Columbus Blue Jackets: Nikolai Makarov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) Both the subtle and major improvements in his game, however, are tested and true; points are irrelevant. 2022: Round 4 88th Overall Ashton Brown: Round 5 92nd Overall Daniel Morozov: Round 5: 110th Overall Owen Brees: Round 6 132nd Overall Jace Egland: Round 7 154th Overall Christian Stephanson: Round 8 165th Overall 128. Priority Draft Lottery. Chicago Blackhawks: Victor Stjernborg, C, Vaxjo (Sweden) Round 15 The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. 130. We all know about their defensive needs. Western Hockey League completes 2022 WHL Prospects Draft - CHL qmjhl ohl whl FR Fri Feb 3 Final 4 - 0 Final 4 - 2 Final 4 - 5 Final 2 - 5 Final 1 - 5 Final 2 - 5 Final 3 - 9 Final OT 6 - 5 Final 3 - 6 Final 1 - 12 Final 0 - 4 Final 3 - 4 Final 4 - 6 Final 4 - 3 Final OT 7 - 6 00:00 2nd 1 - 2 00:00 2nd 4 - 1 00:00 1st 1 - 0 00:00 1st 0 - 1 00:00 1st Instead the Sabres select a terrific offensive forward in Rosen. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 156 | Shot: L Rasmus Dahlin, No. 59. Rules are in place to ensure that a player may be selected by only one league. 152. 11) because they violated the NHL's scouting combine testing rules. Celebrinis shot is quick and accurate with a bit of steam behind it, making it especially difficult for goalies. Buffalo Sabres: Tyson Kozak, C, Portland (WHL) Given that need, and GM Rob Blake's legacy as a Hall of Fame defenseman, this was one of the draft's most predictable picks. He plays with speed, loves to get on the forecheck and was an impressive member of the Canadian World Junior team this season. ; #280 Seattle Thunderbirds: Brett Woodard, D, Langley, B.C. ; #178 Spokane Chiefs: Sam Saskiw, G, Sherwood Park, Alta. Carolina Hurricanes: Ville Koivunen, RW, Karpat Jr. (Finland Jr.) ; #138 Prince George Cougars: Kieran Thibault, D, Kamloops, B.C. He has some Brad Marchand DNA in his game. Dangerous off scrambles, from the top of the circle, off the wall, and on the rush (especially as the trail). Ranking: 6 | Nationality: CAN He is doing a better job in his own zone to help his defencemen down low, however, at times he is not always making himself available for a pass as he either comes too close to the puck carrier, positions himself on the opposite side of traffic, or swoops across the open lane making it harder for his teammates to time passes. ; #149 Saskatoon Blades: Tyler Deakos, F, Cochrane, Alta. Draft will be held Thursday May 19th 2022 , there hasn't been much talk about it so thought I would get the ball rolling. 105. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 172 | Shot: R ; #122 Kelowna Rockets: Lachlan Staniforth, D, Abbotsford, B.C. -- Wyshynski, Team: Edmonton (WHL) Stillman was the 35th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting. 38. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. Stats: 16 GP, 3 G, 1 A, How he fits: Olausson is a player with a big shot and solid puck control skills, but most importantly, he plays a 200-foot game. 102. 88. Calgary, Alta. 126. Celebrini is a high IQ player with a high skill set that controls the game when on the ice and sets the tempo with his relentless motor and his ability to control the play. Lucius missed a lot of time due to knee surgery but has enough proof of concept to earn this draft placement. ; #249 Calgary Hitmen: Pass; #250 Swift Current Broncos: Pass; #252 Prince Albert Raiders: Braden Bogardus, F, Houston, Texas; #253 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Kaden Woodcox, D, West Kelowna, B.C. -- Wyshynski, Team: Shawinigan (QMJHL) Dallas Stars: Justin Ertel, LW, Summerside (MHL) New Jersey Devils: Samu Salminen, C, Jokerit Jr. (Finland Jr.) With added strength and some cleaning up of rather simple errors as he develops, he will turn heads.. Mailloux was not arrested but was charged with invasion of privacy and defamation. Instead, he opts for Lysell here. Carolina Hurricanes: Nikita Guslistov, C, Cherepovets (Russia) ; #96 Spokane Chiefs: Parker Seymour, D, Fort McMurray, Alta. 169. Savoie was the top pick in his WHL Bantam Draft after applying for and being denied exceptional status to play at the . ; #69 Red Deer Rebels: Tate Dolinsky, D, Winnipeg, man; #70 Saskatoon Blades: Brayden Klimpke, D, Calgary, Alta. ; #150 Prince George Cougars: Rowan McDonald, F, Spruce Grove, Alta. 66. 2021 NHL draft Final top 50 prospect rankings . That Edmonton was still able to get the player it wanted after trading down two spots is a nice piece of business for GM Ken Holland. -- Wyshynski, Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) Lucius is a really solid pick, no doubt. #319 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Pass. But the group is extremely talented, with numerous future impact players at the NHL level. Defenceman Reese Hamilton was the fourth-overall selection in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. 121. ; #53 Regina Pats: Brayden Smith, D, Saskatoon, Sask. He's also a deft stick handler, especially in offensive zone traffic. ; #274 Prince Albert Raiders: Pass; #275 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Lucas Hvidston, F, Tisdale, Sask. 43. 114. But he has a solid wrist shot in his offensive repertoire and could certainly develop into a top-six forward. Luke Hughes may not have the offensive dynamism that Quinn Hughes does, but his solid two-way game will be an asset to the Devils as he joins Ty Smith among the next-wave defensemen. ; #62 Saskatoon Blades: Lochlan Tetarenko, F, Bragg Creek, Alta. Having one of the defensemen still on the board join Dylan Samberg and Ville Heinola as the future of the Winnipeg defensive corps wouldn't have been a bad choice, either. A top five candidate for Name of the Draft, Firkus is one of the best pure goal scorers in the entire draft. 8) Spokane Chiefs Stats: 33 GP, 19 G, 20 A, How he fits: The Predators traded up to this spot, sending the Nos. ; #114 Medicine Hat Tigers: Cohen Carter, D, Drayton Valley, Alta. Jagger Firkus, Moose Jaw. -- Wyshynski, Team: Winnipeg (WHL) -- Wyshynski, Team: Togliatti (Russia 2) Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 205 | Shot: R 56. 15) Seattle Thunderbirds (from Kelowna) ; #40 Portland Winterhawks: Kyle McDonough, F, Langdon, Alta. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 167 | Shot: L Jordan is one of, if not, the purest sniper in the upcoming draft. There were a couple of other options here, but Dean projected to go right around the first-round bubble. Players not selected in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will remain eligible to be listed by WHL Clubs at any time thereafter. 158. 17 overall, should be able to select . 224. The forward scored 67 points for Yale Academy U15, including 29 goals in 30 CSSHL contests. Both the subtle and major improvements in his game, however, are tested and true; points are irrelevant. ; #35 Saskatoon Blades: Hudson Kibblewhite, F, Vernon, B.C. New York Rangers: Hank Kempf, D, Muskegon (USHL) Well, he just drafted a two-way center with great skating ability, dynamic offense and a "leads-by-example" work ethic, which should be familiar to Francis. Hes dynamic, smart, and hes very good with the puck.. Can Liv Golfers Play in Majors 2023? Stats: 29 GP, 20 G, 20 A, How he fits: Bourgault is a reach here, but once you get to the bottom of the first round, it's all relative. Name: Aaron Obobaifo Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta. Name: Graham Jones Position: Forward Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. ; #235 Kelowna Rockets: Pass; #236 Seattle Thunderbirds: Colten Scott, G, Calgary, Alta. Adding a stop as he gains the zone to give teammates an opportunity to jump into the play (and literally catch up) will better leverage his raw ability to transition the puck into the offensive zone. ; #34 Brandon Wheat Kings: Easton Odut, F, Brandon, Man. The modern NHL game demands the ability to make plays at a high velocity. 156. ; #145 Prince George Cougars: Mitchell DeCoste, D, Airdrie, Alta. ; #47 Victoria Royals: Grant Reid, F, Surrey, B.C. 37. "This was a challenging scouting season with two Prospects Drafts and two U.S. Carolina Hurricanes: Bryce Montgomery, D, London (OHL) ; #131 Edmonton Oil Kings: Caleb Gartner, D, Calgary, Alta. With the first-overall pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, the Medicine Hat Tigers used the selection to take forward Gavin McKenna (Whitehorse, Yukon / Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna, U18). 101. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. Philadelphia Flyers: Brian Zanetti, D, Peterborough (OHL) Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. ; #184 Swift Current Broncos: Brennen Hocher, D, Calgary, Alta. Outside of Nolan Foote, the Devils don't exactly have that kind of player in their prospect pool. The Blue Jackets are fortunate that he was here; it's not often you see an NHL draft that goes 15 picks between defensemen being selected. 125. ; #24 Tri-City Americans: Cash Koch, F, Calgary, Alta. League. -- Wyshynski, Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) -- Wyshynski, Team: Lulea (Sweden) Edmonton Oilers: Maximus Wanner, D, Moose Jaw (WHL) Cossa fits that mold, and fits the M.O. Technically his skating is very sound. -- Wyshynski, Team: Sudbury (OHL) ; #196 Kelowna Rockets: Kyler Beechinor, D, Bentley, Alta. Ranking: 27 | Nationality: USA Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 185 | Shot: R 191. ; 220 Winnipeg ICE: Cruz Klapak, F, Pilot Butte, Sask. We are certainly excited about some of the talent that were going to be able to bring into our League., Its a deep year this year, Green added. 1 overall in 2018, hasn't quite leveled up to franchise defenseman status yet, but he's only 21 years old. Seattle Kraken: Ryker Evans, D, Regina (WHL) Stats: 51 GP, 48 G, 37 A, How he fits: Yet another place where many felt goalies Jesper Wallstedt or Sebastian Cossa could have been selected. Players, coaches, execs vote for NHL's top centers, Road to the men's Frozen Four: Conference tournaments at a glance, Theodore scores in SO, Golden Knights beat Devils 4-3, Lineup picks, matchups, start or sit advice for Friday, Meet the Kraken: Full results of the NHL expansion draft, violating the NHL's rules on pre-combine testing. His ability to shoot the puck at full stride has earned him Nikolaj Ehlers' comparisons. He was projected by many to go as high as No. ; #264 Winnipeg ICE: Justin Perreault, G, Winnipeg, Man. ; #187 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Roghan Walker, F, Beaverlodge, Alta. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2022, with first-round coverage streaming on WHL Live. Name: Jakob Oreskovic Position: Forward Hometown: Langley, B.C. Tansem can at times tend to get a bit cute with the puck under pressure, you could say explorative. Another three in the fourth round. He may not be the biggest amongst his peers but he does have deceptive strength. 205. Given his hockey sense and offensive awareness, there have already been comparisons for Clarke to the kind of impact Adam Fox has had early in his NHL career with the Rangers. Boston Bruins: Brett Harrison, C, Oshawa (OHL) Why Owen Power is the clear No. 16) Medicine Hat Tigers (from Seattle) ; #109 Edmonton Oil Kings: Eliot Compton, F, Victoria, B.C. Curtis Lazar (* 2.Februar 1995 in Salmon Arm, British Columbia) ist ein kanadischer Eishockeyspieler, der seit Mrz 2023 bei den New Jersey Devils in der National Hockey League (NHL) unter Vertrag steht und dort auf der Position des Centers spielt. Team: Edge School U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 28G-29A57 points, #14 Moose Jaw Warriors ; #171 Red Deer Rebels: Matthew Kondro, G, St. Albert, Alta. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. ; #206 Swift Current Broncos: Wesley Olson, F, Chaplin, Sask. 209. Carolina Hurricanes: Justin Robidas, C, Val-D'Or (QMJHL) Washington Capitals: Brent Johnson, D, Sioux Falls (USHL) Dallas Stars: Conner Roulette, LW, Seattle (WHL) ; #31 Regina Pats: Corban Almen, F, Saskatoon, Sask. No, you havent accidentally clicked a lyrics page add and been directed to an eighties anthem, its DubNetwork Scoutings LAST REVEAL for our December Top 22 WHL Bantam Draft prospect breakdown. Team: Prairie Storm U15 Stats: 27 GP 47G-61A108 points, #16 Medicine Hat Tigers ; #141 Regina Pats: Samuel Laplante, D, Okotoks, Alta. ; #126 Prince Albert Raiders: Noah Smith, D, Brooks, Alta. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is slated for Thursday, with talent from across the four Western Canadian branches available for selection by WHL Clubs. He has torn up the QMJHL with 111 points in 92 games over the past two seasons. Alberta led all provincial branches with 83 players selected. Celebrini can catch and receive passes whether in-front of or behind him in stride is elite, as he can corral a poor pass without skipping a beat. Team: Edge School U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 15G-23A35 points, #3 Victoria Royals Team: Calgary Bisons U15 Stats: 33 GP 8G-17A25 points, #18 Portland Winterhawks Gavin McKenna, the first-overall pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the Medicine Hat Tigers. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Results 1 (8) Chase Harrington, F 2 (27) Owen Martin, F 3 (49) Hayden Paupanekis, F 3 (58) Matthew Lesyk, D 4 (67) Adam Boatter, D 4 (71) Owen Schoettler, D 5 (93) Trennen Redlick, F 5 (96) Parker Seymour, D 6 (115) Finn Kallay, F 8 (159) Ashton Beriana, F 9 (178) Sam Saskiw, G 9 (181) Dane Pyatt, F About the Western Hockey League 81. -- Wyshynski. ; #85 Kamloops Blazers: Isa Guram, D, Burnaby, B.C. Willing to take punishment and fight through sticks and checks to make plays and is great at winning those battles. Los Angeles Kings: Francesco Pinelli, C, Kitchener (OHL) ; #73 Tri-City Americans: Ryan Grout, G, Sturgeon County, Alta. The Blazers also made three minor moves today as they sent their 2020 7 th round selection to Moose Jaw for a 7 th round pick in the 2022 WHL Bantam Draft. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 175 | Shot: L Name: Julien Maze Position: Forward Hometown: Edmonton, Alta. 3) Victoria Royals Name: Isaac Poll Position: Forward Hometown: White City, Sask. 139. Catton is a cerebral offensive player that is an exceptional playmaker who also possesses a quick and lethal release. Vancouver Canucks: Jonathan Myrenberg, D, Linkoping Jr. (Sweden Jr.) ; #255 Saskatoon Blades: Pass; #258 Seattle Thunderbirds: Jaxson Pawlenchuk, D, Ardrossan, Alta. Team: Shattuck St. Marys Sabres 14U Stats: 52 GP 44G-47A91 points, #20 Everett Silvertips ; #117 Calgary Hitmen: Connor Bear, F, Whitewood, Sask. Ranking: 30 | Nationality: CAN But it was a reach, and it came at the cost of not drafting either of the first round's two goaltenders. The Coyotes were forced to surrender their 2021 first-round pick at No. Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Oil Kings made 11 selections and one trade during the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft on Thursday. ; #215 Red Deer Rebels: Pass; #216 Portland Winterhawks: Tyce Penrod, F, Saskatoon, Sask. He drops here to the Coyotes, who get the kind of goal scorer their prospect pipeline lacks. ; #218 Everett Silvertips: Charles Menard, G, Fairbanks, Alaska. 160. 153. Under pressure in his own zone, he has good awareness of whats around him and has shown in good samples that hes able to negate the forecheck by skating through the pressure and releasing quick exit passes. -- Wyshynski, Team: Halifax (QMJHL) As part of WHL.cas coverage of the event, were drawing attention to some of the more exciting possibilities related to each of the four Western Canadian branches. Buffalo Sabres: Stiven Sardarian, RW, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) ; #86 Everett Silvertips: Corbin Sanderman, G, Three Hills, Alta., #87 Tri-City Americans: Damian Kravcak, F, Delta, B.C. Now comes Johnson, a late-bloomer who had an absolutely tremendous, highlight-generating freshman season at Michigan. Stats: 31 GP, 24 G, 22 A, How he fits: Yes, Mike "Suitcase" Sillinger did in fact play for the Blue Jackets from 2001 to 2003. Coles an excellent two-way centreman who projects as a very good player in our League, Green noted. 70. #199 Medicine Hat Tigers: Pass. 147. 67. ; #143 Victoria Royals: Dylan Ruff, F, Sylvan Lake, Alta. CLICK HERE for a complete list of all players selected in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. ; #225 Spokane Chiefs: Pass; #226 Prince George Cougars: Pass; #227 Kelowna Rockets: Carson Croteau, D, Bonnyville, Alta. The Anaheim Ducks selected the Spirit star with the 10th overall pick of the NHL Draft on Thursday, giving the 18-year-old Russian his shot to play at the pinnacle of his sport. ; #97 Brandon Wheat Kings: Brady Turko, F, Brandon, Man. Chicago Blackhawks: Taige Harding, D, Fort McMurray (AJHL) 162. Detroit Red Wings: Liam Dower Nilsson, C, Frolunda Jr. (Sweden Jr.) Colorado Avalanche: Andrei Buyalsky, C, Dubuque (USHL) We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. Buffalo Sabres: William Von Barnekow Lofberg, C, Malmo (Sweden) ; #28 Prince George Cougars: Jett Lajoie, F, Winnipeg, Man. 45. The Predators will wait for this one, if Svechkov can't make the leap to the NHL right away. 34. Carolina Hurricanes: Aleksi Heimosalmi, D, Assat Jr. (Finland Jr.) CAMERON SCHMIDT AUDIO ; #98 Prince Albert Raiders: Liam Bursaw, F, Warman, Sask. Vancouver Canucks: Aku Koskenvuo, G, HIFK Jr. (Finland Jr.) Back in 2012, he didn't have a goalie of the future with the Lightning, so he drafted a kid from the Russian juniors in the first round. ; #189 Victoria Royals: Morgan Hackman, F, Vernon, B.C. -- Wyshynski, Team: Leksand (Sweden) The center posted some flashy offensive numbers in international play for Russia, including 10 points in seven games at the World Juniors. 104. ; #93 Spokane Chiefs: Trennen Redlick, F, St. Albert, Alta. ; #94 Prince George Cougars: Max Threinen, D, Langenburg, Sask. Forward Cole Reschny was selected third-overall by Victoria in Thursday's WHL Prospects Draft. He has gotten Alex Pietrangelo comps, and that's hard to pass up for the Wild. Detroit Red Wings: Redmond Savage, C, USA U-18 (NTDP) 188. With the 65 th overall selection, the Oil Kings drafted right-winger Presley Kerner. Vancouver Canucks: Hugo Gabrielson, D, Vastervik (Sweden Jr.) ; #49 Spokane Chiefs: Hayden Paupanekis, F, Winnipeg, Man. 1 in the NHL. ; #72 Saskatoon Blades: Maxx Hamelin, F, Winnipeg, Man. Like Isak Rosen, Lysell has earned Nikolaj Ehlers comparisons, but he needs to get a little stronger to make that kind of NHL impact. ; #175 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jordan Ramsay, F, Victoria, B.C. Ottawa Senators: Carson Latimer, RW, Edmonton (WHL) 176. 22) Vancouver Giants (from Winnipeg). Top 22 complete, now to move on to more reports and evaluations for the page as we continue to build our final lists. ; #156 Tri-City Americans: Clayton Gillmore, F, West Kelowna, B.C. ; #50 Prince George Cougars: Leith Hunter, D, North Vancouver, B.C. ; #195 Kamloops Blazers: Nicholas Morin, D, Coquitlam, B.C. ; #61 Prince George Cougars: Aiden Foster, F, Lloydminster, Alta. -- Wyshynski, Team: Michigan (Big Ten) The NHL offseason formally begins with the 2022 NHL Draft in Montreal, starting with Thursday's first round (6 p.m. CT, ESPN).. ; #148 Red Deer Rebels: Steven Steranka, F, Regina, Sask. Offensively he can drive the bus in transition or provide fantastic support off the rush.