Bichsel is physical and mean, and hes another player who had a great showing at the World Juniors this year. 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. 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. Nicholas Robertson is now a veteran of over 50 AHL games and 30 NHL games, and it seems like 2022-23 is the year he needs totake that next step. 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. 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. 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. Colton Cowser, CF 5. Now going into his third campaign in the OHL and second with the C on his chest, his hockey IQ, playmaking, and quick-strike offense will make him a formidable package with the Los Angeles Kings one day. While that was a little far-fetched for his rookie season, that doesnt negate the fact his ceiling is high enough to warrant that premium position in the near future. A quick skating, sharpshooter, Perreault has great power and accuracy in his shot. In the latest farm system rankings by Baseball America, the Mets come in at No. This electrifying winger scored 50 goals through 66 games with the Flint Firebirds of the OHL last season. Mason McTavish, C; 34. The 6-foot-5 defender is adept at using his size to get what he wants on the ice, against junior players as well as seasoned pros. PB. Finally, feel free to reach out with questions, comments or thoughts. MZ, Lukas Reichel capped a strong 2021-22 season with an impressive showing at the World Hockey Championship. 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. Snuggerud is a responsible defensive player which is impressive for a winger with so much offensive potential. 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. 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. MZ, Few NHL prospects have faced stranger circumstances over the last year than Jonathan Lekkerimaki. His skating is so great that Im not particularly concerned about his defensive game . LH, When I wroteSean Farrells draft profileback in 2020, I compared him to 40-goal scorer Alex DeBrincat, now of the Ottawa Senators. The combination of speed, hands and stick handling makes him an offensive catalyst maintaining offensive zone time and attacking with force. Next year will hopefully be different. He always has the opposition on their heels thinking what hes going to do next as hes unpredictable with his decision-making. These are not rankings based on proximity to the NHL. Hes got a great size to keep attackers to the outside and is always engaging in a battle for the puck. Highlighted by players such as Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and No. He battles well against larger players and his low centre of gravity makes him harder to knock off the puck than you would expect. DL. PB, The speedy, highly competitive, and smart two-way centre remains a top prospect and one that many should look forward to when he makes it to the NHL. LH. Jackson profiles as a true dynasty manager's dream, showing plus grades in contact . He returned this year to a much larger role and his offensive production has increased remarkably. The Finnish defenseman, who was named the top defenseman of the 2021 World Junior Championship, has looked good playing for Krpt over in Finland. He had a strong rookie season with the Iowa Wild in the AHL last year, posting 53 points in 63 games. He has the mobility and defensive game to make it as a top-four defenseman one day. Sderstrm has a low ceiling, meaning hes unlikely to explode for a ton of points at the NHL level, but he has a high-skill floor so he should be a solid NHL defender sooner than later in my estimation. 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. Related:THWs Wall-to-Wall Prospect & Draft Coverage. It can be found about 8 miles south east of the capital city center and is a highly educated and culturally advanced community. 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. DL. LH, Even though he only played in 31 games during the 2021-22 season, Mavrik Bourque absolutely dominated the competition finishing with 68 points, a 2.19 P/G. Jiriceks skating looks back to normal after the knee injury he sustained at the canceled 2022 World Junior Championship, and he has been incredibly impressive in the AHL. PB, The Columbus Blue Jackets third first-round pick in 2021, Corson Ceulemans, is a highly mobile defender. Scott has written for the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, The Toronto Sun, the National Post, SB Nation and several other outlets in the past. Grayson Rodriguez, SP 3. Teams whove consistently swung on talent, instead of playing it safe, will tend to grade higher overall. Kasper Puutios draft stock took a tumble in the 2019-20 season where he played in the Western Hockey League (WHL). The success he had last season is going to be essential for his development going forward. A towering defender at 6-foot-4, 190 pounds, William Wallinder was drafted 32nd overall in 2020. The project will total more than 100,000 words of evaluation on more than 500 prospects. PB, Transitioning full-time to the pro game in 2021-22, Phillip Broberg is close to becoming a fixture on the Oilers blue line. Mateychuk is a dynamic offensive defenseman who excels when he is the one with the puck and can control the play from the point. DL, After dominating the SHL in his first year to the tune of 46 points in 52 games, Linus Karlsson finally made the jump to North American hockey this year, narrowly missing out on the opening night roster for the NHL squad. Pavel Mintyukov was one of the best offensive defensemen in the OHL last year on a very weak Saginaw Spirit team. 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 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. At the time of writing, he is tied for second in rookie scoring in the AHL. In his first taste of the pro game in the AHL this season with the Belleville Senators, he has been excellent. 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. 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. 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. LH, It somehow already feels like weve been hearing this kids name for YEARS. Hes a crafty and slick puck-handler, that plays with a great amount of pace. 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. MZ. There were talks of him not being a standout #1 anddidnt show the ability to dominatethis season. 5 ahead of the 2023 season. Not necessarily drafting them, but as soon as they pull on that red jersey with white trim, they become stars. LH, Once viewed as a questionable pick in the 2020 NHL draft, Shakir Mukhamadullins stock has risen for the Devils. In the long run, the teams that will distinguish themselves in a league built on parity are those who will develop homegrown stars that can make an impact, in a cap world, early on in their earning power. For a team that is in flux on defense, the Flyers seem to have found a good one in Andrae. Look for him to be in the NHL next year, and possibly even be in competition for the Calder Memorial Trophy for the NHLs best rookie. Part of the embarrassment of riches the Kings have going at center ice, Alex Turcotte transitioned perfectly to professional hockey in 2020-21. 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. The tiersare notuniversal across the league and do not have pre-set boundaries or projections in an effort to avoid (as best I can) boxing prospects into black and white expectations. Jiricek is currently scoring over a point per game for the Cleveland Monsters as a 19-year-old rookie defenseman. The Padres had the best farm system in baseball for several years, but they've used much of that talent now to bolster the big club between promotions and a series of trades that added Yu. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft was full of surprises, for better and/or worse depending upon your rooting interests. If youre wondering why goalies werent included in this ranking, thats because we have a separate one for that position. Hes still a year or two away, but Islanders fans should be very excited about what he could become. Either signed to an NHL contract or selected in the entry draft, without the expiration of either of those rights. Here, I trust my judgment for whether or not a rostered NHL player is still likely to bounce between levels more than I trust any pre-determined games played cutoff. Wright possesses elite-level IQ and decision-making, being a responsible two-way centre. All of that to say, I think its best not to sleep on the ceiling of Farrell, who was surprisingly drafted all the way down in the fifth round. This 31-day project counts down to the NHL organization with the best collection of prospects. Leave a comment below! Hes extremely versatile offensively possessing great playmaking vision but also isnt afraid to shoot. 1. LH. MZ. 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. Sean Tschigerl, LW; 148. Gunnar Henderson, 3B 2. Karlsson is a solid two-way center with a right-handed shot and a knack for goal-scoring. While hes known for putting the puck in the net, hes also an effective puck distributor. 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. Olen Zellweger, LHD; 66. MZ, Tristen Robins is an exciting and talented prospect. 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. You know the phrase work smarter, not harder, well I think somebody told Yurov that one day but he misheard it as work smart, and harder because thats what he does on every shift. 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. 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. The team has a strong nucleus of young players including Dylan Strome, Christian. Isak Rosen is on pace to lace up for over 100 professional hockey games before his 20th birthday. They were famously predicted to win around 75 games before the se DL, An elite-level skater, Fabian Lysell plays with a great amount of pace and skill. He does a great job at battling along the boards with his strength and maintains great body position and control of the puck. DL. Now playing for the University of Minnesota after two years with the United States Development Program (USDP), he finished his freshman season with a decent nine goals and 19 points in 24 games. Everything he does with or without the puck is outstanding and the Sharks are going to benefit greatly down the line. As a freshman in the NCAA last year, Mazur scored a remarkable 38 points in 41 games and went on to win the national championship with the University of Denver. Hes able to read moves extremely quick as a result of high-level decision-making. 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. He is great at finding soft spots in defensive coverage and setting up for a rocket of a one-timer. 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This list was compiled with the help and input of fellow prospect analysts and Prospect Corner linemates Matthew Zator, Devin Little, and Peter Baracchini as they contributed with the reports as well. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. He has absolutely torn up the top junior league in Russia and has been excellent in the second-tier professional league in Russia as well (VHL). The Cubs' system, per FanGraphs, now trails only that of the Rays, Pirates, Guardians, Orioles, and Red Sox. 10 best farm systems in Major League Baseball at the start of the 2022 season Baltimore Orioles, Miami Marlins, MLB, Tampa Bay Rays / By Bryan Zarpentine Even if most fans are paying attention to the current season, it's still important to be aware of the best MLB farm systems in 2022. 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. TURNING PRO IN 2022-23. Considering he stands at just 5-foot-10, Lombardis skating, work ethic, and confidence will need to stay at this high of a level for him to crack an NHL lineup soon. Under 23 years old. yet. Another defenseman selected high in the 2022 Draft, David Jiricek like Simon Nemec could be ready for the NHL sooner rather than later. 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. Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 48.938599, 2.490600. Hendrix Lapierre looked great in his six-game stint, scoring his first career NHL goal in his first game. LH, As the Senators continue to inject youthful energy into their lineup, Jacob Bernard-Docker is a prospect that looks to be on the verge of becoming a full-time NHLer. 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. LH, Brendan Brisson put up 63 points over 62 games and two seasons with the University of Michigan, and now he has turned pro. TSN's Director of Scouting has defencemen 1-2-3 on his 2022 list of the Top 50 NHL-affiliated Prospects: No. hgren has a great shot, good hands, legit playmaking skill, and the skating ability to put all those skills together. 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. 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. He surpassed that mark last season with 111 points, finishing fourth overall and finishing first in goals with 55. And for a second opinion on many of these players, check out the work ofThe Athletics Corey Pronman in his NHL pipeline rankings, last released in September. Hes extremely deceptive when setting up his teammates and has a very underrated shot. PB, Frank Nazar is a great centre prospect who was drafted 13thoverall in the 2022 NHL Draft despite being 5-foot-9. While the NHL franchise has been in a state of uncertainty, the Coyotes' farm system is in good standing. LH, Ever since missing the 2020-21 OHL season to the pandemic, Amadeus Lombardi has shown NHL-caliber puck skills and speed, leading to him being drafted by the Red Wings in the 2022 Draft, 113thoverall. In the latest farm system rankings by Baseball America, the Mets come in at No. They sit second in the Western Conference, their best . William Eklund began his 2021-22 campaign in the NHL but was sent down after the nine-game cutoff. In its seventh year of publication, our annual draft report continues to provide the most complete and detailed coverage of the NHL draft beyond just picks and prospects. He works hard in all phases of the game and could become a top-six center with a respectable two-way game. They have a couple of second round exits that might look disappointing now, but they will get there. 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. He is patient with the puck, and that allows him to open passing lanes and thread the needle over to his teammates. 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