Jordan Westburg, INF Baltimore's already called up Henderson and Rodriguez, but they'll be prospects throughout the rest of the season. While he may not be on pace to surpass his draft year point total in Liiga this year, Kemell has been much more consistent in his play which is a big step in the right direction. Peter Barrachini, Victor Sderstrm is very close to making his way off this list by playing too many NHL games. MZ, Lukas Reichel capped a strong 2021-22 season with an impressive showing at the World Hockey Championship. 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. PB. One of the biggest surprises to come out of the Red Wings pipeline, Elmer Sderblom possesses mobility and skill for his size. You know the phrase work smarter, not harder, well I think somebody told Yurov that one day but he misheard it as work smart, and harder because thats what he does on every shift. Mateychuk is a dynamic offensive defenseman who excels when he is the one with the puck and can control the play from the point. He is a great two-way winger with excellent skating and enough energy on the forecheck to frustrate opponents even in the KHL although he is at least a decade younger than most of his opposition. His production shot up in 2021-22 where he finished with 21 goals and 33 points in 52 games,earning him an entry-level contractin the process. Who do you think should have made the list? With his high hockey IQ, crisp passing and ability to quarterback a power play, he should fit nicely on a team that really needs to improve its speed on the back end. MZ. He is big (6-foot-4), has a heavy slapshot, and skates remarkably well for someone of his size. He showed very well for himself in the latter half of his draft year and was great in the playoffs. He has proven himself to be a dominant offensive player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), with incredible hands and playmaking ability. 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. NHL farm system rankings: Best, worst prospect pipelines for 2018-19, from 1 to 31. Now it's time to rank farm systems adding their 2022 draft picks, assuming most end up signing on the dotted line. He has made his pro debut in 2022-23 for the AHLs Silver Knights where he leads all defenders in scoring at the time of writing. DL, An elite-level skater, Fabian Lysell plays with a great amount of pace and skill. They sit second in the Western Conference, their best . LH, Alexander Holtz certainly got New Jersey Devils fans excited last season. He is a two-way defender whose game is entirely predicated on his excellent four-way mobility which allows him to be active on both offense and defense. Highlighted by players such as Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and No. Yes, prospects are important, but with all the game-changing young talent already in the bigs, farm systems . His combination of speed and size (6-foot-4) allowed him to dominate the top Swedish junior league in his draft year, but he still struggled enough with the pace of the pro game that he didnt show all that well in the SHL last year. The youngest Hughes brother is also the tallest, but despite his size advantage over his brothers (who are NHL stars in their own rights), he is just as fluid and dynamic of a skater as his siblings. Hes still a year or two away, but Islanders fans should be very excited about what he could become. He displays a smooth stride, great speed, leads the rush and is strong in breakout situations. / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image In the latest farm system rankings by Baseball America, the Mets come in at No. yet. He was extremely productive as a freshman at the University of Massachusetts last year with 13 goals and 33 points. After going undrafted in the 2021 NHL Draft (the first draft he was eligible for), Dmitri Buchelnikov lit up the MHL (Russias top junior league) and was drafted by the Red Wings in the second round of the 2022 Draft. Ville Heinolas offensive skillset and decision-making could be beneficial for a team looking to make a quick turnaround after a disappointing season. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft was full of surprises, for better and/or worse depending upon your rooting interests. Deep, well-rounded farm systems help Major League clubs win ballgames. He has the mobility and defensive game to make it as a top-four defenseman one day. Regardless, the 19-year-old was sent back to Djurgardens IF in the SHL where he finished with one goal and 14 points in 19 games. FOX Sports' 26-and-under power rankings are a new spin on the classic prospect rankings. After a decent rookie season in the AHL playing for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in 2020-21, he was dealt with a significantshoulder injurylast season. The road to success in any major team sport begins with drafting and developing players that will fit a given . 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. Schaefer looks like he could become a great modern power forward with the size, strength, speed, and shot to make opponents pay for giving him a single inch of space. DL. In the early days of the Blackhawks rebuild, he shines as one of their most promising prospects. Thankfully, his treatment and recovery have been going well and he has returned to play this season. In the latest farm system rankings by Baseball America, the Mets come in at No. They were famously predicted to win around 75 games before the se As Friday's NHL trade deadline approaches, the Dallas Stars are in an interesting spot. As the captain of the Firebirds, he led his team to the Western Conference Final, notching 24 points in 19 games along the way. In the latest farm system rankings by Baseball America, the Mets come in at No. Sign up for our regular 'Prospects Newsletter' for all the latest. Jake Neighbours got a small taste of the NHL last season with his nine-game NHL stint and fared very well in those games scoring his first NHL goal in the process. 5 ahead of the 2023 season. PB, After playing in the top professional league in Slovakia for the two seasons leading up to the 2022 NHL Draft, it was hard to determine how Filip Mesar matched up against his peers since he has been playing against grown men for so long. His skating and offensive instincts are absolutely remarkable, and he is third in OHL scoring (not just among defenders) at the time of writing. Hes a crafty and slick puck-handler, that plays with a great amount of pace. The former captain of the Kamloops Blazers finished with a decent 13 goals and 25 points in 53 games. Hes got a great size to keep attackers to the outside and is always engaging in a battle for the puck. Related:THWs Wall-to-Wall Prospect & Draft Coverage. Before we get into the top 100 prospect ranking update, here are a few notes. He surpassed that mark last season with 111 points, finishing fourth overall and finishing first in goals with 55. Hes quick, agile and can play the body at times as well making him extremely effective in all three zones. Every MLB Team's Farm System Ahead of the 2022 MLB Deadline Rankings 1. This electrifying winger scored 50 goals through 66 games with the Flint Firebirds of the OHL last season. Svozil is a very intelligent player, and his skating allows him to play the game at the same wicked speed that he thinks the game. Either way, hes dangerous in both situations. Welcome to the 2022 edition of my annual ranking of every NHL teams prospect pools. ET, but the market is already heating up. (From: Pronman: 2019-20 NHL Farm System Rankings). Jackson profiles as a true dynasty manager's dream, showing plus grades in contact . MZ, It feels like the Jets promising top defensive prospect is close to making it to the NHL. He was sent back to the Oil Kings of the WHL where he finished with 45 points in 30 games and captained the team to a Championship. Lombardi is also a confident player, successfully executing the Lacrosse move in a 3v3 game at Detroits prospect camp shortly after the 2022 Draft. Part of the embarrassment of riches the Kings have going at center ice, Alex Turcotte transitioned perfectly to professional hockey in 2020-21. hgren has a great shot, good hands, legit playmaking skill, and the skating ability to put all those skills together. Wright possesses elite-level IQ and decision-making, being a responsible two-way centre. New York Islanders: Aatu Raty. He hasnt looked particularly out of place with the American Hockey Leagues (AHL) Syracuse Crunch and his remarkable mobility and speed have translated well. MZ, Drafted ninth overall by the Sabres at the 2022 draft, Savoie is a highly creative centreman with a high-end skill set. When he was healthy, he was able to return to the Barrie Colts of the OHL, finishing with 11 points in 13 games. After a relatively busy 2022 NHL trade deadline, let's dive into the biggest winners and losers. The 21-year-old had a strong rookie season in the AHL, recording 62 points through 66 regular season games; he followed that up with seven points through 13 playoff games. The NHL's Best Farm Systems Ranked - 2022-23 Midseason Update January 23, 2023 by Logan Horn If you want to be one of the best teams in the NHL in the Salary Cap Era, you have to draft and. While Connor Zary didnt have an amazing first season in the American Hockey League, he managed to bounce back from some injury problems that followed him from junior. PB, Liam hgren is a jack of all trades, master of none type of player who will excel in the NHL one day as a complementary winger. While he might never hit the heights of a Bouchard, he might become the yin to his yang one day. Blessed with speed and a knack for getting under the skin of his opponents, it will be interesting to see if his game can transfer over to the NHL one day. Karlsson is a solid two-way center with a right-handed shot and a knack for goal-scoring. There, he recorded five points in four games and was one of Team Germanys best players when he arrived. LH, Steady as she goes for Top Niemel. 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. Hes extremely versatile offensively possessing great playmaking vision but also isnt afraid to shoot. He is patient with the puck, and that allows him to open passing lanes and thread the needle over to his teammates. LH. 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. When leading an attack showing great speed, edges, and confidence in his movement. LH, Ever since missing the 2020-21 OHL season to the pandemic, Amadeus Lombardi has shown NHL-caliber puck skills and speed, leading to him being drafted by the Red Wings in the 2022 Draft, 113thoverall. His speed, IQ and decision-making remain his greatest strengths every time hes out on the ice. If the Hurricanes are able to convince him to come to play for them in the 2025-26 season, he appears to be a very safe bet to be a top-four defender immediately upon arrival. However, the evaluations and rankings themselves (both of individual prospects and each teams farm system overall) are strictly my own. TSN's Director of Scouting has defencemen 1-2-3 on his 2022 list of the Top 50 NHL-affiliated Prospects: No. Draft Grades Anaheim Ducks Biggest need: Right Wing, Left Wing, Goalie Players drafted: 3. He wins puck battles and has great puck hands, but the biggest improvements he has made since his draft year are in his skating and ability to use his large frame to establish control of the puck. LH, It somehow already feels like weve been hearing this kids name for YEARS. His skating is so great that Im not particularly concerned about his defensive game . Hendrix Lapierre looked great in his six-game stint, scoring his first career NHL goal in his first game. PB, The speedy, highly competitive, and smart two-way centre remains a top prospect and one that many should look forward to when he makes it to the NHL. He also won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2021 WJC where he scored three goals and eight points in seven games. 1. Despite losing a lot of time last season rehabbing a knee injury, the Winnipeg Jets still chose Chaz Lucius 18thoverall in the 2021 Draft. Nyman is a big Finnish winger with the size and strength to compete against men in Liiga (the top Finnish pro league) without looking out of place. They have a couple of second round exits that might look disappointing now, but they will get there. Hes quick, dynamic and always fun to watch when the puck is on his stick. LH, One of the players from the 2022 NHL Draft who has increased their stock the most since the summer is Ryan Greene, a speedy two-way centre who was drafted in the second round by the Blackhawks following a breakout year in the USHL. At the time of writing, he is tied for second in rookie scoring in the AHL. Teams whove consistently swung on talent, instead of playing it safe, will tend to grade higher overall. LH, Its common for prospects to increase their draft stock significantly as their draft year goes on, but few jump up draft boards as quickly as Kevin Korchinski did in the final month or two of his draft season. His father was the head coach of the United States Hockey League (USHL) team the Lincoln Stars, and McGroartys maturity, work ethic, and two-way game have clearly benefited from observing and attending practices with players much older than him from such a young age. His game is a bit perimeter-centric, but his offensive IQ is a solid foundation to build off of. Cutter Gauthier was the player whose draft stock rose the most following the 2022 NHL Draft Combine where NHL scouts and general managers were impressed by his maturity, physical strength, and by the commitment he showed to becoming an NHL centreman as opposed to a winger which had been his position with the United States National Team Development Program up until that point. 5 ahead of the 2023 season. 1 overall prospect Francisco Alvarez, New York has a large [] In his first taste of the pro game in the AHL this season with the Belleville Senators, he has been excellent. Jiricek was also named defenseman of the tournament at the 2023 World Juniors for his dominant two-way performance that culminated in a silver medal. 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. LH. And for a second opinion on many of these players, check out the work ofThe Athletics Corey Pronman in his NHL pipeline rankings, last released in September. Gauthier has great size, skating, and has the effort and ability to become a great defensive forward. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. He works hard in all phases of the game and could become a top-six center with a respectable two-way game. Jackson Holiday, SS 4. Highlighted by players such as Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and No. Hes got great puck skills, and he should be able to complement players like John Tavares and William Nylander once he plants his feet in the NHL. Now playing for the University of Minnesota after two years with the United States Development Program (USDP), he finished his freshman season with a decent nine goals and 19 points in 24 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. 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. With Patrik Laine already in place, Marchenko could learn from one of the best shooters in the NHL a scary thought for anybody that may be tasked with containing the Russian forward. A towering defender at 6-foot-4, 190 pounds, William Wallinder was drafted 32nd overall in 2020. The Braves traded away four prospects who most recently ranked in their top 10Kyle Muller (2), Freddy Tarnok (6), Royber Salinas (7) and Justyn-Henry Malloy (9)in the deals to acquire catcher. Baltimore Orioles 2022 preseason rank: 1 2021 midseason rank: 1 2021 preseason rank: 5 2020 midseason rank: 8 Under 25 years old. In its seventh year of publication, our annual draft report continues to provide the most complete and detailed coverage of the NHL draft beyond just picks and prospects. 1. Selected eighth overall in 2021, Clarke can take control of a shift or lead a rush chance whenever hes on the ice with his skating and speed. 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. DL, Another member of that stacked University of Michigan squad, Thomas Bordeleau is a top-notch playmaker that found a way to shine despite playing on a team that featured some of the very best prospects in the world. Welcome to the 2022 edition of my annual ranking of every NHL team's prospect pools. 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