Here are my rankings of the players from 46 to 58 in the 2022 NHL Draft as of April. Related: 2022 NHL Draft Rankings: 33-45 46. Ludwig Persson, C/LW, Frolunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell) Ludwig Persson was once viewed as a potential top 10 pick, but his peers have now caught up with him and heContinue reading “2022 NHL DRAFT RANKINGS: 46-58”
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2022 NHL DRAFT RANKINGS: 33-45
Here are my rankings of the players from 33 to 45 in the 2022 NHL Draft as of March. Related: 2022 NHL DRAFT RANKINGS: #22-32 33. Calle Odelius, D, Djurgardens IF J20 (Nationell) Calle Odelius is a puck-moving, two-way defender with good hands and escapability. He shows intelligence in all three zones and drives play fromContinue reading “2022 NHL DRAFT RANKINGS: 33-45”
2022 NHL DRAFT RANKINGS: #1-10
Here are my rankings of the top 10 players from the 2022 NHL Draft as of March. Related: Is the 2022 NHL Draft the Best Draft since 2015? 1. Shane Wright, C, Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) Shane Wright is still the consensus top-ranked prospect in the 2022 Draft. Wright is the undisputed gem of the draft andContinue reading “2022 NHL DRAFT RANKINGS: #1-10”
CUTTER GAUTHIER
Left Wing6’2/190LeftUS National U18 Team/USDP & USNTDP Juniors/USHL Related: Frank Nazar Cutter Gauthier is a well-rounded forward with a deadly wrist shot. He plays a strong two-way game and also doesn’t shy away from throwing his weight around. Gauthier is having a solid season and although he hasn’t produced at quite the same rate asContinue reading “CUTTER GAUTHIER”
JONATHAN LEKKERIMAKI
Right Wing5’11/172RightDjurgårdens IF J20/J20 Nationell Related: Jack Hughes Jonathan Lekkerimaki is a pure goal-scorer who can create his own opportunities with an array of deadly shots in his arsenal. Lekkerimäki drove the team’s offense and played a big role for Sweden at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. He should be a lock to be aContinue reading “JONATHAN LEKKERIMAKI”
RUTGER McGROARTY
Center6’0/205LeftU.S. National U18 Team-USDP/USNTDP Juniors-USHL Related: Danila Yurov McGroarty debuted with the USNTDP in 2020-21 and starred for the U17 team, totaling 17 goals and 18 assists for 35 points in 34 games. His play earned him a call up to the U18 team where he tallied 6 points in 19 games, setting the stageContinue reading “RUTGER McGROARTY”
DANILA YUROV
Right Wing6’1/172LeftMetallurg Magnitogorsk/KHL Related: David Jiricek Danila Yurov has the talent to be a top 10 pick in the 2022 draft, but due to the Russian factor, he may slide a bit in the draft. Yurov is a dynamic, offensive talent, with strong skating ability, and is great at reading the ice to find openContinue reading “DANILA YUROV”
DAVID JIRICEK
Defense6’3/176RightHC Plzen/Czech Related: Simon Nemec David Jiricek is most likely going to be a top 10 pick in the 2022 draft, and also happens to be the second best defenseman in the draft. He rose to prominence during the U20 WJC, where he was a standout player for the Czech Republic, and was named toContinue reading “DAVID JIRICEK”
JURAJ SLAFKOVSKY
Left Wing6’4/225LeftTPS/Liiga Related: Simon Nemec Juraj Slafkovsky is projected to be a top 10 pick in the 2022 draft because of his rare mix of size and skill. At 6’4/225, Slafkovsky already has excellent size, and has an impressive offensive skillset, which includes elite speed and puck skills, along with outstanding hockey sense and offensiveContinue reading “JURAJ SLAFKOVSKY”
SIMON NEMEC
Defense6’1/192RightHK Nitra/Slovakia Related: Ivan Miroshnichenko Simon Nemec is likely the top defensive prospect in the 2022 NHL Draft, and perhaps even a top 5 pick in the draft. Nemec might not get the buzz as some other prospects because he plays in Slovakia, but he seems like he would be NHL ready as soon asContinue reading “SIMON NEMEC”
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