason Robertson, LW, DAL (T6-JH)67. Out of all the players in this draft, I think McConnell-Barker doesnt get enough attention. Pick Odds. Miller, C/LW, VAN (T7-PJ)28. So I will begin with RotoBaller's first mock draft of the 2023 season. Montreal Canadiens: 22-49-11 55 points, 34. John Gibson, G, ANA (T4-AD)165. NOTES: This is a non-keeper mock draft with standard categories (goals, assists, plus/minus, power-play points, shots on goal, hits for skaters; wins, goals-against average, save percentage, shutouts for goalies). There are times where he can be a risk taker and can lead to a broken play or turnover, but its hard not to deny the high-end skill and upside that he has. Kevin Fiala, LW/RW, LAK (T8-DS)74. Claude Giroux, C/RW, OTT (T4-AD)85. The 18-year-old Bonnyville, AB native compiled a 16-16-3 record last season, along with a 3.00 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage. He is cut from the same cloth as current Red Wings defender Filip Hronek, and the opportunity to add another Swede to Detroits system was too good to pass up. Adam Fox, D, NYR (T4-AD)18. 1. "Obviously Montreal has such a great tradition. He has great playmaking abilities, shows great patience to evaluate his options and spot his teammates. 1st Round. Matthew Tkachuk, RW, FLA (T6-JH)16. 2022 NFL User Mock Draft. All Rights Reserved. Jacob Markstrom, G, CGY (T2-PJ)23. Brennan is probably the top goalie as he has great size, mobility, lateral movements and poise in the crease. Aaron Ekblad, D, FLA (T8-DS)34. Committed to St. Its the Devils gain, as Alex makes the best comparison with Bratt as Mers best comparable. This is a Winnipeg Jets pick in its greatest form as they like to play an aggressive, yet offensive style of play. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Auston Matthews, C, TOR (T5-NA)6. Evgeni Malkin, C, PIT (T7-PJ)95. MacKenzie Weegar, D, CGY (T7-PJ)68. All rights reserved. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. . Devon Toews, D, COL (T3-DS)64. Clayton Keller, LW/RW, ARI (T5-NA)177. If he does drop this low, it will be a great selection. The 18-year-old Chicago native added 32 points (6 goals, 26 assists) in 27 games with the USHL's USNTDP Juniors. Tage Thompson, C, BUF (T2-PJ)140. If theres one trend thats developed in doing these mocks, its that theres an abundance of good defensemen available in this part of the draft. If the production does come around, you have a very underrated two-way defender on your hands. SIM LOTTERY RESET 1 Connor Bedard C | Regina 5'10" 185 lbs Jul 17, 2005 Canada 2 Adam Fantilli C | Michigan 6'2" 187 lbs Oct 12, 2004 Canada Playing At: Michigan 3 Leo Carlsson C/W | rebro HK The difference here is that Rinzel has a better defensive foundation to his game. Hampus Lindholm, D, BOS (T3-DS)159. Photo by Natalie Shaver/OHL Images. Once he adds some more muscle and weight, look out because he can be another version of Andrew Mangiapane. Seth Jones, D, CHI (T10-NA), 191. Dougie Hamilton, D, NJD (T5-NA)86. Coach Mike Vrabel can use another receiver alongside 2022 first-round pick Treylon Burks now that Robert Woods has been released, but he won't be able to resist a versatile, tough, smart, 6-foot . Editor's Note: Now, all our premium tools for Fantasy, DFS and Betting are included in one subscription at one low price. He always plays with a great level of pace and intensity. Owen Power, D, BUF; rookie (T8-DS)129. Drake Batherson, RW, OTT (T9-AD)93. He is also an excellent skater and an aggressive forechecker, and at 6-foot-2, hes already a handful for opposing defenders. The Edmonton native produced 89 points (42 goals, 47 assists) in 64 regular-season games, before adding 29 points (13 goals, 16 assists) in 25 postseason appearances. Teuvo Teravainen, LW/RW, CAR (T3-DS)84. 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A quick and strong skater with soft hands and great control, Hughes is a very effective playmaking centre. Rohrer (5' 10", 167) was the 42nd-ranked prospect in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters. Ilya Sorokin, G, NYI (T10-NA), 31. Hes great in transition and on the attack with his breakout passing and control, but hes very sound positionally with good gap control and coverage when on defense. View the current order of the 2023 NHL Draft, with traded picks. The Austrian winger has been turning heads with his production in the OHL, notching 48 points in 64 games for the Ottawa 67s. His outstanding campaign earned him a spot on the WHL (US) First All-Star Team. Wayne Gretzky is a no-brainer. Nico Hischier, C, NJD (T6-JH)196. Seminoff is one of those players that just doesnt stop, as hes always thinking to attack with his attitude and mentality. At times, hes shown NHL-calibre skill, but consistency might be his biggest hurdle. Roman Josi, D, NSH (T1-JH), 21. Tony DeAngelo, D, PHI (T5-NA)126. Jacob Trouba, D, NYR (T3-DS)124. The Official Site of the Montral Canadiens. John Tavares, C, TOR (T10-NA), 91. 2. Linus Ullmark, G, BOS (T3-DS)164. Here's who else made the cut. Enter Search Term. Hes a very underrated playmaker as he can connect on the cross seam or execute quick give-and-gos. Detroit Red Wings (via Washington Capitals): Montreal Canadiens (via Edmonton Oilers), Ottawa Senators (via Tampa Bay Lightning), New York Islanders (via Colorado Avalacnhe). Darnell Nurse, D, EDM (T8-DS)94. The first the steal of the second round. Andrei Kuzmenko, LW, VAN (T9-AD)190. (T2-PJ)120. While Miro Heiskanen will continue to be Dallass rock on the blue line for the foreseeable future, adding Lindgren brings in a prospect that possesses top-tier offensive abilities and could develop into a high-end middle pairing defenseman in the NHL. 4 Bruins Who Could Still Be Traded at the 2023 Deadline, Arizona Coyotes (via Philadelphia Flyers). In snagging Ingram, I think I was able to add a player who has the potential to be somewhat of a steal coming out of the back half of the second round. All rights reserved. Evan Bouchard, D, EDM (T2-PJ)100. Dylan Strome, C/RW, WSH (T1-JH), Key injuries: Max Pacioretty, LW, CAR*;Carey Price, G, MTL;Nicklas Backstrom, C, WSH;Anthony Duclair, RW, FLA;Robin Lehner, G, VGK (out for season), C1: Connor McDavid, C, EDMC2: Sidney Crosby, C, PITC3: Sebastian Aho, C, CARLW1: Tim Sttzle, C/LW, OTTLW2: Pavel Buchnevich, LW/RW, STLLW3: Brayden Schenn, C/LW, STLRW1: Mark Stone, RW, VGKRW2: Mats Zuccarello, RW, MINRW3: Matt Boldy, LW/RW, MIND1: Roman Josi, D, NSHD2: Miro Heiskanen, D, DALD3: Alex Pietrangelo, D, VGKD4: Jaccob Slavin, D, CARG1: Jake Oettinger, G, DALG2: Sergei Bobrovsky, G, FLAUTIL: Carter Verhaeghe, LW, FLABN1: Spencer Knight, G, FLABN2: Boone Jenner, C, CBJBN3: Oliver Bjorkstrand, RW, SEABN4: Dylan Strome, C/RW, WSH, C1: Leon Draisaitl, C/LW, EDMC2: Brayden Point, C, TBLC3: Tage Thompson, C, BUFLW1: Alex Ovechkin, LW, WSHLW2: Brad Marchand, LW, BOS (INJ. We love his work ethic and have no doubt his attitude will rub off on those who play with him. Alex Pietrangelo, D, VGK (T1-JH)122. Carter Verhaeghe, LW, FLA (T1-JH)162. He would have had a great stage to further impress scouts at the 2022 World Juniors, but didnt get much of an opportunity with the tournament shutting down due to COVID-19 outbreaks early on. NHL.com has conducted another fantasy hockey mock draft (10 teams, 200 players) for the 2022-23 season. He has a good shot but also has strong playmaking and stickhandling abilities. This will be a two-round mock for the 2022 . The Capitals again take advantage of good players falling to them by taking Sapovaliv here. Hes just as quick as his older brother, St. Louis Blues forward Jordan, and the skillset is just as evident. Chandler Stephenson, C/RW, VGK (T8-DS)174. Another kid sitting over six feet and just shy of 200 pounds, Trikozov has size to play along the boards during puck battles in the offensive zone. He was the 25th-ranked prospect in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters. Tyler Bertuzzi, LW/RW, DET* (T5-NA)197. 10 Acquired from Arizona with round 2 pick in the 2022 draft and round 2 pick in the 2022 draft (Mattias Havelid) for . 1. Where he thrives is his two-way play. With his energy and speed, he could be an effective depth piece. Ive always had a hard time to try and get a gauge on Lindgren. His defensive abilities are just as impressive as he does a great job to pressure the puck carrier and get into the passing lanes. Matty Beniers, C, SEA; rookie (T3-DS)104. Sykora just barely made the cut-off for the 2022 Draft class as one of the youngest players eligible this year and he still provides some of the best defensive upside among forwards. Mark Scheifele, C, WPG (T3-DS)79. Arizona Coyotes (from Philadelphia Flyers): 25-46-11 61 points, 37. Roster size is 20 players: three centers, three left wings, three right wings, four defensemen, two goalies, one utility spot (UTIL) and four bench spots (BN). His defensive game does need work, and his ability to round out his game in his own end will ultimately determine whether or not he can play in the NHL. Canadiens select Petteri Nurmi with 194th overall pick. Hughes selected his first goaltender of the Draft in Emmett Croteau from the USHL's Waterloo Black Hawks. However, I think his consistency overall and attention to detail isnt there when it needs to be. by NHL Draft Mock 2022 NHL Draft: Wright to Canadiens at No. Hes an absolute force when hes on the ice as hes always persistent with his pursuit of the puck. Unlike Nelsons future teammates, Power and Dahlin, he is of the rare right-shot variety which could help balance out the pairings if he can shore up his defensive game. At the U18 World Junior Championships, he notched 12 points in six games to lead all defencemen in scoring and nearly all players (only Jonathan Lekkerimki outscored him). Top 150 free agents . (T6-JH)187. Marc-Andre Fleury, G, MIN (T3-DS)39. 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