59. ; #200 Tri-City Americans: Chayse Johnson, G, Trail, B.C. Priority Draft, Tigers sign Gavin McKenna, first overall selection in 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, RE/MAX Report with Taylor Green: Gavin McKenna, WHL Prospects Draft 1-on-1: Gavin McKenna, Americans sign second-overall selection Jackson Smith, Royals sign Cole Reschny to WHL Standard Player Agreement, Hitmen sign defenceman Reese Hamilton to WHL Standard Player Agreement, WHL Prospects Draft Highlight Reel: Chloe Primerano, WATCH: First-overall pick Fiddler signs with Oil Kings, WHL Clubs prepare for deep 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, Medicine Hat Tigers to select first overall in 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. ; #28 Prince George Cougars: Jett Lajoie, F, Winnipeg, Man. Seattle Kraken: Ville Ottavainen, D, JYP (Finland) 83. ; #86 Everett Silvertips: Corbin Sanderman, G, Three Hills, Alta., #87 Tri-City Americans: Damian Kravcak, F, Delta, B.C. Blueliner Peyton Kettles brings a 6-foot-3 frame into this years draft, tallying 35 points in 30 CSSHL games for the Rink Academy Winnipeg U15 squad. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 Prep Stats: 35 GP 23G-42A65 points, #2 Tri-City Americans CAMERON SCHMIDT AUDIO 5) Swift Current Broncos They thought they had ones in Ryan Johansen and Pierre-Luc Dubois, before trading both. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 198 | Shot: R The reasoning for Tansem being rewarded as our top defender on our list is evident, His skating ability and offensive generation separate himself from any other defenseman in this class. He displays a proficient crossover ability both forward and backwards., His anticipation and acumen in all three zones are also very impressive. Rasmus Dahlin, No. His speed and elite shooting ability make him a threat to . Players not selected in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will remain eligible to be listed by WHL Clubs at any time thereafter. ; #101 Seattle Thunderbirds: Koji Gibson, F, North Vancouver, B.C. Name: Jackson Smith Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, Alta. He has some Brad Marchand DNA in his game. 22) Vancouver Giants (from Winnipeg). Also Read- Liam Highfield: Net Worth, Illness, Cuetracker, Snooker, Highfield Hair. The WHL Draft is held annually by the WHL to provide an orderly transfer of players to WHL Club Protected Player Lists (PPL). ; #204 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Zachary Larmour, D, Edmonton, Alta. Nashville Predators: Simon Knak, RW, Portland (WHL) Carolina Hurricanes: Justin Robidas, C, Val-D'Or (QMJHL) 180. League. ; #144 Brandon Wheat Kings: Dominic Grieco, F, Lethbridge, Alta. WHL Prospects Draft. 79. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 197 | Shot: L Manitoba Hockey has helped produce several names likey to be heard in the first round. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 183 | Shot: R Age: 18 | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 191 | Shot: R Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 180 | Shot: L The Predators will wait for this one, if Svechkov can't make the leap to the NHL right away. Now comes Johnson, a late-bloomer who had an absolutely tremendous, highlight-generating freshman season at Michigan. NHL trade tracker: Latest deals and grades, NHL trade grades: Sabres smartly buy low on Greenway, NHL trade deadline 2023: Fantasy hockey live reaction, Flyers GM: Red Wings nixed van Riemsdyk trade, Avs' Makar OK'd to return 2nd time from protocol, Wild acquire defenseman Klingberg from Ducks, Sabres add size up front, get Greenway from Wild, Penguins acquire defenseman Kulikov from Ducks, Sources: No discipline for Watson hit on Motte, Surging Bruins fastest to 100 pts. 178. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canadas National Junior Hockey Team. Anaheim Ducks: Kyle Kukkonen, C, Maple Grove (High MN) ; #56 Brandon Wheat Kings: Emerson Clark, D, Saskatoon, Sask. Ranking: 20 | Nationality: SWE Drafts in short order coming out of a Covid-shortened season," commented Silvertips director of player . Carolina Hurricanes: Joel Nystrom, D, Farjestad (Sweden) ; #180 Vancouver Giants: Simon Ward, F, Burnaby, B.C. 1) Medicine Hat Tigers Arizona Coyotes: Rasmus Korhonen, G, Assat (Finland) Celebrini should have no problem transitioning his game as a high-impact player from one level to the next., Layne says: Catton is probably the most hyped prospect to come out of Saskatchewan since Jared Stoll and is sure to apply for exceptional status. Carolina Hurricanes: Yegor Naumov, G, Krylja Sovetov 2 (Russia Jr.) Has the end of the John Tortorella era ushered in a more offensive era? Chicago Blackhawks: Ethan Del Mastro, D, Mississauga (OHL) He has a good defensive stick and uses all of his 58/150lbs to leverage oncoming attackers to the boards. 181. The Oil Kings wrapped up the draft with 11 new players added to their prospect pool; eight forwards, two defencemen and one goaltender. Mailloux was considered a lower first-round talent before his transgressions. 209. He hits. 66. Edmonton Oilers: Jake Chiasson, C, Brandon (WHL) Ranking: 28 | Nationality: CAN Mintyukov is the . 137. Dallas Stars: Justin Ertel, LW, Summerside (MHL) Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. You have entered an incorrect email address! On the defensive side of the game, Macklin has a good stick, getting in passing lanes and breaking up plays deep in the zone. Once a player is selected by a WHL Club, he can only participate in tryout camps and other team activities for that Club. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 213 | Shot: L He's slightly smaller than Sebastian Cossa but no slouch at 6-foot-3. With the first-overall pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, the Medicine Hat Tigers used the selection to take forward Gavin McKenna (Whitehorse, Yukon / Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna, U18). Patrick Kane (F) NHL. The following video displays much of his tremendous offensive skill, but also a couple of shifts that demonstrate his battle on the walls and work ethic on the penalty kill. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U15 Stats: 13 GP 25G-16A41 points, #8 Spokane Chiefs -- Wyshynski, Team: Windsor (OHL) Now Power joins him as another left-side defenseman who Buffalo can build around in the next decade -- perhaps using the pieces it gets for an eventual Jack Eichel trade, for example. The Whitewood product led all CSSHL defencemen in scoring with 54 points this past season and has drawn comparisons to former Seattle Thunderbirds blueliner Shea Theodore. Anaheim Ducks: Olen Zellweger, D, Everett (WHL) 117. Name: Hayden Harsanyi Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta. ; #130 Everett Silvertips: Lukas Kaplan, F, Spruce Grove, Alta. ; #184 Swift Current Broncos: Brennen Hocher, D, Calgary, Alta. Philadelphia Flyers: Aleksei Kolosov, G, Minsk (Russia) To be successful at the next level, as a centerman, he will need to be more focused on making himself available by creating lanes with pivots, stop-starts, and then using his explosiveness to beat the opposition as opposed to trying to maintain speed and swoop around his own zone to pick up the puck. 57. 35. New York Rangers: Talyn Boyko, G, Tri-City (WHL) Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 207 | Shot: L, How he fits: As the Ryan Getzlaf era fades into memory, the Ducks get themselves another talented center who plays a power game. Ottawa Senators: Oliver Johansson, LW, Timra (Sweden) Name: Luke Moroz Position: Forward Hometown: Regina, Sask. But all that established Montreal had two picks in the second round. There's a victim here who just saw her assailant still rewarded with a first-round selection despite unofficially pulling himself out of the draft. ; #104 Seattle Thunderbirds: Caleb Potter, D, Regina, Sask. Ottawa Senators: Zack Ostapchuk, C, Vancouver (WHL) ; #188 Brandon Wheat Kings: Brendyn Van Oene, F, Shawnigan Lake, B.C. ; #255 Saskatoon Blades: Pass; #258 Seattle Thunderbirds: Jaxson Pawlenchuk, D, Ardrossan, Alta. Lucius is a really solid pick, no doubt. 141. 77. 16, so this is a strong pick here for GM Joe Sakic. Chicago Blackhawks: Taige Harding, D, Fort McMurray (AJHL) ; #190 Moose Jaw Warriors: Jonah Vanderhorst, D, Winnipeg, Man. Minnesota Wild: Jack Peart, D, Grand Rapids (High MN) Given his proven ability to break forecheck containment in much simpler, conventional ways I dont think its going to be a huge issue moving forward. ; #110 Winnipeg ICE: Owen Brees, D, Lethbridge, Alta. 121. Only one way to find out friends. #199 Medicine Hat Tigers: Pass. ; #171 Red Deer Rebels: Matthew Kondro, G, St. Albert, Alta. 179. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. Gavin has good hands and will make you pay when given space, and he is not afraid to make difficult passes through traffic. Instead the Sabres select a terrific offensive forward in Rosen. New York Rangers: Jayden Grubbe, C, Red Deer (WHL) ; #194 Portland Winterhawks: Trevor Oishi, D, West Vancouver, B.C. 99. Wherever he plays, he'll be an elite playmaker. Hes a head-up shooter who can pick his spots too., Weve only seen a paucity so far in the CSSHL this season and to be fair, Tansem and his Rink Kelowna team havent truly been tested yet. Name: Cameron Schmidt Position: Forward Hometown: Prince George, B.C. ; #143 Victoria Royals: Dylan Ruff, F, Sylvan Lake, Alta. ; #137 Saskatoon Blades: Dayton Deschamps, D, Saskatoon, Sask. According to Daily Faceoff, which first reported the story, the fine amounted to $1,650. Montreal Canadiens: Joshua Roy, RW, Sherbrooke (QMJHL) His virtue is in the totality of his game, as a workhorse who is effective on both the power play and the penalty kill. #231 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Cole Fisher, F, Dunmore, Alta. 80. Erik Portillo (G) NCAA. Colorado Avalanche: Sean Behrens, D, USA U-18 (NTDP) 47. Name: Julien Maze Position: Forward Hometown: Edmonton, Alta. With the 65 th overall selection, the Oil Kings drafted right-winger Presley Kerner. Stats: 24 GP, 10 G, 14 A, How he fits: Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol told me that his general manager, Ron Francis, wanted to acquire players who reminded the Hall of Famer of the way he played. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 214 | Catch: L #222 Tri-City Americans: Sean Shiels, F, Saskatoon, Sask. 186. After the Draft is completed, all remaining U15 players become eligible to be listed by WHL Clubs, and many will be added as spots become available on a WHL Club PPL, or as player development improves at a higher level of hockey. 192. ; #238 Portland Winterhawks: Griffin Brown, D, San Jose, Calif.; #239 Kamloops Blazers: Hunter Yanick, F, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. Colorado Avalanche: Andrei Buyalsky, C, Dubuque (USHL) ; #47 Victoria Royals: Grant Reid, F, Surrey, B.C. -- Wyshynski, Team: Halifax (QMJHL) Carolina Hurricanes: Nikita Quapp, G, Krefeld (Germany) Toronto Maple Leafs: Ty Voit, LW, Gatineau (QMJHL) Ranking: 40 | Nationality: USA Get access to our unique free . Meet the next wave of top picks 37. He fights. Detroit Red Wings: Shai Buium, D, Sioux City (USHL) Edmonton Oilers: Matvey Petrov, LW, Krylja Sovetov 2 (Russia Jr.) Philadelphia Flyers: Samu Tuomaala, RW, Karpat (Finland Jr.) 158. Regarded as the worlds finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. Stats: 23 GP, 10 G, 10 A, How he fits: Whether it's on the main roster or in the Golden Knights' system, there's a dearth of centers for this franchise. Has most of the physical tools to be a force at the next level. Ranking: 16 | Nationality: USA Instead, he opts for Lysell here. Under pressure in his own zone, he has good awareness of whats around him and has shown in good samples that hes able to negate the forecheck by skating through the pressure and releasing quick exit passes. 143. Anaheim Ducks: Gage Alexander, G, Winnipeg (WHL) Thursdays proceedings saw six players selected from the United States, following on the heels of 44 American-born players taken in the 2022 WHL U.S. Carolina Hurricanes: Nikita Guslistov, C, Cherepovets (Russia) ; #115 Spokane Chiefs: Finn Kallay, F, St. Albert, Alta. Montreal Canadiens: William Trudeau, D, Charlottetown (QMJHL) ; #141 Regina Pats: Samuel Laplante, D, Okotoks, Alta. Connor McDavid (F) NHL. Players, coaches, execs vote for NHL's top centers, Road to the men's Frozen Four: Conference tournaments at a glance, Theodore scores in SO, Golden Knights beat Devils 4-3, Lineup picks, matchups, start or sit advice for Friday, Meet the Kraken: Full results of the NHL expansion draft, violating the NHL's rules on pre-combine testing. The woman went to local police. 16) Medicine Hat Tigers (from Seattle) Philadelphia Flyers: Ty Murchison, US U-18 (NTDP) Age: 18 | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 198 | Shot: L Anaheim Ducks: Sasha Pastujov, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP) of GM Steve Yzerman. Team: Edge School U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 28G-29A57 points, #14 Moose Jaw Warriors Players from across the four Western Canadian branches have had a full season to strut their stuff for scouts, with years worth of hard work set to be recognized by WHL Clubs in Thursdays WHL Prospects Draft. Stats: 16 GP, 3 G, 1 A, How he fits: Olausson is a player with a big shot and solid puck control skills, but most importantly, he plays a 200-foot game. The Blazers also made three minor moves today as they sent their 2020 7 th round selection to Moose Jaw for a 7 th round pick in the 2022 WHL Bantam Draft. Montreal Canadiens: Xavier Simoneau, C, Drummondville (QMJHL) Vili Saarijrvi (D) NL. The center posted some flashy offensive numbers in international play for Russia, including 10 points in seven games at the World Juniors. ; #206 Swift Current Broncos: Wesley Olson, F, Chaplin, Sask. Tampa Bay Lightning: Robert Flinton, LW, St. Paul's School (High NH) 127. These clips demonstrate calm and cool decisions with the puck as well as his strong stride and ability to be an effective forechecker at times., It is clear Gavin has no issues processing the game and typically makes a simple, heads-up play with the puck. ; #114 Medicine Hat Tigers: Cohen Carter, D, Drayton Valley, Alta. Ranking: 22 | Nationality: RUS "This was a challenging scouting season with two Prospects Drafts and two U.S. Well, he just drafted a two-way center with great skating ability, dynamic offense and a "leads-by-example" work ethic, which should be familiar to Francis. New York Islanders: Tomas Machu, D, Vitkovice Jr. (Czech Jr.) Now his son is tabbed to join the Columbus family. -- Wyshynski. 108. 205. The WHL, along with theOntario Hockey Leagueand theQuebec Major Junior Hockey Leaguecomprise theCanadian Hockey League. His top-end speed is still coming along as hes still growing, but the quick bursts to separate in a straight line or cut and create space is impressive. Seattle Kraken: Jacob Melanson, RW, Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) Sherwood Parks Braeden Cootes, meanwhile, enjoyed life on the West Coast this year. New York Rangers: Ryder Korczak, C, Moose Jaw (WHL) Gavin was granted access to play in that U18 league and put on a show. Columbus Blue Jackets: Stanislav Svozil, D, Brno (Czech) 184. Detroit Red Wings: Carter Mazur, LW, Tri-City (USHL) But he has a solid wrist shot in his offensive repertoire and could certainly develop into a top-six forward. Pittsburgh Penguins: Tristan Broz, C, Fargo (USHL) Team: OHA Edmonton U15 Prep Stats: 24 GP 22G-24A46 points, #21 Saskatoon Blades Celebrini can catch and receive passes whether in-front of or behind him in stride is elite, as he can corral a poor pass without skipping a beat. Towards the end of his penalty-killing shift, watch him maintain responsible positioning until he sees the defenceman whiff on the puck and he is gone (1:28). Allan is a nice addition to the Chicago prospect pool. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 195 | Shot: L ; #84 Portland Winterhawks: Kayd Reudig, D, Humboldt, Sask. Colorado Avalanche: Taylor Makar, LW, Brooks (AJHL) 2 overall (Matthew Beniers). Rules are in place to ensure that a player may be selected by only one league. Tansem has a great trajectory as a prolific offensive defenceman who is going to be very reliable in his own end. Seattle Kraken: Semyon Vyazovoi, G, UFA-2 (Russia Jr.) 2) Tri-City Americans ; #88 Winniepg ICE: Ashton Brown, F, Sherwood Park, Alta. Calgary, Alta. There's proof of concept here with Wallstedt in both international play and in one season in the Swedish Hockey League. #133 Medicine Hat Tigers: Brody Green, F, Winnipeg, Man. He has produced in the QMJHL but not at a mind-blowing level. Anaheim Ducks: Tyson Hinds, D, Rimouski (QMJHL) #111 Medicine Hat Tigers: Jordan Switzer, G, Edmonton, Alta. 202. ; #161 Calgary Hitmen: Austin Kindrat, G, Winnipeg, Man. Ranking: 11 | Nationality: SWE Hes physical, hes a great skater, and makes a lot of plays in the offensive zone and in transition that I think will translate very well at the WHL level, said Green. Toronto Maple Leafs: Vyacheslav Peksa, Irbis Kazan (Russia Jr.) ; #79 Victoria Royals: Jerrett Ross, D, Leduc, Alta. For those players not selected, they will still have the opportunity to attend a WHL Training Camp and play in the League in the near future. But it was a reach, and it came at the cost of not drafting either of the first round's two goaltenders. ; #117 Calgary Hitmen: Connor Bear, F, Whitewood, Sask. Stats: 38 GP, 6 G, 28 A, How he fits: Obviously, the master plan is to collect two Hughes brothers in the hopes that they magnetically attract Quinn Hughes to join the Devils at some point. Ranking: 5 | Nationality: USA Fox just won the Norris Trophy. 197. We all know about their defensive needs. in NHL history, Rangers, Bruins, other Beasts of the East feast on NHL trade deadline, Chasing history in Boston: The numbers behind the Bruins' wild 2022-23 season, McDavid, then who? As complete an undersized center as Ive seen at this age. 101. This year's class of prospects came in with little consensus as per rankings and evaluations, thanks to uneven -- or nonexistent -- seasons for many junior, collegiate and/or international leagues amid the COVID-19 pandemic. #155 Everett Silvertips: Remy Hlady, F, Tyndall, Man. ; #217 Kamloops Blazers: Tyson Moss, D, Port Moody, B.C. Detroit Red Wings: Pasquale Zito, LW, Windsor (OHL) 48. ; #76 Prince Albert Raiders: Jaxon Herchak, D, Waldheim, Sask. Jordan is one of, if not, the purest sniper in the upcoming draft. Blows past defenders in the neutral zone and can backcheck in a flash when engaged. Winnipeg Jets: Dmitri Rashevsky, RW, Krasnogorsk (Russia Jr.) The Anaheim Ducks selected the Spirit star with the 10th overall pick of the NHL Draft on Thursday, giving the 18-year-old Russian his shot to play at the pinnacle of his sport.