Prospect Info: 2022 NHL Draft

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Sportsnet's 2022 NHL Mock Draft: Predicting how Round 1 will unfold

Which player will go No. 1 overall? Where will the first curve ball happen that shakes up the draft order? Sam Cosentino presents his 2022 NHL mock draft, where he predicts how Round 1 will unfold.

www.sportsnet.ca

If this happens I hope we somehow trade up to get Cooley.

I can't see them trading up big time for something that doesn't fill a need whatsoever but I could see them trade up two spots for something that does and for Jiricek that's what I'd rather do.

 

[tomd]

Not hard to believe the Ducks would take any of those players but it is hard to believe that Pronman has any sources inside the organization giving him that info.

 

[DavidBL]

I can't see them trading up big time for something that doesn't fill a need whatsoever but I could see them trade up two spots for something that does and for Jiricek that's what I'd rather do.

If we're using the pick I think that's my preference as well.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Not hard to believe the Ducks would take any of those players but it is hard to believe that Pronman has any sources inside the organization giving him that info.

He probably does but not on this. Speculation like this doesn't come from someone inside, it comes from other teams who have an idea. So yeah, far from a lock or anything near but no teams flying completely blind as to what other teams might do.

 

[Duck Off]

I don't see the draft going like he's saying. Wright isn't falling to 4. However, he's one of many who have us take Korchinski (including Stephens) so it's probably right.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Sounds like Kotchinski it is and Mintykov is the Ducks back up plan should Korchinski go sooner.

 

[Static]

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I don't see the draft going like he's saying. Wright isn't falling to 4. However, he's one of many who have us take Korchinski (including Stephens) so it's probably right.

I think that assumes the order goes a certain way in top 10.

Savoie Kemell lekkerimaki off the board, no one takes a lhd in top 10.

 

[Static]

Pronman had us taking Guenther (Stephens as well) for the entire six weeks before the draft last year, so don't count your chickens just yet.

 

[lwvs84]

Whoever we get, I hope we get guys that makes the team tough to play against if/when they make the NHL. Guys that are high IQ, high effort level, good skaters, and at least some guys with size and snarl. With the lottery luck (or lack of it) that the Ducks have, I think they'll have a better chance of being a team kind of like that original Vegas team... 4 lines and 3 defense pairs that work hard and are tough to play against rather than having one elite line/pair with a couple of super stars (granted Ducks could have some players better than that Vegas team did). They'll need to lure in a really good coach that can put in the system and motivate the players on a nightly basis and either have Gibson rebound back to what he was (which I think is likely with a better system/team in front of him) and/or Dostal solidifying himself as an above average/good starting goalie.

 

[Static]

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

I don't see the draft going like he's saying. Wright isn't falling to 4. However, he's one of many who have us take Korchinski (including Stephens) so it's probably right.

Good chance no, good chance Wright just goes 1, but Marek hinted yesterday a defenseman might shake up the top 5 and Seravalli thinks the Devils want a defenseman if they make that pick.

I think I say this every year, at least the last two, but I think this year's going to be a bit nutty, at least the top 10. 2020 and 2021 had some predictable surprises and a total shock but there doesn't seem to be any consensus on anything this year. Could be wild.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Meh.

We're usually the tightest lipped org. Losing two DFD specialists and replacing them with OFD's who need to learn how to play defense doesn't equate. Now, if Korchinski is BPA, then I'll buy that. But Pronman is set on us taking a D at #10 overall b/c we're out Lindholm and Manson doesn't make sense. Selecting Bichsel or Pickering makes more sense as they're both DFD's.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Pronman had us taking Guenther (Stephens as well) for the entire six weeks before the draft last year, so don't count your chickens just yet.

Think Korchinski goes top 9

Meh.

We're usually the tightest lipped org. Losing two DFD specialists and replacing them with OFD's who need to learn how to play defense doesn't equate. Now, if Korchinski is BPA, then I'll buy that. But Pronman is set on us taking a D at #10 overall b/c we're out Lindholm and Manson doesn't make sense. Selecting Bichsel or Pickering makes more sense as they're both DFD's.

Cept we’re getting Manson back most likely.

We can grab defensive defensemen later in draft, id rather go after the guys that have the highest ceilings at 10.

I still think we ultimately go forward at 10…. I think a forward mostly seem as a top 8 pick falls to 10 and we end up taking him. I won’t be shocked to see a LHD go top 10, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see someone go for a forward that maybe hasn’t been on very many top 10 lists

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Meh.

We're usually the tightest lipped org. Losing two DFD specialists and replacing them with OFD's who need to learn how to play defense doesn't equate. Now, if Korchinski is BPA, then I'll buy that. But Pronman is set on us taking a D at #10 overall b/c we're out Lindholm and Manson doesn't make sense. Selecting Bichsel or Pickering makes more sense as they're both DFD's.

In other words draft based on Need instead of BPA.
I'd rather just let Manson return to the Ducks to be that DFD.

Think Korchinski goes top 9


Cept we’re getting Manson back most likely.

We can grab defensive defensemen later in draft, id rather go after the guys that have the highest ceilings at 10.

The question i have, does Manson become captain ? I love Cam but he's not an Alpha male like Manson.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

In other words draft based on Need instead of BPA.


The question i have, does Manson become captain ? I love Cam but he's not an Alpha male like Manson.

If fowler becomes captain I’ll laugh….

I’d rather give it to Manson. Hell I’d give it to Henrique before fowler

I really want him at 42…. I don’t think I’d take him at 22 tho. Maybe we end up with a later 1st or earlier 2nd and can snag him

 

[Static]

NHL mock draft: Projections for all 32 first-round picks

Will Shane Wright go No. 1 to the Canadiens? Do the Devils go for a forward or a blueliner? Our predictions for the first round.

www.espn.com

 

[BringBackTheIceman]

Lowkey think Geekie goes top 10

 

[Gliff]

NHL mock draft: Projections for all 32 first-round picks

Will Shane Wright go No. 1 to the Canadiens? Do the Devils go for a forward or a blueliner? Our predictions for the first round.

www.espn.com

Who does he have us taking?

 

[Static]

Who does he have us taking?

Geekie at 10, mateychuk at 22

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Lowkey think Geekie goes top 10

I kinda do too, when push comes to shove it's tough to see a lot of teams pass on a big center like that.

 

[bsu]

With Verbeek emphasizes on getting quicker and faster. Taking the worst skater in the top 15-25 would be a change-up. He's definitely a top prospect but kind of contradicts what Verbeek is preaching. He is big but not particularly mean or physical. I do think his skill is underrated but yeah....

 

[lwvs84]

Meh.

We're usually the tightest lipped org. Losing two DFD specialists and replacing them with OFD's who need to learn how to play defense doesn't equate. Now, if Korchinski is BPA, then I'll buy that. But Pronman is set on us taking a D at #10 overall b/c we're out Lindholm and Manson doesn't make sense. Selecting Bichsel or Pickering makes more sense as they're both DFD's.

Is Pickering considered a DFD? I thought he was a big guy but offensive minded.

Hoping a good forward is available at 10, DFD with toughness at 22 (Bischel/Chesley?), and maybe Hudson at 42. Ideally another 1st for a home run pick through trade too later in the round (Lambert/Miro?). If we add another 1st and a forward with that pick, maybe another big D with the other 2nd (Warren?). That would leave Dry, Zell, and Hudson as smaller, high skill D and Hinds, Helleson, and the two D from this draft as bigger/physical guys, even if Thrun and LaCombe walk next year. If they don't, you can always trade D for wingers to compliment what we have.

 

[bsu]

Is Pickering considered a DFD? I thought he was a big guy but offensive minded.

Hoping a good forward is available at 10, DFD with toughness at 22 (Bischel/Chesley?), and maybe Hudson at 42. Ideally another 1st for a home run pick through trade too later in the round (Lambert/Miro?). If we add another 1st and a forward with that pick, maybe another big D with the other 2nd (Warren?). That would leave Dry, Zell, and Hudson as smaller, high skill D and Hinds, Helleson, and the two D from this draft as bigger/physical guys, even if Thrun and LaCombe walk next year. If they don't, you can always trade D for wingers to compliment what we have.

He's a 2 way guy but has offensive potential. He's a very interesting prospect.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I'm looking forward to the draft but I predict that, as usual, it'll be kind of a letdown. I don't have strong feelings about any of these kids so just drafting this player or that isn't super exciting to me in an immediate sense. More in the abstract.