The 2023 draft is led by three maybe four A-plus (or close) prospects at the very top, a superb collection of high-end talents at forward behind them that will run deep into the first round and produce additional stars, and better depth on defence and in net than I anticipated when the year started. Hes a multi-dimensional forward who has quick acceleration, can handle the puck at speed and change tempos in control, can shape play by opening up his hips to go heel-to-heel, thrives in traffic, is a dual shot-pass threat, plays one step ahead of the game in possession, supports the play effectively, problem-solves as well as anyone in this class (in an age group that is full of intelligent playmakers), works his tail off off the puck to keep his energy up (he plays heavier and scrappier than he looks, too), and sets the pace for his line (whether by picking it up or slowing it down to use his creativity). And while we dont often see smaller defenceman taken as high as I have him ranked here, he doesnt play small and I like his game at both ends of the ice because of his mobility and the confidence with which he reads the play. pic.twitter.com/OOjR1KDavy. The annual Western Hockey League bantam draft coming on May 7 will be full of mixed emotions for hundreds of Grade 9 kids in Western Canada and parts of the United States. Not Cole Caufield. And while he played exclusively as a winger in the SHL the last two seasons, Carlsson came up as a centre and I like the way his game might fit there long term because of his combination of size, detail, and awareness. Publishing date 2022-12-21 User Anonymous Views 12926 Favorited 2 Share Embed 2023 WHL Draft Rankings - TOP 50 Logan Cooley2. I watch him and I see an NHL player with the kind of well-rounded, high-effort skill set that could see him move around an NHL lineup (in a good way) someday. The 2021 WHL Prospects Draft Pre-Show begins with co-hosts Chris Wahl and Taylor Rocca at 9:30 a.m. MT, with live draft coverage beginning at 10 a.m. MT. Ethan Gauthier is one of the most consistent players in this draft class in terms of effort and habits, not just production. Hes a hard worker who makes his team better whenever he steps on the ice. There are the little delays and stutters he uses to create separation and get to his spots. Brindley is a 5-foot-9 forward who has been quite good in the NCAA as an 18-year-old, a very impressive feat. Reinbacher has fallen slightly on my list through no fault of his own, but because of the excellent play of prospects around him. Perron is so agile that his lack of size and strength dont often hinder his game, however he will need to develop a bit of a physical game (like Logan Stankoven) if he wants to grow into his full potential as a top-six forward in the NHL. He can get a little ahead of the play, and hes got work to do on his game defensively if he doesnt want to get hemmed in at the next level, but those are things you live with with a talent as singular as his. Hes great at changing speeds in transition to separate himself from defenders before either making a move around them or passing to an open teammate. Still, though he is a dominant junior player and could chase down a 50-goal season this year, its also fair to ask if his advanced growth gives him less runway for improvement (he really does look like a man already). he wants the puck in the offensive zone and has the skill and shot to make things happen when teammates find him off the point or as the trailer off the rush. Hes a treat to watch in possession and processes the game at such an advanced and rapid level. Hunter Brzustewicz, RD, Kitchener Rangers (OHL), 43. Increasingly, Ive been impressed by his agility in and out of breaks and cuts (his skating is a real asset for him and particularly impressive through his edges and crossovers, though he can get going the length of the ice too). His skating is excellent, and his high energy level makes him a possession monster. He uses his speed and skill to blow by defenders in the neutral zone and pressure in-zone defenders who struggle to anticipate his next move. Once the true cream of the crop in this class are gone, hes the kind of talent Id swing on in the second round. Dmitri Simashev is a very intriguing prospect with the size/skating combo (6-foot-4) that is so coveted in the modern NHL. And while he may not be a driver on a top-six line, its not hard to imagine him as a first- or second-line playmaker who makes finishing plays off of a drivers work and does damage on PP1. He credited the Mintos for helping prepare him to make the jump to Major Junior hockey. Some scorers tunnel-vision the net and even though the goalie is his focus, theres a lot to his game between the offensive-zone blue line and the shot he takes thats inventive. Ziemmer is a December 2004 who was selected with the No. His combination of speed and effort will make him a very flexible player who can fill in whatever role is needed of him, which has earned him the second-line center spot for a stacked University of Michigan team. Im not sure hes got the soft skill to become the true No. Its not that he plays poorly (he rarely does) but I dont see enough playmaking to warrant a top-20 slotting and hes a little sluggishfrom a standstill through his first few strides (once he gets moving, his stride actually has good power and hes a decent skater for his size on the whole). Regardless, it is always impressive to see a draft-year player earning serious minutes in the KHL, especially a defenseman, and Simashev might just have the highest defensive potential in the whole draft. He has been dominating the Swedish J20 league this year and is scoring at a higher pace right now than both Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Noah Ostlund did last year (who were drafted 15th and 16th respectively in the 2022 NHL Draft). Hes got superb vision and ranks among the best in the class at dissecting coverage as a passer. He can unload from his hip into a heavy snapshot (which hes probably owed a few more goals off of this year) or drop and drive the net into a tuck play in tight. Its all there. Luke Hughes3-50 (plus full evaluations, 55 honourable mentions, player tiers, and more at @TheAthletic): https://t.co/JpsFEKs7Ax, Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) February 13, 2023. Moore has identified himself as the second best prospect out of the NTDP this season, behind only Will Smith (and the gap isnt that big in my mind). Mix in a multi-dimensional shooting arsenal and I see top-six upside. WHL Clubs send scouts to watch first-year bantams from the start of the minor hockey season. Eventually, when the points pile up like they have, and they happen making the kinds of plays that he does, you cant ignore them. Carlssons ability to find and make space off the puck is also impressive for such a young player playing against grown men. I have questions about his talent level, though. Hes a crafty handler who hangs onto pucks to spin away from pressure, attacks in and out of crowds, makes plays into space for himself, and can comfortably make plays through layers to others. Calgary, Alta. February 2023 OHL Draft Ranking Update Jordan Malette 2023 Canada Winter Games Recap - Eastern Canada Brayden Olafson 2023 Canada Winter Games: Gold Medal Game Report - Team Saskatchewan Joel Henderson 2023 Canada Winter Games: Gold Medal Game Report - Team Ontario Jordan Malette Four 2005-born standout defenders in the CHL Sam McGilligan Hes a natural scorer and creator, but hes also got plus vision and deft touch (though I wouldnt say his creativity is necessarily a strength). Noel Nordh, LW (Brynas) 2023 NHL Draft: Baracchini's Top 64 January Rankings January 13, 2023 by Peter Baracchini Welcome back to my 2023 NHL Draft Rankings. I love the way he shields pucks and waits for his opportunities to attack. Once he refines his game some more and adds more muscle as he ages, watch out. Western Hockey League completes 2022 WHL U.S. Six WHL Players from the 2021 Draft selected outside of the Top-10 who've had early success Joel Henderson The Five Star Hockey Show: 2023 Canada Winter Games Preview Puck Preps Western Canada Ramblings: NHL and WHL Draft Joel Henderson Four 2005-born OHLers trending up Sam McGilligan Hes a versatile, hard-working player who excels in pretty much every facet of the game, gets to the middle of the ice, and makes plays around the net through skill and timing. WHL Behind The Scenes - 2023 Road to Nashville. While that bent-sideways cannon that he has off of his right hip is his defining quality, its not the only tool he has that is singular, either. Chloe Primerano was the Giants final selection in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. Then you add in instincts off the puck to get open even when hes a marked man, an improved physical engagement (hes really quite feisty and competitive), some underrated skill as a puck thief, and youve got a superstar prospect. His playmaking vision is solid but will likely never be his calling card. Now that the 2023 World Juniors are firmly in the rearview mirror, it's time to take another deep-dive into the top prospects for the 2023 Draft. WHL Network. Ziemmer often seems to have the puck on a string and thats part of why he has been one of the leading scorers in the WHL this year as a 17-year-old. I like the way he supports the puck defensively as a centreman, too, though hell need to get stronger to be reliable defensively at the NHL level. Hes also outscoring most of the WHL for that matter, dominating the opposition when he has possession. 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Carey Terrance, C (Erie) Ritchie is the complete package. Reinbacher is looking like a potential top-four mainstay in the NHL with exciting defensive potential. He can push into space. Hes got some of the quickest hands in the draft. Fantilli is currently averaging about one and a half points per game on a University of Michigan team filled to the brim with talent. Hes also dangerous inside the offensive zone from the top of the circles in, with a quick-release wrister (one of the faster releases in the draft) that comes off of his blade hard and with a slight, goalie-fooling adjustment pre-shot, impressive puck skill in congested areas, an ability to attack in bursts and make something happen out of dead plays, and an equal ability to play off of coverage and make himself available for his linemates. Sports Apr 22, 2020 Winnipeg Ice select B.C. Hes going to be an NHLer. 2023 Whl Bantam Draft - Elite Prospects 2023 Whl Bantam Draft Add to Favorites This is a custom user-submitted ranking. Sign up for EP Premium to create your own ranking. 3 pick in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft. After conversations with scouts or folks at the national program about Stramel last year, I always felt I wasnt quite where they were in terms of their belief in the player and his upside. I see clear, projectable top-six tools as a play-creating winger and Im not the least bit worried about him doing it against NHL defences because of how hard he is to pin down. Hes an entry machine driving play through the neutral zone and across the line in control. While there are some great prospects in the top-five of the draft, theres no doubt that Bedard is the reason teams are tanking. Bradly Nadeau, C, Penticton Vees (BCHL), 39. Beyond his natural skill in possession, he also impresses with his smarts with the puck, his cerebral play style, and his ability to play to his linemates. He has produced solid offense so far this year for the USA U-18 team which is made more impressive by the fact that he is usually playing on the second line behind the Smith, Moore, Perreault trio. The Bantam Draft Lottery will determine the order of selection for the first six picks. ), a quick move into a pass, a sudden stop-up, or an attacking cut. Benson has been electric for the Western Hockey Leagues (WHL) Winnipeg Ice this year, and has been the teams best player more often than not even though teammates Conor Geekie and Matthew Savoie were both selected in the top-11 of the 2022 Draft. Hes a pro-sized, hardworking pivot who can skate and excels in driving through the middle of the ice, pushing tempo, and playing with energy. The raw potential is there in spades and the production is starting to catch up to it. The combination of his skating, shot, and playmaking skills makes him a true offensive weapon. There are many whove settled on Perreault as more of a mid-to-late-round first because of the combination of his skinny frame and the linemates he plays with. Add in the strength and power that comes with his physically mature frame, an ability to drive and shed contact when he gets bumped, and a defensive conscience, and theres more than just a hands-shot-worker skill set. Noah Dower Nilsson is purely an offensive player at this point, but hes a very skilled one. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. 10 Puck Touches: . This top 64 is made up of 46 forwards, 17 defencemen and one goaltender. Carson Bjarnasson, G, Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL), 47. His consistency, effort, speed, and skill make him a coachs dream even though he doesnt have the dynamic offensive qualities of some of his peers. Though hes not big, he plays hard and engages in battles in the defensive zone with some sneaky strength. And while hes probably not going to be a star at the next level, I like Ziemmer as a potential second-line winger who can contribute offensively in a variety of ways. The six lowest-place teams involved in the lottery include the Swift Current Broncos, Moose Jaw Warriors,. The Rebels' first game was on September 25, 1992, in Red Deer against the Prince Albert Raiders (the Rebels won 6 to 3 in front of 5,240 fans). Hes a first-round talent. 2023 is obviously way far out but 8 Sask . Sandin Pellikka had a great showing for Sweden at the World Juniors, and is now probably the favourite to be the first defenseman drafted in 2023. But hes also sturdy for his size, which allows him to extend plays, hang onto pucks when a quick attack isnt there, or delay for his linemates. Hes sound positionally defensively. He has even driven results at both ends in those minutes, with a positive goal differential on an under-.500 team that has been outscored pretty significantly on the whole this season. Hes got a great release. Hes the kind of player who can beat you with a pass, a dangerous wrister (in fact, while he has played facilitator so often in games this year, hes got an excellent wrister while moving), or a deke. 2 pick in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection and an OHL First All-Rookie Team member. Hes also a strong skater who is light on his edges, builds speed quickly into flight to put defenders on their heels and/or create separation, leads a lot of neutral-zone carries into entries, and makes plays into space for himself or his linemates at pace. You can also find an additional 32 honourable mentions below. Scott Ratzlaff, G (Seattle) At this point I think his offensive abilities will at least make him a power play threat even if his skating never catches up. He can definitely drift a little at five-on-five but his eyes light up and his head swivels when the puck lands on his stick, and skill plays against the grain usually follow. Gauthier brings a lot to the table. I think the former outcome is the more likely, which is why Id probably steer clear of him in the teens (where some believe he belongs). Everett, by virtue of finishing with the third-best overall record in the 2021-22 regular season, will select 20th overall in the first round. If he can add another gear (or two) to his max speed, Benson would be an absolute force in transition. 2022 NHL Draft Tracker: Matthew Seminoff Matthew Seminoff has made quite the name for himself on a talented Kamloops Blazers roster that boasts three potential draft picks at the 2022 NHL draft. Max Domi (F) DraftPro's #1 prospect for the 2023 NHL entry draft, Connor Bedard finished the 2021/22 . 33. He was theNo. I dont think hes going to become the kind of star that youre hoping to get when you draft him in the 5-7 range that some expected him to land in this year, but hes got 2C, PP1 upside if he can fill out his game and continue to add dimension. Id like to see him pick up a bit more of an acceleration gear from a standstill (his stride can look a little short/stunted/heavy), and fill the scoresheet a little more (though the talent around him has something to do with that too), but theres a lot to like. Still, I would argue hes been a more consistent offensive player for Moose Jaw this season than Kraken prospect Jagger Firkus has been, while playing an off-puck game that is inarguably stronger than Firkus (he has also been a dangerous penalty killer and is decently-strong in the faceoff circle). His consistent game-to-game impact, whenever Ive sat down to do watch the 2005s at the NTDP on tape, has struck me as well. Sign up for premium. Ive seen him create breakaways with ease, win races he should, and send defenders sliding when he stops up on them with a head of steam. Team management chose the name "Rebels". Problem-solving. The Scouting News. So far, his offense has only improved, even considering the increased competition. Its powerful when it needs to be and light and adjustable when it needs to be. This past season, he played for the Chicago Cougars of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) and scored 11 points (two goals, nine assists) 10 games. After no Manitobans were selected in the opening round of the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft, five players from the province were picked in round two. Koehn Ziemmer is another pro-built winger who loves to shoot the puck hard whenever given the chance. . During every draft cycle there are a handful of prospects who are 5-foot-10 or shorter who get a ton of praise in public scouting circles before unceremoniously sliding on draft day. He also hunts pucks and applies pressure with the best of them, and his motor doesnt stop, bouncing from one won battle to the next. He thrives in the small-area game, using light passes and rapid movements to play in and out of coverage. Roman Kantserov, RW (Magnitogorsk) 2023 WHL bantam draft prospects December 15, 2022 by Thu L 6 lt xem 5289 t bo co - Xem xt cc trin vng c chn trong vng 1 v 2 ca quy trnh d tho Giai on I ca USHL - Matthew Frost, Reid Varkonyi, Aidan Park, Mac Swanson, Lukas Fischer, Geno Carcone, Tory Pitner,. The way that Fantilli plays wouldnt really fly in the SHL where you need to be dependable at all times, and Carlssons maturity, reliability, and his clear understanding of what makes him great are the reasons he has succeeded in a top pro league as a teenager. Hameenaho has the strength and stick skills to not just battle well, but win puck battles and keep possession alive for his team. Hes still got room to get stronger, too, so its not as though hes a finished product. Hes got good tools all around with solid speed, stick skills, and defensive play. Hes the kind of player who fills the stat sheet andelevates his linemates in subtle ways. For the 2010 bantam draft, players born in 1995 may be selected. He looks like he could be a hard-working top-six winger who complements your top guys really well while providing real offensive value on his own. About 2023 Draft Nhl Prospects . I expect him to become a top point producer in college at the University of North Dakota, too. Jaden Lipinski, C (Vancouver) Hes excellent in puck protection twisting away from coverage to make things happen along the boards. There were a lot of nights last season, on an Ice team that boasted half a dozen of the better forwards and two of the top defencemen in the WHL, where this kid was the best player on the ice (which included himleadingthem in scoring in the playoffs with 23 points in 15 games) as a 16-year-old. This ranking follows my way-too-early top 26, my preseason top 32 (released in August), and my preliminary top 64 (released in November). That will limit concerns about his height (he certainly hasnt played small in his freshman year so far). Theres his variety of shooting stances above and beyond that pop off of his hip (right down to his curl-and-drag, his one-timer, and his feel off of his backhand). Jakub Vrna (F) NHL. Ravndahl was selected by Portland in the fourth round, 83 rd overall in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft. Gauthier, the No. Alex Ciernik, LW/RW, Sdertlje SK J20 (J20 Nationell), 37. Related: Every NHL Teams Top Prospect Midseason Update. Michkov wasnt earning regular minutes in the KHL earlier this year, so he was loaned to HK Sochi which is one of the KHLs bottom feeders so that he could get substantial ice time.

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