Chicago Blackhawks: Taige Harding, D, Fort McMurray (AJHL) Arizona Coyotes: Ilya Fedotov, LW, Nizhny Novgorod 2 (Russia Jr.) -- Wyshynski, Team: Edmonton (WHL) Technically his skating is very sound. ; #132 Winnipeg ICE: Jace Egland, F, Eastend, Sask. Alberta led all provincial branches with 83 players selected. Why Owen Power is the clear No. ; #187 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Roghan Walker, F, Beaverlodge, Alta. But it was a reach, and it came at the cost of not drafting either of the first round's two goaltenders. They wanted him, they had the No. It feels like they drafted for need here, which meant passing over some more intriguing options like Francesco Pinelli, Samu Tuomaala and wild card Aatu Raty. It isn't even guaranteed that he will return to play for the London Knights next season. Columbus Blue Jackets: Ben Boyd, LW, Charlottetown (QMJHL) Ottawa Senators: Carson Latimer, RW, Edmonton (WHL) 201. Seattle Kraken: Semyon Vyazovoi, G, UFA-2 (Russia Jr.) Florida Panthers: Jakub Kos, LW, Ilves (Finland) While the WHL Draft is the first opportunity for teams to select graduating U15 players, it is not the last chance for a player to be listed or recruited by a WHL Club. The NHL offseason formally begins with the 2022 NHL Draft in Montreal, starting with Thursday's first round (6 p.m. CT, ESPN).. 40. Tri-City holds the ninth and 36 th overall selections. 195. Team: OHA Edmonton U15 Prep Stats: 24 GP 22G-24A46 points, #21 Saskatoon Blades 179. 46. Philadelphia Flyers: Samu Tuomaala, RW, Karpat (Finland Jr.) Ranking: 21 | Nationality: CAN ; #122 Kelowna Rockets: Lachlan Staniforth, D, Abbotsford, B.C. Willing to take punishment and fight through sticks and checks to make plays and is great at winning those battles. Stillman was the 35th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting. Arizona Coyotes: Manix Landry, C, Gatineau (QMJHL) If the Flames didn't believe either goalie was the future for them, then this is a nice pick. 183. Can Liv Golfers Play in Majors 2023? ; #95 Calgary Hitmen: Kale Dach, F, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. Elite Prospects - WHL Bantam Draft 2022. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 176 | Shot: L ; #101 Seattle Thunderbirds: Koji Gibson, F, North Vancouver, B.C. 101. New Jersey Devils: Topias Vilen, D, Pelicans (Finland) Defenceman Jackson Smith was selected second-overall by Tri-City in Thursday's 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2022, with first-round coverage streaming on WHL Live. 132. 224. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 197 | Shot: L Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthew Knies, LW, Tri-City (USHL) All players in the proper age group and WHL territory are automatically eligible for the Draft, and do not need to file any . Name: Reese Hamilton Position: Defence Hometown: Whitewood, Sask. -- Wyshynski, Team: Lulea (Sweden) Lucius missed a lot of time due to knee surgery but has enough proof of concept to earn this draft placement. But all that established Montreal had two picks in the second round. 141. And if all else fails, the team has a heck of a marketing hook with the Brothers Hughes -- and a happy star in Jack Hughes, which is always a good thing. Afterward, he takes a quick look and is able to get a pass to a teammate in the home plate area for an opportunity on net., In limited games this season, he has displayed speed and explosiveness that few possess. Hundreds of the best 2007-born hockey players in Western Canada and the United States are hoping to hear their names called in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Thursday. The order of selection for the second round and all other rounds will be the inverse order of final 2021-22 WHL Regular Season standings. He has torn up the QMJHL with 111 points in 92 games over the past two seasons. ; #128 Portland Winterhawks: Simon Garchinski, D, Martensville, Sask; #129 Saskatoon Blades: Rylan Hue, F, Saskatoon, Sask. 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. 69. 1 pick Gavin McKenna, who registered. 119. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 175 | Shot: L Columbus Blue Jackets: Nikolai Makarov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) "This was a challenging scouting season with two Prospects Drafts and two U.S. Its 2021 and we just came in with a bang! San Jose Sharks: Theo Jacobsson, C, Modo Jr. (Sweden Jr.) Calgary Flames: Cole Jordan, D, Moose Jaw (WHL) Ranking: 18 | Nationality: CAN Toronto Maple Leafs: Vyacheslav Peksa, Irbis Kazan (Russia Jr.) Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 187 | Shot: L ; #59 Moose Jaw Warriors: Jonah Tonhauser, G, Penticton, B.C. -- Wyshynski, Team: Djurgarden (Sweden) Toronto Maple Leafs: Ty Voit, LW, Gatineau (QMJHL) Minnesota Wild: Josh Pillar, C, Kamloops (WHL) There weren't many mocks that had him in the first round, but GM Bill Zito clearly felt there was no point in trading down. 112. We also invite you to ask us about our policies or feel free to let us know how we can better serve your privacy concerns. Get access to our unique free . -- Wyshynski, 33. But not many of them project to be the kind of power forward that Stillman could become. CLICK HERE for a complete list of all players selected in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. He is considered a strong leader by example from his teammates., Zach says: Cerebral player with exceptional anticipation yet is one of the most responsible players in the draft. Philadelphia Flyers: Ty Murchison, US U-18 (NTDP) Name: Cameron Schmidt Position: Forward Hometown: Prince George, B.C. beginning the process . New York Rangers: Kalle Vaisanen, LW, TPS (Finland) 39. 54. His shot is great, but his ability to find spaces to get that shot off is equally impressive. St. Louis Blues: Tyson Galloway, D, Calgary (WHL) 164. To attend the camp of another Club, the player must be dropped from his current Clubs PPL. 22) Vancouver Giants (from Winnipeg). Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats:251 GP 40G-52A92 points, #4 Calgary Hitmen Carolina Hurricanes: Aidan Hreschuk, D, USA U-18 (NTDP) The WHL is also the leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Pre-Show begins with co-hosts Chris Wahl and Taylor Rocca at 8:30 a.m. PDT, with live draft coverage beginning at 9 a.m. PDT. Stats: 29 GP, 20 G, 20 A, How he fits: Bourgault is a reach here, but once you get to the bottom of the first round, it's all relative. His teammate, defenceman Reese Hamilton is also highly touted ahead of Thursdays Draft. A controlled exit/entry machine. ; #98 Prince Albert Raiders: Liam Bursaw, F, Warman, Sask. ; #192 Seattle Thunderbirds: Samuel Charko, F, Whitecourt, Alta. 60. He's Harvard bound and had 48 goals in 51 games in the USHL last season. 200. 203. 103. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 196 | Shot: L 81. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 198 | Shot: L Ranking: 5 | Nationality: USA -- Wyshynski, Team: Flint (OHL) In total, 240 players were selected by WHL member Clubs, including 137 forwards, 78 defenders, and 25 goaltenders. Even if the Canadiens wanted to do the morally questionable thing and select Mailloux in this draft, to use a first-rounder to do so is logically indefensible. 142. Ottawa Senators: Ben Roger, D, London (OHL) 35. Luke Hughes may not have the offensive dynamism that Quinn Hughes does, but his solid two-way game will be an asset to the Devils as he joins Ty Smith among the next-wave defensemen. Dallas Stars: Artem Grushnikov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) 7) Vancouver Giants He has the kind of skating and offensive chops to lead a rush and send the defense scrambling back into its own zone. Even with all his offensive tools, he is often the hardest working player on ice causing turnovers in all three zones. Ranking: 11 | Nationality: SWE Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. -- Wyshynski, Team: London (GOJHL) Adding a stop as he gains the zone to give teammates an opportunity to jump into the play (and literally catch up) will better leverage his raw ability to transition the puck into the offensive zone. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. Curtis Lazar (* 2.Februar 1995 in Salmon Arm, British Columbia) ist ein kanadischer Eishockeyspieler, der seit Mrz 2023 bei den New Jersey Devils in der National Hockey League (NHL) unter Vertrag steht und dort auf der Position des Centers spielt. Ranking: 25 | Nationality: SWE Defenceman Reese Hamilton was the fourth-overall selection in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. ; #224 Vancouver Giants: Cade Bolding, D, Sherwood Park, Alta. Pittsburgh Penguins: Daniel Laatsch, D, Sioux City (USHL) ; #207 Regina Pats: Pass; #208 Prince Albert Raiders: Cooper Anderson, G, Sidney, B.C. -- Wyshynski, Team: Edmonton (WHL) Florida Panthers: Evan Nause, D, Quebec (QMJHL) 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. Hey, the Red Wings know from trying to build from the Swedish defensemen out. There's a morality problem here. Following the Sabres in Round 1 were the Seattle Kraken, who just completed their full expansion draft and then made their first ever draft pick at No. The Medicine Hat Tigers hold the first-overall selection in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, as determined by the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Lottery on April 21, 2022. ; #212 Moose Jaw Warriors: Pass; #213 Kelowna Rockets: Jasper Fellbaum, F, Courtenay, B.C. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is slated for Thursday, with talent from across the four Western Canadian branches available for selection by WHL Clubs. ; #113 Portland Winterhawks: Callum Stone, D, Kelowna, B.C. Celebrinis shot is quick and accurate with a bit of steam behind it, making it especially difficult for goalies. / Yukon were chosen, with another 50 players coming from Saskatchewan. 86. Ranking: 2 | Nationality: SWE ; #165 Winnipeg ICE: Ayden Collins, D, Winnipeg, Man. ; #174 Kamloops Blazers: Tommy Lafreniere, F, Hornby Island, B.C. San Jose Sharks: Evgenii Kashnikov, D, Gatineau (QMJHL) Calgary Flames: Cole Huckins, C, Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) ; #74 Swift Current Broncos: Berney Weston, G, Gull Lake, Sask. Stats: 26 GP, 9 G, 18 A, How he fits: The Blue Jackets have chased a franchise center for years. ; #185 Regina Pats: Kelsen Podworny, F, Onoway, Alta. 114. -- Wyshynski, Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) Gavin McKenna, the first-overall pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the Medicine Hat Tigers. Stats: 26 GP, 2 G, 1 A, How he fits: Swerve! But the group is extremely talented, with numerous future impact players at the NHL level. presented with the opportunity to make two draft choices. The teams that miss the playoffs are placed into a lottery for the 1st round only. ; #58 Spokane Chiefs: Matthew Lesyk, D, Wetaskiwin, Alta. Team: Okanagan Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 12G-20A32 points, #15 Prince Albert Raiders ; #164 Prince Albert Raiders: Mikey Thomas, F, Winnipeg, Man. 134. St. Louis Blues: Ivan Vorobyov, RW, Khanty-Mansiysk 2 (Russia Jr.) Edmonton Oilers: Jake Chiasson, C, Brandon (WHL) -- Wyshynski, Team: Chicago (USHL) Celebrini is a relentless player who chases pucks and wins puck battles. Used in all situations, an effective penalty killer that powerplays have to account for as he can easily get a takeaway or block and make you pay., His physical tools make him difficult to contain on the rush and in transition. Stats: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, How he fits: As long as the injury concerns have been alleviated, Lambos could be a fantastic pick here for GM Bill Guerin. -- Wyshynski, Team: Prince Albert (WHL) ; #157 Victoria Royals: Ethan Watkins, F, Calgary, Alta; #158 Brandon Wheat Kings: Ryder Green, G, Prince George, B.C. He can manipulate the release point, explode a quick snapshot with his weight transfer, all while being absurdly accurate." Elite.. 204. ; #167 Saskatoon Blades: Hudson Roberge, D, West Kelowna, B.C. 121. 34. 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.