His range in our survey was as high as No. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. 51 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) 17. 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. 79 Artyom Duda Moskva (MHL) Some NHL scouts see him more as a winger than a centre, but high-end smarts and skill level project him to be a top-six offensive forward in pro. With his size and shot, Snuggerud could have top-six NHL potential. 1 on their lists said he got extra marks for playing a premium position (centre) and still putting up 94 points in 63 games in what many would concede was a disappointing season. WebBob Mckenzies 2022 Mid Season Draft Rankings. They could set their sights on Joakim Kemell of JYP in Finland's Liiga. He was named tournament MVP as his team took home the bronze medal. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. It will also serve as a reminder that while the mainstream rankings get a lot of attention, they could be vastly different than what some teams final lists look like. 10. While critical of his skating, Peters suggests his offensive skills could offset that shortcoming. 75 Josh Filmon Swift Current (WHL) What did you think of this list? 51 Noah Ostlund Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 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. Emphasis will always be placed on how the moves impact buyers' chances in the upcoming postseason, but the deadline's sellers will already have their eyes on the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery. Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Ingram's strong skating and his ability to finish off plays. One had him at No. Finnish winger Brad Lambert with deep Saskatchewan hockey roots (the nephew of former NHL player and current NHL coach Lane Lambert and the son of former WHL player Ross Lambert) is a credible candidate to be taken in the top 10. The lowdown: Kulich introduced himself on the world stage when he was named MVP of the U18 World Championship. 3 NHL blueliner. 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. Zhilkin could go low in the first round or perhaps in the second round. Teams who like Wright at No. "He went into this season being projected as a bona fide No. Given the Lightning's impressive ability to develop young talent, he could blossom into a future star in Tampa Bay. There are no slam dunks. 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. 49 Julian Lutz Mnchen (DEL) 7 David Jiricek Plzen (CZE) Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. Logan Cooley: The U.S. U-18 national team centre was the only prospect besides Slafkovsky and Wright to get a No. 59 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out the 17-year-old's elite shot release. 45 David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. ", 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. 74 Pano Fimis Niagara (OHL) He also liked the young winger's ability to shake off opposition checking to put himself in prime scoring areas. If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) There are no slam dunks. 56 Ryan Greene Green Bay (USHL) Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. The 17-year-old left winger could still be a player on their radar at this stage. 5. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. The question with him is how his game will translate since he is still raw in a lot of areas. If Bob McKenzies just released mid-season NHL Draft Rankings hold true, Gaucher could come off the board 31 Danny Zhilkin Guelph (OHL) Although there is some debate as to who could go number one between Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, most everyone agrees thats your top-three in some order. Some also wonder what his role will be. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as 71. While hes not the slowest skater, his mechanics have been questioned. Geekie is already building on last season's promising 23-point effort in 24 games, sitting fourth among Ice scorers with 59 points in 54 games. When hes on, hes electric. 5 at mid-season but used two stellar international performances, at the Olympics and the mens world championship, to vault to TSNs No. That list includes: No. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. Though Jiricek has played better than Nemec this season. Slafkovsky was ranked No. During his midseason draft rankings on Jan. 20,Bob McKenzie indicated two scouts surveyed by TSN suggested Wright's first-half performance left open the possibility he could be unseated as the top prospect. In his midseason rankings, TSN's Bob McKenzie considered the 18-year-old blueliner a two-way threat. Adam Ingram of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms could be worth considering at this stage of the first round. He was ranked as high as No. 38 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. On bad days, you have a hard time finding him. 55 Isaiah George London (OHL) Some teams may proceed as they usually do, but there is a sense some others may shy away from taking Russians. 89 Alexander Suzdalev HV 71 (SWE J-20) The top 10 this year may actually be a top 11. McGroarty's size, competitiveness and scoring abilities should overcome any concerns about his speed. 54 Adam Ingram Youngtown (USHL) Hell be reliable and coaches will love his work ethic, tools and hockey sense.. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL) He missed the entirety of last season, hurting his chances at being drafted, only to score 62 points in 45 games in the regular season, and followed it up with 14 points in 12 playoff games. Highest ranks: 8th (Central Scouting North American Final Rankings), 28th (TSNs Craig Button). 9 Matt Savoie Winnipeg (WHL) He's moved on to their champions league club, where he has 10 points in 31 games. 5. 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 Range column shows the difference between the players highest ranking and their lowest one. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. Those traits could make him a first-round selection of the Wild. 29 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters and Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited the 5'11", 172-pound Lekkerimaki's high-end finishing ability. 3. Two forces appear to be at work here Wrights so-so performance thus far this season combined with the other top prospects, who could conceivably challenge him for No. 1 overall. 43 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. TSN/BOB McKENZIE TOP 32. Wrights numbers have been trending in the wrong direction this season. 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga) We continue with this method for 2022. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. Cooley is No. 36 Owen Pickering Swift Current (WHL) At best, he projects as a 2C; at worst, a 3C. #2022NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/4cmGx3Fc7M, Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects). 27 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) ', 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. 20 or lower. The Buffalo Sabres received a versatile young forward in Peyton Krebs as part of the return from the Vegas Golden Knights in the Jack Eichel trade. Highest ranks: 9th (Central Scouting European Final Rankings), 25th (Future Considerations) Lowest ranks: 64th (TSNs Craig Button), 59th (Dobber Prospects) The 1, he will have to demonstrate them on a more consistent basis. 34 Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) Luneau will likely need another season in junior followed by a year or two of AHL experience. Central scouting even thinks he could be a lottery pick. , OHL Images. What is the main takeaway from this exercise? 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. 19 Ivan Miroshnichenko Omsk (VHL) Beyond Wright, or even including him for that matter, its not so much welcome to the (2022 draft) jungle as much as it welcome to the jumble. There is a wide divergence of opinion from the scouting community on who should be No. No relation to the New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes, Jack is the son of former player agent turned Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes. I'm Nathan, and Today I'm Discussing Bob McKenzie's FIRST FULL 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings & His TOP 20 BEST PROSPECTS! 3 on TSNs mid-season rankings but did not get any No. 19 are wild cards of sorts. HM Nick Moldenhauer Chicago (USHL) Some scouts said theyre awaiting direction from ownership and/or management on policy or guidelines for drafting Russian players. 1 but are expressing some reservations: His engagement has been good, his production underwhelming given the expectations, one said. 41 Matthew Poitras Guelph (OHL) 71. 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. TRADE - GOLDEN KNIGHTS ADD FORWARD TEDDY BLUEGER FROM PITTSBURGH, TRADE - KINGS ACQUIRE GOALTENDING PROSPECT WHO DIDN'T WANT TO SIGN WITH SABRES, TRADE - ARIZONA COYOTES FINALLY DEAL D JAKOB CHYCHRUN, TRADE - RED WINGS SHIP 25-YEAR-OLD BLUELINER TO VANCOUVER, "What separates Slafkovsky from Wright for me is that he's 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 told McKenzie. 41 Noah Warren Gatineau (QMJHL) The 17-year-old right winger had 20 goals and 35 points in 26 games with Djurgardens' U20 team and seven goals and nine points in 26 games with their SHL squad. Those skills should make him very enticing to the Coyotes. He also plays a responsible defensive game, using his big frame to break up plays and move the puck quickly out of danger. 53 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at No. Yurov has the skills and talent to be a top-10 pick. 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL) It was more difficult to get consensus rankings on the Russians this year because not all teams are ranking Russians as they have in the past. 17. 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. Del Bel Belluz's improvement won't go unnoticed by NHL scouts. HM Liam Arnsby North Bay (OHL) 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. Hes a strong skater with a sturdy build and very good offensive instincts to go with an outstanding NHL-ready shot. Those who see him as more offensively limited have him outside the top 10. Ohgren, 18, led Djurgardens IF's junior team this season with 33 goals and 58 points in just 30 games. The Best column is pretty self explanatory: it is the players best ranking. He should be among the enticing prospects in the opening round of this year's draft. A look at why HM Viktor Neuchev Yekaterinburg (MHL) The lowdown: The biggest question asked about McGroarty is his skating. 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. Czechia and Slovakia split up in 1993, but its amazing that the two smaller hockey countries have as many Top 10 prospects on this list as Canada. 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. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. 6. NHL Central Scouting has Perevalov sitting 10th among international skaters. Mike Matheson has become a force on the Habs blue line, Adam Engstrm is finishing his season in style, and Riley Kidney is a point-producting machine. Highest ranks: 12th (Future Considerations), 14th (Draft Prospects), 17th (Recruit Scouting), Lowest ranks: 40th (Elite Prospects), 36th (McKeens Hockey). 23 Liam hgren Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 1, not fully seizing the opportunity. If its extremely tight at the top end of the draft with Slafkovsky and Wright, and it is, it also holds true throughout much of the first round. As for Wrights competition for No. 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) We predicted the Anaheim Ducks could select USNTDP forward Frank Nazar in our previous mock draft. On Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie released his pre-season rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after surveying 10 National Hockey League scouts. 12 Jonathan Lakkerimaki Djurgardens (SWE J-20) The prognosis is Jiricek will be out two to three months, but at this point scouts dont seem overly concerned about the injury negatively impacting his draft status. Its not often a defenseman can beat a goalie clean from distance. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. Highest ranks: 8th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Future Considerations), Lowest ranks: 69th (Draft Prospects), 64th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Blue Jackets' top prospects indicatesthey're lacking a right winger with first-line potential. Born in Russia, Zhilkin's family moved to Canada when he was a child. 10 Marco Kasper Rgle (SHL) In our scout survey, Gauthier was as high as No. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. The Drop column shows the difference in average between the person immediately above them in the rankings. 36 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) ", "Yurov has the speed and skill level to be a top-two line NHL winger though hes a bit of a tougher read because he tends to play limited minutes against men in the KHL. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. Geekies skating is viewed as average, but his physical tools, competitiveness and above average skill level give him a legit chance to be a top 10 pick. (Error Code: 102630) Its a photo finish for the No. NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Central Scouting Director Dan Marr praising the young center's overall game. 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. 62. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. 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. Wright didnt play in the 2020-21 OHL season because the league was shut down by the pandemic, but he was able to play as an underage player in the 2021 Under-18 World Championship in Texas, where he was absolutely outstanding in helping to lead Canada to the gold medal. 18 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL) (Note that you will need to scroll the table to the right in order to see all columns). CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. He does not have a lot of energy in his game right now., He has not played with the vigour or passion to score as he has in years past, said a fifth scout, who feels Wright could solidify No. This also represents how close players are once you get to a certain point in the draft. But some believe Lambert is too inconsistent and takes too many nights off to deserve a higher ranking. Nemec may be another poster boy for the wide divergence of opinion this year on top 10 prospects. 2 prospect, whileNHL Central Scoutingplaced him second among North American skaters in their midseason rankings. Bob McKenzie (TSN, ranked 90)Craig Button (TSN, ranked 96)HockeyProspect (ranked 112 skaters)Corey Pronman (The Athletic, ranked 131)Scott Wheeler (The Athletic, ranked 100)Future Considerations (ranked 300)Chris Peters (Daily Faceoff, ranked 100)EliteProspects.com (ranked 121)Will Scouch (ranked 92)Smaht Scouting (ranked 128)Recruit Scouting (ranked 224)McKeensHockey.com (ranked 224)The Hockey News (Ryan Kennedys online rankings, ranked 120)Draft Prospects (ranked 240)Dobber Prospects (ranked 100). 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. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. Five scouts pegged him at No. We are going to focus on prospects in which there is disagreement about what round they belong in. The lowdown: The big question with Snuggerud is his skating and ability to keep up. At 6'3" and 194 pounds, Gauthier is a big, versatile forward who can play center or left wing and carries a hard, heavy shot. 68 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) Where the disagreement comes in is how high in the first round will he go. The top-ranked in fact, the only ranked goalie is Prince George Cougars netminder Tyler Brennan, who is No. HM Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) by Bob McKenzie Lets make one thing clear from the get-go: The 2022 NHL Draft is the Shane Wright Draft. The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. He's not a fast or quick skater, which could hurt his placement in this round. Many of the players ranked from Nos. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20) Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 Canadian centre Matt Savoie, who leads the WHL in scoring with 19 goals and 53 points in 35 games, is No. 54 Tomas Hamara Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) Wright was awarded exceptional player status by Hockey Canada in 2019, allowing him to enter the OHL as a 15-year-old for the 2019-20 OHL season. Outside of the top-three players, the rest of the draft appears to be wide open. 73 Cruz Lucius USA U-18 (USHL) Some of them said theyre not necessarily convinced the top two picks in the draft will be Slafkovsky and Wright or vice versa. WebBob McKenzie's 2021 Draft Rankings REVEALED! A stellar performance at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics could make Slafkovsky a very attractive prospect for the Devils. FCHOCKEY TOP 32. Despite Lambert's production woes this season, NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. 2, as well as the ordering for the top 5 and top 10. The 6'0", 165-pound Hughes is ranked seventh by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters. 17-ranked Austrian forward Marco Kasper; and No. Hes viewed by some scouts as limited offensively, but in a draft filled with sub-6-foot puck movers, Jiriceks size and physical approach stand out. If theres a disparity amongst scouts, you can count on teams lists being different. 2 Shane Wright Kingston (OHL) Questions come in with his overall game and what hell be in the NHL. Teams who like Wright at No. He could be NHL-ready within a couple of seasons. Some NHL clubs have created a separate list of Russian prospects. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino notedKorchinski's improvement this season has him rising on many NHL teams' scouting lists. The lowdown: The first thing that pops with Salomonsson is his shot. We've previously noted the St. Louis Blues' need for more depth among their left-shot defense prospects. We took a look at the biggest risers. He is one of the best skaters available in this draft. 1 between Wright and Cooley. The remarkable part of that is Slovakia having three first-round prospects (Slafkovsky, Nemec and No. Though Gauthier played some centre this season, most scouts seem to think he projects more as a pro winger. 21 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) The 17-year-old Howard is having a solid second season with the USNTDP. 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. For me, Miroshnichenko has a higher ceiling.. 49 Jani Nyman KOOVEE (Mestis) 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. Its a photo finish for the No. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). NHL Central Scouting ranked him third among international skaters. Nevertheless, his solid defensive game should make him an enticing target for a rebuilding club like the Ducks. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. First is his size. The 6'0", 194-pounder has decent size and solid defensive abilities. 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. 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. 4 among North American skaters. Our scouts are located across Canada, USA and Europe. Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. 3-ranked North BayBattalion defenceman Ty Nelson; No. 61 Dylan James Sioux City (USHL) 44 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) 5. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 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. He also has 21 points in as many games with their junior club in the USHL. 9. We will present you with 15 prospects that meet our above definition of divisive prospect. The five scouts who put Slafkovsky at No. Though Savoie is small by the standards of NHL centers, the 5'9", 179-pounder is a very talented player. Having alsotraded away versatile forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche, they could seek a skilled young forward with this selection. Several early mock drafts have seen him go inside the top-10. That is because many of those players were not ranked by several sources, meaning the averages tended to be more equal. 2 by nine of our 10 scouts. 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. Because the Canadiens' own first-round pick will be in the top-10 of this year's draft, they're sending the Coyotes the first-rounder they received as compensation from the Carolina Hurricanes for their successful signing of Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Some other observations on TSNs mid-season rankings: The top 10 is a veritable United Nations, including three Canadians, two Russians, two Slovaks, one American, one Finn and one Czech. The lowdown: Remember when Lambert was in the conversation for first overall? The feeling amongst scouts is that Wrights challengers have yet to fully make their own case as a No. 62 on TSNs Top 100 rankings. All of these rankings did not rank the same number of players. Hes also a better skater. On March 4, NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale cited Savoie's coach, James Patrick, suggesting he could have more success at the NHL level as a winger. For more information on prospects, be sure to check out our prospect profiles here. HM Marek Alscher Portland (WHL) At 6'3" and 190 pounds, Jiricek already has impressive size that he uses to physically separate opponents from the puck, as indicated by his 49 penalty minutes. He'll draw interest from teams seeking to build up their skilled depth at center. 48 Devin Kaplan USA U-18 (USHL) After a six-point rookie performance in 58 games with the Steelheads during the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season, Del Bel Belluz saw no game action last season as COVID also shut down the OHL's 2020-21 campaign. WebOur rankings lists are created after we combine scouting viewings from multiple viewings of prospects by our scouts. 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