The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. ; #61 Prince George Cougars: Aiden Foster, F, Lloydminster, Alta. Dallas Stars: Artem Grushnikov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) He played professionally in the Swiss League, too. They wanted him, they had the No. Today I update my 2022 NHL Entry Draft rankings at the midseason point. Francesco Pinelli's Slovenian tour ; #64 Prince Albert Raiders: Dayce Derkatch, F, Regina, Sask. Jordan is one of, if not, the purest sniper in the upcoming draft. ; #77 Medicine Hat Tigers: Hudson Gainer, D, Medicine Hat, Alta. ; #78 Brandon Wheat Kings: Gradey Hope, D, Kelowna, B.C. ; #53 Regina Pats: Brayden Smith, D, Saskatoon, Sask. Tampa Bay Lightning: Roman Schmidt, D, Kitchener (OHL), 97. Jordan is one of, if not, the purest sniper in the upcoming draft. 146. As complete an undersized center as Ive seen at this age. 158. Vancouver Canucks: Hugo Gabrielson, D, Vastervik (Sweden Jr.) Columbus Blue Jackets: Stanislav Svozil, D, Brno (Czech) Florida Panthers: Jakub Kos, LW, Ilves (Finland) WHL Network Medicine Hat Tigers to select first overall in 2022 WHL Prospects Draft 10 months ago No pressure, Brandt. ; #160 Prince George Cougars: Logan Flint, F, Cranbrook, B.C. Fox just won the Norris Trophy. 63. Sounds like Gavin McKenna will be the #1 pick this year , he is leading the U18 CSSHL league in scoring and is only 15 years old. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 197 | Shot: L In this clip, he is also 1-on-3 but has more real estate and attacks the defenders down the middle forcing them into a precarious position and creating the potential to draw a penalty or get a high-quality opportunity. 38. 194. ; #131 Edmonton Oil Kings: Caleb Gartner, D, Calgary, Alta. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. Calgary, Alta. Pittsburgh Penguins: Daniel Laatsch, D, Sioux City (USHL) New York Islanders: Tristan Lennox, G, Saginaw (OHL) ; #166 Brandon Wheat Kings: Tao Flory, D, Saskatoon, Sask. 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. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 9G-26A35 points, #7 Vancouver Giants His teammate, defenceman Reese Hamilton is also highly touted ahead of Thursdays Draft. Tansem has good-to-very good stickhandling skills and is able to combine that with his skating to shake free defensive pressure to advance further into the offensive zone. He's Harvard bound and had 48 goals in 51 games in the USHL last season. Arguably the fastest skater in the Draft, Schmidt could become the second Prince George product to be selected in the first round of the WHL Prospects Draft in as many years, joining forward Miguel Marques, who went 10th overall to Lethbridge in 2021. #222 Tri-City Americans: Sean Shiels, F, Saskatoon, Sask. Catton is a cerebral offensive player that is an exceptional playmaker who also possesses a quick and lethal release. 208. The players selected at this year's Bantam Draft will fill the prospects portion of their team's WHL protected list. Connor McDavid (F) NHL. 128. While the WHL Draft is the first opportunity for teams to select graduating U15 players, it is not the last chance for a player to be listed or recruited by a WHL Club. ; #151 Edmonton Oil Kings: Coltan White, F, Surrey, B.C. Team: Okanagan Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 12G-20A32 points, #15 Prince Albert Raiders Western Hockey League Calgary, Alta. ; #92 Winnipeg ICE: Daniel Morozov, F, Port Coquitlam, B.C. 94. Montreal Canadiens: Daniil Sobolev, D, Spartak 2 (Russia Jr.) ; #94 Prince George Cougars: Max Threinen, D, Langenburg, Sask. Carolina Hurricanes: Aleksi Heimosalmi, D, Assat Jr. (Finland Jr.) The Sabres could certainly use that, too. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. Ranking: 21 | Nationality: CAN ; 219 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jager Gugyelka, D, Coaldale, Alta. 1 in the NHL. ; #120 Prince Albert Raiders: Ethan Bibeau, F, Winnipeg, Man. ; #180 Vancouver Giants: Simon Ward, F, Burnaby, B.C. 42. 93. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is slated for Thursday, with talent from across the four Western Canadian branches available for selection by WHL Clubs. Arizona Coyotes: Cal Thomas, D, Maple Grove (High MN) Name: Connor Schmidt Position: Defence Hometown: Sturgeon County, Alta. -- Wyshynski, Team: Djurgarden (Sweden) ; #182 Everett Silvertips: Gino Cotroneo, F, Winnipeg, Man. Seattle Kraken: Ryan Winterton, C, Hamilton (OHL) Others may have been surer things. ; #122 Kelowna Rockets: Lachlan Staniforth, D, Abbotsford, B.C. On the defensive side of the game, Macklin has a good stick, getting in passing lanes and breaking up plays deep in the zone. Ranking: 1 | Nationality: CAN ; #84 Portland Winterhawks: Kayd Reudig, D, Humboldt, Sask. Something imperative to future success being a smaller defender. That kid just won the Conn Smythe and his second straight Stanley Cup: Andrei Vasilevskiy. He has torn up the QMJHL with 111 points in 92 games over the past two seasons. 80. skated in 30 games with Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep this past season, registering 19 points (2G-17A). 176. Can Liv Golfers Play in Majors 2023? ; #40 Portland Winterhawks: Kyle McDonough, F, Langdon, Alta. Forward Cole Reschny was selected third-overall by Victoria in Thursday's WHL Prospects Draft. The order of selection for the second round and all other rounds will be the inverse order of final 2021-22 WHL Regular Season standings. Cossa fits that mold, and fits the M.O. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 175 | Shot: R Ranking: 10 | Nationality: USA Obviously that was a function of seeing Cossa still on the board. Anaheim Ducks: Sean Tschigerl, LW, Calgary (WHL) Age: 18 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 175 | Shot: L Boston Bruins: Ty Gallagher, D, Boston University (H-East) Blueliner Peyton Kettles brings a 6-foot-3 frame into this years draft, tallying 35 points in 30 CSSHL games for the Rink Academy Winnipeg U15 squad. #1 Medicine Hat TigersName: Gavin McKenna Position: Forward Hometown: Whitehorse, YukonTeam: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 Prep Stats: 35 GP 23G-42A65 points, #2 Tri-City AmericansName: Jackson Smith Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, Alta.Team: Edge School U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 15G-23A35 points, #3 Victoria RoyalsName: Cole Reschny Position: Forward Hometown: Macklin, Sask.Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats:251 GP 40G-52A92 points, #4 Calgary HitmenName: Reese Hamilton Position: Defence Hometown: Whitewood, Sask.Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats: 27 GP 12G-42A54 points, #5 Regina PatsName: Cole Temple Position: Forward Hometown: Brandon, Man.Team: Brandon Wheat Kings U15 Stats: 28 GP 58G-50A108 points, #6 Swift Current BroncosName: Peyton Kettles Position: Defence Hometown: Winnipeg, Man.Team: Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 9G-26A35 points, #7 Vancouver GiantsName: Cameron Schmidt Position: Forward Hometown: Prince George, B.C.Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U15 Stats: 13 GP 25G-16A41 points, #8 Spokane ChiefsName: Chase Harrington Position: Forward Hometown: Langley, B.C.Team: Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 32G-18A50 points, #9 Prince George CougarsName: Lee Shurgot Position: Forward Hometown: Saskatoon, Sask.Team: Saskatoon Generals U15 Stats: 31 GP 57G-43A100 points, #10 Seattle ThunderbirdsName: Braeden Cootes Position: Forward Hometown: Sherwood Park, Alta.Team: Yale Hockey Academy U15 Stats: 30 GP 29G-38A67 points, #11 Lethbridge HurricanesName: William Sharpe Position: Defence Hometown: Delta, B.C.Team: Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 21 GP 19G-23A42 points, #12 Brandon Wheat KingsName: Joby Baumuller Position: Forward Hometown: Wilcox, Sask.Team: Notre Dame Hounds U15 Prep Stats: 20 GP 15G-11A26 points, #13 Kamloops BlazersName: Nathan Behm Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta.Team: Edge School U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 28G-29A57 points, #14 Moose Jaw WarriorsName: Connor Schmidt Position: Defence Hometown: Sturgeon County, Alta.Team: Okanagan Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 12G-20A32 points, #15 Prince Albert RaidersName: Luke Moroz Position: Forward Hometown: Regina, Sask.Team: Prairie Storm U15 Stats: 27 GP 47G-61A108 points. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 187 | Shot: L Seattle Kraken: Ville Ottavainen, D, JYP (Finland) Everett, by virtue of finishing with the third-best overall record in the 2021-22 regular season, will select 20th overall in the first round. ; #170 Victoria Royals: Will Whitter, F, Prince Albert, Sask. The Stars probably could have traded down and still landed Johnston, given that a lot of mock drafts had him on the bubble or in the second round. 183. ; #282 Portland Winterhawks: Pass; #283 Kamloops Blazers: Pass; #285 Edmonton Oil Kings: Ashton Lee, F, Edmonton, Alta. New York Islanders: Tomas Machu, D, Vitkovice Jr. (Czech Jr.) Live coverage of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be live-streamed FREE via WHL Live on CHL TV. Seattle Kraken: Ryker Evans, D, Regina (WHL) Allan is a nice addition to the Chicago prospect pool. Detroit Red Wings: Carter Mazur, LW, Tri-City (USHL) The reasoning for Tansem being rewarded as our top defender on our list is evident at least to DUBNetwork Scouting., His skating ability and offensive generation separate himself from any other defenseman in this class. Boston Bruins: Ryan Mast, D, Sarnia (OHL) 170. Players eligible for the 2022 WHL Prospect Draft are those born in 2007 and eligible to play in the WHL full-time beginning in the 202324 season. 19) Kamloops Blazers Vancouver Canucks: Danila Klimovich, RW, Minsk Zubry (Belarus 2) From the last half of the previous season to now, I dont believe anyone in this class has shown the improvements that he has. San Jose Sharks: Liam Gilmartin, LW, London (OHL) Top 22 complete, now to move on to more reports and evaluations for the page as we continue to build our final lists. Montreal Canadiens: Dmitri Kostenko, D, Spartak (Russia) ; #189 Victoria Royals: Morgan Hackman, F, Vernon, B.C. ; #97 Brandon Wheat Kings: Brady Turko, F, Brandon, Man. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. He is more adept at shooting off the rush, in the medium/high slot, and from around the circles. Buffalo Sabres: Aleksandr Kisakov, LW, Dynamo Moscow-2 (Russia Jr.) Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 Prep Stats: 35 GP 23G-42A65 points, #2 Tri-City Americans CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. ; #50 Prince George Cougars: Leith Hunter, D, North Vancouver, B.C. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 198 | Shot: R ; #59 Moose Jaw Warriors: Jonah Tonhauser, G, Penticton, B.C. Real-time results will be available at WHL.ca/draft. Ranking: 22 | Nationality: RUS Team: Brandon Wheat Kings U15 Stats: 28 GP 58G-50A108 points, #6 Swift Current Broncos 147. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. Winnipeg Jets: Nikita Chibrikov, RW, St. Petersburg (Russia) / Yukon were chosen, with another 50 players coming from Saskatchewan. Sherwood Parks Braeden Cootes, meanwhile, enjoyed life on the West Coast this year. The WHL, along with theOntario Hockey Leagueand theQuebec Major Junior Hockey Leaguecomprise theCanadian Hockey League. Celebrinis shot is quick and accurate with a bit of steam behind it, making it especially difficult for goalies. 120. ; #99 Calgary Hitmen: Parker MacDougall, F, Victoria, B.C. He has the kind of skating and offensive chops to lead a rush and send the defense scrambling back into its own zone. 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. Buffalo Sabres: Olivier Nadeau, RW, Shawinigan (QMJHL) ; #198 Winnipeg ICE: Jaden Kokosha, F, Ardrossan, Alta. 58. 200. His stature will no doubt grow as part of a Michigan team with designs on a national championship. #199 Medicine Hat Tigers: Pass. ; #32 Prince Albert Raiders: Ryan Gower, D, McCreary, Man. Tampa Bay Lightning: Alex Gagne, D, Muskegon (USHL), 193. Wherever he plays, he'll be an elite playmaker. He has a good defensive stick and uses all of his 58/150lbs to leverage oncoming attackers to the boards. 106. Dallas Stars: Jack Bar, D, Chicago (USHL) Ranking: 9 | Nationality: CAN Now Power joins him as another left-side defenseman who Buffalo can build around in the next decade -- perhaps using the pieces it gets for an eventual Jack Eichel trade, for example. #231 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Cole Fisher, F, Dunmore, Alta. Vancouver Canucks: Lucas Forsell, LW, Farjestad Jr. (Sweden Jr.) ; #192 Seattle Thunderbirds: Samuel Charko, F, Whitecourt, Alta. Arizona Coyotes: Samuel Lipkin, LW, Chicago (USHL) Stats: 22 GP, 0 G, 1 A, How he fits: Another franchise that needs a goalie, another franchise that opted not to take one. He could be a little closer to making an NHL impact than some of the other forwards in the first round, which is good for a Rangers team that's just about ready to turn the corner to contention. Chicago Blackhawks: Victor Stjernborg, C, Vaxjo (Sweden) New York Rangers: Jaroslav Chmelar, RW, Jokerit Jr. (Finland Jr.) Vancouver Canucks: Jonathan Myrenberg, D, Linkoping Jr. (Sweden Jr.) -- Wyshynski, Team: Leksand (Sweden) 74. 14) Moose Jaw Warriors New York Rangers: Kalle Vaisanen, LW, TPS (Finland) After Keith Petruzzelli opted not to sign with the Red Wings, the team didn't really have anyone in the mold of a goalie of the future. Team: Michigan (Big Ten) Vegas Golden Knights: Daniil Chayka, D, CSKA (Russia) ; #79 Victoria Royals: Jerrett Ross, D, Leduc, Alta. Manitoba saw 31 players selected. 220. Ranking: 2 | Nationality: SWE Also, his ability to cut down angles and control his gaps aid him in battles against bigger peers. 96. Philadelphia Flyers: Brian Zanetti, D, Peterborough (OHL) presented with the opportunity to make two draft choices. 218. 119. Becoming a true dual-threat from the left wall should be a priority for him to ensure defenders at the next level are kept on their toes., Gavin shows subtle and mature plays when he gets possession in his own zone. While the WHL Draft is an exciting day for young players, it is important to realize that many excellent players will not be selected on Draft day. 64. Detroit Red Wings: Pasquale Zito, LW, Windsor (OHL) CLICK HERE for a complete list of all players selected in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. 62. Arizona Coyotes: Josh Doan, RW, Chicago (USHL) 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. ; #43 Calgary Hitmen: Benjamin Kindel, F, Coquitlam, B.C. 40. But he has a solid wrist shot in his offensive repertoire and could certainly develop into a top-six forward. Vancouver Canucks: Aku Koskenvuo, G, HIFK Jr. (Finland Jr.) 57. ; #169 Kelowna Rockets: Jaxen Smyth, F, Red Deer, Alta. Last season, he displayed an intelligent and mature game few see from a first-year in the Prep division. The province of Saskatchewan had 41 players selected in 2021, and Sask Hockeys first pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft might well be Macklins Cole Reschny, who led all CSSHL U15 players in points per game in 2021-22, registering 92 (40G-52A) with the Northern Alberta Xtreme. 111. A total of 70 players from B.C. 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: Rimouski (QMJHL) Winnipeg Jets: Dmitri Rashevsky, RW, Krasnogorsk (Russia Jr.) Stats: 36 GP, 13 G, 24 A, How he fits: Samoskevich was the 26th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting. Ranking: 7 | Nationality: CAN Winnipeg Jets: Dmitry Kuzmin, D, Molodechno (Belarus) DN Scouting is a member of Junior Hockey Media Group. Wallstedt has a higher ceiling. Seattle Kraken: Justin Janicke, LW, US U-18 (NTDP) Name: Lee Shurgot Position: Forward Hometown: Saskatoon, Sask. He may not be the biggest amongst his peers but he does have deceptive strength. The guy they targeted is one of the single most divisive players in the first round. ; #217 Kamloops Blazers: Tyson Moss, D, Port Moody, B.C. -- Wyshynski, Team: Windsor (OHL) Hockey Albertas leading light for the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft may well be Calgary defenceman Jackson Smith, who registered 38 points (15G-23A) with Edge School U15 in 2021-22, adding 13 more points in four playoff appearances before being named a First Team All-Star at the Alberta Cup last month. ; #51 Calgary Hitmen: Hunter Aura, D, Kamloops, B.C. Mikael Granlund (F) NHL. 207. 134. ; #183 Kelowna Rockets: Jake DeMone, D, Lethbridge, Alta. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Pre-Show begins with co-hosts Chris Wahl and Taylor Rocca at 8:30 a.m. PDT, with live draft coverage beginning at 9 a.m. PDT. Savoie was the top pick in his WHL Bantam Draft after applying for and being denied exceptional status to play at the . There is a lot to like and a lot of opportunities for him to improve further and become more dynamic which is very exciting., Kaden says: A cerebral assassin on the ice, Celebrini has an elite hockey IQ and an elite toolset to compliment that. He's a smooth-skating and puck-possessing player who can also run a power play. 66. 219. -- Wyshynski, 33. Name: Peyton Kettles Position: Defence Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. 222. 210. Detroit Red Wings: Shai Buium, D, Sioux City (USHL) 112. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 172 | Shot: R Minnesota Wild: Nate Benoit, D, Mount St. Charles (High RI) 68. #244 Tri-City Americans: Pass; #246 Vancouver Giants: Markus Lam, F, Vancouver, B.C. . A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years.
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