Predict how Round 1 will evolve

Drafts usually have some predictability, but 2022 is not a typical draft year. The idea is certain about who will be chosen where. It’s very exciting for broadcasters / writers.

Draft classes usually have an identifiable layer that facilitates grouping of players and gives some measure of what other teams do and which players are available at the time of selection. This year I think we have a group of 10 players who need to fill in the first 10 picks, but nonetheless, the order of their names varies greatly from team to team.

I still don’t know who will go first. I believe it’s a two-horse race between Shane Wright and Yurai Slavkovsky. I really believe that Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens haven’t made the final decision on which to choose. In the perfect world, Hub finds a way to get a second overall pick from New Jersey. Perhaps for players who can help the devil right away (think Josh Anderson), make a big splash in the home cloud and make it fun. Our media type. In that scenario, the internal debate in Montreal’s war room is over, and the Canadians can get two building blocks for a long-term plan.

What makes this draft very interesting is the number of teams that need immediate improvement. New Jersey is one of them. Seattle is also 4th, Philadelphia is 5th, and Ottawa is 7th. It happens that these teams have cap space, which is the best asset in the league. Marrying nine teams that don’t currently have a pick in the first round with the winning team should lead to a draft floor move.

Another factor that the team must consider is the seriousness of the conflict in Ukraine. Danila Yurov, Ivan Miroshnichenko and Pavel Mintyukov have three solid first round Russian-born players. Since the first two played in Russia this year, viewing of these players in the second half was limited to country-based scouts. For Minchukov, who played for OHL Saginaw this season, staying in North America may be a little easier.In addition, recently An incident involving Philadelphia goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov was reported It can also affect how the team drafts Russian-born players.

Ultimately, will Russian-based players be allowed to come to North America? Are players afraid to come to North America? Will the team be worried about public opposition to choosing Russian players? There are various answers to these questions among the 32 NHL teams.

The final ranking was reposted earlier this week..It’s important to understand the ranking For one thing, trying to think of a mock draft in line with the NHL team’s policies based on recent history, scout staff, trends, and needs is quite different. I always like to make this distinction for casual fans, or fans who are new to draft coverage. What’s great about this year’s interview is the addition of former Florida Panthers amateur scouting director and current owner of the professional hockey group, Jason Bukara.

I highly recommend reading the JB draft list, which will be released on Wednesday. He is still approaching his job as if he were the director of amateur scouting for the NHL team, thus adding an entirely new and exciting layer to our coverage. JB also shares his experience on the main draft panel.

Without further delay, this is my 2022 NHL Mock Draft.

1. Montreal: Shane Wright, C, Kingston Fronte Nax (OHL): The decision is not final until Kent Hughes leaves the table with the jersey in his hand. And that jersey, like many other jerseys on the stand, has a “light” on the back. The perfect character wins in internal debate.

2. New Jersey: Juraj Slafkovsky, LW, TPS Turku (Liiga): This is exactly the type of player the devil needs. That said, if they plan to tackle that element (scoring winger) through trade or free agencies, this choice will look different … and could be made by another team. I have.

3.3. Arizona: Cutter Gauthier, LW, USNTDP: The first curved ball in the draft is thrown by GM Bill Armstrong and his size trends (Gautier is 6 feet-2, 189 pounds). This pick doesn’t look out of place if the Playcentre is working at Boston University’s Gautier.

4. Seattle: Simon Nemec, D, HK Nitra (Slovakia): Kraken achieved his goal and used a veteran defense corps to accelerate the development process with Nemeck.

5. Philadelphia: Logan Cooley, C, USNTDP: The Flyers benefit from Arizona’s curved ball, so this pick looks great.

6. Columbus: Marco Kasper, C, Rogle (SHL): This is the player most likely to rock the top of the draft, and slotting him at number 6 could be too low.

7. Ottawa: Joakim Kemell, LW, JYP (Liga): This adds a small size skill (5ft-9,176lbs) injection to Ottawa. Shoulder issues interrupted what could have been one of the best draft-qualified seasons in Riga’s history.

8. Detroit: David Jiricek, D, HC Plzen (Extraliiga): This year’s version of Mo Seider minus some of the violations.

9. Buffalo: Jonathan Lekkeri Maki, RW, Djurgården (SWE U20): The more scorers, the better. Fits with things like Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka from the Sabers system.

10. Anaheim: Kevin Korchinski, D, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL): A dynamic offensive defense that has been moved to many lists thanks to the recent bias from seeing Kale McCar and Bobyram during the Colorado Cup victory.

11. San Jose: Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): This is a point where it is too difficult to inherit the enormous talent that Savoie has.

12. Columbus: Pavel Mintyukov, D, Saginaw Spirit (OHL): Address their positive needs with a sixth overall pick, this time going to the defense where the game is heavily leaning towards the attacking side. This pick is valid.

13. NY Islanders: Brad Lambert, C, Pelican (Liga): The Islanders selected six Finns in the last 11 picks in two drafts. Lou Lamoriero chose last year’s Brad Lambert. This is a well-reputed, highly regarded prospect. He made his 52nd overpick at Artu Rathi. Will he go that way again?

14. Winnipeg: Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): It’s a talented local center, and it’s the right size.

15. 15. Vancouver, RW, Jimmy Snaguldo, USNTDP: It has a great touch around the net and is a fierce competitor.

16. Buffalo: Noah Ostlund, C, Djurgarden Jr.: The great work at U18 went along with the regular season resume and continued to improve.

17. Nashville: Ryan Chesley, D, USNTDP: It defends well and moves the pack efficiently. He is known for his defensive play, but the undercurrent of his attacks pushed him to the board.

18. Dallas: Lian Bichsel, D, Lekssand (SHL): With a promising forward group knocking on the door, GM Jimnil addresses the needs of the organization and the right players for playoff hockey.

19. Minnesota: Frank Nazar III, C, USNTDP: It plays fast and has the ability to be effective in today’s small area games. A well-founded personality with good work ethics.

20. Washington: Danila Yurov, RW, Magnitogorsk (KHL): If there is one team considering drafting a Russian player, it must be Washington.

21. Pittsburgh: Isaac Howard, LW, USNTDP: Another player with a strong end of the season was bustling with ice around the U18.

twenty two. Anaheim: Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL): As safe and steady choice as you will find in this draft class. It reminds me of Nicholas Roy, who is very useful in Las Vegas.

23. St. Louis: Liam Ohgren, LW, Djurgarden (SWE U20): It is a very good representation of Doug Armstrong’s picks, with grit, determination and goal scoring abilities.

24. Minnesota: Rutger McGroarty, LW, USNTDP: A sturdy winger that can score. Since he was born, he has shown leadership qualities and has been around the game.

twenty five. Toronto: Jagger Firkus, RW, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL): Tradebacks can occur for Reef Steam, who do not have a pick for the second round of this year and next year.But Firkus Even though he is listed at 5ft-10,151 pounds, he enters the room and shoots a puck like 6ft-2,200 pounds.

26. Montreal: Denton Mateychuk, D, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL): Character plus. There was some debate in the scouting world as to whether his high-end attacks would be translated to the next level.

27. Arizona: Ivan Miroshnichenko, LW, Omsk (VHL): It’s a dangerous choice in many ways, but if the predictions continue on the path from what we saw in the U18 in 2021, this could be a home run.

28. Buffalo: Owen Pickering, D, Swift Current Broncos (WHL): Buffalo, with two forwards from picks 9 and 16, is here to pursue a long-term project that owns an elite skate foundation.

29. Edmonton: Mattias Havelid, D, Linkoping Jr.: The size of this pick (5ft-9, 165lbs) is risky, but this type of player does not exist in the Oilers system.

30. Winnipeg: Jiri Kulich, C, HC Karlovy Vary (CZE): Was his nine-goal effort at U18 a mirage, or was it a true expression of what he could do with the NHL?

31. Tampa Bay: Luca Del Bel Belluz, C, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL): You may not have the same jam, but the overall packaging is like Anthony Cirelli.

32. Arizona: Noah Warren, D, Gatineau Olympics (QMJHL): GM Bill Armstrong appreciates size and annoyance, and this player owns both heavily.