Hey guys, here's my final draft rankings for this upcoming draft. I had a lot more time this year to watch junior hockey and have included a full list like previous years. I have writeups for the first round and my top 225 skaters that I have projected to be drafted. Below that I've included five sleepers as a yearly tradition that I do. As always, feel free to leave your opinion or ask any questions below.
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Skaters:
1. C Shane Wright - Kingston Frontenacs, OHL
Wright is the clear top prospect of this class if you ask me. He is a fantastic two way center that is electric on offense. His defense and hockey IQ go hand in hand because he sees the game so well. This IQ allowed him to dominate junior hockey from a young age and dominate the rankings. His defensive game is another reason why he’s viewed so high and he can create offense with his defense.
2. C/RW Matthew Savoie - Winnipeg Ice, WHL
Savoie is an offensive dynamo that is the most talented player on the attack. He has a complete offensive package with great hands, shot, and playmaking capabilities. He’s super noticeable on the ice and has a huge impact on the game. Savoie could be NHL ready in a few years if he can shore up his defensive liabilities which are expected from an undersized center. Matthew might transition to a winger when he goes pro, but his talent is so high it won’t hamper his potential.
3. C Logan Cooley - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
Logan Cooley owns a shifty play style with a dynamic skill set that projects as a top line center in the NHL. His speed and new-age style is a big factor towards his ranking here. He doesn’t have the physicality aspect to his game that allows him to win puck battles consistently or outmuscle players, but he still does a solid job on the defensive end and is projectable as a top line center.
4. RD David Jiříček - HC Plzeň, Extraliga
Jiricek is my top defender in the draft because he has everything you want in a top pairing defender. He is big, strong and fast but can also contribute on offense. He’s not going to be a power point juggernaut or burst up the ice like a fourth forward that we’ve seen Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes popularize, but he’ll do just about everything else. He needs a bit of fine tuning but he’s just about ready to hop into NHL play.
5. C/RW Brad Lambert - Pelicans, Liiga
Here’s a misconception of junior hockey prospects; everyone thinks stats need to go up at an exponential rate. In the development years of prospects, you look for projectable skills that make you say “This guy will be a stud in the future.” Lambert has a large number of these skills like his skating, puck control and vision. He’s done a lot of things wrong this season and has bad habits, but these can easily be fixed. He will often overlook a teammate and try to drive the puck to the net on his own, holding on to the puck for too long and turning it over. In short, Lambert can develop into a top line player in the NHL and should not be overlooked for his down season.
6. LW Ivan Miroshnichenko - Omskie Krylia, VHL
Let’s not mince words here. Miroshnichenko is an immense talent and should be viewed as one of the top prospects in the draft. Yes, there are injury concerns here but there’s a disconnect between some of the popular rankings here. If Ivan is healthy (which he’s been reported as already cleared to train for next season), he should be a top 5 player in the draft. I’d expect an NHL team to take a risk on him earlier in the draft order than expected considering he could be ready to join an NHL team within two years similar to the trajectory of Vasiliy Podkolzin. If he’s unhealthy and you’re too worried about this risk he should be on a DND list or ranked way out of the first round. In a box, Miro is an absolute sniper with quick hands and a great frame.
7. RD Simon Nemec - HK Nitra, Slovakia
Nemec is a very impressive defensive talent who will garner a lot of attention on draft day. He’s ranked below Jiricek for a few small reasons; he’s slightly smaller and tends to turn over the puck more. However, these two are very close and the offensive potential with Nemec’s puck-moving prowess will be an important asset for the team that selects him. Nemec is no defensive slouch however, and his active approach to defense allows him to predict and disrupt passing lanes, allowing for offensive opportunity.
8. LW Juraj Slafkovsky - TPS, Liiga
Juraj is a beast of a power forward that can score goals with ease. He’s made his name this year through international tournaments and dominating them as well as his rise to Finland’s Liiga. Juraj is 6’4 and 225lbs which he uses to his extreme advantage combining his size with finesse skills and hands to beat defenders and score goals. Slafkovsky moves well for a big guy but definitely still needs some work on his edgework and other refined areas before he’s ready for the NHL. Despite the hype surrounding him, I don’t think he will exceed a 2nd line winger role or be worthy of a top five pick.
9. LD Kevin Korchinski - Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL
Korchinski has the potential to be a number one defenseman in the NHL. You could say the same about Mintyukov, however Korchinski’s offensive talent is slightly more dynamic. He is a fantastic skater that also has the frame of a shutdown defender despite needing some work on the defensive end. He will carry the puck and can enter/exit with ease, looking out of his league at times. Kevin’s biggest area of work is consistency in his defensive end and on the rush. He will often make a wrong decision or lose the play, but these are things that can be improved greatly with guidance.
10. RW Joakim Kemell - JYP, Liiga
Kemell had an amazing year with JYP in the Finnish top division. A pure sniper that has a nose for the net and hands to match. He seems to know the right area of the ice to be and has scored some simple goals due to finding backdoors or being in the area to pick up a rebound. His skating seems rather clunky at times but shows some speed and can be fixed. His offensive potential and production is enough to warrant a top 10 label despite a few flaws in his game like turnovers and offensive IQ.
11. RW Jonathan Lekkerimaki - Djurgardens IF, SHL
Lekkerimaki is a younger player in the draft that possesses all the tools to become a second line sniper. His stock this year is reliant on his destructive WJC tournament where he led all skaters with fifteen points in only six games. The thing that impressed me most about Jonathan’s WJC has his playmaking prowess and poise on the puck. He was able to recognize the best play and pass up the puck to teammates to create goals. His skating and hands are dangerous space creators and allow you to put confidence in his future as a feature player on an NHL team. Lekkerimaki needs some work on the physical aspect of his game in where he can be disrupted off the puck or shies away from physical battles at times against men in the SHL.
12. LD Lane Hutson - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
I’ve not been quiet on my opinion of Hutson this year, he’s an elite offensive talent and possesses top line offensive potential. The most underrated facet of Hutson’s game is his tenacity on the defensive end. While he’s 5’8, his father grew three inches after high-school and he can still grow himself. His speed and hands are a dangerous combo as he can break out with the puck and start a break or join the rush to create an offensive chance. Hutson’s only real issue is his strength and size, otherwise he would be considered a consensus top five player this year.
13. C/RW Frank Nazar - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
Nazar uses his high end skating ability to create separation and scoring opportunities. He prefers to distribute the puck to teammates on a rush but can also score with a nice release on his wrist shot. His motor is one of the top assets of his game because he uses his skating talents to get around the ice quickly. This also makes some viewings frustrating when he seems to lack impact on the ice despite the talent he has. Hopefully this is something coaching and higher level play can fix.
14. RD Ryan Chelsey - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
Chelsey will get overlooked this draft for his lack of offensive production, however his defensive abilities will make him a surefire NHL player. Likely destined for a middle pair, Chelsey combines his solid skating with a physical presence and can shut down a play with ease. He doesn’t take many risks and will often choose the safe option, however the eye-test shows he can contribute on offense on occasion where he’ll break into the offensive zone or find great breakout passes. Playing with Lane Hutson, Chelsey often played farther back and was the responsible player on the pair. With a partner that takes less risks, Chelsey will be able to assert his more aggressive offensive talents into the game. Chelsey may not be Cale Makar, but does not have any glaring weaknesses to his game and can be relied upon to play heavy minutes. Chelsey may become a minute munching #2/3 defenseman that could be viewed as one of the most valuable players in the draft.
15. LW Cutter Gauthier - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
Cutter has risen up the boards this year very quickly for a few reasons, but the main reason is his solid frame and NHL skillset. His shot is lethal and quick with good accuracy and he uses his size to shield the puck and power away from defenders. At 6’3 195lbs he doesn’t have the shifty puck skills, but he is a fantastic pick driver and can distribute to teammates on the rush as well. He is a guaranteed NHL player with his size and skating ability plus shot combo.
16. C Marco Kasper - Rogle BK, SHL
Marco is a top Austrian talent that is easily projectable as a second line center. His 6’1 frame and chippy playstyle has worked well in the SHL this year and he’s trended up the whole year, ending with a fantastic playoff showing where he played at a 0.5 PPG pace over thirteen games. He can develop some of his offensive skills to be more dangerous on the offensive end, but he thrives on the defensive end by creating turnovers and backchecking hard.
17. LD Pavel Mintyukov - Saginaw Spirit, OHL
Mintyukov is an older defenseman who went from a relatively unknown prospect completely off the radar to a 1st round lock this year after an explosion in the OHL. His limited opportunities in the MHL led him to Saginaw where he showed his offensive talents and rose up draft boards. Pavel showcases NHL skill on a nightly basis and has a refined skill set in many offensive and puck-carrying areas. I’m projecting Mintyukov to find himself as a second pairing defenseman that contributes on the power-play. He needs to work on his consistency carrying the puck however despite possessing the tools to doing it at the next level.
18. RW/C Danila Yurov - Metallurg Magnitogorsk, KHL
Yurov’s production this season in the KHL can be written off due to his average of three minutes per game in 40 games this season playing on the fourth line with Metallurg. Where you can look to assess Yurov is his performances in the MHL this season and the WJC last year. Yurov plays with a feverous pace and can catch defenders off guard with his speed and hands. He has a heavy shot and can beat the goalie from a variety of angles. Despite playing center at times this year, Yurov lacks on the defensive end at times and won only 16% of his 36 faceoffs this year. He’ll need some work on his defensive play and will probably see development to the NHL as a winger.
19. LW Liam Ohgren - Djurgardens IF, J20 Nationell
Barring injury, Ohgren is a sure bet to be a middle six winger at minimum. He has all the tools and skills of a successful NHL winger and can provide a multitude of skills to an offensive line. His shot is lethal and deceptive and he has the vision to include his teammates on a rush or zone setup. Ohgren needs to work on his focus off the puck and staying involved in the play, because when he’s on the puck he can impact the game positively every time. Despite not having any pop off the page skills, Ohgren’s shot is closest to that and can become his reliant skill with a little more development.
20. LW Ludwig Persson - Frolunda HC, J20 Nationell
Ludwig appeared in only six SHL games with a handful of minutes per game on a stacked Frolunda team, but made his mark in the J20 Nationell with over sixty points. Offensively, Persson has sky high potential and is easily a first round talent. His speed and skating is one of the best in the class and he can maneuver tight spaces with the puck on his stick leading to a multitude of chances. Persson’s only major downfall is his lack of defensive attention. He seems to only show effort on the offensive side of the puck and needs to improve his defense to make the NHL.
21. RD Tristan Luneau - Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL
Luneau is a puck-moving two-way defenseman who shows potential on both sides of the puck. Despite not getting on the scoreboard as much as expected this season, Luneau elevated his defensive game and was solid at knocking puck off defenders with his physicality and active stick. Luneau will look to grow his offensive game but can easily be projected as a middle pairing defenseman in the future.
22. LD Denton Mateychuk - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL
Mateychuk is an offensive defenseman that showcases high end skating skill and one of the best shots from a defenseman under six feet I’ve seen in a while. Denton may struggle to defend at a pro level seeing as he struggles with turnovers and on defense shutting down defenders. Mateychuk will have to develop his defensive game to avoid getting beaten by stronger attackers on the perimeter.
23. C Noah Ostlund - Djurgardens IF, J20 Nationell
Ostlund is one of the best playmaking centers in the class and has a high end toolbox of skills that allow for an array of passes and scenarios. Ostlund can push the pace and create scoring chances for teammates with his quick hands. Ostlund plays a solid defensive game and gets back on the backcheck to make an impact and create turnovers. Noah has a nice shot but doesn’t use it often and can sometimes be stopped by over-playing the pass option on defense as he often will look for it.
24. LD Owen Pickering - Swift Current Broncos, WHL
Pickering is a two way project that has a solid 6’4 frame and can shut down on the defensive end. His second half of the season has shown a major improvement in terms of his shot and playmaking ability. Pickering needs to develop some strength and his breakout skills, but he’s shown flashes of those abilities in the second half of the season.
25. RD Maveric Lamoureux - Drummondville Voltigeurs, QMJHL
Let’s remember that we’ve only seen a few mobile 6’7 defense prospects ever. Zdeno Chara, perennial defensive stud. Sam Morin, drafted 11th overall with his career derailed due to injuries. Lamoureux skates very well for someone his size despite obvious edge work and is developing his offense with a cannon shot that he can develop. I see him as a second pairing shutdown defender who can use his reach and physicality to boss the defensive zone. Maveric needs some work with a few defensive fundamentals but the promise is there.
26. C Conor Geekie - Winnipeg Ice, WHL
Geekie is a massive center that can contribute on the offensive end super well with his playmaking and shooting skill. He has solid hands for a big guy and always seems to make something happen with the puck on his stick. The big problem with Geekie’s game is no secret, his skating needs a lot of work and will need to be fixed to be impactful when he turns pro. Skating is harder for bigger players, but teams will be hesitant to take a risk on Geekie in the middle of the first as he was first projected.
27. RD Mattias Havelid - Linkoping HC, J20 Nationell
Havelid is an electric offensive defenseman who is always looking for an opportunity to hop into the rush and contribute on offense. While the Swedish junior leagues don’t allow for much offense from defenders, Havelid showed his true potential on the breakout as he poured in two points per game in a Swedish domination. Distribution and breakout of the puck are elite, however Havelid needs to grow his defensive game before he’s able to make the NHL.
28. C/RW Rutger McGroarty - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
Rutger is a six foot power forward that uses his size and strength to drive his offense. He has a heavy shot that can beat the goalie and a nose for the net. McGroarty needs a bit of work on his skating, but despite a bit of a choppy stride he can make his way to the net and provide a cross ice pass to a teammate. Rutger is projectable as a scoring second line power-forward and can become a valuable scorer.
29. LD Lian Bichsel - Leksands IF, SHL
Bischel is in essence, an anchor on the defensive end. He uses his size and reach to disrupt pucks. Bischel is polarizing due to his conflict of skills. He can handle the puck with confidence and skill, rarely turning it over and finding a good breakout pass. On the flipside, he doesn’t have the skating down yet and looks slow at times or clunky. Bischel is a raw talent that could develop into a fantastic defensive stalwart on a defensive top four.
30. C Jiri Kulich - Karlovy Vary, Extraliga
Kulich is easily projectable as a third line center because he is a solid force on both ends of the ice. He may not provide the highest level offense, but he does the little things right like protecting the puck, checking hard on both ends, and giving his full effort. He skates well and could develop in the AHL soon for multiple years before making the NHL. He’ll need to work on some of his offensive skills like his puck handles and strength.
31. LW/C David Goyette - Sudbury Wolves, OHL
Goyette carried the Wolves this year and scored 33 goals with Sudbury, leading his team by 23 points over the next highest point scorer. Goyette showcases a lot of offensive talent with his speed and puck handling, being able to finish or dish to a teammate. Goyette was able to score on a lot of partial breakaways due to his speed and poise in front of the net but proved relatively inconsistent and would shut down for periods of time, especially on the defensive end where he struggled. David will most likely be a winger at the next level despite playing center in the OHL.
32. RW Jagger Firkus - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL
Jagger is a scoring winger, plain and simple. He has great puck-handling ability and can create space with little dekes and sharp turns. His shot is high-level and deceptive, fooling goaltenders with angles and power. Firkus needs some work to improve his strength and puck retention in battles, he’ll need to fill out and gain 30 lbs or so. Another important area to improve is his focus on the defensive side, he will often stride back slowly on defense or let his man break loose in defensive sets.
33. LD Calle Odelius - Djurgardens IF, SHL
34. RD Ty Nelson - North Bay Battalion, OHL
35. LW Isaac Howard - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
36. RW Jordan Dumais - Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL
37. RW Filip Mesar - HK Poprad, Slovakia
38. RW Jimmy Snuggerud - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
39. C/RW Nicholas Moldenhauer - Chicago Steel, USHL
40. RD Sam Rinzel - Waterloo BlackHawks, USHL
41. LW/C Jake Karabela - Guelph Storm, OHL
42. RW Gleb Trikozov - Omskie Yastreby, MHL
43. C/RW Nathan Gaucher - Quebec Remparts, QMJHL
44. RW Adam Sykora - HK Nitra, Slovakia
45. LW Julian Lutz - EHC Munchen, DEL
46. C Paul Ludwinski - Kingston Frontenacs, OHL
47. C Luca Del Bel Belluz - Mississauga Steelheads, OHL
48. LD Mats Lindgren - Kamloops Blazers, WHL
49. RD Elias Salomonsson - Skelleftea, J20 Nationell
50. RW Dmitri Buchelnikov - SKA St. Petersburg, MHL
51. RD Christian Kyrou - Erie Otters, OHL
52. C Bryce-McConnell Barker - SSM Greyhounds, OHL
53. LD Vladimir Grudinin - CSKA Moscow, KHL
54. RD Seamus Casey - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
55. RW Jani Nyman - Ilves, SM Liiga
56. C Filip Bystedt - Linkoping, SHL
57. LD Jake Livanavage - Chicago Steel, USHL
58. LD Tyler Dunbar - Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL
59. LW Reid Schaefer - Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL
60. C Jack Hughes - Northeastern University, NCAA
61. RD Noah Warren - Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL
62. C Ryan Greene - Green Bay Gamblers, USHL
63. LW Alexander Perevalov - Loko Yaroslavl, MHL
64. RD Ryan Healey - Sioux Falls Stampede, USHL
65. C Aleksanteri Kaskimaki - HIFK, SM Liiga
66. C Rieger Lorenz - Okotoks Oilers, AJHL
67. RW Jake Richard - Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL
68. LD Arseni Koromyslov - St. Petersburg, MHL
69. C Owen Beck - Mississauga Steelheads, OHL
70. LW William Proos - Almtuna, Allsvenskan
71. LD Michael Buchringer - Guelph Storm, OHL
72. RW Devin Kaplan - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
73. C Topi Ronni - Tappara, SM Liiga
74. C Matthew Poitras - Guelph Storm, OHL
75. RD Michael Fisher - St. Mark’s, USHS
76. C Markus Vidicek - Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL
77. C Fraser Minten - Kamloops Blazers, WHL
78. LD Artyon Duda - Moskva, MHL
79. RW Jack Devine - Univ. of Denver, NCAA
80. LD Tyson Jungnauth - West Kelowna Warriors, BCHL
81. LD Hugo Fransson - HV71, J20 Nationell
82. C Servac Petrosky - Owen Sound Attack, OHL
83. LD Tomas Hamara - Tappara, Liiga
84. LW Brandon Lisowsky - Saskatoon Blades, WHL
85. C Daniil Zhilkin - Guelph Storm, OHL
86. RW Maddox Fleming - Sioux Falls Stampede, USHL
87. LW Adam Ingram - Youngstown Phantoms, USHL
88. LW Dylan James - Sioux City Musketeers, USHL
89. RW Miko Matikka - Jokerit, U20 SM-Liiga
90. LD Oskar Asplund - Almtuna, Allsvenskan
91. RW Matthew Seminoff - Kamloops Blazers, WHL
92. C Cameron Lund - Green Bay Gamblers, USHL
93. LD Elmeri Laakso - SaiPa, Liiga
94. LW Mathew Ward - Swift Current Broncos, WHL
95.C Logan Morrison - Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL
96. LD Kirill Kudryavtsev - SSM Greyhounds, OHL
97. LW Noah Greuter - Kloten, Swiss U20
98. RW/LW Michael La Starza - Sioux Falls Stampede, USHL
99. C/LW Tim Almgren - Orebro, J20 Nationell
100. LW Vinzenz Rohrer - Ottawa 67’s, OHL
101. C Cedrick Guindon - Owen Sound Attack, OHL
102. C Jordan Gustafson - Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL
103. RW Evan Konyen - Sudbury Wolves, OHL
104. LW Kirill Dolzhenkov - Mosvka, MHL
105. LW Viktor Neuchev - Avto Yekanterinberg, MHL
106. LD Simon Forsmark - Orebro, J20 Nationell
107. LW/C Cole Spicer - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
108. RW Joel Jonsson - Mora IK, J20 Nationell
109. LD Isaiah George - London Knights, OHL
110. C Jere Lassila - JYP, Liiga
111. LD Niks Fenenko - Baie-Comeau Drakkar, QMJHL
112. LD David Gucciardi - Michigan State, NCAA
113. LD Kasper Kulonummi - Jokerit, U20 SM-Liiga
114. LD Hudson Thornton - Prince George Cougars, WHL
115. LD Jackson Dorrington - Des Moines Buccaneers, USHL
116. LD Elias Pettersson - Orebro, J20 Nationell
117. C Daimon Gardner - Warroad High, USHS
118. RD Charlie Leddy - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
119. RW Nikita Grebyonkin - Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk, MHL
120. LW/C Theo Keilin - Skelleftea. J20 Nationell
121. C Tucker Robertson - Peterborough Petes, OHL
122. RD Ludvig Jansson - Sodertalje SK, J20 Nationell
123. RD Christopher Romaine - Milton Academy, USHS
124. LD Vladislav Sapunov - Dynamo Moskva, MHL
125. LW Sandis Vilmanis - Lulea - J20 Nationell
126. LW Alex Bump - Omaha Lancers, USHL
127. RW Lucas Edmonds - Kingston Frontenacs, OHL
128. C Kocha Delic - Sudbury Wolves, OHL
129. RD Zach Bookman - Brooks Bandits, AJHL
130. RW Fabian Wagner - Linkoping, J20 Nationell
131. LD Otto Salin - HIFK, SM Liiga
132. LD Alexander Pelevin - Chaika Nizhny Novogorod, MHL
133. LW Alexander Suzdalev - HV71, J20 Nationell
134. LD Michael Mastrodomenico - Lincoln Stars, USHL
135. C Brennan Ali - Avon Old Farms, USHS
136. RW Cole Knuble - Fargo Force, USHL
137. RD Vinny Borgesi - Tri-City Storm, USHL
138. C Ruslan Gazizov - London Knights, OHL
139. LW Yaroslav Yapparov - Mamonty Yugry, MHL
140. LW/C Beau Jelsma - Barrie Colts, OHL
141. LD Jorian Donovan - Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL
142. C Zam Plante - Hermantown, USHS
143. LD Daniil Orlov - Sakhalinskiye Akuly, MHL
144. LD Samuel Mayer - Peterborough Petes, OHL
145. RW James Stefan - Portland Winterhawks, WHL
146. LW Maxim Barbashev - Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL
147. RW Gavin Hayes - Flint Firebirds, OHL
148. LD Frederic Brunet - Rimouski Oceanic, QMJHL
149. LD Angus Booth - Shawinigan Cataractes, QMJHL
150. C Martin Johnsen - Farjestad BK, J20 Nationell
151. LW Quinn Finley - Madison Capitols, USHL
152. C Pano Fimis - Niagara IceDogs, OHL
153. C Jeremy Wilmer - Tri-City Storm, USHL
154. LD David Moravec - BK Mladá Boleslav, Czech
155. RW Veit Oswald - EV Landshut, DNL
156. LW Semyon Sinyatkin - Dynamo St. Petersburg, MHL
157. LD Jeremy Langlois - Cape Breton Eagles, QMJHL
158. LD Isaac Menard - Shawinigan Cataractes, QMJHL
159. C Alexis Gendron - Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, QMJHL
160. RW Alexander Ponomaryov - Lada Togliatti, MHL
161. RD Kent Anderson - Green Bay Gamblers, USHL
162. RW Matthew Maggio - Windsor Spitfires, OHL
163. LW Josh Filmon - Swift Current Broncos, WHL
164. LW Michael Milne - Winnipeg Ice, WHL
165. LD Matthew Morden - St. Andrew’s, CAHS
166. RD Artyom Barbosha - Moskva, MHL
167. C Hunter Haight - Barrie Colts, OHL
168. C Yoan Loshing - Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL
169. RW Oskar Pettersson - Rogle BK, J20 Nationell
170. LW Petr Hausr - HC Sparta Praha, Czech U20
171. C Kenny Connors - Dubuque Fighting Saints, USHL
172. LW Adam Zlnka - Sioux Falls Stampede, USHL
173. RD Jace Weir - Red Deer Rebels, WHL
174. LW Dominic James - Univ. of Minnesota, NCAA
175. LD Rodwin Dionicio - Niagara IceDogs, OHL
176. C/LW Ilya Kvochko - Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk, MHL
177. RW Zakary Lavoie - Mississauga Steelheads, OHL
178. LW Owen Van Steensel - North Bay Battalion, OHL
179. RD David Spacek - Sherbrooke Phoenix, QMJHL
180. LD Tyler Duke - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
181. C Samuel Savoie - Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL
182. C Gustav Karlsson - Orebro, J20 Nationell
183. LD Adam Engstrom - Roble BK, J20 Nationell
184. LW Parker Bell - Tri-City Americans, WHL
185. LD Filip Nordberg - Sodertalje, J20 Nationell
186. C/RW Avery Hayes - Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL
187. RW Cruz Lucius - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
188. LW Connor Hvidston - Swift Current Broncos, WHL
189. C Brayden Schuurman - Victoria Royals, WHL
190. RW Ben Hemmerling - Everett Silvertips, WHL
191. LW Alexander Suvorov - Severstal Cherepovets, KHL
192. LW Nick Pierre - Sioux City Musketeers, USHL
193. C Daniil Bourosh - Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, QMJHL
194. LW Antonin Verreault - Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL
195. C Ben MacDonald - Noble & Greenough, USHS
196. RW Marcus Nguyen - Portland Winterhawks, WHL
197. LD Ryan Furlong, Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL
198. C Jake Sloan - Tri-City Americans, WHL
199. RD George Fegaras - North York Rangers, OJHL
200. C Ryan Abraham - Windsor Spitfires, OHL
201. C Alexander Legkov - Moskva, MHL
202. RW Joey Muldowney - Nichols, USHS
203. C Marcel Mahkovec - Krefelder, Oberliga
204. C/LW Gabriel Kangas - Vasteras IK, Allsvenskan
205. C Ben King - Red Deer Rebels, WHL
206. LD Spencer Sova - Erie Otters, OHL
207. LW Eric Alarie - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL
208. LD Seamus Powell - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
209. C Theo Rochette - Quebec Remparts, QMJHL
210. LD Marek Alscher - Portland Winterhawks, WHL
211. C Liam Arnsby - North Bay Battalion, OHL
212. RD Jack Sparkes - St. Michael’s Buzzers, OJHL
213. LD Graham Sward - Spokane Chiefs, WHL
214. C Alexander Muromtsev - Belarus U18
215. RW Atlee Calvert - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL
216. RW Leo Krantz - Enkopings, J20 Region
217. LW Colin Kessler - Culver Academy, USHS
218. C Max Namestnikov - Sarnia Sting, OHL
219. RW Marek Hejduk - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
220. C/LW Andon Cerbone - Chicago Steel, USHL
221. C Leighton Carruthers - Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, QMJHL
222. RW/C Kasper Lundell - HIFK, SM Liiga
223. RW Ryan Francis - Saint John Sea Dogs, QMJHL
224. LD Matej Prcik - HC Vitkovice, Czech U20
225. LW Arvid Sundin - Brynas, J20 Nationell
Top 10 Goalies:
1. G Tyler Brennan - Prince George Cougars, WHL
2. G Topias Leinonen - JYP, SM Liiga
3. G Ivan Zhigalov - Sherbrooke Phoenix, QMJHL
4. G Dylan Silverstein - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
5. G Hugo Havelid - Linkoping, J20 Nationell
6. G Sergei Ivanov - SKA St. Petersburg, MHL
7. G Jan Spunar - Olomouc, Czech U20
8. G Mason Beaupit - Spokane Chiefs, WHL
9. G Tyler Muszelik - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
10. G Reid Dyck - Swift Current Broncos, WHL
Sleepers:
LW/C Jake Karabela - Guelph Storm, OHL - I Ranked #41 / CSS Ranked NA #61
Karabela doesn't have production on his side, but he's an offensive dynamo. He's a playmaking forward that can play down the middle or on the wing (most likely on the wing). He flourishes at pushing the pace and finding passing lanes to create goals for his teammates. He uses his speed to start an attack and will punish you on the break. Karabela spent most of the season as the third line center for Guelph and didn't get a lot of opportunity to flourish.
RW Dmitri Buchelnikov - SKA St. Petersburg, MHL - Ranked #50 / CSS EU Unranked
Buchelnikov earns his spot on this list simply due to the fact that I had him ranked #44 last year and he was passed over by every single NHL organization a total of 225 times. How he wasn't drafted, I do not know, especially in a league with exposure such as the MHL. However, Buchelnikov is a dynamic talent who WILL get drafted this year, and I say that with confidence. Will he be another 1st round Russian overager like Chinakhov? Probaby not, but his talent lies in his offensive firepower. He's an undersized forward with a laser shot, slick hands, and creative vision.
RW Jake Richard - Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL - Ranked #67 / CSS NA Unranked
Jake Richard is the USHL gem this year. A late bloomer who grew 3 or 4 inches this year and is now 6'2, 180 lbs. He plays as a power forward with a snappy wrist shot and good vision. He went on an absolute tear to end the season and played at a near 1.5 PPG pace in the final months of the year. He may get overlooked in the first half of the draft but he'll be playing with UConn in the NCAA so he'll be on his way to developing the right way and will have all the opportunity to make the NHL as an impact power forward on a third line.
LD Hugo Fransson - HV71, J20 Nationell - Ranked #81 / CSS EU Unranked
Fransson is a puck-handling maestro that has been criminally underrated this year. He can skate very well and break out with the puck, providing a boost to the offense. A big plus to Hugo's game is his calm style where he doesn't panic and turnover the puck with possession. Fransson is a smaller defender but plays aggressively on defense and tries to strip away the puck when possible. He needs to add some strength and physicality to his game, but he can really turn into a solid NHL defender in his future.
C/LW Tim Almgren - Orebro, J20 Nationell - Ranked #98 / CSS EU Unranked
Almgren is a smooth skating forward that can play all three forward positions and loves to play with pace. He had a solid WJC tournament with Sweden and looked very comfortable playing with players that are considered above his perceived skill level. He uses his speed to drive into the zone and create a goal-scoring opportunity. His shot is underrated and he has a quick release. Almgren could develop into a third line forward and make an impact in the NHL with proper development.
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Skaters:
1. C Shane Wright - Kingston Frontenacs, OHL
Wright is the clear top prospect of this class if you ask me. He is a fantastic two way center that is electric on offense. His defense and hockey IQ go hand in hand because he sees the game so well. This IQ allowed him to dominate junior hockey from a young age and dominate the rankings. His defensive game is another reason why he’s viewed so high and he can create offense with his defense.
2. C/RW Matthew Savoie - Winnipeg Ice, WHL
Savoie is an offensive dynamo that is the most talented player on the attack. He has a complete offensive package with great hands, shot, and playmaking capabilities. He’s super noticeable on the ice and has a huge impact on the game. Savoie could be NHL ready in a few years if he can shore up his defensive liabilities which are expected from an undersized center. Matthew might transition to a winger when he goes pro, but his talent is so high it won’t hamper his potential.
3. C Logan Cooley - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
Logan Cooley owns a shifty play style with a dynamic skill set that projects as a top line center in the NHL. His speed and new-age style is a big factor towards his ranking here. He doesn’t have the physicality aspect to his game that allows him to win puck battles consistently or outmuscle players, but he still does a solid job on the defensive end and is projectable as a top line center.
4. RD David Jiříček - HC Plzeň, Extraliga
Jiricek is my top defender in the draft because he has everything you want in a top pairing defender. He is big, strong and fast but can also contribute on offense. He’s not going to be a power point juggernaut or burst up the ice like a fourth forward that we’ve seen Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes popularize, but he’ll do just about everything else. He needs a bit of fine tuning but he’s just about ready to hop into NHL play.
5. C/RW Brad Lambert - Pelicans, Liiga
Here’s a misconception of junior hockey prospects; everyone thinks stats need to go up at an exponential rate. In the development years of prospects, you look for projectable skills that make you say “This guy will be a stud in the future.” Lambert has a large number of these skills like his skating, puck control and vision. He’s done a lot of things wrong this season and has bad habits, but these can easily be fixed. He will often overlook a teammate and try to drive the puck to the net on his own, holding on to the puck for too long and turning it over. In short, Lambert can develop into a top line player in the NHL and should not be overlooked for his down season.
6. LW Ivan Miroshnichenko - Omskie Krylia, VHL
Let’s not mince words here. Miroshnichenko is an immense talent and should be viewed as one of the top prospects in the draft. Yes, there are injury concerns here but there’s a disconnect between some of the popular rankings here. If Ivan is healthy (which he’s been reported as already cleared to train for next season), he should be a top 5 player in the draft. I’d expect an NHL team to take a risk on him earlier in the draft order than expected considering he could be ready to join an NHL team within two years similar to the trajectory of Vasiliy Podkolzin. If he’s unhealthy and you’re too worried about this risk he should be on a DND list or ranked way out of the first round. In a box, Miro is an absolute sniper with quick hands and a great frame.
7. RD Simon Nemec - HK Nitra, Slovakia
Nemec is a very impressive defensive talent who will garner a lot of attention on draft day. He’s ranked below Jiricek for a few small reasons; he’s slightly smaller and tends to turn over the puck more. However, these two are very close and the offensive potential with Nemec’s puck-moving prowess will be an important asset for the team that selects him. Nemec is no defensive slouch however, and his active approach to defense allows him to predict and disrupt passing lanes, allowing for offensive opportunity.
8. LW Juraj Slafkovsky - TPS, Liiga
Juraj is a beast of a power forward that can score goals with ease. He’s made his name this year through international tournaments and dominating them as well as his rise to Finland’s Liiga. Juraj is 6’4 and 225lbs which he uses to his extreme advantage combining his size with finesse skills and hands to beat defenders and score goals. Slafkovsky moves well for a big guy but definitely still needs some work on his edgework and other refined areas before he’s ready for the NHL. Despite the hype surrounding him, I don’t think he will exceed a 2nd line winger role or be worthy of a top five pick.
9. LD Kevin Korchinski - Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL
Korchinski has the potential to be a number one defenseman in the NHL. You could say the same about Mintyukov, however Korchinski’s offensive talent is slightly more dynamic. He is a fantastic skater that also has the frame of a shutdown defender despite needing some work on the defensive end. He will carry the puck and can enter/exit with ease, looking out of his league at times. Kevin’s biggest area of work is consistency in his defensive end and on the rush. He will often make a wrong decision or lose the play, but these are things that can be improved greatly with guidance.
10. RW Joakim Kemell - JYP, Liiga
Kemell had an amazing year with JYP in the Finnish top division. A pure sniper that has a nose for the net and hands to match. He seems to know the right area of the ice to be and has scored some simple goals due to finding backdoors or being in the area to pick up a rebound. His skating seems rather clunky at times but shows some speed and can be fixed. His offensive potential and production is enough to warrant a top 10 label despite a few flaws in his game like turnovers and offensive IQ.
11. RW Jonathan Lekkerimaki - Djurgardens IF, SHL
Lekkerimaki is a younger player in the draft that possesses all the tools to become a second line sniper. His stock this year is reliant on his destructive WJC tournament where he led all skaters with fifteen points in only six games. The thing that impressed me most about Jonathan’s WJC has his playmaking prowess and poise on the puck. He was able to recognize the best play and pass up the puck to teammates to create goals. His skating and hands are dangerous space creators and allow you to put confidence in his future as a feature player on an NHL team. Lekkerimaki needs some work on the physical aspect of his game in where he can be disrupted off the puck or shies away from physical battles at times against men in the SHL.
12. LD Lane Hutson - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
I’ve not been quiet on my opinion of Hutson this year, he’s an elite offensive talent and possesses top line offensive potential. The most underrated facet of Hutson’s game is his tenacity on the defensive end. While he’s 5’8, his father grew three inches after high-school and he can still grow himself. His speed and hands are a dangerous combo as he can break out with the puck and start a break or join the rush to create an offensive chance. Hutson’s only real issue is his strength and size, otherwise he would be considered a consensus top five player this year.
13. C/RW Frank Nazar - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
Nazar uses his high end skating ability to create separation and scoring opportunities. He prefers to distribute the puck to teammates on a rush but can also score with a nice release on his wrist shot. His motor is one of the top assets of his game because he uses his skating talents to get around the ice quickly. This also makes some viewings frustrating when he seems to lack impact on the ice despite the talent he has. Hopefully this is something coaching and higher level play can fix.
14. RD Ryan Chelsey - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
Chelsey will get overlooked this draft for his lack of offensive production, however his defensive abilities will make him a surefire NHL player. Likely destined for a middle pair, Chelsey combines his solid skating with a physical presence and can shut down a play with ease. He doesn’t take many risks and will often choose the safe option, however the eye-test shows he can contribute on offense on occasion where he’ll break into the offensive zone or find great breakout passes. Playing with Lane Hutson, Chelsey often played farther back and was the responsible player on the pair. With a partner that takes less risks, Chelsey will be able to assert his more aggressive offensive talents into the game. Chelsey may not be Cale Makar, but does not have any glaring weaknesses to his game and can be relied upon to play heavy minutes. Chelsey may become a minute munching #2/3 defenseman that could be viewed as one of the most valuable players in the draft.
15. LW Cutter Gauthier - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
Cutter has risen up the boards this year very quickly for a few reasons, but the main reason is his solid frame and NHL skillset. His shot is lethal and quick with good accuracy and he uses his size to shield the puck and power away from defenders. At 6’3 195lbs he doesn’t have the shifty puck skills, but he is a fantastic pick driver and can distribute to teammates on the rush as well. He is a guaranteed NHL player with his size and skating ability plus shot combo.
16. C Marco Kasper - Rogle BK, SHL
Marco is a top Austrian talent that is easily projectable as a second line center. His 6’1 frame and chippy playstyle has worked well in the SHL this year and he’s trended up the whole year, ending with a fantastic playoff showing where he played at a 0.5 PPG pace over thirteen games. He can develop some of his offensive skills to be more dangerous on the offensive end, but he thrives on the defensive end by creating turnovers and backchecking hard.
17. LD Pavel Mintyukov - Saginaw Spirit, OHL
Mintyukov is an older defenseman who went from a relatively unknown prospect completely off the radar to a 1st round lock this year after an explosion in the OHL. His limited opportunities in the MHL led him to Saginaw where he showed his offensive talents and rose up draft boards. Pavel showcases NHL skill on a nightly basis and has a refined skill set in many offensive and puck-carrying areas. I’m projecting Mintyukov to find himself as a second pairing defenseman that contributes on the power-play. He needs to work on his consistency carrying the puck however despite possessing the tools to doing it at the next level.
18. RW/C Danila Yurov - Metallurg Magnitogorsk, KHL
Yurov’s production this season in the KHL can be written off due to his average of three minutes per game in 40 games this season playing on the fourth line with Metallurg. Where you can look to assess Yurov is his performances in the MHL this season and the WJC last year. Yurov plays with a feverous pace and can catch defenders off guard with his speed and hands. He has a heavy shot and can beat the goalie from a variety of angles. Despite playing center at times this year, Yurov lacks on the defensive end at times and won only 16% of his 36 faceoffs this year. He’ll need some work on his defensive play and will probably see development to the NHL as a winger.
19. LW Liam Ohgren - Djurgardens IF, J20 Nationell
Barring injury, Ohgren is a sure bet to be a middle six winger at minimum. He has all the tools and skills of a successful NHL winger and can provide a multitude of skills to an offensive line. His shot is lethal and deceptive and he has the vision to include his teammates on a rush or zone setup. Ohgren needs to work on his focus off the puck and staying involved in the play, because when he’s on the puck he can impact the game positively every time. Despite not having any pop off the page skills, Ohgren’s shot is closest to that and can become his reliant skill with a little more development.
20. LW Ludwig Persson - Frolunda HC, J20 Nationell
Ludwig appeared in only six SHL games with a handful of minutes per game on a stacked Frolunda team, but made his mark in the J20 Nationell with over sixty points. Offensively, Persson has sky high potential and is easily a first round talent. His speed and skating is one of the best in the class and he can maneuver tight spaces with the puck on his stick leading to a multitude of chances. Persson’s only major downfall is his lack of defensive attention. He seems to only show effort on the offensive side of the puck and needs to improve his defense to make the NHL.
21. RD Tristan Luneau - Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL
Luneau is a puck-moving two-way defenseman who shows potential on both sides of the puck. Despite not getting on the scoreboard as much as expected this season, Luneau elevated his defensive game and was solid at knocking puck off defenders with his physicality and active stick. Luneau will look to grow his offensive game but can easily be projected as a middle pairing defenseman in the future.
22. LD Denton Mateychuk - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL
Mateychuk is an offensive defenseman that showcases high end skating skill and one of the best shots from a defenseman under six feet I’ve seen in a while. Denton may struggle to defend at a pro level seeing as he struggles with turnovers and on defense shutting down defenders. Mateychuk will have to develop his defensive game to avoid getting beaten by stronger attackers on the perimeter.
23. C Noah Ostlund - Djurgardens IF, J20 Nationell
Ostlund is one of the best playmaking centers in the class and has a high end toolbox of skills that allow for an array of passes and scenarios. Ostlund can push the pace and create scoring chances for teammates with his quick hands. Ostlund plays a solid defensive game and gets back on the backcheck to make an impact and create turnovers. Noah has a nice shot but doesn’t use it often and can sometimes be stopped by over-playing the pass option on defense as he often will look for it.
24. LD Owen Pickering - Swift Current Broncos, WHL
Pickering is a two way project that has a solid 6’4 frame and can shut down on the defensive end. His second half of the season has shown a major improvement in terms of his shot and playmaking ability. Pickering needs to develop some strength and his breakout skills, but he’s shown flashes of those abilities in the second half of the season.
25. RD Maveric Lamoureux - Drummondville Voltigeurs, QMJHL
Let’s remember that we’ve only seen a few mobile 6’7 defense prospects ever. Zdeno Chara, perennial defensive stud. Sam Morin, drafted 11th overall with his career derailed due to injuries. Lamoureux skates very well for someone his size despite obvious edge work and is developing his offense with a cannon shot that he can develop. I see him as a second pairing shutdown defender who can use his reach and physicality to boss the defensive zone. Maveric needs some work with a few defensive fundamentals but the promise is there.
26. C Conor Geekie - Winnipeg Ice, WHL
Geekie is a massive center that can contribute on the offensive end super well with his playmaking and shooting skill. He has solid hands for a big guy and always seems to make something happen with the puck on his stick. The big problem with Geekie’s game is no secret, his skating needs a lot of work and will need to be fixed to be impactful when he turns pro. Skating is harder for bigger players, but teams will be hesitant to take a risk on Geekie in the middle of the first as he was first projected.
27. RD Mattias Havelid - Linkoping HC, J20 Nationell
Havelid is an electric offensive defenseman who is always looking for an opportunity to hop into the rush and contribute on offense. While the Swedish junior leagues don’t allow for much offense from defenders, Havelid showed his true potential on the breakout as he poured in two points per game in a Swedish domination. Distribution and breakout of the puck are elite, however Havelid needs to grow his defensive game before he’s able to make the NHL.
28. C/RW Rutger McGroarty - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
Rutger is a six foot power forward that uses his size and strength to drive his offense. He has a heavy shot that can beat the goalie and a nose for the net. McGroarty needs a bit of work on his skating, but despite a bit of a choppy stride he can make his way to the net and provide a cross ice pass to a teammate. Rutger is projectable as a scoring second line power-forward and can become a valuable scorer.
29. LD Lian Bichsel - Leksands IF, SHL
Bischel is in essence, an anchor on the defensive end. He uses his size and reach to disrupt pucks. Bischel is polarizing due to his conflict of skills. He can handle the puck with confidence and skill, rarely turning it over and finding a good breakout pass. On the flipside, he doesn’t have the skating down yet and looks slow at times or clunky. Bischel is a raw talent that could develop into a fantastic defensive stalwart on a defensive top four.
30. C Jiri Kulich - Karlovy Vary, Extraliga
Kulich is easily projectable as a third line center because he is a solid force on both ends of the ice. He may not provide the highest level offense, but he does the little things right like protecting the puck, checking hard on both ends, and giving his full effort. He skates well and could develop in the AHL soon for multiple years before making the NHL. He’ll need to work on some of his offensive skills like his puck handles and strength.
31. LW/C David Goyette - Sudbury Wolves, OHL
Goyette carried the Wolves this year and scored 33 goals with Sudbury, leading his team by 23 points over the next highest point scorer. Goyette showcases a lot of offensive talent with his speed and puck handling, being able to finish or dish to a teammate. Goyette was able to score on a lot of partial breakaways due to his speed and poise in front of the net but proved relatively inconsistent and would shut down for periods of time, especially on the defensive end where he struggled. David will most likely be a winger at the next level despite playing center in the OHL.
32. RW Jagger Firkus - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL
Jagger is a scoring winger, plain and simple. He has great puck-handling ability and can create space with little dekes and sharp turns. His shot is high-level and deceptive, fooling goaltenders with angles and power. Firkus needs some work to improve his strength and puck retention in battles, he’ll need to fill out and gain 30 lbs or so. Another important area to improve is his focus on the defensive side, he will often stride back slowly on defense or let his man break loose in defensive sets.
33. LD Calle Odelius - Djurgardens IF, SHL
34. RD Ty Nelson - North Bay Battalion, OHL
35. LW Isaac Howard - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
36. RW Jordan Dumais - Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL
37. RW Filip Mesar - HK Poprad, Slovakia
38. RW Jimmy Snuggerud - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
39. C/RW Nicholas Moldenhauer - Chicago Steel, USHL
40. RD Sam Rinzel - Waterloo BlackHawks, USHL
41. LW/C Jake Karabela - Guelph Storm, OHL
42. RW Gleb Trikozov - Omskie Yastreby, MHL
43. C/RW Nathan Gaucher - Quebec Remparts, QMJHL
44. RW Adam Sykora - HK Nitra, Slovakia
45. LW Julian Lutz - EHC Munchen, DEL
46. C Paul Ludwinski - Kingston Frontenacs, OHL
47. C Luca Del Bel Belluz - Mississauga Steelheads, OHL
48. LD Mats Lindgren - Kamloops Blazers, WHL
49. RD Elias Salomonsson - Skelleftea, J20 Nationell
50. RW Dmitri Buchelnikov - SKA St. Petersburg, MHL
51. RD Christian Kyrou - Erie Otters, OHL
52. C Bryce-McConnell Barker - SSM Greyhounds, OHL
53. LD Vladimir Grudinin - CSKA Moscow, KHL
54. RD Seamus Casey - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
55. RW Jani Nyman - Ilves, SM Liiga
56. C Filip Bystedt - Linkoping, SHL
57. LD Jake Livanavage - Chicago Steel, USHL
58. LD Tyler Dunbar - Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL
59. LW Reid Schaefer - Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL
60. C Jack Hughes - Northeastern University, NCAA
61. RD Noah Warren - Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL
62. C Ryan Greene - Green Bay Gamblers, USHL
63. LW Alexander Perevalov - Loko Yaroslavl, MHL
64. RD Ryan Healey - Sioux Falls Stampede, USHL
65. C Aleksanteri Kaskimaki - HIFK, SM Liiga
66. C Rieger Lorenz - Okotoks Oilers, AJHL
67. RW Jake Richard - Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL
68. LD Arseni Koromyslov - St. Petersburg, MHL
69. C Owen Beck - Mississauga Steelheads, OHL
70. LW William Proos - Almtuna, Allsvenskan
71. LD Michael Buchringer - Guelph Storm, OHL
72. RW Devin Kaplan - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
73. C Topi Ronni - Tappara, SM Liiga
74. C Matthew Poitras - Guelph Storm, OHL
75. RD Michael Fisher - St. Mark’s, USHS
76. C Markus Vidicek - Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL
77. C Fraser Minten - Kamloops Blazers, WHL
78. LD Artyon Duda - Moskva, MHL
79. RW Jack Devine - Univ. of Denver, NCAA
80. LD Tyson Jungnauth - West Kelowna Warriors, BCHL
81. LD Hugo Fransson - HV71, J20 Nationell
82. C Servac Petrosky - Owen Sound Attack, OHL
83. LD Tomas Hamara - Tappara, Liiga
84. LW Brandon Lisowsky - Saskatoon Blades, WHL
85. C Daniil Zhilkin - Guelph Storm, OHL
86. RW Maddox Fleming - Sioux Falls Stampede, USHL
87. LW Adam Ingram - Youngstown Phantoms, USHL
88. LW Dylan James - Sioux City Musketeers, USHL
89. RW Miko Matikka - Jokerit, U20 SM-Liiga
90. LD Oskar Asplund - Almtuna, Allsvenskan
91. RW Matthew Seminoff - Kamloops Blazers, WHL
92. C Cameron Lund - Green Bay Gamblers, USHL
93. LD Elmeri Laakso - SaiPa, Liiga
94. LW Mathew Ward - Swift Current Broncos, WHL
95.C Logan Morrison - Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL
96. LD Kirill Kudryavtsev - SSM Greyhounds, OHL
97. LW Noah Greuter - Kloten, Swiss U20
98. RW/LW Michael La Starza - Sioux Falls Stampede, USHL
99. C/LW Tim Almgren - Orebro, J20 Nationell
100. LW Vinzenz Rohrer - Ottawa 67’s, OHL
101. C Cedrick Guindon - Owen Sound Attack, OHL
102. C Jordan Gustafson - Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL
103. RW Evan Konyen - Sudbury Wolves, OHL
104. LW Kirill Dolzhenkov - Mosvka, MHL
105. LW Viktor Neuchev - Avto Yekanterinberg, MHL
106. LD Simon Forsmark - Orebro, J20 Nationell
107. LW/C Cole Spicer - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
108. RW Joel Jonsson - Mora IK, J20 Nationell
109. LD Isaiah George - London Knights, OHL
110. C Jere Lassila - JYP, Liiga
111. LD Niks Fenenko - Baie-Comeau Drakkar, QMJHL
112. LD David Gucciardi - Michigan State, NCAA
113. LD Kasper Kulonummi - Jokerit, U20 SM-Liiga
114. LD Hudson Thornton - Prince George Cougars, WHL
115. LD Jackson Dorrington - Des Moines Buccaneers, USHL
116. LD Elias Pettersson - Orebro, J20 Nationell
117. C Daimon Gardner - Warroad High, USHS
118. RD Charlie Leddy - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
119. RW Nikita Grebyonkin - Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk, MHL
120. LW/C Theo Keilin - Skelleftea. J20 Nationell
121. C Tucker Robertson - Peterborough Petes, OHL
122. RD Ludvig Jansson - Sodertalje SK, J20 Nationell
123. RD Christopher Romaine - Milton Academy, USHS
124. LD Vladislav Sapunov - Dynamo Moskva, MHL
125. LW Sandis Vilmanis - Lulea - J20 Nationell
126. LW Alex Bump - Omaha Lancers, USHL
127. RW Lucas Edmonds - Kingston Frontenacs, OHL
128. C Kocha Delic - Sudbury Wolves, OHL
129. RD Zach Bookman - Brooks Bandits, AJHL
130. RW Fabian Wagner - Linkoping, J20 Nationell
131. LD Otto Salin - HIFK, SM Liiga
132. LD Alexander Pelevin - Chaika Nizhny Novogorod, MHL
133. LW Alexander Suzdalev - HV71, J20 Nationell
134. LD Michael Mastrodomenico - Lincoln Stars, USHL
135. C Brennan Ali - Avon Old Farms, USHS
136. RW Cole Knuble - Fargo Force, USHL
137. RD Vinny Borgesi - Tri-City Storm, USHL
138. C Ruslan Gazizov - London Knights, OHL
139. LW Yaroslav Yapparov - Mamonty Yugry, MHL
140. LW/C Beau Jelsma - Barrie Colts, OHL
141. LD Jorian Donovan - Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL
142. C Zam Plante - Hermantown, USHS
143. LD Daniil Orlov - Sakhalinskiye Akuly, MHL
144. LD Samuel Mayer - Peterborough Petes, OHL
145. RW James Stefan - Portland Winterhawks, WHL
146. LW Maxim Barbashev - Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL
147. RW Gavin Hayes - Flint Firebirds, OHL
148. LD Frederic Brunet - Rimouski Oceanic, QMJHL
149. LD Angus Booth - Shawinigan Cataractes, QMJHL
150. C Martin Johnsen - Farjestad BK, J20 Nationell
151. LW Quinn Finley - Madison Capitols, USHL
152. C Pano Fimis - Niagara IceDogs, OHL
153. C Jeremy Wilmer - Tri-City Storm, USHL
154. LD David Moravec - BK Mladá Boleslav, Czech
155. RW Veit Oswald - EV Landshut, DNL
156. LW Semyon Sinyatkin - Dynamo St. Petersburg, MHL
157. LD Jeremy Langlois - Cape Breton Eagles, QMJHL
158. LD Isaac Menard - Shawinigan Cataractes, QMJHL
159. C Alexis Gendron - Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, QMJHL
160. RW Alexander Ponomaryov - Lada Togliatti, MHL
161. RD Kent Anderson - Green Bay Gamblers, USHL
162. RW Matthew Maggio - Windsor Spitfires, OHL
163. LW Josh Filmon - Swift Current Broncos, WHL
164. LW Michael Milne - Winnipeg Ice, WHL
165. LD Matthew Morden - St. Andrew’s, CAHS
166. RD Artyom Barbosha - Moskva, MHL
167. C Hunter Haight - Barrie Colts, OHL
168. C Yoan Loshing - Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL
169. RW Oskar Pettersson - Rogle BK, J20 Nationell
170. LW Petr Hausr - HC Sparta Praha, Czech U20
171. C Kenny Connors - Dubuque Fighting Saints, USHL
172. LW Adam Zlnka - Sioux Falls Stampede, USHL
173. RD Jace Weir - Red Deer Rebels, WHL
174. LW Dominic James - Univ. of Minnesota, NCAA
175. LD Rodwin Dionicio - Niagara IceDogs, OHL
176. C/LW Ilya Kvochko - Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk, MHL
177. RW Zakary Lavoie - Mississauga Steelheads, OHL
178. LW Owen Van Steensel - North Bay Battalion, OHL
179. RD David Spacek - Sherbrooke Phoenix, QMJHL
180. LD Tyler Duke - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
181. C Samuel Savoie - Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL
182. C Gustav Karlsson - Orebro, J20 Nationell
183. LD Adam Engstrom - Roble BK, J20 Nationell
184. LW Parker Bell - Tri-City Americans, WHL
185. LD Filip Nordberg - Sodertalje, J20 Nationell
186. C/RW Avery Hayes - Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL
187. RW Cruz Lucius - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
188. LW Connor Hvidston - Swift Current Broncos, WHL
189. C Brayden Schuurman - Victoria Royals, WHL
190. RW Ben Hemmerling - Everett Silvertips, WHL
191. LW Alexander Suvorov - Severstal Cherepovets, KHL
192. LW Nick Pierre - Sioux City Musketeers, USHL
193. C Daniil Bourosh - Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, QMJHL
194. LW Antonin Verreault - Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL
195. C Ben MacDonald - Noble & Greenough, USHS
196. RW Marcus Nguyen - Portland Winterhawks, WHL
197. LD Ryan Furlong, Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL
198. C Jake Sloan - Tri-City Americans, WHL
199. RD George Fegaras - North York Rangers, OJHL
200. C Ryan Abraham - Windsor Spitfires, OHL
201. C Alexander Legkov - Moskva, MHL
202. RW Joey Muldowney - Nichols, USHS
203. C Marcel Mahkovec - Krefelder, Oberliga
204. C/LW Gabriel Kangas - Vasteras IK, Allsvenskan
205. C Ben King - Red Deer Rebels, WHL
206. LD Spencer Sova - Erie Otters, OHL
207. LW Eric Alarie - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL
208. LD Seamus Powell - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
209. C Theo Rochette - Quebec Remparts, QMJHL
210. LD Marek Alscher - Portland Winterhawks, WHL
211. C Liam Arnsby - North Bay Battalion, OHL
212. RD Jack Sparkes - St. Michael’s Buzzers, OJHL
213. LD Graham Sward - Spokane Chiefs, WHL
214. C Alexander Muromtsev - Belarus U18
215. RW Atlee Calvert - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL
216. RW Leo Krantz - Enkopings, J20 Region
217. LW Colin Kessler - Culver Academy, USHS
218. C Max Namestnikov - Sarnia Sting, OHL
219. RW Marek Hejduk - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
220. C/LW Andon Cerbone - Chicago Steel, USHL
221. C Leighton Carruthers - Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, QMJHL
222. RW/C Kasper Lundell - HIFK, SM Liiga
223. RW Ryan Francis - Saint John Sea Dogs, QMJHL
224. LD Matej Prcik - HC Vitkovice, Czech U20
225. LW Arvid Sundin - Brynas, J20 Nationell
Top 10 Goalies:
1. G Tyler Brennan - Prince George Cougars, WHL
2. G Topias Leinonen - JYP, SM Liiga
3. G Ivan Zhigalov - Sherbrooke Phoenix, QMJHL
4. G Dylan Silverstein - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
5. G Hugo Havelid - Linkoping, J20 Nationell
6. G Sergei Ivanov - SKA St. Petersburg, MHL
7. G Jan Spunar - Olomouc, Czech U20
8. G Mason Beaupit - Spokane Chiefs, WHL
9. G Tyler Muszelik - US National U18 Team, USNTDP
10. G Reid Dyck - Swift Current Broncos, WHL
Sleepers:
LW/C Jake Karabela - Guelph Storm, OHL - I Ranked #41 / CSS Ranked NA #61
Karabela doesn't have production on his side, but he's an offensive dynamo. He's a playmaking forward that can play down the middle or on the wing (most likely on the wing). He flourishes at pushing the pace and finding passing lanes to create goals for his teammates. He uses his speed to start an attack and will punish you on the break. Karabela spent most of the season as the third line center for Guelph and didn't get a lot of opportunity to flourish.
RW Dmitri Buchelnikov - SKA St. Petersburg, MHL - Ranked #50 / CSS EU Unranked
Buchelnikov earns his spot on this list simply due to the fact that I had him ranked #44 last year and he was passed over by every single NHL organization a total of 225 times. How he wasn't drafted, I do not know, especially in a league with exposure such as the MHL. However, Buchelnikov is a dynamic talent who WILL get drafted this year, and I say that with confidence. Will he be another 1st round Russian overager like Chinakhov? Probaby not, but his talent lies in his offensive firepower. He's an undersized forward with a laser shot, slick hands, and creative vision.
RW Jake Richard - Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL - Ranked #67 / CSS NA Unranked
Jake Richard is the USHL gem this year. A late bloomer who grew 3 or 4 inches this year and is now 6'2, 180 lbs. He plays as a power forward with a snappy wrist shot and good vision. He went on an absolute tear to end the season and played at a near 1.5 PPG pace in the final months of the year. He may get overlooked in the first half of the draft but he'll be playing with UConn in the NCAA so he'll be on his way to developing the right way and will have all the opportunity to make the NHL as an impact power forward on a third line.
LD Hugo Fransson - HV71, J20 Nationell - Ranked #81 / CSS EU Unranked
Fransson is a puck-handling maestro that has been criminally underrated this year. He can skate very well and break out with the puck, providing a boost to the offense. A big plus to Hugo's game is his calm style where he doesn't panic and turnover the puck with possession. Fransson is a smaller defender but plays aggressively on defense and tries to strip away the puck when possible. He needs to add some strength and physicality to his game, but he can really turn into a solid NHL defender in his future.
C/LW Tim Almgren - Orebro, J20 Nationell - Ranked #98 / CSS EU Unranked
Almgren is a smooth skating forward that can play all three forward positions and loves to play with pace. He had a solid WJC tournament with Sweden and looked very comfortable playing with players that are considered above his perceived skill level. He uses his speed to drive into the zone and create a goal-scoring opportunity. His shot is underrated and he has a quick release. Almgren could develop into a third line forward and make an impact in the NHL with proper development.
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