Winnipeg Jets: Dmitri Rashevsky, RW, Krasnogorsk (Russia Jr.) #133 Medicine Hat Tigers: Brody Green, F, Winnipeg, Man. 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. 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. As complete an undersized center as Ive seen at this age. Then the Canucks sent the ninth overall pick to Arizona in the trade that sent Oliver Ekman-Larsson to Vancouver, and now we can officially include Guenther as part of the bounty Arizona received in that deal. Players from across the four Western Canadian branches have had a full season to strut their stuff for scouts, with years worth of hard work set to be recognized by WHL Clubs in Thursdays WHL Prospects Draft. 110. ; #146 Kamloops Blazers: Teigan Semchyshen, D, Warman, Sask..; #147 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Gage Nagel, F, Swift Current, Sask. -- Wyshynski, Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) Stats: 33 GP, 19 G, 20 A, How he fits: The Predators traded up to this spot, sending the Nos. #290 Vancouver Giants: Pass; #297 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Rhett Vedress, D, Annaheim, Sask. He can manipulate the release point, explode a quick snapshot with his weight transfer, all while being absurdly accurate." Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 167 | Shot: L Ranking: 7 | Nationality: CAN The teams that miss the playoffs are placed into a lottery for the 1st round only. 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. 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. Name: Graham Jones Position: Forward Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. beginning the process . After the Draft is completed, all remaining U15 players become eligible to be listed by WHL Clubs, and many will be added as spots become available on a WHL Club PPL, or as player development improves at a higher level of hockey. 136. ; #54 Vancouver Giants: Colton Alain, D, Victoria, B.C. 109. He's also a deft stick handler, especially in offensive zone traffic. 19) Kamloops Blazers Stats: 16 GP, 3 G, 1 A, How he fits: Olausson is a player with a big shot and solid puck control skills, but most importantly, he plays a 200-foot game. Arizona Coyotes: Ilya Fedotov, LW, Nizhny Novgorod 2 (Russia Jr.) Team: Rink Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 33G-48A81 points, #19 Vancouver Giants in NHL history, Rangers, Bruins, other Beasts of the East feast on NHL trade deadline, Chasing history in Boston: The numbers behind the Bruins' wild 2022-23 season, McDavid, then who? -- Wyshynski, Team: Halifax (QMJHL) 99. ; #66 Portland Winterhawks: Ryan Miller, F, Medicine Hat, Alta. Stats: 36 GP, 13 G, 24 A, How he fits: Samoskevich was the 26th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting. Seattle Kraken: Jacob Melanson, RW, Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) Ranking: 17 | Nationality: CAN Columbus Blue Jackets: Ben Boyd, LW, Charlottetown (QMJHL) ; #39 Red Deer Rebels: Matthew Gard, F, Winnipeg, Man. Ranking: 4 | Nationality: CAN San Jose Sharks: Ethan Cardwell, RW, Barrie (OHL) Meet the next wave of top picks Forward Gavin McKenna was the only player eligible for this years WHL Prospect Draft to play U18 hockey in 202122, leading the CSSHL for Rink Kelowna with 23 goals and 65 points in 35 games played. Wallstedt has a higher ceiling. He has a good defensive stick and uses all of his 58/150lbs to leverage oncoming attackers to the boards. Name: Hayden Harsanyi Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta. ; #207 Regina Pats: Pass; #208 Prince Albert Raiders: Cooper Anderson, G, Sidney, B.C. 221. Minnesota Wild: Nate Benoit, D, Mount St. Charles (High RI) Anaheim Ducks: Gage Alexander, G, Winnipeg (WHL) He played professionally in the Swiss League, too. Becoming a true dual-threat from the left wall should be a priority for him to ensure defenders at the next level are kept on their toes., Gavin shows subtle and mature plays when he gets possession in his own zone. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. Cooper Zech (D) AHL. Name: Jackson Smith Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, Alta. ; #148 Red Deer Rebels: Steven Steranka, F, Regina, Sask. 160. 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. Allan is a nice addition to the Chicago prospect pool. 172. Regarded as the worlds finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. 148. ; #242 Winnipeg ICE: Logan Murray, F, Kimberley, B.C. ; #154 Winnipeg ICE: Christian Stephanson, F, Calgary, Alta. 203. 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. But that process has just started. ; #118 Swift Current Broncos: Levi Benson, F, Rosedale, B.C. Buffalo Sabres: Prokhor Poltapov, LW, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) 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. His virtue is in the totality of his game, as a workhorse who is effective on both the power play and the penalty kill. ; #172 Brandon Wheat Kings: Liam Loughery, D, Pitt Meadows, B.C. Name: Jakob Oreskovic Position: Forward Hometown: Langley, B.C. Arizona Coyotes: Josh Doan, RW, Chicago (USHL) Filip Hronek (D) NHL. #244 Tri-City Americans: Pass; #246 Vancouver Giants: Markus Lam, F, Vancouver, B.C. ; #107 Kamloops Blazers: Zachary Pantelakis, F, North Vancouver, B.C. ; #72 Saskatoon Blades: Maxx Hamelin, F, Winnipeg, Man. ; #73 Tri-City Americans: Ryan Grout, G, Sturgeon County, Alta. But not many of them project to be the kind of power forward that Stillman could become. We are certainly excited about some of the talent that were going to be able to bring into our League., Its a deep year this year, Green added. Hear from forward Gavin McKenna after he was selected first-overall by Medicine Hat in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. / Yukon were chosen, with another 50 players coming from Saskatchewan. Tampa Bay Lightning: Robert Flinton, LW, St. Paul's School (High NH) 2021 sportsbugz.com - All Rights Reserved. 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. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 9G-26A35 points, #7 Vancouver Giants Celebrini should have no problem transitioning his game as a high-impact player from one level to the next., Layne says: Catton is probably the most hyped prospect to come out of Saskatchewan since Jared Stoll and is sure to apply for exceptional status. The woman went to local police. All You Need To Know. 9 overall in 2015. Vegas Golden Knights: Carl Lindbom, G, Djurgarden Jr. (Sweden Jr.) ; #38 Seattle Thunderbirds: Kazden Mathies, F, Martensville, Sask. Carolina Hurricanes: Jackson Blake, RW, Eden Prairie (High MN) Offensively he can drive the bus in transition or provide fantastic support off the rush. Chicago Blackhawks: Victor Stjernborg, C, Vaxjo (Sweden) Team: Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 32G-18A50 points, #9 Prince George Cougars He went 17-1-1 with a .941 save percentage for the Edmonton Oil Kings. ; #125 Kelowna Rockets: Jonah Pinel, F, Balgonie, Sask. ; #217 Kamloops Blazers: Tyson Moss, D, Port Moody, B.C. 98. Columbus Blue Jackets: Nikolai Makarov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) 86. 59. 132. Last season, he displayed an intelligent and mature game few see from a first-year in the Prep division. -- Wyshynski, Team: Leksand (Sweden) Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 187 | Shot: L Alberta led all provincial branches with 83 players selected. 218. ; #41 Saskatoon Blades: Jordan Martin, D, Abbotsford, B.C. Connor McDavid (F) NHL. 175. 88. Even with all his offensive tools, he is often the hardest working player on ice causing turnovers in all three zones. Catton is a cerebral offensive player that is an exceptional playmaker who also possesses a quick and lethal release. ; #71 Spokane Chiefs: Owen Schoettler, D, Edmonton, Alta. ; #238 Portland Winterhawks: Griffin Brown, D, San Jose, Calif.; #239 Kamloops Blazers: Hunter Yanick, F, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. The Sharks don't exactly have a robust prospect pool and don't have anyone at the forward spot at the caliber of Eklund. 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. 145. 92. Nice pick. 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. Rules are in place to ensure that a player may be selected by only one league. When Gavin is on and at his most difficult to handle for his opponents is when he attacks the middle of the ice. Ranking: 8 | Nationality: SWE Something imperative to future success being a smaller defender. 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. Defenceman Reese Hamilton was the fourth-overall selection in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 197 | Shot: L ; #33 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Kash Andresen, F, Saskatoon, Sask. Celebrinis shot is quick and accurate with a bit of steam behind it, making it especially difficult for goalies. ; #188 Brandon Wheat Kings: Brendyn Van Oene, F, Shawnigan Lake, B.C. ; #113 Portland Winterhawks: Callum Stone, D, Kelowna, B.C. 94. 20) Everett Silvertips Winnipeg Jets: Dmitry Kuzmin, D, Molodechno (Belarus) 72. But it was a reach, and it came at the cost of not drafting either of the first round's two goaltenders. Celebrini is a relentless player who chases pucks and wins puck battles. Drafts in short order coming out of a Covid-shortened season," commented Silvertips director of player . Rasmus Dahlin, No. Name: Luke Moroz Position: Forward Hometown: Regina, Sask. Calgary Flames: William Stromgren, LW, Modo (Sweden 2) 114. 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. Catton played one game with the Contacts last year as a double underage and did not look out of place, even scoring a goal. The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. skated in 30 games with Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep this past season, registering 19 points (2G-17A). 163. 217. New York Islanders: Tristan Lennox, G, Saginaw (OHL) 93. ; #65 Edmonton Oil Kings: Presley Kerner, F, Kelowna, B.C. 1 in the NHL. 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. Some had Olausson going as high as No. Given his hockey sense and offensive awareness, there have already been comparisons for Clarke to the kind of impact Adam Fox has had early in his NHL career with the Rangers. ; #198 Winnipeg ICE: Jaden Kokosha, F, Ardrossan, Alta. "This was a challenging scouting season with two Prospects Drafts and two U.S. Celebrini is a high IQ player with a high skill set that controls the game when on the ice and sets the tempo with his relentless motor and his ability to control the play. Seattle Kraken: Ville Ottavainen, D, JYP (Finland) He has very good hands in tight areas, especially, around the net to capitalize on chances down low., Celebrini also displays great vision with the puck and when in the cycle shows great poise and feeds passes into dangerous areas with regularity and with good touch., Celebrini can catch and receive passes whether in-front of or behind him in stride is elite, as he can corral a poor pass without skipping a beat. He is a goal scorer, a playmaker and a USA Hockey product -- and GM Kevin Cheveldayoff no doubt has visions of another Kyle Connor dancing through his head. Buffalo Sabres: William Von Barnekow Lofberg, C, Malmo (Sweden) ; #29 Calgary Hitmen: Wyatt Pisarczyk, D, Airdrie, Alta. 10 pick and they got him. 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: 16 GP, 1 G, 1 A, How he fits: The final pick of the first round had the Blackhawks acquiring their second most-notable defenseman of the day. ; #209 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Nate Crashley, F, Calgary, Alta. 18) Portland Winterhawks His speed and elite shooting ability make him a threat to . We all know about their defensive needs. "The WHL Prospects Draft is traditionally held in the month of May and represents an important milestone on the annual WHL calendar. He could be a little closer to making an NHL impact than some of the other forwards in the first round, which is good for a Rangers team that's just about ready to turn the corner to contention. The Medicine Hat Tigers hold the first-overall selection in the WHL Prospects Draft, which is set to begin at 10:00 a.m. MT Thursday. ; #115 Spokane Chiefs: Finn Kallay, F, St. Albert, Alta. The Regina Pats hold the first-overall selection following the conclusion of the WHL Bantam Draft Lottery on March 25. 91. ; #112 Tri-City Americans: Kainoah Brankovic, D, Port Coquitlam, B.C. 182. Jagger Firkus, Moose Jaw. ; #143 Victoria Royals: Dylan Ruff, F, Sylvan Lake, Alta. Washington Capitals: Haakon Hanelt, C, Eisbaren Berlin (Germany) 205. Carolina Hurricanes: Nikita Quapp, G, Krefeld (Germany) Both the subtle and major improvements in his game, however, are tested and true; points are irrelevant. The modern NHL game demands the ability to make plays at a high velocity. Northern B.C. Having one of the defensemen still on the board join Dylan Samberg and Ville Heinola as the future of the Winnipeg defensive corps wouldn't have been a bad choice, either. 135. His teammate, defenceman Reese Hamilton is also highly touted ahead of Thursdays Draft. ; #59 Moose Jaw Warriors: Jonah Tonhauser, G, Penticton, B.C. 64. Thursdays proceedings saw six players selected from the United States, following on the heels of 44 American-born players taken in the 2022 WHL U.S. Live coverage of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be live-streamed FREE via WHL Live on CHL TV. Nashville Predators: Jack Matier, D, Ottawa (OHL) 42. Priority Draft Lottery. Mailloux was not arrested but was charged with invasion of privacy and defamation. -- Wyshynski, Team: Michigan (Big Ten) 96. Dallas Stars: Jack Bar, D, Chicago (USHL) Temples father, Jeff, skated in the WHL in the 1990s with both his hometown Wheat Kings and the Medicine Hat Tigers. This year's class of prospects came in with little consensus as per rankings and evaluations, thanks to uneven -- or nonexistent -- seasons for many junior, collegiate and/or international leagues amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Elite Prospects - WHL Bantam Draft 2022. WHL Live will air free, live first-round coverage, with results also available through WHL.ca. Manitoba saw 31 players selected. 152. 1 picks to then select defensemen, but that's how the draft classes have worked out for the Sabres. In other news, water remains wet. ; #90 Tri-City Americans: Jaxen Adam, D, Cochrane, Alta. Name: Julien Maze Position: Forward Hometown: Edmonton, Alta. 126. He's slightly smaller than Sebastian Cossa but no slouch at 6-foot-3. In five of his six drafts with the Bruins, GM Don Sweeney -- a former NHL defenseman -- has selected a blueliner with his first pick. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 172 | Shot: R New Jersey Devils: Topias Vilen, D, Pelicans (Finland) 213. More NHL and draft content, How he fits: Three words: Off the board. New Jersey Devils: Viktor Hurtig, D, Vasteras Jr. (Sweden Jr.) ; #230 Prince Albert Raiders: Hubert Clarke, D, Winnipeg, Man. Jordan is one of, if not, the purest sniper in the upcoming draft. Jonathan Quick (G) NHL. 116. Vancouver Canucks: Danila Klimovich, RW, Minsk Zubry (Belarus 2) A controlled exit/entry machine. 53. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U15 Stats: 13 GP 25G-16A41 points, #8 Spokane Chiefs There were a couple of other options here, but Dean projected to go right around the first-round bubble. 192. 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. 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. Minnesota Wild: Jack Peart, D, Grand Rapids (High MN) He drops here to the Coyotes, who get the kind of goal scorer their prospect pipeline lacks. 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. 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.

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