2021 NHL Draft Prospects

[karhukissa]

This will not happen. His development has hit a wall.

This is just way early take, especially after weird pre-season and 1 regular season game.

It's quite obvious that he focused heavily on strenght training and his legs still feels kinda stiff. Also he's in the best place right now, surrounded by elite coaching and elite players. Playing on a same team with ex-supertalent Puljujärvi and NHL-veteran Jokinen, i'm sure they'll give him good advices and mentoring.

 

[Number 57]

Anything changing much in the rankings? I know it’s an odd season with a lot of the junior guys not playing yet, but maybe some Europeans will rise early on?

Looking at Pronoman's ranking, there are a ton of Russians. So far, this looks like he has a bias for leagues that have already started. So yes, Europeans are rising early on

 

[wetcoast]

Corey Pronman’s top 35 prospects

1. Aatu Räty, C
2. Owen Power, D
3. Kent Johnson, C
4. Dylan Guenther, RW
5. Matthew Beniers, C
6. Carson Lambos, D
7. Fabian Lysell, LW
8. Luke Hughes, D
9. Daniil Lazutin, C
10. Chaz Lucius, C
...

The 2021 NHL Draft ranking: Corey Pronman's top 35 prospects

[MOD]

I know traditionally form his hockey prospectus days that he doesn't hold Dmen as high as forwards but how in the world is Brandt Clarke not in the top 10.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I know traditionally form his hockey prospectus days that he doesn't hold Dmen as high as forwards but how in the world is Brandt Clarke not in the top 10.

Reason given was skating and defense. I don’t agree, but that’s the knock on him right now from those who knock him.

 

[wetcoast]

Reason given was skating and defense. I don’t agree, but that’s the knock on him right now from those who knock him.

Skating....seriously who is Pronman watching when he sees Clarke.

Such a BAD ranking...PERIOD

 

[Polar Bear]

I love some of the defensive talent in this draft, but this draft is really lacking elite talent at the top. Will be fascinating to see how the number 1 pick race plays out.

 

[Tetsuo]

Not having Clarke in the top 10 is a huge miss. He's my favorite to overtake Power for top D in this class. Furthermore, this draft is the most underhyped draft I've ever experienced, even though it has a ridiculously stacked first round. I'm liking the level of skill that will be available in the 20s this draft more than in the teens this past draft. I really don't get it.

 

[snipes]

Brandt Clarke is a top 3 in the draft as of right now. That is a glaring omission on the posted list.

Between him and Owen Power at #1 for me right now.

Not as good of a draft for forwards as this previous one.

2022 looks a lot stronger at the top as well for forwards, and 2023 should be really strong at the top as well if Michkov and Bedard keep up their pace and development curve.

Some excellent D men in this draft though.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

Kärpät's Ville Koivunen is doing great in Finnish U20 league.

Top 15 of 2021 prospects:

1. Ville Koivunen (F) 11. 10+5 = 15
2. Samu Salminen (C/LW) 8. 6+7 = 13
3. Kalle Väisänen (F) 7. 2+10 = 12
4. Vili Kukkola (F) 10. 9+2 = 11
5. Valtteri Karnaranta (F) 9. 5+6 = 11
6. Santeri Koskela (F) 11. 5+5 = 10
7. Niko Huuhtanen (F) 11. 4+5 =9
8. Jere Virolainen (C/W) 11. 2+6 = 8
9. Oskari Latvala (F) 10. 3+4 = 7
10. Jesse Helander (F) 11. 3+4 = 7
11. Jimi Suomi (D) 7. 1+6 = 7
12. Sami Päivärinta (F) 8. 1+6 = 7
13. Eero Niemi (F) 8. 2+4 = 6
14. Tuomas Eklund (D) 10. 0+6 = 6
15. Kasper Vähärautio (D) 10. 0+6 = 6

This is just a ranking of the top scorers, though. Not necessarily the best Finnish prospects for 2021, correct?

 

[JJTT]

This is just a ranking of the top scorers, though. Not necessarily the best Finnish prospects for 2021, correct?

Yes most of the top prospects are not playing in the U20 league.

Here is the recent top15 ranking from Finnpropects Prospects Ranking 1 / 2020-21 | FinnProspects.com

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

It isnt such a long time to 2021. So, are there any studs, that could define the 2021 NHL Entry draft?

He are some examples:
Jesper Wallstedt (G)
Cameron Whynot (D)
Peter Reynolds (F)

Whynot?

 

[Daneurism]

You really gotta take these national writers with a grain of salt. The more broad their scope, the less granular they tend to be on analysis.

 

[Dux917]

An early list from The Hockey News...

https://www.si.com/hockey/news/2021-nhl-draft-watch-list

 

[Number 57]

QMJHL update with stats

1. Zachary L'Heureux, Halifax (7 GP) 9 PTS
2. Zachary Bolduc, Rimouski (4 GP) 2 PTS
3. Zach Dean, Gatineau (0 GP)
4. Xavier Bourgault, Shawinigan (4 GP) 5 PTS
5. Joshua Roy, Saint John (5 GP) 5 PTS
6. Cole Huckins, Bathurst (7 GP), 10 PTS
7. Peter Reynolds, Saint John (5 GP) 4 PTS
8. James Malatesta, Quebec (2 GP) 0 PTS
9. Evan Nause, Quebec (2 GP) 1 PTS
10. Riley Kidney, Bathurst (7 GP) 7 PTS
11. Isaac Belliveau, Rimouski (4 GP) 2 PTS
12. Justin Robidas, Val d'Or (4 GP) 4 PTS
13. Oscar Plandowski, Charlottetown (6 GP) 3 PTS
14. Olivier Nadeau, Shawinigan (4 GP) 6 PTS
15. Cameron MacDonald, Saint John (5 GP) 1 PTS
16. Cameron Whynot, Halifax (4 GP) 1 PTS
17. Manix Landry, Gatineau (4 GP) 4 PTS
18. Mikael Huchette, Quebec (2 GP) 1 PTS
19. Nicolas Daigle, Victoriaville (4 GP) 4 PTS
20. Israel Mianscum, Sherbrooke (2 GP) 1 PTS
21. William Rousseau, Quebec (0 GP)
22. Robert Orr, Halifax (7 GP) 3 PTS
23. Maxime Pellerin, Victoriaville (4 GP) 2 PTS
24. Justin Gill, Charlottetown (6 GP) 2 PTS
25. Tyson Hinds, Shawinigan (4 GP) 1 PTS
26. Charlie Truchon, Quebec (2 GP) 0 PTS
27. Thomas Belzile, Rouyn-Noranda (4 GP) 0 PTS
28. Olivier Boutin, Gatineau (4 GP) 0 PTS
29. Jacob Melanson, Quebec (0 GP)
30. Zach Biggar, Bathurst (7 GP) 1 PTS

*Top Europeans such as Prokopenko, Canonica, Myklukha, Biasca and Mensik havent been able to come to North America yet. Marjala and Siivonen have both joined the Quebec Remparts and should be able to play following their quarantine

 

[canuck2010]

Reason given was skating and defense. I don’t agree, but that’s the knock on him right now from those who knock him.

No kidding, his skating is tremendous as is hid defence.