Kulich burst onto the scene at the U18 World Junior Championship where he scored nine goals in just six games. Kemell had a disappointing second half of his draft year which led to him falling all the way to 17thoverall on draft day where the Predators were more than happy to add him to their prospect pool. LH, Steady as she goes for Top Niemel. However, the evaluations and rankings themselves (both of individual prospects and each teams farm system overall) are strictly my own. Isak Rosen is on pace to lace up for over 100 professional hockey games before his 20th birthday. (From: Pronman: 2019-20 NHL Farm System Rankings). Published July 15, 2022 Washington Nationals land 23rd in latest MLB farm system rankings Matt Johnson The Washington Nationals sit near the bottom of the MLB standings and the latest MLB. 20 in his farm system rankings ahead of the 2022 Major League . While hes an effective playmaker, dont underestimate his shot as hes got great power. Hes great at identifying the open lanes and attacking with force to take advantage of an opportunity. In the process,he earned playoff MVPwith 25 points in 16 games. Jordan Westburg, INF Baltimore's already called up Henderson and Rodriguez, but they'll be prospects throughout the rest of the season. Without further ado, here is our ranking of the top 100 NHL prospects. My pick for the best drafted prospect in hockey right now is Luke Hughes, who has been a dominant two-way defender for the University of Michigan over the last year and a half. LH, Once viewed as a questionable pick in the 2020 NHL draft, Shakir Mukhamadullins stock has risen for the Devils. MZ, Emil Andrae gets onto the top-100 list by virtue of his skillful offensive game and intense work ethic. Unless he wants to stay and play an even bigger role in the SHL next year, Kasper could easily make the jump to being a top-six forward in the AHL next year in my mind. There are always a few first-round picks who rose in their draft year in large part to their size advantage, and Lian Bichsel is certainly one of them. LH, Its common for prospects to increase their draft stock significantly as their draft year goes on, but few jump up draft boards as quickly as Kevin Korchinski did in the final month or two of his draft season. Rosen has the defensive effort and technique to be a solid two-way winger in the NHL one day, but will likely need to get just a bit stronger (or just a bit more clever) before he will be out-muscling or out-maneuvering NHL players with regularity. Though it still wasnt enough. Gunnar Henderson, 3B 2. / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image In the latest farm system rankings by Baseball America, the Mets come in at No. Tyson Hinds, LHD; 98. Hes definitely going to continue to turn heads as he continues with his development. The Braves traded away four prospects who most recently ranked in their top 10Kyle Muller (2), Freddy Tarnok (6), Royber Salinas (7) and Justyn-Henry Malloy (9)in the deals to acquire catcher. Snuggerud is a responsible defensive player which is impressive for a winger with so much offensive potential. He is great at finding soft spots in defensive coverage and setting up for a rocket of a one-timer. He possesses great qualities, but his game is raw and needs to be refined. LH. Related: 5 WJC Players Who Should be Signed, He is prone to some risky decision-making, and it will be very interesting to see if he can develop into a player that the Blues can use in all situations. 2) first-round pick plus their seventh-best prospect in Brock Faber. The Athletic's Keith Law still has questions about Boston's batch of prospects, though, and therefore listed the Red Sox at No. Regardless, the 19-year-old was sent back to Djurgardens IF in the SHL where he finished with one goal and 14 points in 19 games. Either way, he has loads of potential and if his name isnt on the map yet, it will be soon. The son of former NHLer Shane, Josh finished last season a point-per-game player with 37 points in 35 games. After registering 17 points in 27 games in his first pro season in the AHL with the San Diego Gulls, he upped his production to 37 points in 55 games, butthere were some inconsistenciesin his game throughout the season. With Patrik Laine already in place, Marchenko could learn from one of the best shooters in the NHL a scary thought for anybody that may be tasked with containing the Russian forward. Typically, NHL general managers are wary of selecting players of Nazars size so early in the draft, but his playmaking vision and excellent skating were enticing enough that the Blackhawks wanted him to be a part of their future. DL, Selected 37thoverall by the Coyotes in 2021, Josh Doan had a fantastic freshman season at Arizona State University. Even though hes 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, he doesnt let that deter him in any, way, shape or form and hes always battling for possession of the puck. This page will update daily from Jan. 10 to Feb. 9. PB, Frank Nazar is a great centre prospect who was drafted 13thoverall in the 2022 NHL Draft despite being 5-foot-9. DL, It hasnt taken too long for everyone to see why Simon Nemec was selected second overall at the 2022 Draft. Grayson Rodriguez, SP 3. He is a dependable defenseman with decent offensive potential who has already been successful in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and the AHL, with the NHL still to go. Admittedly, Im higher than most on Nathan Gaucher, but certainly not higher than the Anaheim Ducks were on him when they decided to take him with the 22ndpick in the 2022 Draft. Here are the criteria for this list: A player is considered a prospect if he has played less than 25 games in one campaign (regular season and playoffs combined), less than 50 games total in their career, and is 25 years old by Sept 15. Now, on . When leading an attack showing great speed, edges, and confidence in his movement. He works hard in all phases of the game and could become a top-six center with a respectable two-way game. Hutson has the combo of incredible skating and high effort that gives shorter players (hes 5-foot-8 or 9 depending on where you check) a real chance to succeed at the NHL level. He surpassed that mark last season with 111 points, finishing fourth overall and finishing first in goals with 55. The success he had last season is going to be essential for his development going forward. Hes got great vision to set up his teammates and is just as effective without the puck. Related: WJC Needs to Stay at 10 Teams to Grow the Game, He rediscovered his ability to make things happen on the ice, and he now looks a lot closer to the prospect that was once considered a top-10 talent in last years draft class. Hendrix Lapierre looked great in his six-game stint, scoring his first career NHL goal in his first game. And for a second opinion on many of these players, check out the work ofThe Athletics Corey Pronman in his NHL pipeline rankings, last released in September. Getting into 23 games with the big club and scoring his first NHL goal is a good start, but the organization needs him to take a huge step forward in 2022-23 like Evan Bouchard did with his 12 goals and 43 points in 81 games last season. He had a strong rookie season with the Iowa Wild in the AHL last year, posting 53 points in 63 games. Baltimore Orioles 2021 midseason rank: 1 2021 preseason rank: 5 2020 midseason rank: 8 2020 preseason rank: 13 LH, Simon Edvinsson is one of the most exciting prospects in the hockey world, with absolutely limitless potential due to his remarkable size (6-foot-6), mobility (guys his size almost never skate this well), and offensive skill. MZ, In just his second full year in the WHL, Denton Mateychuk was named captain of the Moose Jaw Warriors. Hes a crafty and slick puck-handler, that plays with a great amount of pace. Thankfully, his treatment and recovery have been going well and he has returned to play this season. The NHL trade deadline isn't until Friday at 3 p.m. Olen Zellweger, LHD; 66. While hes a driver of offense, Heinola is very steady defensively with great patience and positioning. DL, The Montreal Canadiens were smart to snag Lane Hutson near the end of the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft because I doubt he would have lasted much longer on the board. DL, Another member of that stacked University of Michigan squad, Thomas Bordeleau is a top-notch playmaker that found a way to shine despite playing on a team that featured some of the very best prospects in the world. He does a great job at battling along the boards with his strength and maintains great body position and control of the puck. My rankings should reflect that. With his size, he isnt afraid to step up and make a big hit. After a respectable 61 points in his draft year with the London Knights, the Predators selected him 42ndoverall at the 2020 draft. His shot and ability to score from virtually anywhere on the ice will do him well when he hits the NHL in a few seasons. After a relatively busy 2022 NHL trade deadline, let's dive into the biggest winners and losers. Here, I trust my judgment for whether or not a rostered NHL player is still likely to bounce between levels more than I trust any pre-determined games played cutoff. He was an offensive dynamo for the Saskatoon Blades last season, finishing the season with 33 goals and 78 points in 62 games played. The unfortunate thing about the Devils surprise resurgence this year is that they are less willing to give unproven players like Holtz the chance to play when they have a very real chance of making the playoffs. These assessments are the byproduct of countless viewings (both on tape and in person) and conversations spanning several years. They're based on long-term big league value, including factors such as potential impact talent, depth, proximity to the big leagues and balance between position players and pitchers as well as ceilings and floors. The Athletic's Scott Wheeler had Minnesota ranked third in February but may rise after taking the Los Angeles Kings' (No. His persistence and nose for the net will make him a respected (and perhaps feared) player in the NHL one day. LH, It somehow already feels like weve been hearing this kids name for YEARS. MZ, Who doesnt love a dynamic puck-moving defenseman who is always in attack mode? The Oilers are in dire need of scoring wingers with size and solid skating and that is what they have in Petrov. So far, he has been a rewarding prospect for the Blue Jackets who selected Dumais in the third round, 96thoverall. The Devils will likely bring him into the NHL fold slowly since they are already turning the corner in their rebuild and have no reason to rush him, though I expect well get a look at him in the NHL sooner than later, and he will leave a great impression. His production shot up in 2021-22 where he finished with 21 goals and 33 points in 52 games,earning him an entry-level contractin the process. Baltimore Orioles 2022 preseason rank: 1 2021 midseason rank: 1 2021 preseason rank: 5 2020 midseason rank: 8 Error fetching data. He has been great for the Utica Comets in the AHL over the last two and a half years, with his goalscoring ability really taking off this year. The biggest question mark around Lambert is his consistency, or lack thereof, as his high-end potential is plain to see. 5 ahead of the 2023 season. Nyman is a big Finnish winger with the size and strength to compete against men in Liiga (the top Finnish pro league) without looking out of place. The hope is that he continues to remain healthy because his upside is tremendous. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. DL. After fighting through multiple injuries (and a bout with mononucleosis), Lekkerimaki is finally working his way back to his normal self and, hopefully, those results will be clear on the scoresheet. Hughes speed and puck handling make him a very dangerous attacker in transition, and he can easily pass the puck off to a teammate if he is attracting too much attention. MZ, It feels like the Jets promising top defensive prospect is close to making it to the NHL. Those are all pieces of becoming a great centreman someday and he has shown them in abundance for Boston College where he has excelled down the middle so far this year. Jiricek is currently scoring over a point per game for the Cleveland Monsters as a 19-year-old rookie defenseman. There was a time when Joakim Kemell was seen as the second-best prospect in the 2022 Draft. He hasnt played yet this season following offseason surgery, but look for him to bounce back next year with the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA. He has the mobility and defensive game to make it as a top-four defenseman one day. Welcome to the 2022 edition of my annual ranking of every NHL teams prospect pools. For more insight into my experience, my process, the things I look for, and my potential biases and limitations, check out my guide to scouting. The Finnish defenseman, who was named the top defenseman of the 2021 World Junior Championship, has looked good playing for Krpt over in Finland. Hes got great hands to make plays and a powerful shot from the point to get shots on net. He also has great puck skills and can make great passes or dekes while at his remarkable top speed. Beck is going to be a player that coaches love as he works hard and has tons of skill. It's time to put the 2021 NHL draft to bed. A goalie no longer qualifies as an NHL prospect if he has played 10 games in the NHL in any campaign, regular season and playoffs combined, or 25 games total; or reaches age 27 by Sept. 15." (From: "Pronman: 2019-20 NHL Farm System Rankings"). After recording two points (both assists) with the Devils, the next step for the Swedish sniper is to find a full-time job in New Jersey. He has smooth hands but doesnt make a ton of plays happen as a passer, but his finishing ability makes up for that. Craig Button has seen the future of the National Hockey League and it's in 3D. It also doesnt hurt that hes a right-handed centre which is quickly becoming one of the hottest NHL commodities. Highlighted by players such as Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and No. LH, The only Russian to side-step the Russian Factor in the 2022 Draft was able to do so because he was already playing in North America. We know that by the time a player turns 23, he is largely done the steep upward progression we see in prospects and will begin to plateau. His two-way game, playmaking skills and a wicked shot will definitely get him into the NHL one day that is if he can manage to stay healthy on a more consistent basis. Hes got the puck handling, playmaking vision, and skating to be a top-four defender that excels on the power play at the NHL in the near future. With a projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, he already has the size and smarts to be a regular in the Blue Jackets lineup, especially considering the devastating waves of injuries the team has faced thus far. His highly skilled two-way game continues to be on display, with flashes of creativity with his hands and playmaking abilities. Colton Cowser, CF 5. PB, Alexander Nikishin may have been higher on this list if it were clear whether he would ever come across to the NHL, as he recently re-signed with SKA-St. Petersburg of the KHL on a deal that will keep him in Russia at least until the end of the 2024-25 season. I wouldnt be shocked to see him make his way to Toronto (in either the NHL or AHL) as soon as this Spring once his NCAA season is over. Mix that with his great puck control and stick handling, hes extremely dangerous when hes weaving his way into the offensive zone and getting around opponents with ease. LH. Weve also seen prospects like David Jiricek, Brandt Clarke, and Shane Wright make their NHL debuts, despite not earning roles as NHL regulars quite yet. 1. Selected eighth overall in 2021, Clarke can take control of a shift or lead a rush chance whenever hes on the ice with his skating and speed. Sean Tschigerl, LW; 148. He is competitive and uses his size well against shorter and weaker Junior competition, and his playmaking from the perimeter on the power play is likely going to translate to the NHL someday. Buchelnikov is a remarkable offensive player with sky-high potential on that side of the ice, leading all U20 players in VHL scoring by a hefty margin. With his high hockey IQ, crisp passing and ability to quarterback a power play, he should fit nicely on a team that really needs to improve its speed on the back end. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. One of the more interesting prospects out of last year's draft, Raty was at one early point a top-five player and ended up slipping to the second round. While he hasnt posted eye-popping totals in the AHL over the last year and a half, he did show well for himself, never really looking out of place in his first taste of professional hockey. DL, As the captain of the Brandon Wheat Kings last season, Ridley Greig posted an impressive 26 goals and 63 points through 39 games. TURNING PRO IN 2022-23. M.Z. Known for being an effective playmaker with his quick hands and strong puck control, Evangelistas newfound goal-scoring abilities were on full display making him a dual offensive threat. Preference for inclusion as an NHL prospect is more likely to be given to teenagers than 22-year-olds. The combination of speed, hands and stick handling makes him an offensive catalyst maintaining offensive zone time and attacking with force. They were famously predicted to win around 75 games before the se A player with top-of-the-lineup potential may rank higher than a player with NHL experience who projects into a depth role, even if the former is less likely to reach his ceiling than the latter. His elite playmaking abilities and scoring potential were just too enticing to ignore. Leave a comment below! Related: World Junior Championship All-time Leading Scorers, He has played his way out of the MHL this year (nine points in three games) and has spent most of his time in the VHL, the second-tier Russian professional league. There were talks of him not being a standout #1 anddidnt show the ability to dominatethis season. He was so impressive that NHL.comprojected him to starton the Edmonton Oilers top line alongside Connor McDavid and Evander Kane to begin the 2022-23 season. He is a great goalscorer and has a shot that will likely give NHL goalies nightmares someday, but for now, he has to earn the trust of his coaches through consistency of effort and production. He also won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2021 WJC where he scored three goals and eight points in seven games. The potential remains as he had a decent freshman season with the University of Wisconsin with 22 points in 34 games, but hes still raw overall. His combination of speed and size (6-foot-4) allowed him to dominate the top Swedish junior league in his draft year, but he still struggled enough with the pace of the pro game that he didnt show all that well in the SHL last year. Whos too low? Mateychuk is a dynamic offensive defenseman who excels when he is the one with the puck and can control the play from the point. He has excelled in the AHL so far this year where the Sharks are likely keeping him for his own sake, but also to improve their chances at tanking the year away and earning a high draft pick in the 2023 Draft. Svozil has played in the WHL ever since and has looked like an excellent pickup, especially after he dominated play at the 2023 World Juniors. LH, Danila Yurov is another prospect who slid on draft day in the 2022 NHL Draft because of the uncertainty surrounding Russian prospects and the likelihood of them ever making the move to North America. Hes extremely versatile offensively possessing great playmaking vision but also isnt afraid to shoot. He certainly has the toolbox to do it as he possesses great mobility and a well-rounded defensive game. Endowed with excellent skating, playmaking and an emerging two-way game, the Ducks are starting to build an embarrassment of riches on defense with Jamie Drysdale, Pavel Mintyukov, Noah Warren and Tristan Luneau just to name a few currently swimming in their pond. It was a somewhat surprising move from the San Jose Sharks as he didnt look out of place recording four assists and averaging over 14 minutes a night. Hes going to be making things happen for the New York Rangers sooner rather than later. Joshua Lopina, C; 130. The strength of the system, as we have long sensed anecdotally, is the incredible depth of "legit prospects." The Cubs have the 5th most ranked prospects, and the 3rd most at a 40 FV or better. He should be in for a strong, successful stint with the Henderson Silver Knights of the AHL before eventually making the jump to the NHL. He was the team leader in goals (34), assists (42) and points (76) for the Guelph Storm last season. 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