NHL 5 NHL Prospects to Watch at the 2023 World Junior Championships Lyle Fitzsimmons December 23, 2022 John Crouch/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images When it comes to the. I wouldnt be shocked to see him make his way to Toronto (in either the NHL or AHL) as soon as this Spring once his NCAA season is over. Leave a comment below! While he hasnt posted eye-popping totals in the AHL over the last year and a half, he did show well for himself, never really looking out of place in his first taste of professional hockey. MZ, Since being selected 23rdoverall in the 2022 Draft, Jimmy Snuggerud has proven to be an excellent choice for the St. Louis Blues. In his first taste of the pro game in the AHL this season with the Belleville Senators, he has been excellent. PB. Many people thought that Kasper had limited offensive potential but would be a great two-way center in the middle six of a good NHL team one day. MZ, Drafted ninth overall by the Sabres at the 2022 draft, Savoie is a highly creative centreman with a high-end skill set. DL, Luke Evangelista was one of many to stand out and tear up the OHL in a big way last year. Read our scouting report from the 2021-22 season. PB, After being seen as a clear top-10 prospect in the 2022 NHL Draft class for a year or two leading up to his draft year, Ivan Miroshnichenko slid on draft day as a result of the Russian Factor combined with the uncertainty surrounding his diagnosis with Hodgkins Lymphoma. We've also seen. He hasnt looked particularly out of place with the American Hockey Leagues (AHL) Syracuse Crunch and his remarkable mobility and speed have translated well. Tune in https://t.co/mAi5XRk8aM pic.twitter.com/2P5PmceLip. Once he returned to Sweden this year as a top-six centre for Rgle BK (SHL) as an 18-year-old, it quickly became clear that he had more offense to give and all he needed was the opportunity to show it off. When he was healthy, he was able to return to the Barrie Colts of the OHL, finishing with 11 points in 13 games. Undrafted forward Trenton Bliss put the Red Wings ahead, 2-1, with 2:36 remaining in the middle frame when he redirected 2019 second-round pick Albert Johansson's shot into the net, but Dallas answered and evened the score with 19 seconds left before the second intermission. to view this content, NHL Best Defenseman (Norris Trophy) Finalist, NHL Contribution to U.S. Hockey (Lester Patrick Trophy), NHL Gentleman Conduct (Lady Byng Trophy) Finalist, NHL Leadership-Humanitarian Award (King Clancy Trophy), NHL Most Valuable Player (Hart Trophy) Finalist, NHL MVP Selected by NHLPA (Ted Lindsay Award), NHL Rookie of the Year (Calder Trophy) Finalist, NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy), NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy) Finalist, NHL Top Defensive Forward (Frank J. Selke Trophy), NHL Top Defensive Forward (Selke Trophy) Finalist, Shoulder injury, expected to miss rest of the regular season, Torn Achilles tendon, expected back mid-season, Shoulder injury (expected to miss 22-23 season), Undisclosed injury, (expected to miss season), Lower body injury, expected back late March, Lower body injury, expected back mid-April, Shoulder surgery (expected to be back April), Hip injury, expected to miss the entire 22/23 season. Endowed with excellent skating, playmaking and an emerging two-way game, the Ducks are starting to build an embarrassment of riches on defense with Jamie Drysdale, Pavel Mintyukov, Noah Warren and Tristan Luneau just to name a few currently swimming in their pond. The Bruins lack depth, but Lysell is one thatll have fans cheering for years to come. All-time/historical regular season stats and leaders for NHL, including top goal scorers, most games played, PPG leaders and more. LH, Even though he only played in 31 games during the 2021-22 season, Mavrik Bourque absolutely dominated the competition finishing with 68 points, a 2.19 P/G. They barely prevailed over Czechia in the preliminary round, squeaked by a bad Finland team in the quarterfinals, and were outplayed by the Czechs in the semifinal. Edvinsson was an impressive two-way force in the SHL last year and made the transition to North America this year where he just missed out on the Red Wings opening night lineup. MZif(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_8',832,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); Tristen Robins is an exciting and talented prospect. Defensively, hes still a work in progress, but you cant deny his ability to generate offense and be successful at it. The 6-foot-8, 249-pound winger made the jump from the Nationell to the SHL in 2020-21 where he had five points in 28 games for Frlunda HC. He hasnt played yet this season following offseason surgery, but look for him to bounce back next year with the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA. With a projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, he already has the size and smarts to be a regular in the Blue Jackets lineup, especially considering the devastating waves of injuries the team has faced thus far. There was a time when Joakim Kemell was seen as the second-best prospect in the 2022 Draft. The son of former NHLer Shane, Josh finished last season a point-per-game player with 37 points in 35 games. LH, The Hurricanes have had a lot of success with Finnish players in the past. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Related: Early Look at the 2024 NHL Draft, Thompson is a right-handed defender who has added significant strength since his draft year which has allowed him to compete harder at the net front. DL. Is it possible for the most hyped prospect since Connor McDavid to increase his stock in a short tournament? DL. He will likely test his mettle in the AHL next year and could be in the NHL shortly after unless the Oilers take some major steps toward addressing their forward depth between now and then. He is patient with the puck, and that allows him to open passing lanes and thread the needle over to his teammates. Spending all his time in the AHL with the Reign, he recorded six goals and 21 points in 32 games and had another 18 points in 27 games last season. By Max Bultman Sep 11, 2019 42 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The Red Wings won a championship on Tuesday. 9 NHL Prospects Who Raised Their Stocks at the 2023 World Junior Championship Adam Herman January 10, 2023 Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images The World Junior Championship is a great opportunity. For a U18 player at the tournament, he ranks first by a mile; Bedard beat Jagr's record of 18 points at the same age. His skating and offensive instincts are absolutely remarkable, and he is third in OHL scoring (not just among defenders) at the time of writing. Monday's game will be carried live on DetroitRedWings.com and on the club's social media platforms. Dumais has the work ethic to succeed at the pro level despite his size, but he will need to take another step forward in his skating if he wants to become the dynamic playmaking winger that he has the potential to become at the highest level. He is offensively skilled enough to dominate on any given shift, but he can also play a game that compliments the players around him. He beat goaltenders clean with his shot. Should Suchnek finish the season strong in Tri-City, NHL scouts will likely remember his performance in Halifax. In fact, dont be surprised if he is a graduate of this list by mid-season of 2022-23. I found the 6'1" power forward's skating to be limiting as well. LH, The list of Ducks prospects continues, and Sasha Pastujov is one of many to be a part of that. He is one of the hardest-working players on the ice every time he plays, and he can do just about anything asked of him. LH, There are always a few first-round-caliber talents who drop in their draft year in large part to their size disadvantage, and Seamus Casey is certainly one of them. The Toronto Maple Leafs have split two overtime games to open the tournament. While that was a little far-fetched for his rookie season, that doesnt negate the fact his ceiling is high enough to warrant that premium position in the near future. MZ. LH, Nolan Foote may have earned a much more substantial look in the NHL this year if it werent for the Devils shocking rise from being a draft lottery team to one of the leagues top teams. TheIslanders struck goldwhen they picked this Finnish forward in the second round of the 2021 draft. Related: WJC Needs to Stay at 10 Teams to Grow the Game, He rediscovered his ability to make things happen on the ice, and he now looks a lot closer to the prospect that was once considered a top-10 talent in last years draft class. Copyright 1999-2015 Detroit Red Wings and the National Hockey League. A quick skating, sharpshooter, Perreault has great power and accuracy in his shot. So far this year weve seen top prospects like Matty Beniers and Mason McTavish break into the NHL full-time this year, becoming important players for their respective teams. The St. Louis Blues drafted the right-winger 23rd overall last summer; I ranked him 31st on my list. The Red Wings will conclude their NHL Prospect Tournament slate Monday at 11 a.m. against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but Detroit is focused on utilizing Sunday's practice to continue to improve. Holding him back were his skating and questions about whether he'd be able to repeat his offensive ability with less ice available at higher levels. At the time of writing, he has the third-highest points per game rate of all AHL defensemen who have played 10 or more games. Although the diminutive winger was relatively unknown to all but the most thorough European scouts, he has the skill and speed to back up that high of a selection. He also won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2021 WJC where he scored three goals and eight points in seven games. He is smart, skates well, wins faceoffs, back-checks hard, and has already begun to grow into more of his offensive potential. Even though Aleksi Heimosalmi is a defenseman and not a potential top-line winger like Sebastian Aho or Teuvo Teravainen, he has the potential to become a top-four option down the road with his mobility and ability to transition the puck through the neutral zone. DL, After dominating the SHL in his first year to the tune of 46 points in 52 games, Linus Karlsson finally made the jump to North American hockey this year, narrowly missing out on the opening night roster for the NHL squad. More than 100 NHL prospects, five teams (the Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Blues, Stars and Blue Jackets) worth of personnel and a league's worth of scouts gathered in Traverse City . The undersized 5-foot-8 forward is going to be a star in the NHL at one point due to his high-end competitiveness, willingness to go to the dirty areas and surprisingly effective game in front of the net. Fifty-seven seconds into the third period, 2019 seventh-round pick Kirill Tyutyayev scored to give Detroit a 3-2 advantage. Svozil's bread and butter will still be his defensive and puck-moving game, but some offense mixed in would take him to a new level and lend more credibility to potential upside on an NHL second pairing. At the time of the draft, I believed Snuggerud projected more as a bottom-six checker who provided supplemental offense. Anaheim already has Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish lined up as their future one-two punch at centre for the foreseeable future, so they dont need another offensively-minded prospect. Hughes speed and puck handling make him a very dangerous attacker in transition, and he can easily pass the puck off to a teammate if he is attracting too much attention. MZ, It feels like the Jets promising top defensive prospect is close to making it to the NHL. The Regina Pats defenseman showed strong defensive abilities from the get-go. Stanislav Svozil was a player who fell further in the 2021 draft than he should have. MZ, Going in as the top prospect in the 2022 NHL Draft, there was a lot of hype surrounding Shane Wright. Tweet from @DetroitRedWings: ELMER SODERBLOM! DL. Hes quick, agile and can play the body at times as well making him extremely effective in all three zones. The undrafted 19-year-old has been fine, if unremarkable, for the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League. Beck is going to be a player that coaches love as he works hard and has tons of skill. Dallas trails Detroit 2-0 after 20 in the Traverse City prospect tournament . He was rock-solid in their opening 5-2 win against Canada, saving 36 of 38 shots. The Dallas Stars draft pick fell all the way to 47th overall in 2021 for indescribable reasons beyond his 5'7" stature. Before we get into the top 100 prospect ranking update, here are a few notes. LH. PB, The 20-year-old defenseman finished his junior career with two-straight seasons of dominant play in the QMJHL. Buchelnikov is a remarkable offensive player with sky-high potential on that side of the ice, leading all U20 players in VHL scoring by a hefty margin. I pumped my own tires for the 2021 draft picks who make me look good in hindsight. "It's all about chemistry," said 2022 fourth-round pick Amadeus Lombardi. Rosen has the defensive effort and technique to be a solid two-way winger in the NHL one day, but will likely need to get just a bit stronger (or just a bit more clever) before he will be out-muscling or out-maneuvering NHL players with regularity. Frankly, it could have been way worse. Instead, he has played for the Abbotsford Canucks in the AHL and has looked every bit as good as his 2021-22 SHL season indicated. Our ranking of the top 10 NHL goalie prospects can be found here. A fifth-round pick in the 2020 draft by the New York Islanders, he can dish the puck just as well as he can bury it, and his ability to elevate his game during the Memorial Cup tournament cannot be understated. If youre wondering why goalies werent included in this ranking, thats because we have a separate one for that position. All of that to say, I think its best not to sleep on the ceiling of Farrell, who was surprisingly drafted all the way down in the fifth round. He always has the opposition on their heels thinking what hes going to do next as hes unpredictable with his decision-making. This list was compiled with the help and input of fellow prospect analysts and Prospect Corner linemates Matthew Zator, Devin Little, and Peter Baracchini as they contributed with the reports as well. Not to mention that he had a breakout year in the HockeyAllsvenskan where he burst onto the scene with nine goals and 33 points in 41 games and 11 points in 10 qualification games that got his team promoted to the SHL. Related: World Junior Championship All-time Leading Scorers, He has played his way out of the MHL this year (nine points in three games) and has spent most of his time in the VHL, the second-tier Russian professional league. LH, After leading the Saint John Sea Dogs in scoring during their run to a Memorial Cup championship, William Dufour has firmly placed himself on the map. "We look to build some of that, get a good meal tonight and we'll be ready for Monday.". However, this year is a different story as Bystedt has shown more offensive skill this year and was rewarded with a larger role on the team which in turn turned into more offensive production. Wright possesses elite-level IQ and decision-making, being a responsible two-way centre. He also has great puck skills and can make great passes or dekes while at his remarkable top speed. Upon his return he was overlooked for other top forwards such as Snuggerud, Sasha Pastujov and Cutter Gauthier. Although top prospects such as Jiri Kulich and David Jiricek were integral to Czechia's unexpected run to the gold-medal game, that does not happen without Suchnek's goaltending. PB. Even though hes 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, he doesnt let that deter him in any, way, shape or form and hes always battling for possession of the puck. He has excelled in the AHL so far this year where the Sharks are likely keeping him for his own sake, but also to improve their chances at tanking the year away and earning a high draft pick in the 2023 Draft. Despite the slow production to start the season, he finished top-10 in OHL scoring with 94 points. MZ. 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