47 Fraser Minten Kamloops (WHL) Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino notedKorchinski's improvement this season has him rising on many NHL teams' scouting lists. Scott Wheeler's ranking of the Blue Jackets' top prospects indicatesthey're lacking a right winger with first-line potential. 3 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL) Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. Perhaps they'll give consideration to Pavel Mintyukov of the OHL's Saginaw Spirit as a potential long-term solution. {{ video.Name His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. 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. Del Bel Belluz's improvement won't go unnoticed by NHL scouts. He's also third on the USNTDP junior squad with 27 points in 18 United States Hockey League (USHL) contests. "There's no holes in his game.". 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. ", "Slovak Simon Nemec, at No. NHL Central Scouting listed Jiricek at No. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL) 2 among international skaters. HM Jagger Firkus Moose Jaw (WHL) 71 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL) They could choose Northeastern University's Jack Hughes. 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. 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 skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. 20 Nathan Gaucher Quebec (QMJHL) 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL) Sportsnet's Sam CosentinoechoedPeters' assessment but pointed out the youngster's foot speed is a little slow. NHL clubs in search of a natural goal scorer will be drawn to Gauthier. He's ranked sixth among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting. This is our seventh year doing this. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. 10 among North American skaters. Many of the players ranked from Nos. Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. His U18 performance also helped his ranking with some scouts. 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. They could choose the USNTDP's Ryan Chesley if he's still available by this stage of the first round. Nevertheless, NHL Central Scouting selected Kemell as their top player among international skaters. Five scouts pegged him at No. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters noted Nazar's quickness and high-end finishing ability while commending his tenacity despite his 5'10", 174-pound frame. One had him at No. Another season or two playing with professionals in Sweden could help to smooth out the rough edges to his puck-moving skills. 75 Spencer Sova Erie (OHL) 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. 2 on TSNs mid-season rankings. 36 Calle Odelius Djurgardens (SWE J-20) 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. 1 overall pick should be., Hes not played with enough urgency or determination, said another scout. Those factors should make him very enticing for the Senators. Still, his offensive abilities were strong enough to rank him highly. 1, for that matter. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. To that end, here are thumbnail sketches of the remaining eight prospects in TSNs Top 10: 3. We will present you with 15 prospects that meet our above definition of divisive prospect. Hes also a better skater. HM Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. Questions come in with his overall game and what hell be in the NHL. 53 Elias Salomonsson Skellefte (SWE J-20) 26 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL) 5 and as low as No. Five of 10 scouts surveyed by TSN ranked the 6-foot-4 Slovak left winger at No. After tallying just six points in 24 games with JYP, he's managed only four points in 25 games with the Pelicans. The 17-year-old Howard is having a solid second season with the USNTDP. 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. Along with the prospect, we will indicate the variance in rankings and then give a brief explanation of what the disagreement is all about. 4. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. With 31 points in 46 games, Luneau sits fourth among Olympiques scorers. WebDrafted 2022, 1 #24 overall by Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the CHL Import Draft Drafted 2021, 1 #43 overall by Acadie-Bathurst Titan in the CHL Import Draft 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #33 by Elite Prospects 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #22 by ISS Hockey 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #23 by FCHockey DAILY FACEOFF TOP 32. Thats the way we like it. 7 in our survey of scouts. All but one of Elite Prospects' ranking authorities consider him a top-10 prospect, with NHL Central Scouting rating him No. All of which has come as a rather notable surprise. 1, while four scouts slotted the Kingston Frontenac centre in the top spot. They could look at Tristan Luneau of the Gatineau Olympiques in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) as a prime option to address that need. HM Quinn Finley Madison (USHL) 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 2. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current ", "Conor Geekie, a 6-foot-3 centre who can play a heavy, hard-driving game but also has a high skill level. No one doubts Wright has the tools to be a good NHL player, but if hes going to be No. 2 NHL centre. 1 perch is USA Under-18 forward Logan Cooley, a 5-foot-10 centre who is as savvy and skilled offensively as any prospect in the draft. The younger brother of Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, the 17-year-old Connor already has impressive size at 6'4" and 205 pounds. Those traits could have Sabres scouts looking past his difficulties this season and seeing a future NHL star. Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. A knee injury suffered during the 2022 World Junior (U20) Championship sidelined Jiricek for the remainder of this season. The 18-year-old center is sitting secondamong his teammates with 46 points in 54 games. 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. However, he had 13 goals and 36 points skating with his fellow junior players with MHL club Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk. Juraj Slafkovsky has a range of 4 because his highest ranking is 1 and his lowest is 5. Spirit coach Chris Lazary complimented the 6'1", 192-pounder's competitiveness, elite skating and puck management under pressure. Despite a slow first half of the season, the 18-year-old Kingston Frontenacs center should be a fine addition to the Montreal Canadiens if they win the draft lottery. ", 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? Highest ranks: 11th (Smaht Scouting), 15th (Dobber Prospects). 1. He also has 21 points in as many games with their junior club in the USHL. 65 Topi Ronni Tappara (SM Liiga Jr.) 83 Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) Club order of draft selection is not a factor in our survey of scouts and TSNs ranking of players. Cooley has been dynamic with the puck, a scout said. Hes not been carrying his team or competitive enough in puck battles. The top-ranked in fact, the only ranked goalie is Prince George Cougars netminder Tyler Brennan, who is No. The newest Hab missed a few chances on Tuesday, but he was very hard to miss on the ice. 2 overall selection from a scout, as did Russian winger Danila Yurov, who checks in at No. Should they end up at this position in the first round, they could forMatthew Savoie of the Winnipeg Ice in the Western Hockey League (WHL). It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. Multiple scouts freely admitted that five years from now, the best player from the 2022 draft could be someone not named Slafkovsky or Wright. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino and Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out the 17-year-old's elite shot release. 32 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. Its a peculiar draft year, said one NHL team head scout. Those traits could make him a first-round selection of the Wild. The 6'0", 194-pounder has decent size and solid defensive abilities. 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, Shane Wright The only other goalie ranked by TSN is Finn Topias Leinonen, who is at No. 76 Mattias Havelid Linkoping (SWE J-20) 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. 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. It isnt that Wright has been a bust or that scouts are skeptical of him as a high-end NHL prospect. 21 Tristan Luneau Gatineau (QMJHL) The club that finishes last overall will have the best odds of winning the draft lottery. The question with him is size and eventual role. 36 Owen Pickering Swift Current (WHL) We had Marco Kasper of the SHL's Rogle BK as our predicted selection by the Nashville Predators in our previous mock draft. Gaucher has 24 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. Korchinski's size, unflappable demeanor and playmaking abilities have propelled him to a solid season in the WHL. NHL Central Scouting placed him at No. We still feel he could be their pick if he's available at this stage given their need to look ahead for potential replacements for centers Ryan Johansen and Mikael Granlund. 77 Simon Forsmark Orebro (SWE J-20) Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. 43 Cameron Lund Green Bay (USHL) (Rankings were updated on July 4 due to additional rankings from The Hockey News and again July 5 due to updated rankings by Corey Pronman. Those who believe he has considerable offensive potential say hes a threat to be a top-five prospect in this draft. ", 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. Its really that tight in the eyes of so many scouts. HM Jackson Edward London (OHL) After showing promise in 2020-21 with nine points in 16 games, he's third among Warriors scorers and fourth among WHL blueliners with 56 points in 57 games. 55 Isaiah George London (OHL) They could use it to select Luca Del Bel Belluz of the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. The big blueliner also skated for Switzerland at this year's postponed World Juniors. Ingram, 18, is skating in his first season in the USHL. 33 Owen Beck Mississauga (OHL) In our previous mock draft, we predicted the Ottawa Senators could select David Jiricek of HC Skoda Plzen of the Czech Extraliga. Elite Prospects indicates most ranking authorities have him projected as a top-five selection, with NHL Central Scouting listing him at No. McGroarty's size, competitiveness and scoring abilities should overcome any concerns about his speed. 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. 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. ELITEPROSPECTS.COM TOP 32. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) The reality is Brennan is likely to be taken well before his 62nd TSN ranking. 8 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (MHL) Slafkovsky was ranked No. 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). - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. Those not ranked by McKenzie but mentioned as honourable mentions received a rank of 100. Its a photo finish for the No. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino considers him to be a power forward in progress. He had seven points in 11 games with their junior club and three points in 29 games skating with their pro squad. Their next pick is at 79th overall, and they have a seventh rounder as well. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. 25 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL) 24 Denton Mateychuk Moose Jaw (WHL) Wrights game has been, to varying degrees, viewed as underwhelming, especially when weighed against the high expectations coming into the 2021-22 season. 2 and as low as No. by Bob McKenzie Lets make one thing clear from the get-go: The 2022 NHL Draft is the Shane Wright Draft. CONSOLIDATED RANKING TOP 32. 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. [No. Nemec is 6th on my rankings and Jiricek is 9th. When hes not, its frustrating to watch. Teams who rank Slafkovsky at 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. That is our list of 15 divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. The lowdown: Kulich introduced himself on the world stage when he was named MVP of the U18 World Championship. Shane Wright was our predicted first overall selection in our previous mock draft. On bad days, you have a hard time finding him. Mind you, there seems to be a distinction being made between Russians who are already playing in North America versus the Russians playing in Russia. WebOn Monday, TSN Hockey's Insider Bob McKenzie released his final draft rankings for the 2020 entry draft, in late-January he released his mid-season rankings. 2 and Savoie at No. He was ranked as high as No. This ensured that a player not ranked did not benefit more than a player ranked low. Ivan Miroshnichenko has been sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma and could miss all of next season, and that uncertainty means he is not in the first round here. Most scouts project him as a high-end second-line centre in the NHL with a chance to develop into a 1C. 34 Ty Nelson North Bay (OHL) The lowdown: Bichsel is a defensive defenseman who already has NHL size at 6-foot-5.5 and 225 pounds. Why such a high disparity? A big-bodied center at 6'3" and 207 pounds, Gaucher drew praise from Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino, whosingled out the 18-year-old's work ethic and effectiveness in the faceoff circle and on the penalty kill. Cloud State University next season. In my view, he has the best chance to be a first-line NHL forward.. 10. 13 Conor Geekie Winnipeg (WHL) McKenzie felt high expectations created by Wright's outstanding performance prior to this season has some scouts expecting more from him this season. Capable of playing center or on the wing, the 18-year-old is in his second season with HK Poprad playing with and against professionals. Yurov has the skills and talent to be a top-10 pick. 2, but two scouts had him at No. 2. HM Lucas Edmonds Kingston (OHL) 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. 57 Gleb Trikozov Omsk (MHL) - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. HM Brennan Ali Lincoln (USHL) Austria rounds it out with one. Wright's strong skating, playmaking and two-way skills should keep him as the favorite to go first overall. Dubas adds edge to Leafs as challenging playoff path looms. HM Gavin Hayes Flint (OHL) While the skill with the puck is evident both as a shooter and a playmaker, those down on him dont think he has the speed to keep up in the NHL. 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga) (Note that you will need to scroll the table to the right in order to see all columns). 12 in our scouting survey. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino cited Mateychuk's maturity and ability to adjust his game to his team's needs. ", LHD, Saginaw (OHL): "Mintyukov, the Russian defenceman playing in Saginaw, is emerging as a red-hot commodity and rising draft star. 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. Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. Two scouts ranked him in their top 5. Take He also played two games for Russia at the 2022 World Juniors before the tournament was postponed because of COVID-19 issues. NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING TOP 32 NA. While critical of his skating, Peters suggests his offensive skills could offset that shortcoming. Peters also complimented his quick hands and deceptive shot among his assets. This improved the results dramatically from other years. It feels like this years draft could see a lot of movement from these consensus rankings. 44 Seamus Casey USA U-18 (USHL) 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. 2022 Trade Deadline and no rankings are perfect so we combined 12 of the most respected draft rankings and used the average of them to get our own rankings. 51 Noah Ostlund Djurgardens (SWE J-20) Consentino also pointed out he's brought more patience to his game, while Peters commended the youngster for using his size to protect pucks. 16 Pavel Mintyukov Saginaw (OHL) 15 in our survey. Kasper's strength and speed will be significant assets for any club seeking his style of game. The Arizona Coyotes got their third pick in this round as part of the return from the Colorado Avalanche in last summer's Darcy Kuemper trade. 69 Matt Seminoff Kamloops (WHL) A young sniper such as Liam Ohgren of the SHL's Djurgardens IF could be a good option. That didnt happen. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. Here is the link: https://www.tsn.ca/shane-wright-nhl-draft-kingston-frontenacs-bob-mckenzie-1.1748239. The USNTDP's Isaac Howard could be someone they target in this year's draft. What is the main takeaway from this exercise? 62. His upside will depend on how his offensive game develops. 1 cant forget what they saw in Wrights first OHL season and the 2021 U-18 world championship.. 1 guy right now.. Currently sidelined with a minor shoulder injury, Kemell hasnt been scoring at the same pace he did to start the season in Finlands top mens league, but hes still seen a skilled goal-scorer/playmaker who has an engine that revs high. Alexander Ovechkin has been the Washington Capitals' first-line left wing since his NHL debut in 2005. 1 or No. 35 Jack Hughes Northeastern (NCAA) 1 or No. If he was over 6 feet tall, hed probably be the [clear-cut] No. 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. The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? Elite Prospects' Russ Cohen considers Nazar one of the most exciting players in this year's draft, praising his coolness under pressure and game-breaking ability. Skating for TPS in Finland, Slafkovsky had 18 points in 11 games with their under-20 team. The lowdown: You know a prospect is divisive when some have them as a lottery pick and others have them outside the second round. 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. He was named player of the month for October, the first rookie to be so honored. 69 Isaiah George London (OHL) [Highlight] Jesse Ylnen completes the two-on-one. Highest ranks: 13th (TSNs Craig Button), 15th (Sportsnet, Elite Prospects), Lowest ranks: 44th (Draft Prospects), 37th (McKeens Hockey), 36th (TSNs Bob McKenzie). 4. 33 to 64) who could push their way well into the first round. That tournament was the only hockey Wright played in 2020-21 because of COVID-19. 14 Danila Yurov Magnitogorsk (KHL) Kasper, 17, is at No. 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. The 18-year-old Nazar is building on last season's promising 36-point performance in 31 games with the USNTDP junior team in the USHL. He really needs to step it up in the second half.. As we noted in our previous mock draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets received a conditional first-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in last summer's Seth Jones trade, which will stay with Chicago if it lands at Nos. The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. 1 vote besides Wright is No. 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. Another scout, though, ranked him just outside the first round. In the history of the NHL draft, the latest the first goaltender has ever been chosen is 60th overall. He could one day blossom into a puck-moving defenseman on par with those stars, and that potential makes him a terrific addition to the Jets' blue line. His potential as a hardworking, skilled scorer should be attractive to a team in need of left-wing scoring depth like the Capitals. Two questions come to mind with Beck. 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. In his 2022 NHL prospect pool rankings, The Athletic's Scott Wheeler rankedjust one center among the Canadiens' top five, so adding Wright to the group would be a huge boost. 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. A blueliner with his size, skill and cool head could be a solid addition to a big league blue line. Jiricek, who is No. HM Otto Salin HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.) HockeyProspect ranked 112 players. 35-ranked Swiss defenceman Lian Bichsel. This is easily identified and reflected in various rankings published. He also has 13 points in 12 games with their under-20 junior club. 88 Vladimir Grudinin Moskva (MHL) 5. 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. Now in his first full WHL season after last season's COVID-shortened schedule, Mateychuk is proving himself as a talented puck-moving defenseman. Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters singled out his quick release, precise puck skills and ability to read plays. 1 NHL centre, though many scouts have since downgraded that projection to no better than a No. As evidenced by his final Central Scouting ranking of 8th, they believe he will be a top-six center. His skating is his strength and has shown some good moments with the puck. #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). The highest ranked goalie is at 62, so dont expect a saviour starter to be taken by the Leafs. '", "Joakim Kemell is No. 42 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL) He also spent a five-game stint with the KHL parent club, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. {{ video.Name All of that led to Wright being a unanimous 10-for-10 No. 13 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL) The top defenceman in this years draft, so far anyway, is 6-foot-3 blueliner David Jiricek, who recently underwent surgery for a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship. One had him at No. The Buffalo Sabres acquired the Vegas Golden Knights' first-round pick (top-10 protected) as part of the return in last November's Jack Eichel trade. 1 vote from our panel of scouts, but also got a few votes at No. HM David Goyette Sudbury (OHL) That group includes: No. Goran Stubb of European Scouting Services called the young right winger "an excellent, smooth skater with great offensive instincts," singling out his playmaking and competitive two-way play. 9, is a heady two-way blueliner, a savvy puck mover with some offensive flair. 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