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Montreal had a scant few picks on day one but moved some capital to gain some picks in the 2022 draft. Moving out prospects Ty Smilanic, Kalle Vaisanen, and young blueliner Cale Fleury, the Canadiens added several picks and gained more by moving down from pick 44. The Canadiens also moved out a couple picks to add star winger Vladimir Tarasenko.
Here is how the picks shook out.
12. Joakim Kemell
2021-22 Team: JYP (#37)
Ht: 5’11” Wt: 176 pounds
Shoots: R
Position: RW
Kemell is a well-rounded winger who has almost every NHL attribute you want other than size at 5-foot-11. He brings skill and speed to his shifts, showing the ability to carry the puck up ice and create chances for himself and teammates. Kemell can pass the puck very well, but his shot is his main weapon. You can set him up from mid-range and he can finish. He lacks size, but he plays hard, showing no fear of engaging physically to win back pucks or to take a hit to make a play. He projects as a very good top-six winger who will score a lot of goals in the NHL. - Pronman
Rankings
2021-22 Team: Linköping HC (SHL)
Ht: 6-foot-4 Wt: 187 pounds
Position: Center
“Very valuable player both on the powerplay and on the PK where he on the penalty kill can block shots and show an overall great character. He is a mature and reliable centerman but he could improve his play along the blue lines, sometimes a bit sloppy plays that can lead to counterattacks the other way. Would be nice to see him get off his shot even faster as he possesses a forceful shot. I´m very impressed with Bystedt and his development, a big body who can still skate and handle the puck nicely, with the addition of his maturity and defensive attributes makes me rank him a late 1st or an early 2nd rounder.” – Charlie Thelin, DraftProspectsHockey
2021-22 Team: Örebro HK (SHL)
Date of Birth: Oct. 17, 2003
Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 194 pounds
Position: D
“He’s an extremely mature defender, a strong two-way presence. Forsmark is strong defending the rush, leading with his stick and angling out into the boards with ease. He’s a takeaway machine, forcing turnovers with regularity and quickly turning it back up the ice. It seems that any puck around him, on a stick or not, seems to end up on his stick.”– Josh Bell, FC Hockey
2021-22 Team: Frölunda HC (J20 Nationell)
Date of Birth: Oct 8, 2003
Height: 6-feet, Weight: 179 pounds
Position: LW
“One of Persson’s most stand out skill is his skating. His first steps are quick and he uses crossovers to accelerate past opponents and quickly reach a high top-speed. He is agile and is hard to stop, both with and without the puck, with his quick feet and elusive playing style.” – Viktor Bergman, FCHockey
2021-22 Team: Soo Greyhounds (OHL)
Date of Birth: June 4, 2004
Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 187 pounds
Position: C
“McConnell-Barker has a great low stance and is able to accelerate quickly using his crossovers. He makes great reads in the neutral zone and is able to cause turnovers with a quick stick. He also showed a willingness to drive into open lanes in the middle of the ice and to put the puck into high danger areas for his teammates. McConnell-Barker also did a good job moving around the offensive zone to find open space.”– Mat Sheridan FC Hockey
2021-22 Team: Guelph Storm
Date of Birth: Apr 25, 2004
Ht: 6-foot Wt: 185 pounds
Position: Defense
“Buchinger is a smooth skating two-way defender. His mobility is a plus as he has great movement east to west, pivoting to skating backwards, great edgework and an ability to turn on a dime. However, I believe he needs to work on his first few steps. He can lead the breakout with his skating or a first pass, but that added speed would give him an edge.” –Dominic Tiano, OHL Writers
Here is how the picks shook out.
12. Joakim Kemell
2021-22 Team: JYP (#37)
Ht: 5’11” Wt: 176 pounds
Shoots: R
Position: RW
Kemell is a well-rounded winger who has almost every NHL attribute you want other than size at 5-foot-11. He brings skill and speed to his shifts, showing the ability to carry the puck up ice and create chances for himself and teammates. Kemell can pass the puck very well, but his shot is his main weapon. You can set him up from mid-range and he can finish. He lacks size, but he plays hard, showing no fear of engaging physically to win back pucks or to take a hit to make a play. He projects as a very good top-six winger who will score a lot of goals in the NHL. - Pronman
Rankings
- NHL Central Scouting: 2nd (among EUR skaters)
- Future Considerations: 9th
- Peter Baracchini’s May Rankings: 6th
- Andrew Forbes’ March Rankings: 5th
- Matthew Zator’s April Rankings: 7th
- SMAHT Scouting: 11th
- Bob McKenzie’s Mid-Season Rankings: 3rd
- Dobber Prospects Mid-Season Rankings: 8th
2021-22 Team: Linköping HC (SHL)
Ht: 6-foot-4 Wt: 187 pounds
Position: Center
“Very valuable player both on the powerplay and on the PK where he on the penalty kill can block shots and show an overall great character. He is a mature and reliable centerman but he could improve his play along the blue lines, sometimes a bit sloppy plays that can lead to counterattacks the other way. Would be nice to see him get off his shot even faster as he possesses a forceful shot. I´m very impressed with Bystedt and his development, a big body who can still skate and handle the puck nicely, with the addition of his maturity and defensive attributes makes me rank him a late 1st or an early 2nd rounder.” – Charlie Thelin, DraftProspectsHockey
Rankings
- NHL Central Scouting: 17th (amongst International Skaters)
- FC Hockey: 39th
Recruit Scouting: 46th - Peter Baracchini’s March Rankings: 37th
- Andrew Forbes’ March Rankings: 40th
- Matthew Zator’s April Rankings: 58th
- Smaht Scouting: 41st
- Bob McKenzie’s Rankings: 45th
- Dobber Prospects Mid-Season Rankings: 42nd
2021-22 Team: Örebro HK (SHL)
Date of Birth: Oct. 17, 2003
Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 194 pounds
Position: D
“He’s an extremely mature defender, a strong two-way presence. Forsmark is strong defending the rush, leading with his stick and angling out into the boards with ease. He’s a takeaway machine, forcing turnovers with regularity and quickly turning it back up the ice. It seems that any puck around him, on a stick or not, seems to end up on his stick.”– Josh Bell, FC Hockey
Rankings
- NHL Central Scouting: 33rd (among EU skaters)
- FC Hockey: 33rd
Peter Baracchini’s May Rankings: 43rd
Andrew Forbes’ March Rankings: 56th - Matthew Zator’s April Rankings: 59th
- Bob McKenzie’s Mid-Season Rankings: 77th
- SMAHT Scouting Winter Rankings: 46th
- Dobber Prospects April Rankings: 45th
- Recruit Scouting: 36th
2021-22 Team: Frölunda HC (J20 Nationell)
Date of Birth: Oct 8, 2003
Height: 6-feet, Weight: 179 pounds
Position: LW
“One of Persson’s most stand out skill is his skating. His first steps are quick and he uses crossovers to accelerate past opponents and quickly reach a high top-speed. He is agile and is hard to stop, both with and without the puck, with his quick feet and elusive playing style.” – Viktor Bergman, FCHockey
- McKeen’s Hockey: 42nd
- TSN/Craig Button: 53rd
Dobber Prospects: 40th - NHL Central Scouting (EU Skaters): 46th
- The Puck Authority: 30th
2021-22 Team: Soo Greyhounds (OHL)
Date of Birth: June 4, 2004
Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 187 pounds
Position: C
“McConnell-Barker has a great low stance and is able to accelerate quickly using his crossovers. He makes great reads in the neutral zone and is able to cause turnovers with a quick stick. He also showed a willingness to drive into open lanes in the middle of the ice and to put the puck into high danger areas for his teammates. McConnell-Barker also did a good job moving around the offensive zone to find open space.”– Mat Sheridan FC Hockey
Rankings
- NHL Central Scouting: 28th (among NA skaters)
- FC Hockey: 60th
Peter Baracchini’s March Rankings: 44th - Andrew Forbes’ March Rankings: 53rd
- Matthew Zator’s April Rankings: 50th
- Bob McKenzie’s Mid-Season Rankings: 43rd
- Dobber Prospects April Rankings: 58th
2021-22 Team: Guelph Storm
Date of Birth: Apr 25, 2004
Ht: 6-foot Wt: 185 pounds
Position: Defense
“Buchinger is a smooth skating two-way defender. His mobility is a plus as he has great movement east to west, pivoting to skating backwards, great edgework and an ability to turn on a dime. However, I believe he needs to work on his first few steps. He can lead the breakout with his skating or a first pass, but that added speed would give him an edge.” –Dominic Tiano, OHL Writers
Rankings
- NHL Central Scouting: 30th (amongst North American Skaters)
- Peter Baracchini’s May Rankings: 81st
Andrew Forbes’ March Rankings: 75th - Bob McKenzie’s Rankings: 58th
- Craig Button’s Rankings: 39th
