He suffered a significant knee injury that kept him out for months. PB, Ville Koivunen is the type of player that brings a line together. The top prospects of the Detroit Red Wings and the Dallas Stars face off in the Prospect Tournament. Our ranking of the top 10 NHL goalie prospects can be found here. He is patient with the puck, and that allows him to open passing lanes and thread the needle over to his teammates. 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. Defensively, hes still a work in progress, but you cant deny his ability to generate offense and be successful at it. He carried the puck into the offensive zone, often beating defenders wide. He also has great puck skills and can make great passes or dekes while at his remarkable top speed. His production shot up in 2021-22 where he finished with 21 goals and 33 points in 52 games,earning him an entry-level contractin the process. Although Lucius has always been a well-regarded prospect, he struggled to stand out at the USNTDP during his draft season. Historically, this tournament is a good indicator of NHL participation. Mix that with his great puck control and stick handling, hes extremely dangerous when hes weaving his way into the offensive zone and getting around opponents with ease. The undrafted 19-year-old has been fine, if unremarkable, for the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League. in Traverse. The Red Wings' lead was short lived, though, as Stars forward Oskar Back tied the game. Regardless, the 19-year-old was sent back to Djurgardens IF in the SHL where he finished with one goal and 14 points in 19 games. It's their first chance of the preseason to show off in what is either a first impression, like the 2022 NHL Draft class, or the initial step to pushing for a role on a National Hockey League roster. He was eventually drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft by the Florida Panthers and went back to playing in Finland where he has continued to grow and develop into a mature, two-way defender with a chance at cracking the NHL as soon as the 2023-24 season. 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. PB, The Buffalo Sabres were lucky enough to have three selections in the first round of the 2022 Draft, picks nine, 16, and 28. What makes a player a prospect varies, but for this list, I will follow Corey Pronmans rules as a guide. His highly skilled two-way game continues to be on display, with flashes of creativity with his hands and playmaking abilities. LH, Danila Yurov is another prospect who slid on draft day in the 2022 NHL Draft because of the uncertainty surrounding Russian prospects and the likelihood of them ever making the move to North America. Want to read more about Bedard? LH. Hes aggressive on the attack and never backs down from a battle along the boards or in the corner. 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. His defensive game, which he is more known for, was about as good as any forward's in the tournament. He returned this year to a much larger role and his offensive production has increased remarkably. Hes got great puck skills, and he should be able to complement players like John Tavares and William Nylander once he plants his feet in the NHL. He held down the fort during shifts in which the opposition was peppering shots at him and made a number of high-difficulty saves to steal goals. Jiricek is currently scoring over a point per game for the Cleveland Monsters as a 19-year-old rookie defenseman. DetroitRedWings.com is the official Web site of the Detroit Red Wings. He is big (6-foot-4), has a heavy slapshot, and skates remarkably well for someone of his size. Look for big man Curtis Douglas, a Stars fourth . Lucius has always been a gifted goal scorer. 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. Pavel Mintyukov was one of the best offensive defensemen in the OHL last year on a very weak Saginaw Spirit team. His skating is so great that Im not particularly concerned about his defensive game . DL. 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. It also doesnt hurt that hes a right-handed centre which is quickly becoming one of the hottest NHL commodities. Related: 2023 Draft Rankings Horns Top 32 for December, He was a consistent presence on Team Russia during the 2021 World Juniors and has now become a prospect to be reckoned with. He battles well against larger players and his low centre of gravity makes him harder to knock off the puck than you would expect. Chaz Lucius, a Winnipeg Jets first-round pick, tied Snuggerud and two others for fifth in goals scored. From there, he scanned the offensive zone while in motion and fed a number of his teammates through the slot for high-quality chances, some of which became goals. 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 Red Wings will conclude their NHL Prospect Tournament slate Monday at 11 a.m. against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but Detroit is focused on utilizing Sunday's practice to continue to improve. His skating and offensive instincts are absolutely remarkable, and he is third in OHL scoring (not just among defenders) at the time of writing. Hes great at identifying the open lanes and attacking with force to take advantage of an opportunity. 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. LH, The list of Ducks prospects continues, and Sasha Pastujov is one of many to be a part of that. LH, Steady as she goes for Top Niemel. Nashville Predators first-round pick Joakim Kemell had a decent tournament. 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. . I found the 6'1" power forward's skating to be limiting as well. 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. He recorded 29 points through 40 games, and he had his high hockey IQ on display throughout the season. Zachary Bolduc is an offensive centerman that has the ability to make defensemen look silly. DL. It will be the first time this tournament . 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. DL, After rising remarkably in his draft year, Marco Kasper was eventually selected eighth overall by the Red Wings. Svozil has played in the WHL ever since and has looked like an excellent pickup, especially after he dominated play at the 2023 World Juniors. So far this year weve seen top prospects like Matty Beniers and Mason McTavish break into the NHL full-time this year, becoming important players for their respective teams. He produced five goals in seven games, including an overtime winner against Sweden, which completed his hat trick to win USA the bronze medal. 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. The Toronto Maple Leafs have split two overtime games to open the tournament. The tournament can also raise a prospect's profile; a fringe first-rounder can secure their spot in the top-32 or a player that no one knew about can burst onto the scene. His standout performance at the World Juniors is another feather in his cap. He displays great IQ with the puck and does a great job to utilize his teammates with his playmaking abilities. Although the 19-year-old is a credible prospect, he was put unfairly out of his depth by being asked to center the top line, a spot he would have lost to at least four different centers on Canada's roster. 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. The reason he had to wait until the third round to hear his name called was his small frame (5-foot-9) and his unexceptional skating. 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. His red-hot start in the Finnish Liiga last year had NHL scouts salivating at his goalscoring potential, and while he ultimately cooled off quite significantly, that potential hasnt disappeared. There is a balance to be found, and some of the players at the event definitely caught the eyes of those watching. He definitely gave credibility to his potential as a future bottom-six NHL center. PB, After playing in the top professional league in Slovakia for the two seasons leading up to the 2022 NHL Draft, it was hard to determine how Filip Mesar matched up against his peers since he has been playing against grown men for so long. His creativity in the offensive endknows no bounds, and his speed enables him to lead the charge through the neutral zone. 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. 2022 NHL preseason prospects tournament rundown. After a respectable 61 points in his draft year with the London Knights, the Predators selected him 42ndoverall at the 2020 draft. 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. A lack of observable offensive upside was the knock on the Czech defenseman's game. Jiricek was also named defenseman of the tournament at the 2023 World Juniors for his dominant two-way performance that culminated in a silver medal. We've also seen. The media rewarded Jansson by naming him to the tournament's all-star team, an honor he received over top prospects such as imon Nemec, Brandt Clarke, and Luke Hughes. Jansson showed his willingness to compete in the defensive zone, particularly behind the goal line during scrums. MZ, Since being selected 23rdoverall in the 2022 Draft, Jimmy Snuggerud has proven to be an excellent choice for the St. Louis Blues. As it is, he still finished with 45 goals and 104 points, which was just one point back of King and eight points behind Bains. 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. Yet he managed to play above his means and drive offense for Finland. Standing at just 5-foot-9, Jakob Pelletiers playmaking abilities make sure that you cant overlook him on the ice. William Eklund began his 2021-22 campaign in the NHL but was sent down after the nine-game cutoff. He surpassed that mark last season with 111 points, finishing fourth overall and finishing first in goals with 55. Should Suchnek finish the season strong in Tri-City, NHL scouts will likely remember his performance in Halifax. 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. Heinola is definitely looking to crack a roster spot and stay there for the foreseeable future. He is smart, skates well, wins faceoffs, back-checks hard, and has already begun to grow into more of his offensive potential. The Oilers are in dire need of scoring wingers with size and solid skating and that is what they have in Petrov. While he may not be on pace to surpass his draft year point total in Liiga this year, Kemell has been much more consistent in his play which is a big step in the right direction. He is one of the hardest-working players on the ice every time he plays, and he can do just about anything asked of him. DL, Selected 37thoverall by the Coyotes in 2021, Josh Doan had a fantastic freshman season at Arizona State University. 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. 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. Bichsel is physical and mean, and hes another player who had a great showing at the World Juniors this year. DL. 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 time of writing, he has the third-highest points per game rate of all AHL defensemen who have played 10 or more games. That accolade goes to Czechia's Tom Suchnek. Hes definitely going to continue to turn heads as he continues with his development. 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. His spot at the top of the depth chart said less about his particular upside and more about the general weakness of Czech goaltending. 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. LH, In the leadup to the 2022 NHL Draft, it became clear that Jordan Dumais was a high-risk, high-reward prospect. to view this content, NHL Best Defenseman (Norris Trophy) Finalist, NHL Contribution to U.S. Hockey (Lester Patrick Trophy), NHL Gentleman Conduct (Lady Byng Trophy) Finalist, NHL Leadership-Humanitarian Award (King Clancy Trophy), NHL Most Valuable Player (Hart Trophy) Finalist, NHL MVP Selected by NHLPA (Ted Lindsay Award), NHL Rookie of the Year (Calder Trophy) Finalist, NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy), NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy) Finalist, NHL Top Defensive Forward (Frank J. Selke Trophy), NHL Top Defensive Forward (Selke Trophy) Finalist, Shoulder injury, expected to miss rest of the regular season, Torn Achilles tendon, expected back mid-season, Shoulder injury (expected to miss 22-23 season), Undisclosed injury, (expected to miss season), Lower body injury, expected back late March, Lower body injury, expected back mid-April, Shoulder surgery (expected to be back April), Hip injury, expected to miss the entire 22/23 season. At 6-foot-4, 194 pounds, hes extremely mobile and has a very smooth stride in transition, not to mention he can make a strong breakout pass to start a play. 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. The rest of the team was compromised of solid-to-fringe NHL prospects. Jansson is an unassuming 2022 fourth-round pick of the Florida Panthers. MZ, It feels like the Jets promising top defensive prospect is close to making it to the NHL. The projection is tantalizing, but the reason people are hesitant about Geekie is that his skating is merely average in the WHL, meaning its firmly below the NHL average. DL. And he nearly stole a win for the gold medal against Canada, tallying 35 saves on 38 shots to give Czechia a chance for gold, an accomplishment they fell just short of in overtime. While hes known for putting the puck in the net, hes also an effective puck distributor. Winnipeg Jets first-round pick Brad Lambert was invisible. He has smooth hands but doesnt make a ton of plays happen as a passer, but his finishing ability makes up for that. LH. 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. I gave Winnipeg's drafting of him an A- grade at 18th overall back in 2021. Lamberts skating ability is elite and gives him a standout skill that will translate to the NHL someday. 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,. Here's a look at some of the top performers from prospects tournaments held across North America. 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. For a team that is in flux on defense, the Flyers seem to have found a good one in Andrae. Not many fifth-round picks find themselves on top-100 prospect lists, but Arseni Gritsyuk is not just any fifth-round pick. From the East Coast to the West Coast, prospects tournaments are a chance to watch some of the best up-and-comers from each organization. TheIslanders struck goldwhen they picked this Finnish forward in the second round of the 2021 draft. Gaucher doesnt possess the electric offensive skills that are typical for players in the first round of the draft, but he is a reliable two-way centre with a decent scoring touch (especially at the net front) and an excellent two-way game. 52. While he might never hit the heights of a Bouchard, he might become the yin to his yang one day. More than 100 NHL prospects, five teams (the Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Blues, Stars and Blue Jackets) worth of personnel and a league's worth of scouts gathered in Traverse City . 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. Petrov has a heavy shot and nearly perfect shooting form which has helped him rack up goals in the OHL. It was a somewhat surprising move from the San Jose Sharks as he didnt look out of place recording four assists and averaging over 14 minutes a night. Kemell had a disappointing second half of his draft year which led to him falling all the way to 17thoverall on draft day where the Predators were more than happy to add him to their prospect pool. Ostlund is also a skilled puck handler with the speed and agility to make plays happen both on and off the puck. 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. The cousin of Kasperi Kapanen was drafted by the Montral Canadiens in the second round last summer. The hope is that he continues to remain healthy because his upside is tremendous. Toggle navigation. Sign up (free) or login to endorse a skill! Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, You need to have EP Premium LH. Hes going to be making things happen for the New York Rangers sooner rather than later. It's another to watch him dominate every shift he takes. He has already managed to earn minutes in quite a few games with a weak Coyotes roster. There are always a few first-round picks who rose in their draft year in large part to their size advantage, and Lian Bichsel is certainly one of them. Kulich burst onto the scene at the U18 World Junior Championship where he scored nine goals in just six games. He has a great shot and playmaking vision but could use some work on his speed to help him separate from defenders on the rush. Sep 21, 2021. Another brilliant pick for the Ducks. Following the draft, I wrote that he was the "steal of the draft." If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. He was the team leader in goals (34), assists (42) and points (76) for the Guelph Storm last season. All Rights Reserved. Peter Barrachini, Victor Sderstrm is very close to making his way off this list by playing too many NHL games. Tune in https://t.co/mAi5XRk8aM pic.twitter.com/2P5PmceLip. LH, With all of the talent the Blue Jackets have added over the last two years, its maybe a bit easy to forget about this 2018 draftee. 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. MZ. 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. Jonathan Mills. Admittedly, Im higher than most on Nathan Gaucher, but certainly not higher than the Anaheim Ducks were on him when they decided to take him with the 22ndpick in the 2022 Draft. Now, it's time to be humble. He is great at finding soft spots in defensive coverage and setting up for a rocket of a one-timer. They landed some great prospects with each pick, but my favourite of the bunch, Jiri Kulich, was selected 28thoverall. Season by season stats; Standings; Team by team stats; All-time records; Single season records; Player nationalities; Player birth provinces; Player birth states; Player birth cities; Player birth years; Player birth months; Player age; Find another league. Schedule MZ, Lukas Reichel capped a strong 2021-22 season with an impressive showing at the World Hockey Championship. By Max Bultman Sep 11, 2019 42 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The Red Wings won a championship on Tuesday. He had a strong rookie season with the Iowa Wild in the AHL last year, posting 53 points in 63 games. 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. Drafting Jani Nyman in the second round of the 2022 Draft is a big step in the right direction. 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. Neighbours is a very skilled and highly competitive playmaking winger. He loves reading about statistics and advanced analytics, and discovering how they can enrich his hockey analysis and writing. 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. LH, One of the players from the 2022 NHL Draft who has increased their stock the most since the summer is Ryan Greene, a speedy two-way centre who was drafted in the second round by the Blackhawks following a breakout year in the USHL. DL. 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. 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. 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 Shane Wright has no endorsements yet. The 21-year-old, who was a top international prospect in the 2017 class, slashed .283/.341/.504 with five homers and 13 RBI in 29 games for Somerset last season. Ville Heinolas offensive skillset and decision-making could be beneficial for a team looking to make a quick turnaround after a disappointing season. Not to mention that he had a breakout year in the HockeyAllsvenskan where he burst onto the scene with nine goals and 33 points in 41 games and 11 points in 10 qualification games that got his team promoted to the SHL. LH, Nolan Foote may have earned a much more substantial look in the NHL this year if it werent for the Devils shocking rise from being a draft lottery team to one of the leagues top teams. INSTAT PROSPECT GAME ROSTERS ANNOUNCED FOR OJHL ALL-STAR CELEBRATION . "It's all about chemistry," said 2022 fourth-round pick Amadeus Lombardi. A towering defender at 6-foot-4, 190 pounds, William Wallinder was drafted 32nd overall in 2020. 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). This year's tournament will feature five teams: the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, and the host team Detroit Red Wings. If he can find a way to reach the level he showed early in his draft year and play consistently at that level, theres no reason to believe he couldnt become one of the top goalscorers in the NHL one day. Those are all pieces of becoming a great centreman someday and he has shown them in abundance for Boston College where he has excelled down the middle so far this year. Afteran absolutely dominant seasonin the WHL with the Everett Silvertips that saw him score 14 goals and 78 points in 55 games and another nine points in the playoffs, he has shot up the rankings to become one of the top defensive prospects in the NHL. Who do you think should have made the list? Early returns are good as Mesar has looked excellent in the OHL this year and had a great showing for Slovakia at the recent World Junior Championship. Hes a great playmaker and an even better shooter with his release and accuracy. There, he recorded five points in four games and was one of Team Germanys best players when he arrived. Read our scouting report from the 2021-22 season. In fact, Bedard's point total is fourth all-time in the World Junior Championship, demolishing the production of notables such as Eric Lindros, Jaromir Jagr and some guy named Wayne Gretzky. His .914 save performance doesn't do him justice, as it was tanked by an incredibly leaky bronze-medal game against the U.S. Lindbom is having a strong season in Sweden's second tier with a .936 save percentage in 21 games for Djurgrdens. As good as Lindbom was, he was not the best goaltender of the tournament.
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