2022 NHL Draft Prospects

[Daneurism]

We're roughly a year out from the 2021 thread being made, so let's get a thread going listing some guys.

Matthew Savoie looks to be in a class of his own, but there's tons of great north american prospects, including some very impressive quebec players.

Guys i've viewed and been impressed with: Shane Wright, Nick Pierre, Adam Fantilli, Kocha Delic, Maddox Fleming, Brody Crane, Zack Filak, Jake Rozzi. A ton more, but who are the guys you've seen that look like high end prospects?

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[Killerjas]

Exceptional status for Savoie?

 

[OSA]

Same expected for Wright in Ontario

 

[Daneurism]

Really, the only question for Savoie and exceptional status is growth. He's not a huge kid, and I don't think his brother is either.

Purely based on play, it would be the easiest decision since McDavid.

 

[JJTT]

Joakim Kemell and Brad Lambert from Finland.

 

[MasterMatt25]

Juraj Slafkovsky from Slovakia

 

[Ctrain2k]

You realize we’re talking about 13-14 year olds right?

 

[Stive Morgan]

Savoie and Wright are the only ones that come to mind. Isn't Savoie supposed to be really good?

 

[Jabs102501]

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/562425/oasiz-wiesblatt is the brother of Orca. How hipster are these kids parents?

 

[Deif]

This is the Matthew Savoie thread.

 

[StatisticsAddict99]

Savoie and Wright are the only ones that come to mind. Isn't Savoie supposed to be really good?

Supposedly the next “Generational” Canadian Forward prospect.

 

[wolem78]

Ivan Miroshnichenko Ivan Miroshnichenko at eliteprospects.com

 

[alko]

You realize we’re talking about 13-14 year olds right?

Every year by such thread jump such question: Yes, we all know, that we are speaking about 13-14 years old kids. So what?

 

[puckMAN]

2022...These are the prospects that'll play in the 2020 youth Olympics correct?

 

[MasterMatt25]

You realize we’re talking about 13-14 year olds right?

So?

 

[Daximus]

Matthew Savoie looks to be in a class of his own as far as Western prospects go. Lead the John Reid bantam tournament in points as a 14 year old. Came in 2nd in points to his teammate, Dylan Guenther, the LW goalscorer and 1st overall WHL bantam pick by the Edmonton Oil Kings. (2021 eligible).

He's an incredible skater, extremely hard on the puck, relentless puck pursuit, and very tough to get it from him once he has it. Plays a very similar style of game to Crosby. Extremely high vision, great passer and a good shooting arsenal. He's a threat from anywhere on the ice. Will be eligible for next years Bantam draft. The idea with him being granted exceptional status is that he will be able to play his entire age 15/16 year old season with the team that drafts him. Rather then being limited to just 5 games on the season. He's pretty much a lock to go 1st overall so whoever gets him may end up getting him a year early if they decide to grant him exceptional status.

 

[alko]

Matthew Savoie looks to be in a class of his own as far as Western prospects go. Lead the John Reid bantam tournament in points as a 14 year old. Came in 2nd in points to his teammate, Dylan Guenther, the LW goalscorer and 1st overall WHL bantam pick by the Edmonton Oil Kings. (2021 eligible).

He's an incredible skater, extremely hard on the puck, relentlessness puck pursuit, and very tough to get it from him once he has it. Plays a very similar style of game to Crosby. Extremely high vision, great passer and a good shooting arsenal. He's a threat from anywhere on the ice. Will be eligible for next years Bantam draft. The idea with him being granted exceptional status is that he will be able to play his entire age 15/16 year old season with the team that drafts him. Rather then being limited to just 5 games on the season. He's pretty much a lock to go 1st overall so whoever gets him may end up getting him a year early if they decide to grant him exceptional status.

How looks the process of exceptional status? What all must be done? Who can ask for it? Who not? How long until they decide?

 

[james12]

I reckon Savoie is definitely the most talented kid for 2022. Followed by Wright, Lambert, Filak, Slafkovský, Kemmel it seems to me a strong prospect core even 4 years before draft. I'm bit sceptical about Slafkovský since slovak u16 & u18 leagues can just barely accelerate his performances. Despite this, I think he's very promising for Slovak future. We can say, for now, that Savoie's gonna be 1st overall.

 

[alko]

I reckon Savoie is definitely the most talented kid for 2022. Followed by Wright, Lambert, Filak, Slafkovský, Kemmel it seems to me a strong prospect core even 4 years before draft. I'm bit sceptical about Slafkovský since slovak u16 & u18 leagues can just barely accelerate his performances. Despite this, I think he's very promising for Slovak future. We can say, for now, that Savoie's gonna be 1st overall.

Slafkovsky is going to Red Bull Salzburg. It is said, they have the best ever training farm in Europe. Not only ice-hockey, but also football.

If you dont know, what is it, check this videos:

 

[Daximus]

How looks the process of exceptional status? What all must be done? Who can ask for it? Who not? How long until they decide?

He along with his parents will have to apply for it with Hockey Canada. Then they make the choice of whether the player will benefit more from playing in Major Junior at 15 vs. Playing another year in midget. It's hard to say whether he'd be granted it as no one has ever applied for it in the WHL and on top of that the last two exceptional grants turned out pretty bad. Hockey Canada might be gun shy now.

 

[AUAIOMRN]

Elite Prospects - NHL Draft Center

Currently only five names listed. For posterity:

-		Joakim Kemell (F)	JYP U16	Jr. C SM-sarja	18	8	14	22	14
-		Brad Lambert (F)	Pelicans U16	Jr. C SM-sarja	1	0	1	1	4
-		Matthew Savoie (F)	Northern Alberta Bantam Prep	CSSBHL	30	28	69	97	22
-		Juraj Slafkovsky (F)	HC Kosice U16	Slovakia U16	23	30	24	54	18
-		Shane Wright (F)	Don Mills Flyers Bantam AAA	GTBHL	-	-	-	-	-

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[tony d]

Still 4 yrs. out so lots of time for guys to step up and what not. Best of luck to all these kids as they take the next step towards a possible NHL career.

 

[czech]

Marek Alscher this is next Rasmus Dahlin! )

 

[Ohlle]

Has anyone seen this kid Zack Filak play? Can't find any stats on him but he will be playing in the HPHL U16. Also curious about any Swedish prospects. These two looks to be some interesting prospects.

Tim Almgren: Tim Almgren at eliteprospects.com
Noah Östlund: Noah Östlund at eliteprospects.com

 

[JimboA]

Has anyone seen this kid Zack Filak play? Can't find any stats on him but he will be playing in the HPHL U16. Also curious about any Swedish prospects. These two looks to be some interesting prospects.

Tim Almgren: Tim Almgren at eliteprospects.com
Noah Östlund: Noah Östlund at eliteprospects.com

I can't say I know anything about players that young, but Otto Stahre is someone I've noticed.