From there, he scanned the offensive zone while in motion and fed a number of his teammates through the slot for high-quality chances, some of which became goals. Hes got the puck handling, playmaking vision, and skating to be a top-four defender that excels on the power play at the NHL in the near future. In his first taste of the pro game in the AHL this season with the Belleville Senators, he has been excellent. LH. Who do you think should have made the list? In fact, dont be surprised if he is a graduate of this list by mid-season of 2022-23. Date: 01/12/2023 Source: Ontario Junior A Hockey League. Defensively, hes still a work in progress, but you cant deny his ability to generate offense and be successful at it. His red-hot start in the Finnish Liiga last year had NHL scouts salivating at his goalscoring potential, and while he ultimately cooled off quite significantly, that potential hasnt disappeared. His even-strength production came into question as he relied heavily on his power-play production, but that changed as he finished the season with 23 even-strength goals compared to his 12 on the power play. DL, Another member of that stacked University of Michigan squad, Thomas Bordeleau is a top-notch playmaker that found a way to shine despite playing on a team that featured some of the very best prospects in the world. Dumais has the work ethic to succeed at the pro level despite his size, but he will need to take another step forward in his skating if he wants to become the dynamic playmaking winger that he has the potential to become at the highest level. Jan Bednar, a 2020 fourth-round pick, started in the crease for Detroit and stopped all 18 shots he faced before being replaced by free-agent invitee and Shelby Township, Mich., native Andrew Oke in the middle frame. At the time of writing, he is tied for second in rookie scoring in the AHL. Even though Aleksi Heimosalmi is a defenseman and not a potential top-line winger like Sebastian Aho or Teuvo Teravainen, he has the potential to become a top-four option down the road with his mobility and ability to transition the puck through the neutral zone. He suited up for the Vancouver Giants in the WHL last season and he didnt disappoint when playing meaningful minutes. The Blue Jackets will play four games over the course of five days and highly anticipated prospects Cole Sillinger and Yegor Chinakhov will play their first games in Union Blue. He is smart, skates well, wins faceoffs, back-checks hard, and has already begun to grow into more of his offensive potential. LH, The only Russian to side-step the Russian Factor in the 2022 Draft was able to do so because he was already playing in North America. The Regina Pats defenseman showed strong defensive abilities from the get-go. Mix that with his great puck control and stick handling, hes extremely dangerous when hes weaving his way into the offensive zone and getting around opponents with ease. Chaz Lucius, a Winnipeg Jets first-round pick, tied Snuggerud and two others for fifth in goals scored. Good Tournament History. DL, Selected 37thoverall by the Coyotes in 2021, Josh Doan had a fantastic freshman season at Arizona State University. He's trending in the right direction, with this tournament highlighting his strong case for a future as a top-six NHL winger. After ripping up the competition in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Chicago Steel in 2020-21, Matthew Coronato moved his game to the NCAA and the Harvard Crimson in 2021-22. The undrafted 19-year-old has been fine, if unremarkable, for the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League. So far, he has been a rewarding prospect for the Blue Jackets who selected Dumais in the third round, 96thoverall. And he nearly stole a win for the gold medal against Canada, tallying 35 saves on 38 shots to give Czechia a chance for gold, an accomplishment they fell just short of in overtime. My pick for the best drafted prospect in hockey right now is Luke Hughes, who has been a dominant two-way defender for the University of Michigan over the last year and a half. Sderstrm skates well and has the speed and agility to be a top-four defender in Arizona, but he lacks the dynamic skill of a flashier defender like Quinn Hughes as well as the rock-solid physical play of a defenseman like Moritz Seider. 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. . The son of former NHLer Shane, Josh finished last season a point-per-game player with 37 points in 35 games. DL. That accolade goes to Czechia's Tom Suchnek. Hes able to read moves extremely quick as a result of high-level decision-making. PB, The Buffalo Sabres were lucky enough to have three selections in the first round of the 2022 Draft, picks nine, 16, and 28. The Official Site of the Detroit Red Wings. While hes an effective playmaker, dont underestimate his shot as hes got great power. Stars 2021 NHL Prospect Tournament. Historically, this tournament is a good indicator of NHL participation. He always has the opposition on their heels thinking what hes going to do next as hes unpredictable with his decision-making. Related: Matvei Michkov The Best Russian Prospect Since Ovechkin, He is a very complete prospect who is a natural leader, shoots, well, and does just about everything else you could hope for from a first-round pick. It also doesnt hurt that hes a right-handed centre which is quickly becoming one of the hottest NHL commodities. He is a great goalscorer and has a shot that will likely give NHL goalies nightmares someday, but for now, he has to earn the trust of his coaches through consistency of effort and production. It might be enough to nudge him over the hill and earn him an NHL contract. Nashville Predators first-round pick Joakim Kemell had a decent tournament. 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. Want to read more about Bedard? He was the team leader in goals (34), assists (42) and points (76) for the Guelph Storm last season. MZ, Who doesnt love a dynamic puck-moving defenseman who is always in attack mode? LH, Its common for prospects to increase their draft stock significantly as their draft year goes on, but few jump up draft boards as quickly as Kevin Korchinski did in the final month or two of his draft season. MZ, Shifty, smooth, silky, skilled. Tweet from @DetroitRedWings: Tyutyayev's 1st of the tournament! PB, The Columbus Blue Jackets third first-round pick in 2021, Corson Ceulemans, is a highly mobile defender. He was formidable in the semifinal matchup against Sweden, making timely saves under immense pressure in the third period and, subsequently, overtime. Sent back to the American Hockey League after only nine games last season, Jack Rathbone is ready to make his mark on the NHL in 2022-23 as a full-time member of the Vancouver Canucks defense corps but has struggled to keep an NHL spot. And Snuggerud was dynamite for Team USA. Jansson showed his willingness to compete in the defensive zone, particularly behind the goal line during scrums. After posting only one goal and two points in 12 games in 2020-21 with Avangard Omsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), he broke out to the tune of 16 goals and 28 points in 39 games last season. He also won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2021 WJC where he scored three goals and eight points in seven games. So far this year we've seen top prospects like Matty Beniers and Mason McTavish break into the NHL full-time this year, becoming important players for their respective teams. LH, It somehow already feels like weve been hearing this kids name for YEARS. The Dallas Stars draft pick fell all the way to 47th overall in 2021 for indescribable reasons beyond his 5'7" stature. The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't yet released their tournament roster. DL, As the captain of the Brandon Wheat Kings last season, Ridley Greig posted an impressive 26 goals and 63 points through 39 games. Snuggerud is a responsible defensive player which is impressive for a winger with so much offensive potential. Tweet from @DetroitRedWings: SODERBLOM HANAS! 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. After recording two points (both assists) with the Devils, the next step for the Swedish sniper is to find a full-time job in New Jersey. Related: 2023 Draft Rankings Horns Top 32 for December, He was a consistent presence on Team Russia during the 2021 World Juniors and has now become a prospect to be reckoned with. 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 Oilers are in dire need of scoring wingers with size and solid skating and that is what they have in Petrov. However, he also showed a better physical presence than he had in the past and some playmaking prowess that didn't show up much in juniors, when he would usually defer to linemate Logan Cooley. He's not going to become an intimidating presence at the point, but his calculated shots that utilize screens and make deflections possible will serve him well. William Eklund began his 2021-22 campaign in the NHL but was sent down after the nine-game cutoff. 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. Known for being an effective playmaker with his quick hands and strong puck control, Evangelistas newfound goal-scoring abilities were on full display making him a dual offensive threat. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. While Connor Zary didnt have an amazing first season in the American Hockey League, he managed to bounce back from some injury problems that followed him from junior. Hes got top center written all over him, and he should be a foundational piece of the Coyotes rebuild. MZ, Since being selected 23rdoverall in the 2022 Draft, Jimmy Snuggerud has proven to be an excellent choice for the St. Louis Blues. But yes, it is a major opportunity to see most of the world's top teenagers all on the ice at the same time. 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. With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. Admittedly, Im higher than most on Nathan Gaucher, but certainly not higher than the Anaheim Ducks were on him when they decided to take him with the 22ndpick in the 2022 Draft. INSTAT PROSPECT GAME ROSTERS ANNOUNCED FOR OJHL ALL-STAR CELEBRATION . Here are nine prospects who raised their stock at the 2023 World Junior Championship. MZ, Drafted ninth overall by the Sabres at the 2022 draft, Savoie is a highly creative centreman with a high-end skill set. He hasnt played yet this season following offseason surgery, but look for him to bounce back next year with the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA. M.Z. He is signed to play in Russia for a few more years so, hopefully, he continues on this upward trajectory up into the KHL and eventually over to North America. Joe Veleno sparked a third-period rally with a pair of goals as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Dallas Stars 6-5 Tuesday to win the NHL Prospects Tournament at Centre I.C.E. He showed very well for himself in the latter half of his draft year and was great in the playoffs. Jiricek is currently scoring over a point per game for the Cleveland Monsters as a 19-year-old rookie defenseman. His speed, IQ and decision-making remain his greatest strengths every time hes out on the ice. The end result of his fabulous play was four goals and six assists in seven games. 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 combination of speed, hands and stick handling makes him an offensive catalyst maintaining offensive zone time and attacking with force. He displays a smooth stride, great speed, leads the rush and is strong in breakout situations. Elite Prospects - National Hockey League (NHL) NHL National Hockey League NHL Team Rosters Anaheim Ducks Arizona Coyotes Boston Bruins Calgary Flames Los Angeles Kings Nashville Predators New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins San Jose Sharks Seattle Kraken St. Louis Blues 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. Seventh-round picks rarely work out. January 12, 2023, Mississauga, ON - The Ontario Junior Hockey League announced today the schedule of community events for this. That, in combination with his staunch defensive efforts, makes Montral's drafting him in the second round last summer more logical than it first appeared. Petrov has a heavy shot and nearly perfect shooting form which has helped him rack up goals in the OHL. Rosen has the defensive effort and technique to be a solid two-way winger in the NHL one day, but will likely need to get just a bit stronger (or just a bit more clever) before he will be out-muscling or out-maneuvering NHL players with regularity. Hes got great vision to set up his teammates and is just as effective without the puck. His creativity in the offensive endknows no bounds, and his speed enables him to lead the charge through the neutral zone. Despite the slow production to start the season, he finished top-10 in OHL scoring with 94 points. Either way, hes dangerous in both situations. PB, Frank Nazar is a great centre prospect who was drafted 13thoverall in the 2022 NHL Draft despite being 5-foot-9. He works hard in all phases of the game and could become a top-six center with a respectable two-way game. He was among the most productive defenders in the OHL where he had a 1.07 P/G and was fifth in scoring with 59 points. Detroit Red Wings and DetroitRedWings.com are trademarks of the Detroit Red Wings. 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. Nyman is a big Finnish winger with the size and strength to compete against men in Liiga (the top Finnish pro league) without looking out of place. . With a toolbox of skills that will get him a lot of goals in and around the crease, the NHL should be in his future very soon. Of course, that's where the comparison ends, but the Vegas Golden Knights should have exited that tournament feeling absolutely thrilled with Lindbom's performance. Stankoven registered three goals and eight assists for Canada, finishing fifth in the tournament by points. By Max Bultman Sep 11, 2019 42 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The Red Wings won a championship on Tuesday. The tournament involves the best young under-20. The success he had last season is going to be essential for his development going forward. He battles well against larger players and his low centre of gravity makes him harder to knock off the puck than you would expect. There, he recorded five points in four games and was one of Team Germanys best players when he arrived. LH, In the leadup to the 2022 NHL Draft, it became clear that Jordan Dumais was a high-risk, high-reward prospect. For the average fan, it's one thing to read about him and look at the stats. to view this content, NHL Best Defenseman (Norris Trophy) Finalist, NHL Contribution to U.S. Hockey (Lester Patrick Trophy), NHL Gentleman Conduct (Lady Byng Trophy) Finalist, NHL Leadership-Humanitarian Award (King Clancy Trophy), NHL Most Valuable Player (Hart Trophy) Finalist, NHL MVP Selected by NHLPA (Ted Lindsay Award), NHL Rookie of the Year (Calder Trophy) Finalist, NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy), NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy) Finalist, NHL Top Defensive Forward (Frank J. Selke Trophy), NHL Top Defensive Forward (Selke Trophy) Finalist, Shoulder injury, expected to miss rest of the regular season, Torn Achilles tendon, expected back mid-season, Shoulder injury (expected to miss 22-23 season), Undisclosed injury, (expected to miss season), Lower body injury, expected back late March, Lower body injury, expected back mid-April, Shoulder surgery (expected to be back April), Hip injury, expected to miss the entire 22/23 season. He displays great IQ with the puck and does a great job to utilize his teammates with his playmaking abilities. He has proven himself to be a dominant offensive player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), with incredible hands and playmaking ability. "You have to remember it's still a six- or seven-game run in the course of a season where most of these kids will be playing 80 or so games.". In 2021, Carl Lindbom, just like Henrik Lundqvist, was drafted out of Sweden in the seventh round. it continues to provide the hundreds of NHL and NCAA scouts in attendance with a look at the best uncommitted players the NAHL has to offer, as well as some potential NHL Draft picks. NHL; NHL DRAFT; AHL; ECHL The 21-year-old, who was a top international prospect in the 2017 class, slashed .283/.341/.504 with five homers and 13 RBI in 29 games for Somerset last season. His production shot up in 2021-22 where he finished with 21 goals and 33 points in 52 games,earning him an entry-level contractin the process. PB. Whos too high? MZ. Related: Guide to the 2023 World Junior Championship, He didnt post the same ridiculous numbers in his freshman season, but he still led the team in scoring with a solid 18 goals and 36 points in 34 games. The cousin of Kasperi Kapanen was drafted by the Montral Canadiens in the second round last summer. He is great at finding soft spots in defensive coverage and setting up for a rocket of a one-timer. DL. 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. Coming into December, Lucius had never established himself as a top player for the U.S. program. After a respectable 61 points in his draft year with the London Knights, the Predators selected him 42ndoverall at the 2020 draft. Isak Rosen is on pace to lace up for over 100 professional hockey games before his 20th birthday. While hes known for putting the puck in the net, hes also an effective puck distributor. Hutson has the combo of incredible skating and high effort that gives shorter players (hes 5-foot-8 or 9 depending on where you check) a real chance to succeed at the NHL level. LH, Brendan Brisson put up 63 points over 62 games and two seasons with the University of Michigan, and now he has turned pro. 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