My top prospects after the 2022 NHL Draft

#1:
For me it’s not as clear cut anymore but I will still give Cole the #1 spot in my prospect rankings. He has unbelievable hands and high hockey IQ that makes him a very gifted puck distributor.

#2

Yes this high, and I seriously considered putting him 1 because I think his upside is just massive. He is an elite skater that allows him to be an a huge threat off the rush. He has the skill and speed combo that can make a player simply elite. His play at the WJC is more how he truly is as a player in my view.

#3
Ville Heinola was one of if not the best defenceman in the AHL this season. He was truly an elite two way D last year and a change in systems of how the team uses their dman could be very beneficial to Ville.

#4
Another prospect who will graduate this year. Big and mobile, he’s able to close gaps quickly and never let them get to big. He has a great defensive stick and mindset. Decent agility from the blue line allows him to get his shots through effectively.

#5 had a great season in the VHL. Very dynamic with the puck, reminds me of a LITE version of Nikolaj Ehlers

#6
Chaz is an elite shooter and is good at manipulating defenders to get his shot off. I would love to see a little hit more dynamic ability before I move him up this board.

#7 Couldn’t really leave him off any longer. Really high end skater and was a key part in a fantastic moose defensive core last season. His transition ability really shone with the moose, and his ability to win loose pucks meant less time spent in the defensive end. Think Devon Toews with him in terms of style

# 8
I’ll be honest when I say I wasn’t the biggest fan of Rutger at 14, however their is still a clear path for him to become an effective hockey league player. Soft hands in tight, and a really good shot. Extremely high character so you can’t help but to root for him

#9
Another player likely to graduate this year. Strong 2 way instincts that just has a knack for chaining positive plays together, and has shown offensive flashes at a good rate in the AHL.

#10
Hard to put a player here who put up 35 points in 48 games in the KHL. Extremely high energy player who always wants the puck on his stick.