1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.) HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) Cooley is No. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) By all accounts, his treatments went well, and hes been cleared to resume both on and off ice training, but team doctors and/or team owners could have as much say on Miroshnichenkos draft status as the scouts or general managers. "He went into this season being projected as a 8. He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Detroit Red Wings' top prospects shows them lacking a potential top-six center with offensive capabilities. Many of the players ranked from Nos. Not every scout is sounding the alarm. Montreal Canadiens sign Xavier Simoneau to entry-level contract. One, if you were to survey another group of 10 scouts, you could very well end up with the same 5-4 split, but in favour of Wright. NHL Central Scouting ranked him third among international skaters. The reality is Brennan is likely to be taken well before his 62nd TSN ranking. Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations) Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects) The 4 among international skaters. Nazar's hardworking style and offensive skills will serve him well for teams like the Ducks that could use a player of his versatility among their top prospects. They could choose Northeastern University's Jack Hughes. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. Ohgren will likely spend at least another season or two with Djurgardens' senior squad before becoming NHL-ready. HM Angus Booth Shawinigan (QMJHL) Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. 43 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. This offers a challenge to normalize the rankings. 56 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Perhaps they'll consider choosing Eklund's teammate Jonathan Lekkerimaki in this year's draft to bolster their scoring depth. The lowdown: The question with Del Bel Belluz is twofold, his skating and his upside. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. Jiricek is hurt now. 6 among international skaters in their midseason rankings. 20 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. Cutter Gauthier:The U.S. U-18 national team forward has NHL size (6-foot-2 1/2 and 200 pounds), speed, and a goal-scorers nose for the net, which is to say he has the requisite tools to be a top-six, two-way NHL power forward. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft begins on Thursday, and EOTP has been keeping track of most of the rankings to come out ahead of the draft. Oh yeah, and he was born in Ottawa, and played for the Ottawa Jr. Saginaws Mintyukov, at No. In addition to the shadow of sanctions due to the war with Ukraine, Miroshnichenko had to overcome a series of injuries that slowed him, and then was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. He already has plenty of international experience, skating in two World Junior under-20 tournaments and helping his country win a bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Aside from Wright, 10 different players received votes in the top 5, and eight of those 10 received multiple top-5 votes. WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Final Draft Rankings 1,793 views Jul 19, 2021 18 Dislike Share Save TC Productions 149 subscribers Like and Subscribe for more content All clips are property of the TSN. Along with the prospect, we will indicate the variance in rankings and then give a brief explanation of what the disagreement is all about. We continue with this method for 2022. He's committed to playing with the University of Michigan next season, where the opportunity to play against NCAA talent will further hone those abilities. 72 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL) 45 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) HM Brennan Ali Lincoln (USHL) 62 Tyler Brennan Prince George (WHL) 1 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) Hes hoping a recent mid-season transfer from JYP to the Pelicans will pay dividends for him in the second half of the season. 61 Ruslan Gazizov London (OHL) ', TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS MAKE 3 TRADES IN RAPID SUCCESSION, TRADE - JESSE PULJUJARVI IS ON THE MOVE, JOINING WJC TEAMMATE, HEAVYWEIGHTS RYAN REAVES AND ROSS JOHNSTON EXCHANGE BOMBS, TRADE - HURRICANES ACQUIRE A DEFENCEMAN FROM ARIZONA, BREAKING - RED WINGS SIGN CAPTAIN DYLAN LARKIN TO LONG-TERM EXTENSION, TOP PROSPECT FOR UPCOMING DRAFT GETS HIMSELF IN HOT WATER WITH TEAM; 'I'M ASHAMED', BLACKHAWKS PLACE ROOKIE FORWARD ON WAIVERS; RECENTLY SIGNED JETS GOALIE ALSO ON THE WIRE, TRADE - AVALANCHE ACQUIRE FORWARD LARS ELLER FROM WASHINGTON, FLYERS REPORTEDLY TAKING CALLS ON FORMER FIRST-ROUND PICK, JARRED TINORDI AND JACK MCBAIN THROW HAYMAKERS DURING OLD-SCHOOL HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT (VIDEO), CAPITALS INK VETERAN DEFENCEMAN TO MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION, TRADE - ANAHEIM DUCKS FIND TRADE PARTNER FOR COLLEGE FREE AGENT HOLDOUT, PENGUINS PLACE PAIR OF PLAYERS ON WAIVERS, DUCKS CLAIM DEFENCEMAN OFF WAIVERS FROM NEW JERSEY. 4 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over That long layoff, however, hasn't hurt the 18-year-old center's game as he's sitting second among Steelheads scorers with 29 goals and 70 points in 60 games. 49 Jani Nyman KOOVEE (Mestis) 55 Jani Nyman Ilves (SM Liiga Jr.) The Anaheim Ducks acquired the Boston Bruins' first-round pick in the Hampus Lindholm trade. 36 Owen Pickering Swift Current (WHL) That didnt happen. 67 Jordan Gustafson Seattle (WHL) There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. Elite Prospects indicates 11 of their 13 ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect. 51 Noah Ostlund Djurgardens (SWE J-20) A natural scorer, he has 24 goals and 62 points with their under-18 team as well as 31 points in 21 games with the junior team in the USHL. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL) HM Jack Devine Denver (NCAA) While that could affect how high he goes in this year's draft, he's still a well-regarded young player. Montreal Canadiens Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Eyes On The Prize, Links: Seeing is believing for Martin St-Louis. Those skills could bring a considerable boost to the Kraken's prospect pipeline, which was ranked 32nd by Wheeler. 27 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) 47 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS) 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. Nemec has enjoyed a solid season with HK Nitra, tallying 26 points in 39 games. 1.. Bear in mind that these two scouts, while voicing some concerns, still currently have Wright atop their lists. This is useful to create groups of similarly ranked players. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. Our projected second overall selection in our previous mock draft, Logan Cooley is enjoying a fine performance this season with the U.S. National Team Development Program. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. We used 15 sources to come up with an ultimate ranking of the prospects. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. The scouts who had Wright at No. Denis Gurianov showed some real potential in his debut. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms, Follow| 1 or No. 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) The Montreal Canadiens acquired the Calgary Flames' first-round pick in last month's Tyler Toffoli trade. The 17-year-old Howard is having a solid second season with the USNTDP. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. He is one of the best skaters available in this draft. Two of the three Russians ranked in TSNs Top 32 forward Danila Yurov at No. 12 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) With John Klingberg slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and only one defenseman among their top 10 prospects, they could consider choosing a blueliner such as Denton Mateychuk of the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors. HM Cole Spicer USA U-18 (USHL). 21 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Still, his youth and potential could prove attractive to a club in need of scoring like the Blue Jackets. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) The other question is his overall skill set. He really needs to step it up in the second half.. 67 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) Slafkovskys blend of speed, skill and most notably size is something of a rarity amongst forwards in the top 5 or even the top 10 of this draft. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) He is also ranked outside the top-20 according to TSNs Craig Button and ranked outside the top-10 according to Bob McKenzie, which is significant given that its 8. He followed up last season's 14-point performance in 36 games with 16 points in 37 games this season. He cited his ability to play a "punishing shutdown defender role" while still contributing to the offense. The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. But most everyone agrees hes mature on and off the ice, and one of the best all-around prospects with high character and work ethic. His performance has not been special in any way, said a fourth scout, who anticipated Wright would, in fact, be special. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) The players ranked 11 to 13 on the TSN list Seattle Thunderbird defenceman Kevin Korchinski, Saginaw Spirit defenceman Pavel Mintyukov and Winnipeg Ice centre Conor Geekie are all considered legit threats to displace someone in the top 10. Highest ranks: 14th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (McKeens Hockey, Smaht Scouting), Lowest ranks: 62nd (The Puck Authority), 41st (Dobber Prospects), 40th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). WebHello Guys Welcome Back! Questions come in with his overall game and what hell be in the NHL. Since he didnt play big minutes in the KHL, Yurov was perhaps a tougher read for the scouts, but he has been a Top 10 or thereabouts prospect most of the year. Korchinski will require another season or two in the WHL before he's ready to move up to the pro ranks. CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. 20 Isaac Howard USA U-18 (USHL) Jonathan Lekkerimaki: The somewhat undersized (5-foot-10-1/2) Swedish winger has a big-time shot and high-end finishing ability and performed at a high level at the 2022 U-18 World Championship. Where the disagreement comes in is how high in the first round will he go. 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any No. Archive. (Top NHL Prospects/Habs/Leafs Rankings) 16,996 views Jul 3, 2022 Hello Guys Welcome Back! 1 in TSNs pre-season draft rankings in late September, before the OHL 2021-22 season began. A versatile forward who can play center or left wing, the 6'2", 174-pound Manitoba native leads the Phantoms with 21 goals and 49 points in 48 games. 4 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL) 19 are wild cards of sorts. On Jan. 17, The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari reported the 18-year-old forward parted ways with JYP Jyvaskyla to join the Pelicans in hope of improving his production. Some other notes about TSNs first-round rankings: - There are no goalies in the Top 32. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. In a Feb. 18 profile by NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale, Mintyukov explained leaving Russia to play in the OHL benefited his style of play as an offensive blueliner. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino suggested the 18-year-old could become the first defenseman selected in this year's draft with Czechia rearguard David Jiricek sidelined by a knee injury. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. {{ video.Name 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) 82 Kasper Kulonummi Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) The newest Hab missed a few chances on Tuesday, but he was very hard to miss on the ice. We previously had the Arizona Coyotes selecting Nathan Gaucher with this pick, which was received from the Montreal Canadiens as part of the return in last summer's Christian Dvorak trade. 73 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) In his midseason rankings, TSN's Bob McKenzie considered the 18-year-old blueliner a two-way threat. The rest of his game is strong especially his shot. TSNs Bob McKenzie released his final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings to much surprise, Juraj Slafkovsky took the top spot over Shane Wright. 1. A 6'5", 216-pounder, the 17-year-old Swiss-born Bichsel is in his first season playing for Leksands IF. Lambert has blazing speed and while he struggled to put up numbers early in the Finnish elite league season, his playmaking and goal-scoring abilities are notable. This improved the results dramatically from other years. 4, while towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. One, if you were to survey another group of 10 scouts, you could very well end up with the same 5-4 split, but in favour of Wright. For the selection order, we will be using the standings as of March 23. He should be among the enticing prospects in the opening round of this year's draft. 4. 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) Outside of the top-three players, the rest of the draft appears to be wide open. His skating is his strength and has shown some good moments with the puck. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) The highest variance in the first 32 prospects is Ryan Chesley with a range of 58. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. He was ranked as high as No. 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Top 32, June 20th, 2022 Our full list of 112 ranked players is available in our 2022 NHL Draft Black Book or for members here Our scouts are located across Canada, USA and Europe. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. 9 and just nine in the top 32. ", Draft Pick ForfeitedRW, Pelicans (Finland): "Lambert has blazing speed and while he struggled to put up numbers early in the Finnish elite league season, his playmaking and goal-scoring abilities are notable. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. The club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. 47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) All but one of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect, with NHL Central Scouting rating him No. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out the 17-year-old's elite shot release. 7. 36 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 29 Luca Del Bel Belluz Mississauga (OHL) 40 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE) No other top prospect had such a wide variance, although the other nine scouts had Miroshnichenko solidly in the top 10. HM Quinn Finley Madison (USHL) The war with Ukraine and resulting sanctions have some NHL clubs unsure of how to proceed with Russian prospects, especially those who are playing and living in Russia. ", "Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. There are, however, two points worth noting. Dubas sends 'we're all in' message to Leafs and he may not be done, Morning Coffee: Maple Leafs, Rangers add ahead Of TradeCentre, Dubas continues aggressive pursuit of competitive players on 'whirlwind' day. At 5-foot-10 1/2, the skilled pivot has some dynamic offensive ability, especially in terms of his one-on-one play and a willingness to go to hard areas on the ice to score goals. 1 if he rediscovers his game. 3. The 6'0", 192-pound left winger lit it up this season with Loko Yaroslavl, finishing with 25 goals and 50 points in 42 games and sitting fourth overall among MHL scorers. The lowdown: While a vast majority of the scouting world has Beck as a solid second rounder, there is some belief that he could be a late first rounder. 35-ranked Swiss defenceman Lian Bichsel. In order to qualify for the rankings, players needed to be included on at least five of the 15 sources (since we took away the top and bottom two scores, we wanted to make sure players were guaranteed to be using at least one of their own rankings). 7 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) 66 Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) 63 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) There are no slam dunks. Cutter Gauthier: The U.S. U-18 national team forward has NHL size (6-foot-2 1/2 and 200 pounds), speed, and a goal-scorers nose for the net, which is to say he has the requisite tools to be a top-six, two-way NHL power forward. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 4. 6 and as low as No. 1 overall pick. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) That means some changes to our listing compared to our Jan. 8 predictions. '", "Joakim Kemell is No. He measured at the Combine at 5-foot-11.25 and 187 pounds. Slender at 5'10" and 161 pounds, Casey used his quickness and offensive skills to amass 24 points in 37 games with the USNTDP Under-18 team. 36-ranked Swift Current Bronco blueliner Owen Pickering and No. Teams that have multiple first-round picks are seen as well positioned to perhaps make value selections on Russian players who might be available later than they would under normal circumstances. Simon Nemec:The 6-foot, 199-pound Slovak is a smooth-skating, intelligent defenceman who is a highly efficient puck mover with a solid two-way game. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. TSNs top 10 is rounded out by Winnipeg Ice forward Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) The question with him is size and eventual role. 88 Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) 90 Miko Matikka Jokerit (SM Liiga Jr.) Slender at 5'10" and 174 pounds, Cooleyearned praisefrom McKenzie for his savvy and offensive skills. Buffalo Sabres. , OHL Images. 22-ranked Filip Mesar) and Czechia having one (Jiricek) in the top 10. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. Teams who like Wright at No. First is his size. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? While the 6'2", 187-pound left winger managed just two points in 25 games with their pro team, the experience he received there should prove invaluable in his development. Skilled depth at the center position has been a longstanding issue for the Columbus Blue Jackets. 28 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) What separates Slafkovsky from Wright for me is that hes bigger, he played harder, he was more consistent with his competitiveness, and he stepped up to produce on big stages [Olympics and world championship], another NHL head scout said. Marco Kasper: The Austrian 6-foot-1 centre can play all three forward positions and his overall game is as mature and complete as it is versatile. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. Why such a high disparity? 1 Shane Wright In time, he could develop into a solid top-six NHL right winger. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. Bring on the chaos. TSN's Bob McKenzie singled out the 6'1", 192-pound Nemec's two-way abilities, particularly his offensive skills. Matt Savoie: The Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 centre is a quick, gifted, and skilled, albeit undersized, offensive presence who can score goals and make plays. Despite Lambert's production woes this season, NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. With Scott Wheeler's prospect rankings showing them with a lack of skilled right-handed defensemen, the USNTDP's Seamus Casey could be someone on their radar at this year's draft. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters commended Ohgren's above-average skill level and top-tier shot. That group includes: No. His range in our survey was as high as No. 1 or No. While the Americans have only Cooley in the top 10, there are a total of eight Americans in the TSNs top 32 and seven of them play for the U.S. U18 National Team Development Program. The nationality breakdown for TSNs Top 32 is as follows: Canada (nine); United States (eight); Sweden, Russia and Slovakia (three each); Czechia and Finland (two apiece); and Austria and Switzerland (one each). He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. Leave a comment or express yourself on Twitter with your thoughts. He projects as a top-six NHL scoring forward. The headline will be that its the first time this season that includespre-season rankings in September;mid-season rankings in January;draft lottery edition rankings in April; and now the final rankings in June that someone other than Wright is No. ", TRADE - L.A. KINGS MOVE ON FROM 2X STANLEY CUP CHAMPION & HE'S NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT, EDMONTON OILERS MAKE BIG-TIME TRADE FOR TOP-4 DEFENSEMAN, NHL SENDS MEMO TO CLUBS AHEAD OF DEADLINE MAKING CERTAIN TRADES IMPOSSIBLE, BREAKING - NEW YORK RANGERS ACQUIRE PATRICK KANE FROM BLACKHAWKS, BRADY TKACHUK CHALLENGES RED WINGS BENCH: 'WHO F**KING WANTS IT? 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. Those traits could have Sabres scouts looking past his difficulties this season and seeing a future NHL star. 1 guy right now. As for Wrights competition for No. In fact, the top-ranked goalie is Prince George Cougar Tyler Brennan, who checks in at No. 70 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) 2, as well as the ordering for the top 5 and top 10. Hockey Prospect ranked goaltenders separately, this means that goaltenders are ranked on 14 sources, not 15. 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. 1 or 2 in the draft lottery. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. We took a look at the biggest risers. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL) In addition to the shadow of sanctions due to the war with Ukraine, Miroshnichenko had to overcome a series of injuries that slowed him, and then was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. Jiricek, who is No. He might not have quite the same offensive pizzazz as Kemell, but he still projects as a top-six scoring forward. 50 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) Bob's rankings are a poll of 10 scouts he has connections with. In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. That is because many of those players were not ranked by several sources, meaning the averages tended to be more equal. 4", "Towering 6-foot-4 Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky is No. 22 Filip Mesar Poprad (SVK) He also cited how well he uses his size and reach in defensive situations. ", "Russian winger Miroshnichenko who got the only other No. Highest ranks: 15th (The Puck Authority), 26th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 56th (McKeens Hockey), 46th (Dobber Prospects). We returned to this method for the 2021 rankings, but the uncertainty of the draft meant the results werent as solid. One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. 58 Michael Buchinger Guelph (OHL) The Pittsburgh Penguins must start seeking eventual replacements for longtime centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. WebBob Mckenzies 2022 Mid Season Draft Rankings. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. TSNs final draft rankings for 2022 will be released in early July, in the week leading up to the draft, which is scheduled for July 7-8 in Montreal. 9 Simon Nemec Nitra (SVK) Disappointing, that is, relative to his brilliant 2019-20 OHL rookie season (39 goals and 66 points in 58 games) and outstanding underage performance at the 2021 U-18 World Championship. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) Those not mentioned at all received a ranking of 110. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. Theres a lot to pick apart on both sides of the equation. At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. 44 Maverick Lamoreux Drummondville (QMJHL) But hes still at the top of the draft pile. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. The lowdown: The biggest question asked about McGroarty is his skating. Cooley has been dynamic with the puck, a scout said. 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