Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canadas National Junior Hockey Team. ; #195 Kamloops Blazers: Nicholas Morin, D, Coquitlam, B.C. 45. NHL execs identify the top prospects Washington Capitals: Dru Krebs, D, Medicine Hat (WHL) The 2022 WHL U.S. ; #274 Prince Albert Raiders: Pass; #275 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Lucas Hvidston, F, Tisdale, Sask. ; #123 Victoria Royals: Wyatt Danyleyko, F, Sooke, B.C. He has a good defensive stick and uses all of his 58/150lbs to leverage oncoming attackers to the boards. After the first round, the Clubs select in order from the fewest to most regular season points. Carolina Hurricanes: Yegor Naumov, G, Krylja Sovetov 2 (Russia Jr.) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He fights. ; #165 Winnipeg ICE: Ayden Collins, D, Winnipeg, Man. ; #120 Prince Albert Raiders: Ethan Bibeau, F, Winnipeg, Man. 2 overall (Matthew Beniers). Anaheim Ducks: Sasha Pastujov, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP) ; #280 Seattle Thunderbirds: Brett Woodard, D, Langley, B.C. Team: Brandon Wheat Kings U15 Stats: 28 GP 58G-50A108 points, #6 Swift Current Broncos ; #194 Portland Winterhawks: Trevor Oishi, D, West Vancouver, B.C. 168. Stats: 19 GP, 0.941 save pct., 1.57 GAA, How he fits: The Red Wings flipped the No. ; #200 Tri-City Americans: Chayse Johnson, G, Trail, B.C. Lars Eller (F) NHL. Hes dynamic, smart, and hes very good with the puck.. ; #175 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jordan Ramsay, F, Victoria, B.C. Erik Portillo (G) NCAA. 57. Has the end of the John Tortorella era ushered in a more offensive era? 81. Elite Prospects - WHL Bantam Draft 2022. Columbus Blue Jackets: Nikolai Makarov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) ; #255 Saskatoon Blades: Pass; #258 Seattle Thunderbirds: Jaxson Pawlenchuk, D, Ardrossan, Alta. 100. Boucher is going to be a fine pro. Tampa Bay Lightning: Niko Huuhtanen, RW, Tappara Jr. (Finland Jr.), 2021 NHL draft: Pick tracker and analysis for every team. presented with the opportunity to make two draft choices. 197. 169. Anaheim Ducks: Kyle Kukkonen, C, Maple Grove (High MN) Vegas Golden Knights: Carl Lindbom, G, Djurgarden Jr. (Sweden Jr.) 150. ; #100 Brandon Wheat Kings: Quinn Parker, F, Winnipeg, Man. ; #168 Moose Jaw Warriors: Preston Baerwald, F, Corman Park, Sask. 1 overall in 2018, hasn't quite leveled up to franchise defenseman status yet, but he's only 21 years old. Dallas Stars: Francesco Arcuri, C, Kingston (OHL) ; #233 Saskatoon Blades: Colten Worthington, F, Brandon, Man. Buffalo Sabres: William Von Barnekow Lofberg, C, Malmo (Sweden) 195. ; 220 Winnipeg ICE: Cruz Klapak, F, Pilot Butte, Sask. Also, his ability to cut down angles and control his gaps aid him in battles against bigger peers. 164. Detroit Red Wings: Shai Buium, D, Sioux City (USHL) Ask Steve Yzerman. 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. The Nashville Predators, at No. Tampa Bay Lightning: Cameron Macdonald, C, Saint John (QMJHL), 161. ; #97 Brandon Wheat Kings: Brady Turko, F, Brandon, Man. Nice pick. ; #157 Victoria Royals: Ethan Watkins, F, Calgary, Alta; #158 Brandon Wheat Kings: Ryder Green, G, Prince George, B.C. ; #139 Calgary Hitmen: Wyatt Blace, F, Cowichan Valley, B.C..; #140 Swift Current Broncos: Jaxen Gauchier, F, High Prairie, Alta. Arizona Coyotes: Josh Doan, RW, Chicago (USHL) is also set to be represented by forward Cameron Schmidt of Prince George, who skated with Rink Kelownas U15 side this season compiling an eye-popping 25 goals in just 13 appearances. #67 Spokane Chiefs: Adam Boatter; D, Maple Ridge, B.C. 9 overall in 2015. ; #79 Victoria Royals: Jerrett Ross, D, Leduc, Alta. His off-the-puck play rarely screams urgency, but he is typically reliable and consistent in his positioning and support. Name: Joby Baumuller Position: Forward Hometown: Wilcox, Sask. #23 Medicine Hat Tigers: Kadon McCann, F, Cochrane, Alta. According to Daily Faceoff, which first reported the story, the fine amounted to $1,650. ; #210 Brandon Wheat Kings: Pass; #211 Saskatoon Blades: Malakai Zwiers, G, Lloydminster, Alta. 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. "The WHL Prospects Draft is traditionally held in the month of May and represents an important milestone on the annual WHL calendar. Team: Prairie Storm U15 Stats: 26 GP 10G-28A38 points, #22 Vancouver Giants In the 2021 WHL Draft, 2006 born players will be eligible to be selected. Stats: 26 GP, 2 G, 1 A, How he fits: Swerve! 103. ; #80 Moose Jaw Warriors: Landen McFadden, F, Edmonton, Alta. 72. Zach says: Jordan Gavin is an elite scoring winger. The WHL Draft is held annually by the WHL to provide an orderly transfer of players to WHL Club Protected Player Lists (PPL). The Avalanche have some absolute blue-chippers at center and on defense, but they could use some more high-end talent on the wings in the pipeline. Forward Cole Reschny was selected third-overall by Victoria in Thursday's WHL Prospects Draft. 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. Allan is a nice addition to the Chicago prospect pool. CAMERON SCHMIDT AUDIO 70. The woman went to local police. Montreal Canadiens: Oliver Kapanen, C, Kalpa Jr. (Finland Jr.), 65. ; #214 Seattle Thunderbirds: Brayden Holberton, F, Sparwood, B.C. There used to be a couple websites that posted pre draft rankings but they seem to be no longer. Name: Lee Shurgot Position: Forward Hometown: Saskatoon, Sask. Johnston fits with the kind of role player GM Jim Nill likes, and he was the 16th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting despite not playing last year due to the OHL COVID-19 postponement. 213. Ottawa Senators: Ben Roger, D, London (OHL) Edvinsson gives Detroit a player many feel projects to be a franchise blueliner. 1 picks to then select defensemen, but that's how the draft classes have worked out for the Sabres. Stats: 40 GP, 11 G, 12 A, How he fits: This is the first top-10 pick the Sharks have had since taking Timo Meier at No. Like Isak Rosen, Lysell has earned Nikolaj Ehlers comparisons, but he needs to get a little stronger to make that kind of NHL impact. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 178 | Shot: R, How he fits: Interesting pick. San Jose Sharks: Ethan Cardwell, RW, Barrie (OHL) ; #183 Kelowna Rockets: Jake DeMone, D, Lethbridge, Alta. Its an exciting time of year, a busy time of year, WHL Manager, Hockey Operations Taylor Green recently told the WHL Radio Show. There are few offensive players in the first round with his "wow" factor, with a combination of blazing-fast skating and a tremendous shot. 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. Tansem has a great trajectory as a prolific offensive defenceman who is going to be very reliable in his own end. 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. Ranking: 17 | Nationality: CAN 38. 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. He can manipulate the release point, explode a quick snapshot with his weight transfer, all while being absurdly accurate." Instead, he opts for Lysell here. 189. Ranking: 14 | Nationality: CAN From the last half of the previous season to now, I dont believe anyone in this class has shown the improvements that he has. 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. Calgary, Alta. ; #188 Brandon Wheat Kings: Brendyn Van Oene, F, Shawnigan Lake, B.C. The Tigers selected defenceman Jay Bouwmeester and forward Ryan Hollweg with back-to-back first-overall selections in 1998 and 1999. He will need to be a triple threat when carrying the puck down the wing, being able to drive wide, stop and survey, as well as attack down the gut. It isn't even guaranteed that he will return to play for the London Knights next season. 139. To attend the camp of another Club, the player must be dropped from his current Clubs PPL. New York Rangers: Talyn Boyko, G, Tri-City (WHL) Vegas Golden Knights: Jakub Brabenec, C, Brno (Czech) -- Wyshynski, Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) He has torn up the QMJHL with 111 points in 92 games over the past two seasons. Tri-City holds the ninth and 36 th overall selections. 202. 125. 122. Prince George selected five forwards, four defensemen and one goalkeeper with his 10 picks. He is a creative player who uses his quick hands to create time and space for himself. ; #94 Prince George Cougars: Max Threinen, D, Langenburg, Sask. Name. Stats: 26 GP, 3 G, 13 A, How he fits: It's not often that a team gets the first overall pick in the draft in two out of four seasons. 11) Lethbridge Hurricanes Vancouver Canucks: Hugo Gabrielson, D, Vastervik (Sweden Jr.) 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. Players eligible for the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft were 2007-born players residing in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Detroit Red Wings: Carter Mazur, LW, Tri-City (USHL) 42. 214. A center that is quick to help out his defenders and provide support to clear pucks and transition the play up the ice. Players who went undrafted and went on to become WHL and NHL stars include: Jamie Benn Shane Doan Tyler Ennis Jarome Iginla Shea Weber, 107 WHL GP 174 WHL GP 245 WHL GP 183 WHL GP 190 WHL GP, 866 NHL GP 1, 540 NHL GP 643 NHL GP 1, 554 NHL GP 1, 038 NHL GP. ; #206 Swift Current Broncos: Wesley Olson, F, Chaplin, Sask. 199. -- Wyshynski, Team: Peterborough (OHL) Ranking: 2 | Nationality: SWE Rosen has the skating ability to create separation from defenders. Carolina Hurricanes: Bryce Montgomery, D, London (OHL) Teams will immediately begin speaking with the families of the players, and work with them on bringing the newly selected prospects to development camps, as well as the full training camp for the team. ; #88 Winniepg ICE: Ashton Brown, F, Sherwood Park, Alta. 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. Cossa fits that mold, and fits the M.O. ; #141 Regina Pats: Samuel Laplante, D, Okotoks, Alta. 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. 165. ; #187 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Roghan Walker, F, Beaverlodge, Alta. Calgary Flames: Cole Jordan, D, Moose Jaw (WHL) 140. League. Columbus Blue Jackets: Martin Rysavy, RW, Moose Jaw (WHL) Dallas Stars: Jacob Holmes, D, Sault Ste. Catton played one game with the Contacts last year as a double underage and did not look out of place, even scoring a goal. Ranking: NR | Nationality: CAN Winnipeg Jets: Dmitri Rashevsky, RW, Krasnogorsk (Russia Jr.) 158. 146. ; #69 Red Deer Rebels: Tate Dolinsky, D, Winnipeg, man; #70 Saskatoon Blades: Brayden Klimpke, D, Calgary, Alta. Ranking: 11 | Nationality: SWE -- Wyshynski, Team: Prince Albert (WHL) 86. 201. Team: Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 21 GP 19G-23A42 points, #12 Brandon Wheat Kings Forward Gavin McKenna was the lone player eligible for this years WHL Prospects Draft to play U18 hockey in 2021-22, leading the CSSHL in scoring for Rink Kelowna with 23 goals and 65 points in 35 games played. ; #51 Calgary Hitmen: Hunter Aura, D, Kamloops, B.C. Dallas Stars: Logan Stankoven, C, Kamloops (WHL) 12) Brandon Wheat Kings ; 219 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jager Gugyelka, D, Coaldale, Alta. 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. Savoie was the top pick in his WHL Bantam Draft after applying for and being denied exceptional status to play at the . 147. "This was a challenging scouting season with two Prospects Drafts and two U.S. CLICK HERE for a complete list of all players selected in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. ; #24 Tri-City Americans: Cash Koch, F, Calgary, Alta. He hits. You couldn't find a mock draft that had him slotted this high. Team: Sioux Falls (USHL) Vancouver Canucks: Jonathan Myrenberg, D, Linkoping Jr. (Sweden Jr.) Ranking: 13 | Nationality: SWE He is more adept at shooting off the rush, in the medium/high slot, and from around the circles. Tampa Bay Lightning: Roman Schmidt, D, Kitchener (OHL), 97. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 156 | Shot: L -- Wyshynski, Team: Halifax (QMJHL) Seattle Kraken: Justin Janicke, LW, US U-18 (NTDP) 186. 121. Tansem has a great trajectory as a prolific offensive defenceman who is going to be very reliable in his own end. 188. Bolduc needs to develop an NHL frame and isn't among the first round's better skaters. Montreal Canadiens: Riley Kidney, C, Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) The WHL Draft is typically held on the first Thursday in May, at which time WHL Clubs select players who have graduated from the U15 age category. 104. 6) Regina Pats 176.