The teams that miss the playoffs are placed into a lottery for the 1st round only. Detroit Red Wings: Redmond Savage, C, USA U-18 (NTDP) ; #25 Moose Jaw Warriors: Max Finley, F, Kelowna, B.C. Nashville Predators: Anton Olsson, D, Malmo (Sweden) Chicago Blackhawks: Ilya Safonov, C, Kazan (Russia) 186. ; #183 Kelowna Rockets: Jake DeMone, D, Lethbridge, Alta. beginning the process . Alberta led all provincial branches with 83 players selected. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 191 | Shot: R They thought they had ones in Ryan Johansen and Pierre-Luc Dubois, before trading both. -- Wyshynski, Team: Chicago (USHL) 99. 220. -- Wyshynski, Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) Players from across the four Western Canadian branches have had a full season to strut their stuff for scouts, with years worth of hard work set to be recognized by WHL Clubs in Thursdays WHL Prospects Draft. Contact Elite Prospects Go Premium for Elite Prospects Support. ; #113 Portland Winterhawks: Callum Stone, D, Kelowna, B.C. 15) Seattle Thunderbirds (from Kelowna) ; #43 Calgary Hitmen: Benjamin Kindel, F, Coquitlam, B.C. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 214 | Catch: L -- Wyshynski, Team: Sudbury (OHL) Name: Cole Reschny Position: Forward Hometown: Macklin, Sask. ; #106 Portland Winterhawks: Luke Myhre, F, Dauphin, Man. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 213 | Shot: L Hes a big defenceman, just under 6-foot-3 who can score. We also invite you to ask us about our policies or feel free to let us know how we can better serve your privacy concerns. ; #40 Portland Winterhawks: Kyle McDonough, F, Langdon, Alta. #231 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Cole Fisher, F, Dunmore, Alta. ; #186 Red Deer Rebels: Cole Connolly, F, Beaumont, Alta. 94. 76. 126. Forward Cole Reschny was selected third-overall by Victoria in Thursday's WHL Prospects Draft. The Silvertips will also have picks in Round 4 (86th overall), Round 5 (108th), Round 6 (124th, via Moose Jaw completing a 2018 trade for Luke Ormsby), Round 10 (218th), Round 11 (240th), Round 12 (262nd), Round 13 (284th), Round 14 (306th) and Round 15 (328th). We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. This draft class marks a decade of me doing this work, and I still believe this 2023 group is rivalled only by 2015 among the talent pools I've scouted to date. Another two in the third round. Has the end of the John Tortorella era ushered in a more offensive era? Buffalo Sabres: Olivier Nadeau, RW, Shawinigan (QMJHL) Team: OHA Edmonton U15 Prep Stats: 24 GP 22G-24A46 points, #21 Saskatoon Blades ; #47 Victoria Royals: Grant Reid, F, Surrey, B.C. No subscription is necessary. ; #210 Brandon Wheat Kings: Pass; #211 Saskatoon Blades: Malakai Zwiers, G, Lloydminster, Alta. ; #118 Swift Current Broncos: Levi Benson, F, Rosedale, B.C. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 175 | Shot: L ; #166 Brandon Wheat Kings: Tao Flory, D, Saskatoon, Sask. Arizona Coyotes: Samuel Lipkin, LW, Chicago (USHL) ; #172 Brandon Wheat Kings: Liam Loughery, D, Pitt Meadows, B.C. ; #228 Swift Current Broncos: Jack Clark, F, Wawanesa, Man. Pittsburgh Penguins: Ryan McCleary, D, Portland (WHL) 153. 138. Anaheim Ducks: Tyson Hinds, D, Rimouski (QMJHL) 38. Ottawa Senators: Carson Latimer, RW, Edmonton (WHL) Lucius is a really solid pick, no doubt. ; #193 Red Deer Rebels: Jovan Sandhu, F, Surrey, B.C. ; #169 Kelowna Rockets: Jaxen Smyth, F, Red Deer, Alta. A center that is quick to help out his defenders and provide support to clear pucks and transition the play up the ice. 22) Vancouver Giants (from Winnipeg). Towards the end of his penalty-killing shift, watch him maintain responsible positioning until he sees the defenceman whiff on the puck and he is gone (1:28). ; #141 Regina Pats: Samuel Laplante, D, Okotoks, Alta. Dallas Stars: Albert Sjoberg, RW, Sodertalje (Sweden Jr.) Boston Bruins: Philip Svedeback, G, Vaxjo Jr. (Sweden Jr.) 215. Buffalo Sabres: Stiven Sardarian, RW, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) Tampa Bay Lightning: Roman Schmidt, D, Kitchener (OHL), 97. Team: Prairie Storm U15 Stats: 27 GP 47G-61A108 points, #16 Medicine Hat Tigers ; #189 Victoria Royals: Morgan Hackman, F, Vernon, B.C. Last season, he displayed an intelligent and mature game few see from a first-year in the Prep division. The Predators will wait for this one, if Svechkov can't make the leap to the NHL right away. The consensus number-one pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is from Whitehorse, Yukon, which falls under the jurisdiction of BC Hockey. 43. He's slightly smaller than Sebastian Cossa but no slouch at 6-foot-3. ; #255 Saskatoon Blades: Pass; #258 Seattle Thunderbirds: Jaxson Pawlenchuk, D, Ardrossan, Alta. The Tigers boast the first-overall selection in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, marking the first time in 23 years that Medicine Hat holds the number-one pick. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 175 | Shot: L ; #74 Swift Current Broncos: Berney Weston, G, Gull Lake, Sask. 88. -- Wyshynski, Team: Lulea (Sweden) No, you havent accidentally clicked a lyrics page add and been directed to an eighties anthem, its DubNetwork Scoutings LAST REVEAL for our December Top 22 WHL Bantam Draft prospect breakdown. Zuvor war Lazar bereits in den Organisationen der Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins und Vancouver Canucks in der NHL . 194. skated in 30 games with Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep this past season, registering 19 points (2G-17A). Regarded as the worlds finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. Francesco Pinelli's Slovenian tour
WHL Draft - WHL Prospects 146. #177 Everett Silvertips: Connor Wolitski, D, Spruce Grove, Alta. Arizona Coyotes: Manix Landry, C, Gatineau (QMJHL) 41. 105. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Results First Round, #1 Medicine Hat Tigers The Clubs that miss the playoffs are placed into a lottery to determine the selection order for the first round only. 18) Portland Winterhawks He is considered a strong leader by example from his teammates., Zach says: Cerebral player with exceptional anticipation yet is one of the most responsible players in the draft. All You Need To Know. 100. He has very good hands and he is very deceptive with his body movement and quick hands to throw off defenders. -- Wyshynski, Team: Djurgarden (Sweden) 144. 203. ; #73 Tri-City Americans: Ryan Grout, G, Sturgeon County, Alta. Vegas Golden Knights: Jakub Brabenec, C, Brno (Czech) 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Tracker - Vancouver Giants aaron obobaifo cameron schmidt chloe primerano colton alain jakob oreskovic ROUND 1 - PICK #7 - CAMERON SCHMIDT With the seventh overall pick, the Vancouver Giants started their day by selecting 2007-born forward Cameron Schmidt (Prince George, B.C.). New York Rangers: Hank Kempf, D, Muskegon (USHL) Columbus Blue Jackets: James Malatesta, LW, Quebec (QMJHL) Stillman was the 35th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting. These clips demonstrate calm and cool decisions with the puck as well as his strong stride and ability to be an effective forechecker at times., It is clear Gavin has no issues processing the game and typically makes a simple, heads-up play with the puck. Hundreds of the best 2007-born hockey players in Western Canada and the United States are hoping to hear their names called in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Thursday. 5) Swift Current Broncos ; #65 Edmonton Oil Kings: Presley Kerner, F, Kelowna, B.C. The complete order of selection for the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft can be found at WHL.ca/draft. Buffalo Sabres: Tyson Kozak, C, Portland (WHL) From the last half of the previous season to now, I dont believe anyone in this class has shown the improvements that he has. 213. 20) Everett Silvertips #67 Spokane Chiefs: Adam Boatter; D, Maple Ridge, B.C. Stats: 38 GP, 5 G, 10 A, How he fits: After selecting goalie Yaroslav Askarov last season with the 11th overall pick, GM David Poile goes back to Russia to select Svechkov. Celebrini is a relentless player who chases pucks and wins puck battles. ; #60 Prince Albert Raiders: Oli Chenier, F, Winnipeg, Man.
2022 WHL Prospects Draft Recap: Harrington headlines Chiefs' 2007 class The consensus number-one pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft hails from Whitehorse, Yukon, which falls under BC Hockeys jurisdiction. Stats: 24 GP, 10 G, 14 A, How he fits: Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol told me that his general manager, Ron Francis, wanted to acquire players who reminded the Hall of Famer of the way he played. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 180 | Shot: R, How he fits: The Devils make a reach here with some really talented forwards still available. 60. He can manipulate the release point, explode a quick snapshot with his weight transfer, all while being absurdly accurate., A steady and typically reliable player off of the puck, Jordan is patient in finding his opportunities. 61. Name: Lee Shurgot Position: Forward Hometown: Saskatoon, Sask. Ranking: 21 | Nationality: CAN Seattle Kraken: Ville Ottavainen, D, JYP (Finland) Vegas Golden Knights: Artur Cholach, D, Sokol Kiev (Ukraine) ; #57 Kamloops Blazers: Jack Bakker, F, Surrey, B.C. Anaheim Ducks: Kyle Kukkonen, C, Maple Grove (High MN)
223. A top five candidate for Name of the Draft, Firkus is one of the best pure goal scorers in the entire draft.
Draftpro - Introduction to The 2022 Nhl Draft Class - Whl The WHL Draft is typically held on the first Thursday in May, at which time WHL Clubs select players who have graduated from the U15 age category. 172. ; #235 Kelowna Rockets: Pass; #236 Seattle Thunderbirds: Colten Scott, G, Calgary, Alta. Carolina Hurricanes: Aleksi Heimosalmi, D, Assat Jr. (Finland Jr.) ; #154 Winnipeg ICE: Christian Stephanson, F, Calgary, Alta. is also set to be represented by forward Cameron Schmidt of Prince George, who skated with Rink Kelownas U15 side this season compiling an eye-popping 25 goals in just 13 appearances. Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats: 25 GP 31G-36A67 points, #17 Red Deer Rebels ; #107 Kamloops Blazers: Zachary Pantelakis, F, North Vancouver, B.C. ; #72 Saskatoon Blades: Maxx Hamelin, F, Winnipeg, Man. Arizona Coyotes: Ilya Fedotov, LW, Nizhny Novgorod 2 (Russia Jr.) 12) Brandon Wheat Kings In total, 240 players were selected by WHL member Clubs, including 137 forwards, 78 defenders, and 25 goaltenders. His top-end speed is still coming along as hes still growing, but the quick bursts to separate in a straight line or cut and create space is impressive. Ottawa Senators: Oliver Johansson, LW, Timra (Sweden) 121. 1 in the NHL. Arizona Coyotes: Janis Moser, D, Biel (Switzerland) 214. We are certainly excited about some of the talent that were going to be able to bring into our League., Its a deep year this year, Green added. Whether it be slowing up to set up the breakout or identifying a quick opportunity for an exit and rush. We are set to launch into 2021 continuing to bring you only the best coverage available! 135. In the 2021 WHL Draft, 2006 born players will be eligible to be selected. ; #114 Medicine Hat Tigers: Cohen Carter, D, Drayton Valley, Alta. Allan is a nice addition to the Chicago prospect pool. 71. ; #97 Brandon Wheat Kings: Brady Turko, F, Brandon, Man. WHL Network Medicine Hat Tigers to select first overall in 2022 WHL Prospects Draft 10 months ago 79. 180. Curtis Lazar (* 2.Februar 1995 in Salmon Arm, British Columbia) ist ein kanadischer Eishockeyspieler, der seit Mrz 2023 bei den New Jersey Devils in der National Hockey League (NHL) unter Vertrag steht und dort auf der Position des Centers spielt. The players selected at this year's Bantam Draft will fill the prospects portion of their team's WHL protected list. 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. Minnesota Wild: Jack Peart, D, Grand Rapids (High MN) Washington Capitals: Brent Johnson, D, Sioux Falls (USHL) He has gotten Alex Pietrangelo comps, and that's hard to pass up for the Wild. ; #175 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jordan Ramsay, F, Victoria, B.C. -- Wyshynski, Team: Shawinigan (QMJHL) NHL trade tracker: Latest deals and grades, NHL trade grades: Sabres smartly buy low on Greenway, NHL trade deadline 2023: Fantasy hockey live reaction, Flyers GM: Red Wings nixed van Riemsdyk trade, Avs' Makar OK'd to return 2nd time from protocol, Wild acquire defenseman Klingberg from Ducks, Sabres add size up front, get Greenway from Wild, Penguins acquire defenseman Kulikov from Ducks, Sources: No discipline for Watson hit on Motte, Surging Bruins fastest to 100 pts. -- Wyshynski, Team: Edmonton (WHL) ; #126 Prince Albert Raiders: Noah Smith, D, Brooks, Alta. The Avalanche have some absolute blue-chippers at center and on defense, but they could use some more high-end talent on the wings in the pipeline. #133 Medicine Hat Tigers: Brody Green, F, Winnipeg, Man. Edmonton Oilers: Jake Chiasson, C, Brandon (WHL) 164. Calgary Flames: William Stromgren, LW, Modo (Sweden 2) As part of WHL.cas coverage of the event, were drawing attention to some of the more exciting possibilities related to each of the four Western Canadian branches. ; #261 Kamloops Blazers: Evan Cook, F, Surrey, B.C. Top 22 complete, now to move on to more reports and evaluations for the page as we continue to build our final lists.
58. 1 overall in 2018, hasn't quite leveled up to franchise defenseman status yet, but he's only 21 years old. 51. . 1 overall of Owen Power. ; #197 Edmonton Oil Kings: Elijah Hanson, G, West Kelowna, B.C. He's a winger who blends offense with absolute physicality and agitation on every shift and a tenacious player who plays the kind of blue-collar, hard-nosed game that Senators coach D.J. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 185 | Shot: R, How he fits: Clarke joins arguably the deepest prospect pool in the NHL with the Kings. Ask Steve Yzerman. Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Kelley, D, Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC) There's a victim here who just saw her assailant still rewarded with a first-round selection despite unofficially pulling himself out of the draft. Montreal Canadiens: Daniil Sobolev, D, Spartak 2 (Russia Jr.) Others may have been surer things. 68. There's proof of concept here with Wallstedt in both international play and in one season in the Swedish Hockey League. 141. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. ; #49 Spokane Chiefs: Hayden Paupanekis, F, Winnipeg, Man. 128. DN Scouting is a member of Junior Hockey Media Group. 45. He was projected by many to go as high as No. 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. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. Mintyukov is the . ; #240 Everett Silvertips: Pass; #241 Edmonton Oil Kings: Owen Mastroianni, F, Golden, B.C. -- Wyshynski, Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) Celebrini is a relentless player who chases pucks and wins puck battles. 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 is more adept at shooting off the rush, in the medium/high slot, and from around the circles. His shot is great, but his ability to find spaces to get that shot off is equally impressive. 154. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 185 | Shot: R Ranking: NR | Nationality: CAN Wallstedt has a higher ceiling. ; #31 Regina Pats: Corban Almen, F, Saskatoon, Sask. ; #56 Brandon Wheat Kings: Emerson Clark, D, Saskatoon, Sask. ; #160 Prince George Cougars: Logan Flint, F, Cranbrook, B.C. The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. ; #182 Everett Silvertips: Gino Cotroneo, F, Winnipeg, Man. Stats: 22 GP, 0.908 save pct., 2.23 GAA, How he fits: The Wild acquired this pick by flipping the 22nd and 90th overall selections to the Oilers -- another trade-up to get a goalie. Dallas Stars: Jack Bar, D, Chicago (USHL) ; #41 Saskatoon Blades: Jordan Martin, D, Abbotsford, B.C. He fancied Patrice Bergeron growing up, but Beniers may end up becoming the Kraken's own version of Jonathan Toews one day. ; #71 Spokane Chiefs: Owen Schoettler, D, Edmonton, Alta. Team: Rink Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 33G-48A81 points, #19 Vancouver Giants ; #159 Spokane Chiefs: Ashton Beriana, R, Port Coquitlam, B.C. After the Draft is completed, all remaining U15 players become eligible to be listed by WHL Clubs, and many will be added as spots become available on a WHL Club PPL, or as player development improves at a higher level of hockey. 82. The WHL Draft order of selection is determined by where a WHL Club finishes in the WHL Regular Season standings. The Medicine Hat Tigers hold the first-overall selection in the WHL Prospects Draft, which is set to begin at 10:00 a.m. MT Thursday. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save.
Blades to select 13th overall in 2022 WHL Prospects Draft ; #37 Seattle Thunderbirds: Kaleb Hartmann, F, Langley, B.C. But the group is extremely talented, with numerous future impact players at the NHL level. We are excited to see him add new elements to his toolbox to become an all situations winger and not only a shooting threat, but a passing threat as well., Ash Says: You cant help but watch Seth and appreciate the athleticism, but what has my interests peaked the most is what hell be in three to four seasons time.