4) Calgary Hitmen No pressure, Brandt. ; #105 Red Deer Rebels: Reece Gault, D, Oakbank, Man. 57. Once a player is selected by a WHL Club, he can only participate in tryout camps and other team activities for that Club. ; #264 Winnipeg ICE: Justin Perreault, G, Winnipeg, Man. Chicago Blackhawks: Ilya Safonov, C, Kazan (Russia) It isn't even guaranteed that he will return to play for the London Knights next season. Cossa stands 6-foot-6 and has good agility in the crease. ; #26 Swift Current Broncos: Jace McFaul, D, Edmonton, Alta. Like Matthew Savoie and Conor Geekie, there are a lot of 2022 NHL Draft eligible prospects to be excited about in the WHL this season. ; #152 Vancouver Giants: Liam Magnuson, D, Calgary, Alta; #153 Seattle Thunderbirds: Ryan Ulmer, F, Regina, Sask. Here are all 224 picks from the 2021 NHL draft, along with analysis on every Round 1 selection. Team: Calgary Bisons U15 Stats: 33 GP 8G-17A25 points, #18 Portland Winterhawks Los Angeles Kings: Samuel Helenius, C, JYP (Finland) After Keith Petruzzelli opted not to sign with the Red Wings, the team didn't really have anyone in the mold of a goalie of the future. The 2022 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft was held virtually on Thursday and the Prince George Cougars drafted 10 players in eight rounds. -- Wyshynski, Team: Winnipeg (WHL) 96. Name: Reese Hamilton Position: Defence Hometown: Whitewood, Sask. Filip Hronek (D) NHL. Zach says: Jordan Gavin is an elite scoring winger. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 207 | Shot: L, How he fits: As the Ryan Getzlaf era fades into memory, the Ducks get themselves another talented center who plays a power game. Name: Lee Shurgot Position: Forward Hometown: Saskatoon, Sask. 1 pick Gavin McKenna, who registered. 1 picks to then select defensemen, but that's how the draft classes have worked out for the Sabres. Under pressure in his own zone, he has good awareness of whats around him and has shown in good samples that hes able to negate the forecheck by skating through the pressure and releasing quick exit passes. ; #192 Seattle Thunderbirds: Samuel Charko, F, Whitecourt, Alta. Tansem has a great trajectory as a prolific offensive defenceman who is going to be very reliable in his own end. Allan is a nice addition to the Chicago prospect pool. 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. Hockey Albertas leading light for the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft may well be Calgary defenceman Jackson Smith, who registered 38 points (15G-23A) with Edge School U15 in 2021-22, adding 13 more points in four playoff appearances before being named a First Team All-Star at the Alberta Cup last month. 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. Carolina Hurricanes: Bryce Montgomery, D, London (OHL) ; #195 Kamloops Blazers: Nicholas Morin, D, Coquitlam, B.C. If the Flames didn't believe either goalie was the future for them, then this is a nice pick. 220. He has a terrific shot and plays an aggressive brand of offense, tallying 46 points in 31 games last season for the Sioux Falls Stampede. 149. ; #38 Seattle Thunderbirds: Kazden Mathies, F, Martensville, Sask. 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. Rasmus Dahlin, No. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is slated for Thursday, with talent from across the four Western Canadian branches available for selection by WHL Clubs. 50. New York Rangers: Jayden Grubbe, C, Red Deer (WHL) -- Wyshynski, Team: Michigan (Big Ten) St. Louis Blues: Simon Robertsson, RW, Skelleftea (Sweden) 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Results - First Round #1 - Medicine Hat Tigers Name: Gavin McKenna Position: Forward Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 Prep Stats: 35 GP - 23G-42A-65 points #2 - Tri-City Americans Name: Jackson Smith Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, Alta. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Results First Round, #1 Medicine Hat Tigers Detroit Red Wings: Carter Mazur, LW, Tri-City (USHL) ; #69 Red Deer Rebels: Tate Dolinsky, D, Winnipeg, man; #70 Saskatoon Blades: Brayden Klimpke, D, Calgary, Alta. ; #35 Saskatoon Blades: Hudson Kibblewhite, F, Vernon, B.C. 55. Pittsburgh Penguins: Ryan McCleary, D, Portland (WHL) Calgary Flames: Jack Beck, RW, Ottawa (OHL) New Jersey Devils: Viktor Hurtig, D, Vasteras Jr. (Sweden Jr.) Ottawa Senators: Oliver Johansson, LW, Timra (Sweden) Hes a big defenceman, just under 6-foot-3 who can score. 80. ; #127 Red Deer Rebels: Taylor Tabashniuk, G, Regina, Sask. Name: William Sharpe Position: Defence Hometown: Delta, B.C. Edmonton Oilers: Matvey Petrov, LW, Krylja Sovetov 2 (Russia Jr.) 127. Add Player Add Staff Add Roster/Stats EP Contact Book NHL Draft Guide Fantasy Guide EP Rinkside Contact Elite Prospects . ; #56 Brandon Wheat Kings: Emerson Clark, D, Saskatoon, Sask. Dallas Stars: Justin Ertel, LW, Summerside (MHL) 2021 sportsbugz.com - All Rights Reserved. 122. ; #249 Calgary Hitmen: Pass; #250 Swift Current Broncos: Pass; #252 Prince Albert Raiders: Braden Bogardus, F, Houston, Texas; #253 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Kaden Woodcox, D, West Kelowna, B.C. Seattle Kraken: Ryan Winterton, C, Hamilton (OHL) The Blue Jackets are fortunate that he was here; it's not often you see an NHL draft that goes 15 picks between defensemen being selected. 9) Prince George Cougars ; #191 Kelowna Rockets: Logan Mehl, F, Regina, Sask. ; #196 Kelowna Rockets: Kyler Beechinor, D, Bentley, Alta. Stillman was the 35th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting. ; #61 Prince George Cougars: Aiden Foster, F, Lloydminster, Alta. He played professionally in the Swiss League, too. ; #169 Kelowna Rockets: Jaxen Smyth, F, Red Deer, Alta. Whether it be slowing up to set up the breakout or identifying a quick opportunity for an exit and rush. / Yukon were chosen, with another 50 players coming from Saskatchewan. ; #117 Calgary Hitmen: Connor Bear, F, Whitewood, Sask. 86. 79. Shortly after the selection of McKenna, the Tigers announced the No. 185. Used in all situations, an effective penalty killer that powerplays have to account for as he can easily get a takeaway or block and make you pay., His physical tools make him difficult to contain on the rush and in transition. Name: Julien Maze Position: Forward Hometown: Edmonton, Alta. ; #274 Prince Albert Raiders: Pass; #275 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Lucas Hvidston, F, Tisdale, Sask. Curtis Lazar (* 2.Februar 1995 in Salmon Arm, British Columbia) ist ein kanadischer Eishockeyspieler, der seit Mrz 2023 bei den New Jersey Devils in der National Hockey League (NHL) unter Vertrag steht und dort auf der Position des Centers spielt. Team: Shattuck St. Marys Sabres 14U Stats: 52 GP 44G-47A91 points, #20 Everett Silvertips Philadelphia Flyers: Ty Murchison, US U-18 (NTDP) Chicago Blackhawks: Colton Dach, C, Saskatoon (WHL) 5. He does however get a lot of shots on the net from distance. He has the tools for become a No. The modern NHL game demands the ability to make plays at a high velocity. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. 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. Instead, he opts for Lysell here. San Jose Sharks: Artem Guryev, D, Lindsay (OJHL) ; #125 Kelowna Rockets: Jonah Pinel, F, Balgonie, Sask. ; #173 Kamloops Blazers: Logan Edmonstone, G, Saskatoon, Sask. Buffalo Sabres: William Von Barnekow Lofberg, C, Malmo (Sweden) Montreal Canadiens: Oliver Kapanen, C, Kalpa Jr. (Finland Jr.), 65. From his posture, dorsiflexion, and edge work; Tansems capacity to create plays with his feet and vision is peerless. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. His top-end speed is still coming along as hes still growing, but the quick bursts to separate in a straight line or cut and create space is impressive, He displays a proficient crossover ability both forward and backwards., Weve only seen a paucity so far in the CSSHL this season and to be fair, Tansem and his Rink Kelowna team havent truly been tested, . Tampa Bay Lightning: Roman Schmidt, D, Kitchener (OHL), 97. Tri-City holds the ninth and 36 th overall selections. ; #82 Seattle Thunderbirds: Antonio Martorana, F, Edmonton, Alta. #155 Everett Silvertips: Remy Hlady, F, Tyndall, Man. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is slated for Thursday, with talent from across the four Western Canadian branches available for selection by WHL Clubs. No subscription is necessary. 214. Hey, the Red Wings know from trying to build from the Swedish defensemen out. Name: Chase Harrington Position: Forward Hometown: Langley, B.C. 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. Team: Rink Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 33G-48A81 points, #19 Vancouver Giants #45 Medicine Hat Tigers: Matt Paranych, D, Edmonton, Alta. Full list of all 224 picks ; #88 Winniepg ICE: Ashton Brown, F, Sherwood Park, Alta. -- Wyshynski, Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) 34. ; #121 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Shea Busch, F, North Vancouver, B.C. St. Louis Blues: Ivan Vorobyov, RW, Khanty-Mansiysk 2 (Russia Jr.) Carolina Hurricanes: Scott Morrow, D, Shattuck St. Mary's (High MN) These plays are typical of a more mature player. ; #75 Edmonton Oil Kings: Luke Powell, F, Edmonton, Alta. 94. Calgary Flames: Cole Jordan, D, Moose Jaw (WHL) Minnesota Wild: Nate Benoit, D, Mount St. Charles (High RI) Ottawa Senators: Ben Roger, D, London (OHL) 64. Vili Saarijrvi (D) NL. Detroit Red Wings: Pasquale Zito, LW, Windsor (OHL) 1 overall of Owen Power. Tampa Bay Lightning: Niko Huuhtanen, RW, Tappara Jr. (Finland Jr.), 2021 NHL draft: Pick tracker and analysis for every team. 175. ; #49 Spokane Chiefs: Hayden Paupanekis, F, Winnipeg, Man. 206. Another three in the fourth round. 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. 123. He may not be the biggest amongst his peers but he does have deceptive strength. 1) Medicine Hat Tigers Washington Capitals: Joaquim Lemay, D, Salmon Arm (BCHL) 205. Lucius is a really solid pick, no doubt. Pittsburgh Penguins: Daniel Laatsch, D, Sioux City (USHL) 184. Blows past defenders in the neutral zone and can backcheck in a flash when engaged. ; #90 Tri-City Americans: Jaxen Adam, D, Cochrane, Alta. Minnesota Wild: Jack Peart, D, Grand Rapids (High MN) The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. Hes dynamic, smart, and hes very good with the puck.. Ranking: 13 | Nationality: SWE ; #118 Swift Current Broncos: Levi Benson, F, Rosedale, B.C. You have entered an incorrect email address! NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? Vancouver Canucks: Lucas Forsell, LW, Farjestad Jr. (Sweden Jr.) 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. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 175 | Shot: L Stats: 23 GP, 10 G, 10 A, How he fits: Whether it's on the main roster or in the Golden Knights' system, there's a dearth of centers for this franchise. 166. ; #51 Calgary Hitmen: Hunter Aura, D, Kamloops, B.C. 126. ; #156 Tri-City Americans: Clayton Gillmore, F, West Kelowna, B.C. His decisions are all calculated and he exploits open space like no other player in the draft. Name: Gavin McKenna Position: Forward Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon ; #99 Calgary Hitmen: Parker MacDougall, F, Victoria, B.C. 22) Vancouver Giants (from Winnipeg). He can manipulate the release point, explode a quick snapshot with his weight transfer, all while being absurdly accurate." Last season, he displayed an intelligent and mature game few see from a first-year in the Prep division. Boston Bruins: Andre Gasseau, C, US U-18 (NTDP) Pittsburgh Penguins: Tristan Broz, C, Fargo (USHL) He has very good hands and he is very deceptive with his body movement and quick hands to throw off defenders. Hes a head-up shooter who can pick his spots too., Weve only seen a paucity so far in the CSSHL this season and to be fair, Tansem and his Rink Kelowna team havent truly been tested yet. ; #80 Moose Jaw Warriors: Landen McFadden, F, Edmonton, Alta. Offensively he can drive the bus in transition or provide fantastic support off the rush. 196. Priority Draft including defenceman Blake Fiddler, picked first-overall by the Edmonton Oil Kings. ; #43 Calgary Hitmen: Benjamin Kindel, F, Coquitlam, B.C. Dallas Stars: Ayrton Martino, LW, Omaha (USHL) ; #168 Moose Jaw Warriors: Preston Baerwald, F, Corman Park, Sask. ; #164 Prince Albert Raiders: Mikey Thomas, F, Winnipeg, Man. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 176 | Shot: L ; #151 Edmonton Oil Kings: Coltan White, F, Surrey, B.C. ; #62 Saskatoon Blades: Lochlan Tetarenko, F, Bragg Creek, Alta. On the defensive side of the game, Macklin has a good stick, getting in passing lanes and breaking up plays deep in the zone. 130. 167. . All You Need To Know. Chicago Blackhawks: Ethan Del Mastro, D, Mississauga (OHL) Eklund gives the Sharks a silky smooth offensive player who also takes care of business at the other end of the rink. Pretty good deal huh? Some had Olausson going as high as No. ; #98 Prince Albert Raiders: Liam Bursaw, F, Warman, Sask. New Jersey Devils: Jakub Malek, G, Vsetin (Czech-2) Both the subtle and major improvements in his game, however, are tested and true; points are irrelevant. 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.