1, NTDP standing out, Blackhawks trading for three first-round picks among highlights. A center who could benefit from adding to his frame, Haight can provide value in just about every area a team needs it and in all situations. Should the Red Wings Trade Tyler Bertuzzi? Some saw Lamoureux as a first-round pick, but aside from his size, he doesnt bring a whole lot to the table. This site uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. Draft date: July 7th 2021 @ 12:00 AM. Hes a mountain of a man with a mean streak in his game, but he is highly mobile and can impose his will in the defensive zone. Blake Wheeler, C/RW, WPG (T5-NA)117. Its the Devils gain, as Alex makes the best comparison with Bratt as Mers best comparable. Torey Krug, D, STL (T6-JH)127. Roster size is 20 players: three centers, three left wings, three right wings, four defensemen, two goalies, one utility spot (UTIL) and four bench spots (BN). 5 Hockey Players Who Could Be Dealt By 2022 NHL Trade Deadline, Corrigan's Gambling Corner: Friday Night Best Bets: College Football, NHL, and NBA. The point production wasnt where scouts wanted it to be this season, but a lot of that can be attributed to the lost OHL season due to COVID-19. Dumais had a dominant season production wise. The 18-year-old Port Hope, ON native registered 51 points (21 goals, 30 assists) in 68 games with the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads this past season. Customers can subscribe to NBC Sports EDGE+ monthly for $9.99. He dealt with an injury and struggles at the beginning of the season, but he managed to find that consistency later on and still finish top-15 in scoring among defensemen in the Quebec Major Junior League. The Bears, at No. He tested well at the combine being in the top-25 in the aerobic fitness categories and anaerobic fitness mean power and fatigue index categories. The Jets love big, aggressive players, and there arent many better fits in the second round than German star Julian Lutz. NHL Entry Draft: GrandLarseny's 2 Round Mock Draft (2022) - 10th Annual. 10 most memorable moments from 2022 NHL Draft. Kris Letang, D, PIT (T5-NA)46. There isn't a generational talent in the draft. J.T. 2023 NHL Mock Draft Player Rankings updated 6 days ago | Draft Order updated after every game Some team needs are factored into the mock and simulations. Dougie Hamilton, D, NJD (T5-NA)86. Robert Thomas, C, STL (T3-DS)99. If theres any team to help him out and develop a steady defensive game, its the Red Wings. While Miro Heiskanen will continue to be Dallass rock on the blue line for the foreseeable future, adding Lindgren brings in a prospect that possesses top-tier offensive abilities and could develop into a high-end middle pairing defenseman in the NHL. "All the talks I had with Montreal went great. 1. Still, and even with 2021 top pick Morrow looking like an absolute stud, I think George makes a lot of sense here for a pipeline thats weakened a bit at the position in recent years. The 17-year-old Austrian pivot registered 48 points (25 goals, 23 assists) in 64 games with the OHL's Ottawa 67's last season. Gustav Forsling, D, FLA (T4-AD)185. L'Heureaux is physical and . Mark Scheifele, C, WPG (T3-DS)79. INJURY UPDATE: Landeskog (lower body) is likely to be out for the start of the season. Is the Rangers' Igor Shesterkin the best value available? After taking Shane Wright first overall, the Canadiens continue to fill out their centre depth with Goyette. Its better to have good goaltending depth than none and by selecting Brennan, they add to their group. Most NHL mock draft 2023 editions have Connor Bedard being selected #1 overall. Chris Kreider, LW/RW, NYR (T4-AD)45. Editor's Note: Now, all our premium tools for Fantasy, DFS and Betting are included in one subscription at one low price. Timo Meier, LW/RW, SJS (T2-PJ)43. Mostly due to his skating style, but still, thats a heck of a comparison considering he is one of the best offensive defencemen in the NHL right now. Hes a big-bodied, sturdy blueliner who can move the puck well, quarterback a powerplay, and hes capable of throwing big hits too. On offense, he uses his strong puck handling skills to set up teammates for chances while also possessing a shot that is very strong and accurate. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Hughes closed the Draft by selecting the 20-year-old defenseman, who hails from Victoriaville, QC. Jacob Markstrom, G, CGY (T2-PJ)23. Sometimes simplicity is the best way to achieve success. A quick and strong skater with soft hands and great control, Hughes is a very effective playmaking centre. Detroit Red Wings (via Washington Capitals): Montreal Canadiens (via Edmonton Oilers), Ottawa Senators (via Tampa Bay Lightning), New York Islanders (via Colorado Avalacnhe). Pavel Buchnevich, LW/RW, STL (T1-JH), 81. Anaheim. BLACKHAWKS: CONNOR BEDARD, C, REGINA (WHL) Chicago adds Connor Bedard as the top center in the 2023 draft. The Boston Bruins love responsible, two-way forwards who can slot up and down their lineup and play in all situations. Tristan Jarry, G, PIT* (T3-DS)59. He was the 25th-ranked prospect in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters. Seth Jarvis, LW/RW, CAR (T2-PJ)183. Pick Odds. The 18-year-old Rockland, ON native registered 59 points (30 goals, 29 assists) in 68 games this past season. NHL Draft 2023 Results - NHL mock draft 2023 : The NHL Draft 2023 location will be in Nashville, Tennessee. 09/14/22. MacKenzie Weegar, D, CGY (T7-PJ)68. When there isn't, like in the 2022 NHL draft scheduled for Montreal's Bell Centre beginning Thursday night (7 ET, ESPN), things can get a little messy. Mocks. Brent Burns, D, CAR (T7-PJ)48. by Tweet from @CanadiensMTL: Le pre dOwen Beck est officiellement un partisan du Tricolore.Owen Beck's dad is officially a Habs fan.#GoHabsGo | #RepchageLNH | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/MI2Us3Cpxf. Arizona Coyotes (from Philadelphia Flyers): 25-46-11 61 points, 37. Canadiens making Slafkovsky No. Gabriel Landeskog, C/LW, COL (T3-DS)**44. Patrik Laine, LW/RW, CBJ (T4-AD)78. The Kraken scored 213 goals last season, just seven away from league-least. Have your say in the comment section below. )BN4: Ondrej Palat, LW, NJD. 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Without further ado, here is the second-round mock draft. Some see him as a first-round talent, others see him falling outside in the second round as a result. Filip Forsberg, LW, NSH (T10-NA)72. NHL mock draft: Projected first-round picks for Thursday in Montreal. Lindgren is a shifty defender who has good footwork that allows him to avoid pressure in tight situations, and once he gets into open ice, he can hit a teammate with a tape-to-tape pass. It's incredible. Buffalo Sabres: Zachary L'Heureux, LW (Halifax, QMJHL) Scoring at even strength has been a major Achilles' heel for the Sabres for nearly a decade, so this tough-yet-skilled winger is the type of low-maintenance threat who can help change that. The Bruins prospect board isnt strong, but with Haight joining 2021 first rounder Fabian Lysell as the top prospects of the team, things might be starting to look up. Enough of the chatter, let's get into the results of our first-round mock draft! All Rights Reserved. But Forsmark is already there, and when you combine that with his size at 6-foot-2 and 194 pounds as well as his defensive awareness, the Ducks could have themselves a future rock-solid bottom pairing defenseman with ability to slide into the top four. He plays a physical style and has good defensive awareness. Guacher is a player that would thrive in todays game, with his ability to be a factor down low and attack the net. Updated On: July 1, 2022, 2:10 am ET. As expected, Tristan Luneaus stock takes a bit of a hit and the Blackhawks would be ecstatic to snag a quality defensive prospect like him. Whether its a long stretch pass or quick touches, Hamara has the awareness to make timely plays. Even though his skating mechanics isnt the greatest he still has great speed to burst around defenders while lowering his shoulder to fend them off. Hes a little undersized at 5-foot-10, but hes been an offensive catalyst for Sweden. Stroud really does feel like a more athletic version of Jared Goff another comp Dane has mentioned. (T2-PJ)60. NHL Draft Mock 2022 NHL Draft: Wright to Canadiens at No. He has improved defensively as the season progressed, but his confidence offensively is off the charts. Anze Kopitar, C, LAK (T10-NA)92. He can move the puck well with his crisp passing. Another kid sitting over six feet and just shy of 200 pounds, Trikozov has size to play along the boards during puck battles in the offensive zone. 3: . Andre Burakovsky, LW/RW, SEA (T7-PJ)188. Hes got a lot of high-end skill and that should overshadow his inconsistencies. Draft Order. NJ Devils Mock Draft: Projecting all nine picks of 2022 NHL Draft. Pavel Mintyukov. Mathew Barzal, C, NYI (T5-NA)106. If all goes according to plan with his development, I could see him panning into a middle six energy forward. The 2022 NHL draft will be held in Montreal, with the first round taking place on Thursday, July 7, followed by Rounds 2 through 7 on July 8. Rohrer (5' 10", 167) was the 42nd-ranked prospect in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters. He knows exactly where his teammates are with his awareness and displays great patience to draw in defenders and open the ice up. Related: 2022 NHL Drafts Top 10 Russian Prospects. The upside is there, but his reads can use some fine tuning. DATABASE. Phil Kessel, RW, VGK* (T3-DS)199. Pavel Francouz, G, COL (T8-DS)149. Jake Guentzel, LW, PIT (T8-DS)49. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League, NHL.com's Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale provide comprehensive and exclusive coverage. Kevin Fiala, LW/RW, LAK (T8-DS)74. Jack Hughes, C, NJD (T10-NA). Hutson is committed to Boston University for the 2023-24 campaign. General manager Kent Hughes began by adding center Owen Beck to the fold. He might be a bit overshadowed with the other Slovak players in this draft class, but you need to keep an eye on Sykora as he could be a solid middle-six winger. "It was an unreal moment. 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