Prospect Info: Danil Zhilkin, 2022 NHL Draft, #77 Overall

[Scheifele55]

Ranked #51 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM

Ranked #71 by FCHOCKEY

Ranked #48 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE

Ranked #54 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY

Ranked #52 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON

Ranked #35 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)

Ranked #72 by RECRUIT SCOUTING

Ranked #36 by DOBBERPROSPECTS

Ranked #47 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY

Ranked #53 by SMAHT SCOUTING

Ranked #40 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY

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[cbcwpg]

Danny Zhilkin - 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More

Danny Zhilkin possesses a skillset that isn't heavy in any one area. He projects to be a "high floor" prospect with room to grow.

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Strengths

Skating and speed
Transitional game
Puck control
Strong shot

Under Construction (Improvements to Make)

On-ice vision
Creating high-danger chances
Defensive awareness

 

[Scheifele55]

Danny Zhilkin - 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More

Danny Zhilkin possesses a skillset that isn't heavy in any one area. He projects to be a "high floor" prospect with room to grow.

thehockeywriters.com

Strengths

Skating and speed
Transitional game
Puck control
Strong shot

Under Construction (Improvements to Make)

On-ice vision
Creating high-danger chances
Defensive awareness

NHL Potential​

Zhilkin is a low-risk pick as he projects to be, at the very least, a bottom-six player in the NHL thanks to his blend of size, skill, and speed. He’s not a one-dimensional threat, either, and can effectively kill penalties and transition back to defence when needed. He isn’t afraid to get messy in the corners to dig out a puck, making him a strong candidate to end up in a special teams role in the future. Though, there’s a chance he could end up being a strong, second-line player if he can upgrade his vision and awareness. He already has a great shot and strong pass, but if that can be combined with a better on-ice sense, he’ll be a very dangerous player in the NHL, potentially like a David Backes or a Blake Wheeler.

Blake Wheeler 2.0!

 

[Guardian17]

 

[RustyCat]

Fantastic pick. I live close to Guelph where he plays and he is very intriguing. Listed as a forward but when I watched him he played defence and was easily the best defenceman to play for either side. Really good instincts and controls the play very well. Really, really like this

 

[LastWordArmy]

Drafted in the first round, #14 Overall, by the Guelph Storm in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection Draft, Danny Zhilkin had a breakout season after missing the 2020-21 season due to the COVID pandemic. He started hot right out of the gate with 15 points in his first 16 games. Zhilkin couldn’t quite keep up that pace but still posted 23 goals and 32 assists for 55 points in 66 games. He also added one goal and one assist in four playoff games. Unfortunately, the Storm fell in the first round. They lost in five games to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. It was still a big improvement from Zhilkin’s rookie season. In 2019-20 he struggled to adjust to the OHL. Zhilkin had just seven goals and 15 points in 60 games before the season was shut down.

Danny Zhilkin Scouting Report: 2022 NHL Draft #45

Danny Zhilkin Scouting Report: Drafted #14 Overall in the 2019 OHL Draft, Zhilkin had a breakout season in his draft year.

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[MardyBum]

Seems like a great third round pick.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[cbcwpg]

As long as he doesn't want to go back for a holiday and get lifted off the street by Putin.

 

[MardyBum]

Pretty funny

 

[kanadalainen]

Wow, didn't expect to pick this player.

High hockey IQ is music to my ears.

 

[TommyKillian]

We need a mid-round OHL centreman to turn into our Brayden Point or Anthony Cirelli! That will be my unreasonable expectation for Zhilkin for the next 5 years.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[surixon]

Pretty happy with this pick.

 

[Huffer]

Easy to root for after reading about his family. Can't imagine uprooting and moving to the other side of the world where you don't speak the language.

 

[cg98]

Excellent late round pick

 

[RustyCat]

Wonder if they will consider a Brent Burns or Buff approach and convert him to a D. I think they ought to because he did remind me a lot of Duncan Keith type of player in prime. Smooth skater with an ability to control the ice

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Ranked #51 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM

Ranked #71 by FCHOCKEY

Ranked #48 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE

Ranked #54 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY

Ranked #52 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON

Ranked #35 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)

Ranked #72 by RECRUIT SCOUTING

Ranked #36 by DOBBERPROSPECTS

Ranked #47 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY

Ranked #53 by SMAHT SCOUTING

Ranked #40 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY

This one can skate.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[jetsforever]

Looks like a big guy in those clips

 

[GeorgeJETson]

Finally got around to reading about Zhilkin.

Pretty good value, draft-wise, as he probably should have gone in the 2nd round.

Looks to be a solid 3c. I think there's a chance he could improve and contribute as a 2nd liner, but probably will take a while to get there.

I get a feeling he'd be a player similar to Copp, in terms of usage but not necessarily style.

Really happy with this selection.

 

[surixon]

Finally got around to reading about Zhilkin.

Pretty good value, draft-wise, as he probably should have gone in the 2nd round.

Looks to be a solid 3c. I think there's a chance he could improve and contribute as a 2nd liner, but probably will take a while to get there.

I get a feeling he'd be a player similar to Copp, in terms of usage but not necessarily style.

Really happy with this selection.

That is my view on him as well. Sounds like a more modern 3C.

 

[Thechozen1]

The more I read about Zhilkin, the more I believe this is a really sneaky good pick!!! Sounds like a real good character kid with skill to boot. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a decent jump in production for him this coming season.

 

[Brock]

My write up on Zhilkin:

My Final Top 50 OHL Players for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft - Part 4: 10-1

We have reached the end and it is time to conclude my Top 10 for the 2022 NHL Draft. 1. Shane Wright - Center - Kingston Frontenacs Wheth...

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Some notes from media/scout poll:

Final Media/Scout Top 10 for 2022

It was great to have the Ontario Hockey League back up and running again this year. A full season and playoffs was played, allowing the scou...

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[Thechozen1]

“Danny Dangles”