Most NHL mock draft 2023 editions have Connor Bedard being selected #1 overall. That said, he has a hard shot and finds his teammates off the rush to create high-danger opportunities and thats going to drive a number of teams to have interest in acquiring him at the draft. 223 players were selected over the two-day, seven round draft. 4 Bruins Who Could Still Be Traded at the 2023 Deadline, Arizona Coyotes (via Philadelphia Flyers). David Perron, RW, DET (T10-NA), 131. The 18-year-old blueliner amassed 28 points (8 goals, 20 assists) in 45 games with Djurgrdens IF J20 in the J20 Nationell. Sam Reinhart, C/RW, FLA (T6-JH)76. Jordan Binnington, G, STL (T7-PJ)128. He is able to get into the lanes to block a shot or break plays up with his long reach, but his mobility and pivots remain a big question mark. He dealt with an injury and struggles at the beginning of the season, but he managed to find that consistency later on and still finish top-15 in scoring among defensemen in the Quebec Major Junior League. Morrow is an extremely active defenseman always joining the rush. Some may be hesitant to get their hopes up after seeing the struggles with Erik Brannstrom, who plays a very similar style, but with Lekkerimki already in the fold, Hvelid should be able to transition well to the NHL if given time to build a bit more muscle and iron out his all-around game. Evgeny Kuznetsov, C, WSH (T7-PJ)75. The Boston Bruins love responsible, two-way forwards who can slot up and down their lineup and play in all situations. Click here to learn more! Because of his size and lack of strength, theres the possibility that he might get overlooked. 2: Anaheim. Nikolaj Ehlers, LW/RW, WPG (T8-DS)54. I was very high on him to start the season as a possible first-round pick. Expect the same for Sapovaliv moving forward. Unlike Nelsons future teammates, Power and Dahlin, he is of the rare right-shot variety which could help balance out the pairings if he can shore up his defensive game. . Hes very agile with the puck and able to avoid bigger opponents with ease, but hell need to improve that aspect of his game if he wants to remain effective at the next level. GrandLarseny; Jul 3, 2022; Replies 6 Views 917. They took a highly mobile defender in Kevin Korchinski in the first round, taking a reliable defender in Forsmark here is a great addition to fill out the Ducks depth. Check out our 7 Round 2023 NHL Mock Draft, our 7 Round 2024 NHL Mock Draft, our 7 Round 2025 NHL Mock Draft , and NHL Odds. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. If Mer hits his ceiling, he could be a high-end, second-line scoring winger. Carter Verhaeghe, LW, FLA (T1-JH)162. The 2022 NHL draft will be held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, with the first round starting at 7 p.m. Darnell Nurse, D, EDM (T8-DS)94. Alex Ovechkin, LW, WSH (T2-PJ)20. canadiens.com is the official Web site of the Montreal Canadiens. Dawson Mercer, C/RW, NJD (T4-AD)178. Will Toronto prove they are the best team in the NHL against Winnipeg tonight? Sergei Bobrovsky, G, FLA (T1-JH)62. Darcy Kuemper, G, WSH (T4-AD)65. Jul 1 . Aaron Ekblad, D, FLA (T8-DS)34. DATABASE. The Austrian winger has been turning heads with his production in the OHL, notching 48 points in 64 games for the Ottawa 67s. Pavel Zacha, C/LW, BOS (T4-AD)198. Cal Petersen, G, LAK (T6-JH)167. He can play on the wing or down the middle, but he likely projects as a wing in the NHL. His offensive numbers will stand out with 95 points in 87 games between the USHL and USDP in 2021-22 and some of that can be attributed to his skating. (T2-PJ)60. Copyright 1999-2020 Montreal Canadiens and the National Hockey League. The point production wasnt where scouts wanted it to be this season, but a lot of that can be attributed to the lost OHL season due to COVID-19. Jordan Kyrou, LW/RW, STL (T6-JH)116. A consensus first-round pick and even a top-15 prospect from services, Mer has quite a bit of upside. He could be a very strong second-line centre. by Yahoo Fantasy forward position eligibility for this season is listed below, and potential 2023 unrestricted free agents (*) are noted. Especially with some names that could have been selected within the first round. He also made one appearance with Djurgrdens IF in the SHL. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL. Salomonsson is a difficult prospect to get a handle on. Here's everything that happened at the Bell Centre: Owen Beck selected with 33rd overall pick. Coach Mike Vrabel can use another receiver alongside 2022 first-round pick Treylon Burks now that Robert Woods has been released, but he won't be able to resist a versatile, tough, smart, 6-foot . Connor McDavid, C, EDM (T1-JH)2. Hes extremely quick on the attack and is always working hard in all three zones. That said, his skill showed up as he earned more minutes in the Soo and theres a lot to like about this game. While he could be a third-round pick, getting him late in the second is a great move given how he continues to impress each season. Related: THW 2022 NHL Draft Guide. 2021 NHL Mock Draft: Round 2 (Picks 32-63) 32. Draft date: July 7th 2021 @ 12:00 AM. Hes one of the hardest working prospects of his draft class, and hes an all-around likeable kid. THW 2022 Mock NHL Draft Round 2: Our Armchair GMs Make Their Picks June 7, 2022 by Peter Baracchini If you enjoyed the first-round writers mock draft here at The Hockey Writers,. 2022 NHL Mock Draft First Round: 2.0. by McKeen's Hockey. The Coyotes depth down the middle has been an issue for some time and to grab a player who at the start of the season was being talked about as a potential first-round talent in the second round is a must-have for the team. Ingram displays a great skillset with his shot and offensive awareness, but I dont think that his production will translate to the pro level. 10 most memorable moments from 2022 NHL Draft. Ryan O'Reilly, C, STL* (T10-NA)132. "All the talks I had with Montreal went great. 3: . The Kings are overloaded with center prospects, but Hughes is still a few seasons away and could provide an excellent one-two punch with Samuel Helenius in the teams bottom six. NOTE: Much like the first round, the selections made here will differ to what the final positioning is as it was done before it was finalized. He can generate offence on his own and loves to play a possession game, which is exactly what the Canadiens are aiming to build. An injury kept him out of most of the 2021-22 season, but it appears that hes back in top form since his return. There arent any home-run goalies available this year, but Tyler Brennan is still the best of the group. NHL mock draft: Projected first-round picks for Thursday in Montreal. Mixing it up a little bit, Trikozov is an option for the Coyotes to take and develop as a winger within the organization. This post will cover the first round and the second round will be posted at a later date. Simon Forsmark plays that simple game, effective and excels at it. The Capitals again take advantage of good players falling to them by taking Sapovaliv here. Here is a recap of the selections in the second round.PickTeamSelection33Montreal CanadiensDavid Goyette34Arizona CoyotesLane Hutson35Seattle KrakenChristian Kyrou36Arizona Coyotes (via Philadelphia Flyers)Gleb Trikozov37New Jersey DevilsFilip Mer38Chicago BlackhawksTristan Luneau39Ottawa SenatorsMattias Hvelid40Detroit Red WingsElias Solomonsson41Buffalo SabresTy Nelson42Anaheim DucksSimon Forsmark43Arizona Coyotes (via San Jose Sharks):Danny Zhilkin44Columbus Blue JacketsSam Rinzel45Arizona Coyotes (via New York Islanders)Bryce McConnell-Barker46Washington Capitals (via Winnipeg Jets)Matyas Sapovaliv47Minnesota Wild (via Vancouver Canucks)Adam Sykora48Vegas Golden KnightsNathan Gaucher49Seattle Kraken (via Nashville Predators)Filip Bystedt50Dallas StarsMats Lindgren51Los Angeles KingsLos Angeles Kings52Detroit Red Wings (via Washington Capitals):Adam Ingram53Anaheim Ducks (via Pittsburgh Penguins)Vinzenz Rohrer54Montreal Canadiens (via Edmonton Oilers)Maveric Lamoureux55Boston BruinsHunter Haight56Winnipeg Jets (via St. Louis Blues)Alexander Perevalov57Ottawa Senators (via Tampa Bay Lightning)Tyler Brennan58Winnipeg Jets (via New York Rangers)Julian Lutz59Chicago Blackhawks (via Minnesota Wild)Matthew Seminoff60Seattle Kraken (via Toronto Maple Leafs)Rieger Lorenz61Calgary FlamesJordan Dumais62Carolina HurricanesIsaiah George63New York Islanders (via Colorado Avalacnhe)Tomas Hamara64Seattle Kraken (via Florida Panthers)Cruz Lucius. The 2022-23 season will be hugely important in determining what level prospect he truly is. Having come over to the OHL, his game has already transitioned a bit to the North American way ahead of his draft year. Sometimes simplicity is the best way to achieve success. Tomas Hamara is a player I was surprised to see fall to the New York Islanders at 63 because I believe he would be well worth a pick in the 50s somewhere. The Athletic's Corey Pronman and an anonymous NHL hockey ops source predict what they think will happen at the 2022 NHL Draft. I had a feeling they'd take a chance onf me and I couldn't be happier about it," said Hutson. Its the Devils gain, as Alex makes the best comparison with Bratt as Mers best comparable. Kris Letang, D, PIT (T5-NA)46. 1. Having added a defenseman in Korchinski and a forward in McGroarty, I have the Ducks taking another defenseman with their first second round pick in Simon Forsmark. Jonathan Huberdeau, LW, CGY (T10-NA)12. "It was an unreal moment. Tage Thompson, C, BUF (T2-PJ)140. Alexis Lafrenire, LW/RW, NYR (T9-AD)170. Nelson is a major competitor as he possesses great power, strength, mobility and a booming shot from the backend. Note: At the time that this mock draft started, the top-16 is set based on the . Jason Robertson, LW, DAL (T6-JH)67. He might be a bit overshadowed with the other Slovak players in this draft class, but you need to keep an eye on Sykora as he could be a solid middle-six winger. He should be a middle-six forward at the NHL level for some time. Mock Draft. There isn't a generational talent in the draft. Roope Hintz, C, DAL (T6-JH)96. The Canadiens dealt the 128th overall pick to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a fourth-round selection in the 2023 NHL Draft. Miller, C/LW, VAN (T7-PJ)28. Even though his skating mechanics isnt the greatest he still has great speed to burst around defenders while lowering his shoulder to fend them off. If theres one trend thats developed in doing these mocks, its that theres an abundance of good defensemen available in this part of the draft. Brock Nelson, C, NYI (T3-DS)184. . This pick reminds me of the Anaheim Ducks drafting a smaller defender with high offensive upside in Olen Zellweger at this same spot in 2021. Jared Davidson selected with 130th overall pick. Hes a little undersized at 5-foot-10, but hes been an offensive catalyst for Sweden. He may have dropped off a bit offensively this year, but Nathan Gaucher still put up solid numbers. By using LINES, you accept our. Phil Kessel, RW, VGK* (T3-DS)199. John Carlson, D, WSH (T9-AD)33. He has great off the puck awareness and speed to boot as he never quits on the play. All Rights Reserved. Kevin Fiala, LW/RW, LAK (T8-DS)74. Logan Thompson, G, VGK; rookie (T7-PJ)115. Montreal Canadiens. Jack Hughes, C, NJD (T10-NA). A center who could benefit from adding to his frame, Haight can provide value in just about every area a team needs it and in all situations. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League, NHL.com's Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale provide comprehensive and exclusive coverage. Lightning. When there isn't, like in the 2022 NHL draft scheduled for Montreal's Bell Centre beginning Thursday night (7 ET, ESPN), things can get a little messy. Hes not the offensive star that Morrow (to a lesser degree, Aleksi Heimosalmi, the second defenseman taken in 2021) is, and is unlikely to ever be. Brady Tkachuk, LW, OTT (T8-DS)29. For me, the verdict is still out on Ingram. The first round of the 2022 draft will be held at Bell Centre in Montreal on July 7. One of the biggest surprises in the second half of the season is Kyrou, as he has done a great job of pushing himself into the second round. This is the list of players selected in the 2022 NHL Entry draft. Spencer Knight, G, FLA (T1-JH), 101. What do you think of the selections? Adding his fellow countryman and a future second-line winger is definitely a great move as hes another player that shouldve been off the board in the first round. Luneau was always at the top of my list of defenders. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. 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