With the draft two months away, I thought it would be fitting to start ranking players in the draft. Here are the players ranked 33-64 in this year’s draft.
33. Charlie Stramel, C, University of Wisconsin (NCAA)
6’3/216 | Right Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Power forward with speed, great hands, physicality, and two-way ability
NHL Projection: Top 6 Goal-scoring Power forward
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| 2021-22 | USNTDP Juniors | USHL | 22 | 1 | 8 |
| US National U17 team | USDP | 30 | 9 | 21 | |
| 2022-23 | Univ. of Wisconsin | NCAA | 33 | 5 | 12 |
| USA U20 | WJC-20 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
34. Tanner Molendyk, LD, Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
5’11/176 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Reliale Defenseman, who can log tons of minutes and shut down opponents
NHL Projection: Top 4 Defensive Defenseman
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | Pts |
| Canada U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 1 | 4 | |
| Saskatoon Blades | WHL | 67 | 9 | 37 |
35. Noah Dower-Nilsson, C/LW, Frölunda HK J20 (J20 Nationell)
6’0/183 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: An intelligent center with well-rounded tools
NHL Projection: Top 6 Two way center, with high offensive upside
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Sweden U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 1 | 4 | |
| Frolunda HC J20 | J20 Nationell | 37 | 26 | 54 |
36. Oliver Bonk, RD, London Knights (OHL)
6’1/174 | Right Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: smart defender who is better suited on a shutdown pairing
NHL Projection: Top 4 Two-way Defenseman
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| London Knights | OHL | 67 | 10 | 40 | |
| London Knights (playoffs) | OHL | 9 | 0 | 4 |
37. Luca Cagnoni, LD, Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
5’10/172 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Highly intelligent two-way defenseman with advanced processing and awareness
NHL Projection: Top 4 Two-Way Defenseman
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Portland Winterhawks | WHL | 67 | 17 | 64 | |
| Portland Winterhawks (playoffs) | WHL | 9 | 1 | 7 |
38. Gracyn Sawchyn, C, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
5’11/165 | Right Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Sound defensive forward with great positioning and Puck skills
NHL Projection: Top 9 Two-Way Center
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Seattle Thunderbirds | WHL | 58 | 18 | 58 | |
| Seattle Thunderbirds (playoffs) | WHL | 6 | 1 | 4 |
39. Alex Ciernik, LW/RW, Södertälje SK J20 (J20 Nationell)
5’10/179 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Highly skilled and shifty winger with excellent skating ability
NHL Projection: Top 6 Playmaking Winger
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Södertälje SK J20 | J20 Nationell | 18 | 9 | 21 | |
| Södertälje SK J20 (playoffs) | J20 Nationell | 5 | 2 | 6 | |
| Södertälje SK | HockeyAllsvenskan | 15 | 1 | 6 | |
| Slovakia U20 | WJC-20 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
40. Oscar Fisker Mølgaard, C, HV71 (SHL)
6’0/163 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Fisker Mølgaard is an intelligent, intense, and strong defensive forward
NHL Projection: Top 9 Two-way Center
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| HV71 J20 | J20 Nationell | 21 | 6 | 23 | |
| HV71 J20 (playoffs) | J20 Nationell | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| HV71 | SHL | 41 | 4 | 7 |
41. Maxim Strbak, RD, Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
6’2/183 | Right Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Big, right-shot defenseman with a strong compete level
NHL Projection: Top 4 Defenseman
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Sioux Falls Stampede | USHL | 46 | 5 | 18 | |
| Slovakia U18 | WJC-18 | 4 | 0 | 5 | |
| Slovakia U20 | WJC-20 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
42. Hunter Brzustewicz, RD, Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
6’0/187 | Right Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Great Skater with a great first pass and great defensive awareness and hockey IQ
NHL Projection: Top 4 Two-Way Defenseman
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Kitchener Rangers | OHL | 68 | 6 | 57 |
43. Jesse Kiiskinen, RW, Pelicans U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
6’0/187 | Right Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Great Skater and has high Compete level, is great in transition
NHL Projection: Top 9 Two way Forward, with Top 6 upside
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Finland U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 2 | 4 | |
| Pelicans U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 31 | 20 | 43 | |
| Pelicans | Liiga | 7 | 0 | 1 |
44. Kalan Lind, C/LW, Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
6’0/155 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: High energy forward, plays with physicality, speed and is a pest at the net front
NHL Projection: Top 9 Forward
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Canada U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 43 | 16 | 44 | |
| Red Deer Rebels (playoffs) | WHL | 9 | 2 | 4 |
45. Kasper Halttunen, RW, HIFK (Liiga)
6’3/207 | Right Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: skilled power forward and a big value asset on the power play
NHL Projection: Top 9 Goal scoring Forward
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| HIFK U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 18 | 18 | 24 | |
| HIFK | Liiga | 27 | 0 | 1 | |
| Finland U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 1 | 3 |
46. Caden Price, LD, Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
6’1/181 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Mobilty, two way defender, who is a tremendous puck mover as well
NHL Projection: Top 4 Offensive Defenseman
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Canada U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 1 | 5 | |
| Kelowna Rockets | WHL | 65 | 5 | 40 | |
| Kelowna Rockets (playoffs) | WHL | 4 | 1 | 2 |
47. Trey Augustine, G, USA U18 (NTDP)
6’1/179 | Left Handed Catching
Defining Attribute: Athletic goalie with great poise and confidence in the crease
NHL Projection: Starting Goalie
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | GAA | SV% |
| US National U18 Team | USDP | 29 | 2.28 | .923 | |
| USNTDP Juniors | USHL | 14 | 2.34 | .928 | |
| USA U20 | WJC-20 | 6 | 2.85 | .891 |
48. Danny Nelson, C/RW, USA U18 (NTDP)
6’3/203 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Big forward, with great playmaking ability and a heavy shot
NHL Projection: Top 9 Goal scoring Forward
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| US National U18 Team | USDP | 58 | 18 | 43 | |
| USNTDP Juniors | USHL | 23 | 8 | 17 | |
| USA U18 | WJC-18 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
49. Adam Gajan, G, Greenbay Gamblers (USHL)
6’4/176 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: big, athletic goalie with good Positioning and technique
NHL Potential: Starting Goalie
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | W | GAA | SV% |
| Chippewa Steel | NAHL | 32 | 18 | 2.61 | .915 | |
| Green Bay Gambers | USHL | 6 | 5 | 2.48 | .906 | |
| Slovakia U20 | WJC-20 | 4 | 2 | 2.40 | .936 |
50. Lenni Hameenaho, LW/RW, Ässät (Liiga)
6’0/174 | Right Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Smart, hart warking forward, that never gives up on plays
NHL Projection: Top 9 Forward
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Ässät | Liiga | 51 | 9 | 21 | |
| Ässät (playoffs) | Liiga | 8 | 3 | 4 | |
| Finland U20 | WJC-20 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
51. Arttu Karki, LD, Tappara U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
6’2/176 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Offensive-minded defender who controls the offensive blue line with poise
NHL Projection: Top 4 offensive Defenseman
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Tappara U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 36 | 13 | 39 | |
| Tappara U20 (playoffs) | U20 SM-sarja | 12 | 1 | 7 |
52. Etienne Morin, LD, Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
6’0/183 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Safe, reliable defender, capable of playing in all situations
NHL Projection: Top 4 Two-Way Defenseman
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Montcon Wildcats | QMJHL | 67 | 21 | 72 | |
| Montcon Wildcats (playoffs) | QMJHL | 12 | 2 | 17 |
53. Roman Kantserov, LW/C, Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk (MHL)
5’9/176 | Right Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: undersized forward with tons of skill and energy
NHL Potential: Middle six foward, powerplay specialist
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk | MHL | 45 | 27 | 54 | |
| Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk (playoffs) | MHL | 3 | 1 | 3 |
54. Beau Akey, RD, Barrie Colts (OHL)
6’0/170 | Right Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Smooth-skating blueliner who moves the puck efficiently
NHL Potential: Top 4 Defenseman
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Barrie Colts | OHL | 66 | 11 | 47 | |
| Barrie Colts (playoffs) | OHL | 11 | 2 | 5 |
55. Carson Bjarnason, G, Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
6’3/181 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Athletic goaltender with good size and play-reading ability
NHL Projection: NHL Caliber Goalie
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | GAA | SV% |
| Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 47 | 3.08 | .900 | |
| Canada U18 | WJC-18 | 3 | 3.60 | .814 |
56. Luca Pinelli, C, Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
5’9/165 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Well-rounded and intelligent forward who makes those around him better
NHL Potential: Top 6 two-way forward
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Ottawa 67’s | OHL | 67 | 29 | 63 | |
| Ottawa 67’s (playoffs) | OHL | 10 | 6 | 16 |
57. Theo Lindstein, LD, Brynäs IF (SHL)
6’0/176 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Great Skating, two-way defenseman, with great hockey sense and instincts
NHL Potential: Top 4 Two-way Defenseman
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Brynas J20 | J20 Nationell | 14 | 2 | 7 | |
| Sweden U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 1 | 6 | |
| Brynas IF | SHL | 31 | 1 | 2 |
58. Timur Mukhanov, C, Omskie Krylia (VHL)
5’8/170 | Right Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Small forward with outstanding skating ability and good offensive vision
NHL Potential: Top 9 potential, with Top 6 upside
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Omskie Krylia | VHL | 31 | 4 | 8 | |
| Omskie Yastreby | MHL | 15 | 8 | 17 | |
| Omskie Yastreby (playoffs) | MHL | 9 | 1 | 1 |
60. William Whitelaw, C, Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
5’9/172 | Right Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Hardworking and creative playmaker, with great speed and a terrific shot
NHL Potential: Top 9 playmaking forward
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Youngstown Phantoms | USHL | 62 | 36 | 61 | |
| USA U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 4 | 2 | 4 |
61. Jakub Dvorak, LD, Bílí Tygri Liberec (Czechia)
6’5/203 | Left Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: huge defenseman who has good mobility for his size and gives his maximum effort in all three zones
NHL Potential: Top 4 Shutdown Defenseman
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Bill Tygri Liberec | Czechia | 24 | 0 | 2 | |
| Czechia U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 1 | 2 | |
| Czechia U18 | WJC-18 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
62. Cam Allen, RD, Guelph Storm (OHL)
5’11/190 | Right Handed Shot
Defining Attribute: Two-way blueliner with playdriving ability from the backend but is hightly inconsistent
NHL Potential: Top 4 two-way defenseman
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| Canada U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 1 | 7 | |
| Guelph Storm | OHL | 62 | 5 | 25 | |
| Guelph Storm (playoffs) | OHL | 6 | 0 | 1 | |
| Canada U18 | WJC-18 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
63. Tomas Suchanek, G, Tri-City Americans (WHL)
6’3/194 | Left Handed Catching
Defining Attribute: Big goalie with great poise, lateral movement
NHL Potential: NHL caliber goalie
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | GAA | SV% |
| Tri-City Americans | WHL | 46 | 3.05 | .912 | |
| Czechia U20 | WJC-20 | 7 | 1.52 | .934 |
64. Jesse Nurmi, LW, KooKoo U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
5’11/ 170 lbs | Left
Defining Attribute: Elite skating ability and puck control ability, could be an excellent Penalty kiler
NHL Potential: Top 9 Two-way forward
| 2022-23 | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| KooKoo U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 41 | 21 | 50 | |
| KooKoo U20 (playoffs) | U20 SM-sarja | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| KooKoo | Liiga | 9 | 0 | 1 | |
| Finland U18 | WJC-18 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
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