Logan is the director of prospect coverage (including the World Junior Championship and NHL Draft) for The Hockey Writers, and hes also a part of the Detroit Red Wings writing team. Leave a comment below! #DRWPT pic.twitter.com/aNsWlvACuV. The 6-foot-8, 249-pound winger made the jump from the Nationell to the SHL in 2020-21 where he had five points in 28 games for Frlunda HC. His elite playmaking abilities and scoring potential were just too enticing to ignore. He is signed to play in Russia for a few more years so, hopefully, he continues on this upward trajectory up into the KHL and eventually over to North America. So far, he has been a rewarding prospect for the Blue Jackets who selected Dumais in the third round, 96thoverall. 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. He is known more for his offensive abilities (such as breaking the puck out and supporting the rush), but his straight-line speed helps cover some of his defensive deficiencies. With his high hockey IQ, crisp passing and ability to quarterback a power play, he should fit nicely on a team that really needs to improve its speed on the back end. Hes quick, dynamic and always fun to watch when the puck is on his stick. Now, it's time to be humble. He also won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2021 WJC where he scored three goals and eight points in seven games. INSTAT PROSPECT GAME ROSTERS ANNOUNCED FOR OJHL ALL-STAR CELEBRATION . Mukhamadullins defensive game has shown improvement and if hes able to continue being consistent, then the Devils have another quality defender in their system. Elite Prospects - National Hockey League (NHL) NHL National Hockey League NHL Team Rosters Anaheim Ducks Arizona Coyotes Boston Bruins Calgary Flames Los Angeles Kings Nashville Predators New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins San Jose Sharks Seattle Kraken St. Louis Blues Hes got an excellent vision to spot a lane to engage or find his teammates with a perfectly executed pass. Stars 2021 NHL Prospect Tournament. Dumais has the work ethic to succeed at the pro level despite his size, but he will need to take another step forward in his skating if he wants to become the dynamic playmaking winger that he has the potential to become at the highest level. Sderstrm skates well and has the speed and agility to be a top-four defender in Arizona, but he lacks the dynamic skill of a flashier defender like Quinn Hughes as well as the rock-solid physical play of a defenseman like Moritz Seider. However, this year is a different story as Bystedt has shown more offensive skill this year and was rewarded with a larger role on the team which in turn turned into more offensive production. 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. The Red Wings' lead was short lived, though, as Stars forward Oskar Back tied the game. LH, After leading the Saint John Sea Dogs in scoring during their run to a Memorial Cup championship, William Dufour has firmly placed himself on the map. (@Derek_N_NHL) September 16, 2021. However, he also showed a better physical presence than he had in the past and some playmaking prowess that didn't show up much in juniors, when he would usually defer to linemate Logan Cooley. If youre wondering why goalies werent included in this ranking, thats because we have a separate one for that position. Now that were at the mid-way point of the 2022-23 season, its time to update our ranking of the top 100 drafted NHL prospects. Casey is an excellent offensive defenseman with the skating ability to make a real impact in the NHL someday despite his lack of size. At the World Juniors, Svozil proved that he had added those components to his game. LH, Steady as she goes for Top Niemel. With a toolbox of skills that will get him a lot of goals in and around the crease, the NHL should be in his future very soon. DL, After authoring a middling season in the top professional Czechian league in his draft year, Svozil slipped into the third round of the 2021 NHL Draft where the Blue Jackets got an absolute steal. Rutger McGroarty is a true power forward, strong and determined enough to win pucks and has great playmaking skills which allow him to make smart plays with the puck once he wins it. 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. 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. Svozil also put a number of pucks through traffic from the point, particularly on the power play. He does a great job at battling along the boards with his strength and maintains great body position and control of the puck. There, he recorded five points in four games and was one of Team Germanys best players when he arrived. His standout performance at the World Juniors is another feather in his cap. Along with his 32 points in 48 games last year, he has continued to display a strong two-way game. 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. LH, Filip Bystedt is another prospect who would likely rise up the 2022 Draft it was re-done today. After a decent rookie season in the AHL playing for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in 2020-21, he was dealt with a significantshoulder injurylast season. NHL 5 NHL Prospects to Watch at the 2023 World Junior Championships Lyle Fitzsimmons December 23, 2022 John Crouch/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images When it comes to the. 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. He is electric with the puck on his stick and displays the vision of a high-end playmaker. He excels on the power play and will make a great power play quarterback for the New Jersey Devils. William Eklund began his 2021-22 campaign in the NHL but was sent down after the nine-game cutoff. LH, The Hurricanes have had a lot of success with Finnish players in the past. He hasnt played yet this season following offseason surgery, but look for him to bounce back next year with the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA. He is a remarkable skater and his combination of skating and stickhandling makes him a deceptively good player in transition. Pavel Mintyukov was one of the best offensive defensemen in the OHL last year on a very weak Saginaw Spirit team. . Either way, he has loads of potential and if his name isnt on the map yet, it will be soon. 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. All Rights Reserved. Gaucher is essentially the ideal third-line center who can contribute on offense while also providing a ton of defensive value at even strength and on the penalty kill so I love this pick for the Ducks. His goal against Slovakia is indicative of the types of individual efforts that were required of him. He produced five goals in seven games, including an overtime winner against Sweden, which completed his hat trick to win USA the bronze medal. 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. His two goals and one assist in five games don't do him justice. With most of his teams top scorers moving on last offseason, Mazur has taken another step forward, becoming a point-per-game guy as well as one of college hockeys most potent goal scorers. PB, After being seen as a clear top-10 prospect in the 2022 NHL Draft class for a year or two leading up to his draft year, Ivan Miroshnichenko slid on draft day as a result of the Russian Factor combined with the uncertainty surrounding his diagnosis with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Hes got great vision to set up his teammates and is just as effective without the puck. 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. Lucius had a good season at the University of Minnesota last season and is having a so-so first AHL season. LH. LEAGUES For a handful, however, it's a chance to put one's name on the map. While he hasnt posted eye-popping totals in the AHL over the last year and a half, he did show well for himself, never really looking out of place in his first taste of professional hockey. 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. The NHL Prospects Tournament features five teams at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, Michigan, also from Thursday through Monday: the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings,. After a career year in Abbotsford where he hit new heights in goals (10), assists (30) and points (40), the time is now for Rathbone in the big leagues. Brad Lambert is one of the least predictable NHL prospects, alternating between games where he looks like a sure-fire top-six centreman and games where you are left frustrated with his apparent lack of effort. The Oilers are in dire need of scoring wingers with size and solid skating and that is what they have in Petrov. While hes a driver of offense, Heinola is very steady defensively with great patience and positioning. Tune in https://t.co/mAi5XRk8aM pic.twitter.com/2P5PmceLip. The tournament involves the best young under-20. The 21-year-old had a strong rookie season in the AHL, recording 62 points through 66 regular season games; he followed that up with seven points through 13 playoff games. Blueliner Christian Kyrou gave the Stars their first lead of the night, scoring the eventual game-winner with 8:28 left in the final frame. The 17th pick of the 2021 draft had a successful 2021-22 season in the QMJHL, recording 99 points while playing for a high-octane Quebec Remparts team. 2022 NHL preseason prospects tournament rundown. Puutio is an excellent skater, and his puck-moving ability makes him a strong candidate to fit in as a modern NHL defender. Tweet from @DetroitRedWings: SODERBLOM HANAS! 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. Cross Hanas, Detroit's 55th overall selection in 2020, scored a breakaway goal to put the Red Wings up, 4-3, with 12:13 remaining. He's trending in the right direction, with this tournament highlighting his strong case for a future as a top-six NHL winger. 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. Hes a fun prospect to project because he could be a checking forward with some offensive upside, or he could be an offensive winger on a scoring line. The World Junior Championship is the time for the top prospects to shine. 1-0! https://t.co/mAi5XRk8aM pic.twitter.com/xw0nilTQaF. Lamberts skating ability is elite and gives him a standout skill that will translate to the NHL someday. Snuggerud is a responsible defensive player which is impressive for a winger with so much offensive potential. Saginaw has bounced back admirably this year, and while some of that credit should go to OHL Exceptional Status centreman Michael Misa, Mintyukov is the one leading the team in scoring despite being a defenseman. Whos too high? He validated that claim in Halifax. Now that he has returned and is playing in the AHL, hopefully, he can pick right back up with the momentum he had after recording four points in 10 games with the Flyers late last season. He also has great puck skills and can make great passes or dekes while at his remarkable top speed. LH. Who do you think should have made the list? While his two-way game still needs some work, this is a prospect that could put up points in the NHL right now. We've also seen. Edvinsson was an impressive two-way force in the SHL last year and made the transition to North America this year where he just missed out on the Red Wings opening night lineup. MZif(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_8',832,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); Tristen Robins is an exciting and talented prospect. Player Statistics Regular Season + Postseason Filter Leagues 2022-23 NHL stats powered by Default Per Game Average Coaches Played For Tournament Statistics Regular Season + Postseason Filter Leagues Game Log 2022-2023 All Opponents Filter Leagues Endorsements Jack Hughes has no endorsements yet. The Toronto Maple Leafs have split two overtime games to open the tournament. Despite losing a lot of time last season rehabbing a knee injury, the Winnipeg Jets still chose Chaz Lucius 18thoverall in the 2021 Draft. And Snuggerud was dynamite for Team USA. "I don't think you can let the stage influence your assessment too much, but there's still information you can gather there," one NHL scout told Bleacher Report. PB, The Columbus Blue Jackets third first-round pick in 2021, Corson Ceulemans, is a highly mobile defender. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Date: 01/12/2023 Source: Ontario Junior A Hockey League. He was formidable in the semifinal matchup against Sweden, making timely saves under immense pressure in the third period and, subsequently, overtime. Afterdealing with concussions in his draft year, things might be turning around for the Capitals top prospect. While he might never hit the heights of a Bouchard, he might become the yin to his yang one day. He suited up for the Vancouver Giants in the WHL last season and he didnt disappoint when playing meaningful minutes. 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. Gauthier has great size, skating, and has the effort and ability to become a great defensive forward. 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. 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. PB. LH, Another supreme two-way defenceman in the Ducks system is Olen Zellweger. After putting up 101 points in his final season with the Chicago Steel, the increased competition of the NCAA didnt seem to faze him as he recorded an impressive 10 goals and 28 points in 24 games during his freshman season at Harvard University. Instead, he has played for the Abbotsford Canucks in the AHL and has looked every bit as good as his 2021-22 SHL season indicated. Even though he was sent down to the Acadie-Bathurst Titan, he continued his dominance with 51 points in 40 games. His father was the head coach of the United States Hockey League (USHL) team the Lincoln Stars, and McGroartys maturity, work ethic, and two-way game have clearly benefited from observing and attending practices with players much older than him from such a young age. it continues to provide the hundreds of NHL and NCAA scouts in attendance with a look at the best uncommitted players the NAHL has to offer, as well as some potential NHL Draft picks. yet. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. by The St. Louis Blues drafted the right-winger 23rd overall last summer; I ranked him 31st on my list. Historically, this tournament is a good indicator of NHL participation. Though it still wasnt enough. Hes extremely deceptive when setting up his teammates and has a very underrated shot. LH, The Seattle Kraken are putting in work trying to build a high-end prospect pool from scratch. Jonathan Mills. He has proven himself to be a dominant offensive player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), with incredible hands and playmaking ability. PB. Zachary Bolduc is an offensive centerman that has the ability to make defensemen look silly. Here are the criteria for this list: A player is considered a prospect if he has played less than 25 games in one campaign (regular season and playoffs combined), less than 50 games total in their career, and is 25 years old by Sept 15. Sweden had an underwhelming tournament and allowed roughly 36 shots per game against opponents who weren't Germany or Austria. Nineteen players who played for the Red Wings last season played in the NHL Prospect Tournament. He showed very well for himself in the latter half of his draft year and was great in the playoffs. Scouts, particularly those in Florida, will want to see him sustain this success over a longer period of time in Sweden before moving him up their prospect lists, but he definitely made a name for himself and gave everyone a reason to keep an eye on him the rest of the season. He is scoring points in the AHL at a higher rate than he did in the SHL last year which is encouraging, and he has looked much more comfortable with the North American game and rink over recent weeks. WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONS TAKING PART IN 2023 OJHL ALL-STAR CELEBRATION THIS WEEKEND. Frankly, it could have been way worse. I stand by that as hes just continued to prove to me that hes capable of greatness in the NHL one day. 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. Hes definitely going to continue to turn heads as he continues with his development. He returned this year to a much larger role and his offensive production has increased remarkably. Unless he wants to stay and play an even bigger role in the SHL next year, Kasper could easily make the jump to being a top-six forward in the AHL next year in my mind. The defenseman has not done anything special in Swedish hockey over the past few years; his junior league statistics were mediocre, and his one goal and five assists in depth minutes for second-tier Sdertlje don't indicate anything resembling a top prospect. For a U18 player at the tournament, he ranks first by a mile; Bedard beat Jagr's record of 18 points at the same age. A perennial battle with McDavid for the Art Ross Trophy looks close to inevitable. After fighting through multiple injuries (and a bout with mononucleosis), Lekkerimaki is finally working his way back to his normal self and, hopefully, those results will be clear on the scoresheet. The 5-foot-9 defender fell to the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft where New Jersey got an absolute steal in my eyes. He got into 11 games with the Chicago Blackhawks, and now the next step is becoming an everyday NHLer. The 29th pick of the 2020 draft is a smart, shifty player that reads the play well and makes the right play more often than not. MZ. He is competitive and uses his size well against shorter and weaker Junior competition, and his playmaking from the perimeter on the power play is likely going to translate to the NHL someday. He has already managed to earn minutes in quite a few games with a weak Coyotes roster. "It's all about chemistry," said 2022 fourth-round pick Amadeus Lombardi. Finishing with a career-high 22 goals and 60 points in 55 games, he was third in points behind only Joseph Serpa and Mike Petizian. I wouldnt be shocked to see him make his way to Toronto (in either the NHL or AHL) as soon as this Spring once his NCAA season is over. After a brief stint with the LA Kings and their AHL affiliate this year, he appears to be heading back to the OHL for one last dance PB, If not for the Red Deer Rebels super duo of Arshdeep Bains and Ben King, Logan Stankoven would have led the Western Hockey League circuit in both goals and points last year. The son of former NHLer Shane, Josh finished last season a point-per-game player with 37 points in 35 games. In the early days of the Blackhawks rebuild, he shines as one of their most promising prospects. Regardless, Nikishin is a remarkable defensive prospect who has exploded offensively this season, leading all defenders in scoring at the time of writing. He wins puck battles and has great puck hands, but the biggest improvements he has made since his draft year are in his skating and ability to use his large frame to establish control of the puck. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. While the Giants werent strong as a whole, Lysell was a bright spot leading the team in scoring with 62 points in the regular season and followed that up with 21 points in the playoffs. It looks like Miroshnichenkos development is right back on track as the Russian sniper hopes to work his way up to the KHL before making the jump over to North America. DL, The Montreal Canadiens were smart to snag Lane Hutson near the end of the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft because I doubt he would have lasted much longer on the board. 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. His ability to anticipate and shut down plays in the defensive zone before breaking the puck out and taking it on the rush will make him a useful NHL player in the near future. He recorded 29 points through 40 games, and he had his high hockey IQ on display throughout the season. He has soft hands to make moves in tight spaces and has the ability to power through opponents with his size and strength. Hughes speed and puck handling make him a very dangerous attacker in transition, and he can easily pass the puck off to a teammate if he is attracting too much attention. LH, It somehow already feels like weve been hearing this kids name for YEARS. He was sent back to the Oil Kings of the WHL where he finished with 45 points in 30 games and captained the team to a Championship. The former captain of the Kamloops Blazers finished with a decent 13 goals and 25 points in 53 games. Not necessarily drafting them, but as soon as they pull on that red jersey with white trim, they become stars. It will be the first time this tournament . Holding him back were his skating and questions about whether he'd be able to repeat his offensive ability with less ice available at higher levels. Emil Andrae gets onto the top-100 list by virtue of his skillful offensive game and intense work ethic. After a respectable 61 points in his draft year with the London Knights, the Predators selected him 42ndoverall at the 2020 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. Hes got a great size to keep attackers to the outside and is always engaging in a battle for the puck. He always has the opposition on their heels thinking what hes going to do next as hes unpredictable with his decision-making. Scott Morrow plays that high-octane style as hes always quick and decisive in transition. Hutson has the combo of incredible skating and high effort that gives shorter players (hes 5-foot-8 or 9 depending on where you check) a real chance to succeed at the NHL level. He is a two-way defender whose game is entirely predicated on his excellent four-way mobility which allows him to be active on both offense and defense. He was an essential piece for the Shawinigan Cataractes as he helped lead them to a QMJHL Championship. Kulich burst onto the scene at the U18 World Junior Championship where he scored nine goals in just six games. Kasper Puutios draft stock took a tumble in the 2019-20 season where he played in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Tweet from @DetroitRedWings: Pure Bliss#DRWPT pic.twitter.com/epCr6nWxtc. A lack of observable offensive upside was the knock on the Czech defenseman's game. Nyman is a big Finnish winger with the size and strength to compete against men in Liiga (the top Finnish pro league) without looking out of place. The NAHL Top Prospects Tournament is one of the most highly scouted events of its kind, featuring almost every NHL team and NCAA Division I school. At the time of writing, he is tied for second in rookie scoring in the AHL. His even-strength production came into question as he relied heavily on his power-play production, but that changed as he finished the season with 23 even-strength goals compared to his 12 on the power play. Hes aggressive on the attack and never backs down from a battle along the boards or in the corner. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, You need to have EP Premium Along with those points came 92 penalty minutes; he is at his best when hes making an impact in every facet of the game, but the Senators will want him to eventually dial it back a bit. Blessed with speed and a knack for getting under the skin of his opponents, it will be interesting to see if his game can transfer over to the NHL one day. 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. Anaheim already has Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish lined up as their future one-two punch at centre for the foreseeable future, so they dont need another offensively-minded prospect. Yet he managed to play above his means and drive offense for Finland. At this tournament, Lucius successfully planted himself among the team's top players. 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. It's another to watch him dominate every shift he takes. Premium Content You need to have EP Premium to use our advanced stats filters Get premium ($9/month) Discover premium MZ, Since being selected 23rdoverall in the 2022 Draft, Jimmy Snuggerud has proven to be an excellent choice for the St. Louis Blues. LEAGUES TEAMS Player Career Totals Regular Season + Postseason Sign up (free) or login to endorse a skill! He is patient with the puck, and that allows him to open passing lanes and thread the needle over to his teammates. Traverse City Prospects Tournament (Traverse City, MI) Peterborough Petes forward Nick Robertson (Toronto) and Flint Firebirds captain Ty Dellandrea (Dallas) were among the top OHL performers at the annual Traverse City Prospects Tournament. The end result of his fabulous play was four goals and six assists in seven games. Good Tournament History. He showed athleticism, clean mechanics and, maybe most notably, strong mental fortitude. Hughes has remarkable hands and the offensive IQ necessary to be a top-pairing defenseman in the NHL with elite offensive numbers. Beyond that, he further proved that size doesn't have to be his downfall. MZ. Hell want to start producing if he wants to beanything more than a bottom-pairing guy, though. 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. Related: 5 WJC Players Who Should be Signed, He is prone to some risky decision-making, and it will be very interesting to see if he can develop into a player that the Blues can use in all situations. With Patrik Laine already in place, Marchenko could learn from one of the best shooters in the NHL a scary thought for anybody that may be tasked with containing the Russian forward. Upon his return he was overlooked for other top forwards such as Snuggerud, Sasha Pastujov and Cutter Gauthier. 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