They thought they had ones in Ryan Johansen and Pierre-Luc Dubois, before trading both. Columbus Blue Jackets: Nikolai Makarov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) Washington Capitals: Haakon Hanelt, C, Eisbaren Berlin (Germany) Ranking: 16 | Nationality: USA Cooper Zech (D) AHL. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 9G-26A35 points, #7 Vancouver Giants To attend the camp of another Club, the player must be dropped from his current Clubs PPL. ; #173 Kamloops Blazers: Logan Edmonstone, G, Saskatoon, Sask. Chicago Blackhawks: Jalen Luypen, C, Edmonton (WHL) Age: 18 | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 210 | Catch: L The modern NHL game demands the ability to make plays at a high velocity. ; #93 Spokane Chiefs: Trennen Redlick, F, St. Albert, Alta. Given his abilities, to be successful at the next level he will have to be comfortable and willing to attack the middle of the ice. Add Player Add Staff Add Roster/Stats EP Contact Book NHL Draft Guide Fantasy Guide EP Rinkside Contact Elite Prospects . His vision for space is stellar, he is always around the puck and uses his skills to get creative on most possessions., Seth is a also proficient playmaker running the point on the powerplay and implements himself into the cycle on many occasions with good results. ; #172 Brandon Wheat Kings: Liam Loughery, D, Pitt Meadows, B.C. 56. League. Primerano (North Vancouver, B.C.) Jordan is one of, if not, the purest sniper in the upcoming draft. ; #235 Kelowna Rockets: Pass; #236 Seattle Thunderbirds: Colten Scott, G, Calgary, Alta. Arizona Coyotes: Manix Landry, C, Gatineau (QMJHL) The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2022, with first-round coverage streaming on WHL Live. Edvinsson gives Detroit a player many feel projects to be a franchise blueliner. Only one way to find out friends. 45. Dallas Stars: Logan Stankoven, C, Kamloops (WHL) The Western Hockey League completed the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft online today. Anaheim Ducks: Olen Zellweger, D, Everett (WHL) Ranking: 25 | Nationality: SWE CAMERON SCHMIDT AUDIO Name: Julien Maze Position: Forward Hometown: Edmonton, Alta. Mailloux was considered a lower first-round talent before his transgressions. Ranking: 4 | Nationality: CAN 1 219. Ranking: 13 | Nationality: SWE ; #54 Vancouver Giants: Colton Alain, D, Victoria, B.C. There's a morality problem here. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. 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. ; #192 Seattle Thunderbirds: Samuel Charko, F, Whitecourt, Alta. Beniers is a great building block for the NHL's newest franchise. -- Wyshynski, Team: Lulea (Sweden) He has gotten Alex Pietrangelo comps, and that's hard to pass up for the Wild. Carolina Hurricanes: Aleksi Heimosalmi, D, Assat Jr. (Finland Jr.) Vegas Golden Knights: Daniil Chayka, D, CSKA (Russia) His virtue is in the totality of his game, as a workhorse who is effective on both the power play and the penalty kill. San Jose Sharks: Ethan Cardwell, RW, Barrie (OHL) Seattle Kraken: Jacob Melanson, RW, Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) Bolduc needs to develop an NHL frame and isn't among the first round's better skaters. Has the end of the John Tortorella era ushered in a more offensive era? 205. The center posted some flashy offensive numbers in international play for Russia, including 10 points in seven games at the World Juniors. 18) Portland Winterhawks 184. The complete order of selection for the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft can be found at WHL.ca/draft. Ranking: 12 | Nationality: CAN Age: 18 | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 191 | Shot: R 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. 105. Smith no doubt enjoys. skated in 30 games with Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep this past season, registering 19 points (2G-17A). ; #187 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Roghan Walker, F, Beaverlodge, Alta. 216. All players in the proper age group and WHL territory are automatically eligible for the Draft, and do not need to file any sort of paperwork with the WHL Office. Columbus Blue Jackets: Ben Boyd, LW, Charlottetown (QMJHL) This heatmap courtesy of InStat suggests that Gavin might be doing himself a disservice by keeping to the perimeter with his speed at times., This clip shows his ability to gain the zone and the respect the opposition gives his speed, however, he settles for the low-quality shot. 147. WHL Behind The Scenes - 2023 Road to Nashville, Highlights: Thunderbirds (4) at Americans (1), Highlights: Winterhawks (3) at Silvertips (10). Ranking: 22 | Nationality: RUS 16, so this is a strong pick here for GM Joe Sakic. 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. On the defensive side of the game, Macklin has a good stick, getting in passing lanes and breaking up plays deep in the zone. ; #104 Seattle Thunderbirds: Caleb Potter, D, Regina, Sask. ; #188 Brandon Wheat Kings: Brendyn Van Oene, F, Shawnigan Lake, B.C. Ranking: 33 | Nationality: CAN 2022-2023 regular season player stats for GTHL U14 AA, including top goal scorers, most games played, PPG leaders and more. 196. 44 players were selected by the 22 WHL member Clubs in Wednesday's U.S. Both the subtle and major improvements in his game, however, are tested and true; points are irrelevant. CLICK HERE for a complete list of all players selected in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. Name: Nathan Behm Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta. 153. ; #32 Prince Albert Raiders: Ryan Gower, D, McCreary, Man. Live coverage of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be live-streamed FREE via WHL Live on CHL TV. He went 17-1-1 with a .941 save percentage for the Edmonton Oil Kings. -- Wyshynski, Team: Halifax (QMJHL) Stats: 12 GP, 12 G, 12 A, How he fits: The Coyotes started the day without a first-round pick, having had to forfeit it (No. ; #160 Prince George Cougars: Logan Flint, F, Cranbrook, B.C. Carolina Hurricanes: Aidan Hreschuk, D, USA U-18 (NTDP) We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. Anaheim Ducks: Kyle Kukkonen, C, Maple Grove (High MN) 213. Stillman was the 35th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting. Jordan is one of, if not, the purest sniper in the upcoming draft. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 176 | Shot: L Buffalo Sabres: Stiven Sardarian, RW, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) Buffalo Sabres: Nikita Novikov, D, Dynamo Moscow 2 (Russia Jr.) 164. 35. In five of his six drafts with the Bruins, GM Don Sweeney -- a former NHL defenseman -- has selected a blueliner with his first pick. 1 pick had signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement. ; #280 Seattle Thunderbirds: Brett Woodard, D, Langley, B.C. Instead the Sabres select a terrific offensive forward in Rosen. Seattle Kraken: Ville Ottavainen, D, JYP (Finland) He's a winger who blends offense with absolute physicality and agitation on every shift and a tenacious player who plays the kind of blue-collar, hard-nosed game that Senators coach D.J. ; #37 Seattle Thunderbirds: Kaleb Hartmann, F, Langley, B.C. Once a player is selected by a WHL Club, he can only participate in tryout camps and other team activities for that Club. ; #34 Brandon Wheat Kings: Easton Odut, F, Brandon, Man. 128. 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. 190. A center that is quick to help out his defenders and provide support to clear pucks and transition the play up the ice. All players in the proper age group and WHL territory are automatically eligible for the Draft, and do not need to file any . Lars Eller (F) NHL. ; #197 Edmonton Oil Kings: Elijah Hanson, G, West Kelowna, B.C. Connor McDavid (F) NHL. ; #59 Moose Jaw Warriors: Jonah Tonhauser, G, Penticton, B.C. 114. Like Isak Rosen, Lysell has earned Nikolaj Ehlers comparisons, but he needs to get a little stronger to make that kind of NHL impact. ; #55 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Carsen Adair, D, Clavet, Sask. As part of WHL.cas coverage of the event, were drawing attention to some of the more exciting possibilities related to each of the four Western Canadian branches. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 212 | Shot: R. How he fits: The Canadiens selected a player who asked not to be selected, and they selected him in the first round. Rasmus Dahlin, No. The 2022 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. Ranking: 20 | Nationality: SWE Calgary Flames: Cole Huckins, C, Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) 67. ; #152 Vancouver Giants: Liam Magnuson, D, Calgary, Alta; #153 Seattle Thunderbirds: Ryan Ulmer, F, Regina, Sask. ; #240 Everett Silvertips: Pass; #241 Edmonton Oil Kings: Owen Mastroianni, F, Golden, B.C. 222. Florida Panthers: Vladislav Lukashevich, D, Yaroslavl 2 (Russia Jr.) On the defensive side of the game, Macklin has a good stick, getting in passing lanes and breaking up plays deep in the zone. 54. ; #107 Kamloops Blazers: Zachary Pantelakis, F, North Vancouver, B.C. ; #164 Prince Albert Raiders: Mikey Thomas, F, Winnipeg, Man. He has produced in the QMJHL but not at a mind-blowing level. Arizona Coyotes: Rasmus Korhonen, G, Assat (Finland) ; #157 Victoria Royals: Ethan Watkins, F, Calgary, Alta; #158 Brandon Wheat Kings: Ryder Green, G, Prince George, B.C. 2) Tri-City Americans Arizona Coyotes: Josh Doan, RW, Chicago (USHL) 144. Tansem has good-to-very good stickhandling skills and is able to combine that with his skating to shake free defensive pressure to advance further into the offensive zone. Team: Brandon Wheat Kings U15 Stats: 28 GP 58G-50A108 points, #6 Swift Current Broncos A center that is quick to help out his defenders and provide support to clear pucks and transition the play up the ice. #319 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Pass. 82. Catton played one game with the Contacts last year as a double underage and did not look out of place, even scoring a goal. ; #139 Calgary Hitmen: Wyatt Blace, F, Cowichan Valley, B.C..; #140 Swift Current Broncos: Jaxen Gauchier, F, High Prairie, Alta. Buffalo Sabres: Olivier Nadeau, RW, Shawinigan (QMJHL) 159. Team: Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 28 GP 19G-27A46 points. He has a good defensive stick and uses all of his 58/150lbs to leverage oncoming attackers to the boards. -- Wyshynski, Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) Florida Panthers: Braden Hache, D, Kingston (OHL) 48. New York Rangers: Hank Kempf, D, Muskegon (USHL) Jordan Martin of Abbotsford was the highest-chosen Abbotsford product, as the defenseman was ranked 41st overall by the Saskatoon Blades, in the second round. We are excited to see him add new elements to his toolbox to become an all situations winger and not only a shooting threat, but a passing threat as well., Ash Says: You cant help but watch Seth and appreciate the athleticism, but what has my interests peaked the most is what hell be in three to four seasons time. New York Rangers: Talyn Boyko, G, Tri-City (WHL) ; #29 Calgary Hitmen: Wyatt Pisarczyk, D, Airdrie, Alta. 11) Lethbridge Hurricanes His off-the-puck play rarely screams urgency, but he is typically reliable and consistent in his positioning and support. But the group is extremely talented, with numerous future impact players at the NHL level. A top five candidate for Name of the Draft, Firkus is one of the best pure goal scorers in the entire draft. -- Wyshynski, 33. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Results 1 (8) Chase Harrington, F 2 (27) Owen Martin, F 3 (49) Hayden Paupanekis, F 3 (58) Matthew Lesyk, D 4 (67) Adam Boatter, D 4 (71) Owen Schoettler, D 5 (93) Trennen Redlick, F 5 (96) Parker Seymour, D 6 (115) Finn Kallay, F 8 (159) Ashton Beriana, F 9 (178) Sam Saskiw, G 9 (181) Dane Pyatt, F He's also a deft stick handler, especially in offensive zone traffic. 211. 220. Mintyukov is the . 1 pick Gavin McKenna, who registered. ; #206 Swift Current Broncos: Wesley Olson, F, Chaplin, Sask. Washington Capitals: Dru Krebs, D, Medicine Hat (WHL) Chicago Blackhawks: Ilya Safonov, C, Kazan (Russia) He has very good hands and he is very deceptive with his body movement and quick hands to throw off defenders. The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. 165. But he also has strong offensive chops to go along with his tenacious game. ; #73 Tri-City Americans: Ryan Grout, G, Sturgeon County, Alta. ; #200 Tri-City Americans: Chayse Johnson, G, Trail, B.C. 2022: Round 4 88th Overall Ashton Brown: Round 5 92nd Overall Daniel Morozov: Round 5: 110th Overall Owen Brees: Round 6 132nd Overall Jace Egland: Round 7 154th Overall Christian Stephanson: Round 8 165th Overall ; #125 Kelowna Rockets: Jonah Pinel, F, Balgonie, Sask. McTavish's stock shot up the draft board in the past few weeks, and you can see why: He has an NHL shot, plays strong and has drawn comparisons to Ryan O'Reilly.