2022 NHL Draft Rankings

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Draft Class: 2021

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Published: Sep. 12, 2021 at 3:09 p.m.

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Round 1
0. Shane Wright (Buffalo Sabres) (Details: Team: Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
Projection: Franchise Center
Readiness: NHL Ready
Pros: Wrist Shot, Offensive Awareness, Playmaking, Skating
Cons: None
Comparable: Patrice Bergeron).
0. Brad Lambert (Seattle Kraken) (Details: Team: JYP (Liiga)
Projection: Franchise Forward
Readiness: NHL Ready
Pros: Transitional Game, Skating, Playmaking, Vision
Cons: Physicality
Comparable: Alexander Barkov).
0. Matthew Savoie (Anaheim Ducks) (Details: Team: Winnipeg Ice (WHL)
Projection: Franchise Forward
Readiness: NHL Ready
Pros: Shot, Skating, Defensive Awareness, Intelligence
Cons: Size
Comparable: unknown).
0. Ivan Miroshnichenko (New Jersey Devils) (Details: Team: Omskie (MHL)
Projection: 1st Line Winger
Readiness: 2 Years 
Pros: Goal-Scoring, Speed, Powerplay Contribution, Poise
Cons: Consistency
Comparable: Patrik Laine).
0. Simon Nemec (Columbus Blue Jackets) (Details: Team: Nitra (Slovakia)
Projection: Franchise Defenseman
Readiness: NHL Ready
Pros: Two-Way, Hockey IQ, Powerplay Contribution, Passing
Cons: None
Comparable: Victor Hedman).
0. Juraj Slafkovsky (Detroit Red Wings) (Details: Team: TPS (Liiga)
Projection: 1st Line Winger
Readiness: 1 Year
Pros: NHL-Ready Size, Skating, 1 on 1 Battles, Power Forward
Cons: Consistency
Comparable: unknown).
0. Rutger McGroarty (San Jose Sharks) (Details: Team: US U18 (USNTDP)
Projection: 1st Line Center
Readiness: 1 Year
Pros: Two-Way, Strength, Hands, Wrist Shot
Cons: Consistency
Comparable: unknown).
0. Seamus Casey (Los Angeles Kings) (Details: Team: US U18 (USNTDP)
Projection: Top 2 Defenseman
Readiness: 1 Year
Pros: Special Teams Contribution, Skating, Offensive Awareness, Gap Control
Cons: Defensive Awareness
Comparable: Erik Karlsson).
0. Logan Cooley (Arizona Coyotes from Vancouver Canucks) (Details: Team: US U18 (USNTDP)
Projection: 1st Line Center
Readiness: 1 Year
Pros: Two-Way, Maturity, Intelligence, Defensive Awareness
Cons: Speed
Comparable: Sean Couturier).
0. David Jiricek (Ottawa Senators) (Details: Team: Plzen (Czech)
Projection: Top 2 Defenseman
Readiness: 2 Years
Pros: Shot, Two-Way, Physicality, Powerplay Contribution
Cons: Positioning
Comparable: unknown).
0. Danila Yurov (Columbus Blue Jackets from Chicago Blackhawks) (Details: Team: Magnitogrosk (KHL)
Projection: 1st Line Winger
Readiness: 2 Years
Pros: Physicality, Intelligence, Speed, Hockey IQ
Cons: None
Comparable: unknown).
0. Jack Hughes (Calgary Flames) (Details: Team: Northeastern (NCAA)
Projection: 1st Line Center
Readiness: 1 Year
Pros: Two-Way, Playmaking, Skating, Faceoffs
Cons: Inability to Shoot
Comparable: unknown).
0. Issac Howard (Buffalo Sabres from Philadelphia Flyers) (Details: Team: US U18 (USNTDP)
Projection: 1st Line Winger
Readiness: 1 Year
Pros: Speed, Shot, Offensive Awareness, Playmaking
Cons: Defense
Comparable: unknown).
0. Joakim Kemell (Detroit Red Wings from Dallas Stars) (Details: Team: JYP (Liiga)
Projection: 1st Line Winger
Readiness: 1 Year
Pros: Creativity, Shot, Physicality, Skating
Cons: Defense
Comparable: Patrick Kane).
0. Frank Nazar (New York Rangers) (Details: Team: US U18 (USNTDP)
Projection: 1st Line Winger
Readiness: 2 Years
Pros: Offense, Skating, Vision, Special Teams Contribution
Cons: Size
Comparable: Alex DeBrincat).
0. Ryan Chelsey (St. Louis Blues) (Details: Team: US U18 (USNTDP)
Projection: Top 4 Defenseman
Readiness: 2 Years
Pros: Mobility, Two-Way, Shot, Defensive Awareness
Cons: Acceleration
Comparable: unknown).
0. Erik Salomonsson (Winnipeg Jets) (Details: Team: Skelleftea J20 (J20 Nationell)
Projection: Top 4 Defenseman
Readiness: 2 Years
Pros: Offense, Poise, Maturity
Cons: Defense
Comparable: Erik Karlsson).
0. Conor Geekie (Nashville Predators) (Details: Team: Winnipeg Ice (WHL)
Projection: Top 6 Forward
Readiness: 3 Years
Pros: Size, Offense, Shot, Compete Level
Cons: Balance, Skating
Comparable: unknown).
0. Tristian Luneau (Minnesota Wild from Edmonton Oilers) (Details: Team: Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
Projection: Top 4 Defenseman
Readiness: 2 Years
Pros: Defense, Footwork, Speed, Offensive Zone Play
Cons: Flow in Transition
Comparable: unknown).
0. Maddox Fleming (Boston Bruins) (Details: Team: US U18 (USNTDP)
Projection: Top 6 Winger
Readiness: 2 Years
Pros: Speed, Hockey IQ, Skill, Offensive
Cons: Defense
Comparable: Artemi Panarin).
0. Jack Devine (Edmonton Oilers from Minnesota Wild) (Details: Team: University of Denver (NCAA)
Readiness: Top 6 Winger
Readiness: 1 Year
Pros: Skating, Offense, Playmaking
Cons: Physicality, Defense
Comparable: unknown).
0. Denton Mateychuk (Dallas Stars from Washington Capitals) (Details: Team: Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
Projection: Top 4 Defenseman
Readiness: 3 Years 
Pros: Offense, Agility, Quick Release
Cons: Strength, Physicality
Comparable: unknown).
0. Nathan Gaucher (Florida Panthers) (Details: Team: Quebec Ramparts (QMJHL)
Projection: Top 6 Center
Readiness: 3 Years
Pros: Hockey IQ, Penalty Kill Contribution, Puck Battles
Cons: Offensive Awareness
Comparable: unknown).
0. Noah Ostlund (Columbus Blue Jackets from Toronto Maple Leafs) (Details: Team: Djurgardens IF J20 (J20 Nationell)
Projection: Top 6 Center
Readiness: 2 Years
Pros: Two-Way, Hockey IQ, Offensive Awareness
Cons: Faceoffs
Comparable: Ryan O’Rielly).
0. Flip Bystedt (Minnesota Wild from Pittsburgh Penguins) (Details: Team: Linkoping HC J20 (J20 Nationell)
Projection: Middle 6 Center
Readiness: 2 Years
Pros: Speed, Shot, Defensive Awareness
Cons: Passing
Comparable: unknown).
0. Cruz Lucius (Nashville Predators from Carolina Hurricanes) (Details: Team: US U18 (USNTDP)
Projection: Middle 6 Center
Readiness: 3 Years
Pros: Two-Way, Offense
Cons: Defense
Comparable: unknown).
0. Sergei Ivanov (Colorado Avalanche) (Details: Team: St. Petersburg (KHL)
Projection: Starting Goalie
Readiness: 5+ Years
Pros: Glove Saves, Butterfly, Athleticism
Cons: Size, Five-Hole
Comparable: unknown).
0. Lian Bischel (New Jersey Devils from New York Islanders) (Details: Team: Leksands (SHL)
Projection: Middle-Pair Defenseman
Readiness: 3 Years
Pros: Defensive Awareness, Puck Control, Shot
Cons: Skating
Comparable: Ryan Suter).
0. Ludwig Persson (Vegas Golden Knights) (Details: Team: Frolunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell)
Projection: Middle 6 Forward
Readiness: 2 Years
Pros: Speed, Goal-Scoring, Quick Release
Cons: Defense
Comparable: Kyle Connor).
0. Simon Forsmark (Montreal Canadiens) (Details: Team: Orebro HK (SHL)
Projection: Middle-Pair Defenseman
Readiness: 2 Years
Pros: Two-Way, Size, Reach
Cons: Puck Handling).

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ROUND 1	TEAM	ORIGINAL	PLAYER	DETAILS

1	-	Shane Wright	Team: Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) Projection: Franchise Center Readiness: NHL Ready Pros: Wrist Shot, Offensive Awareness, Playmaking, Skating Cons: None Comparable: Patrice Bergeron
2	-	Brad Lambert	Team: JYP (Liiga) Projection: Franchise Forward Readiness: NHL Ready Pros: Transitional Game, Skating, Playmaking, Vision Cons: Physicality Comparable: Alexander Barkov
3	-	Matthew Savoie	Team: Winnipeg Ice (WHL) Projection: Franchise Forward Readiness: NHL Ready Pros: Shot, Skating, Defensive Awareness, Intelligence Cons: Size Comparable: unknown
4	-	Ivan Miroshnichenko	Team: Omskie (MHL) Projection: 1st Line Winger Readiness: 2 Years Pros: Goal-Scoring, Speed, Powerplay Contribution, Poise Cons: Consistency Comparable: Patrik Laine
5	-	Simon Nemec	Team: Nitra (Slovakia) Projection: Franchise Defenseman Readiness: NHL Ready Pros: Two-Way, Hockey IQ, Powerplay Contribution, Passing Cons: None Comparable: Victor Hedman
6	-	Juraj Slafkovsky	Team: TPS (Liiga) Projection: 1st Line Winger Readiness: 1 Year Pros: NHL-Ready Size, Skating, 1 on 1 Battles, Power Forward Cons: Consistency Comparable: unknown
7	-	Rutger McGroarty	Team: US U18 (USNTDP) Projection: 1st Line Center Readiness: 1 Year Pros: Two-Way, Strength, Hands, Wrist Shot Cons: Consistency Comparable: unknown
8	-	Seamus Casey	Team: US U18 (USNTDP) Projection: Top 2 Defenseman Readiness: 1 Year Pros: Special Teams Contribution, Skating, Offensive Awareness, Gap Control Cons: Defensive Awareness Comparable: Erik Karlsson
9		Logan Cooley	Team: US U18 (USNTDP) Projection: 1st Line Center Readiness: 1 Year Pros: Two-Way, Maturity, Intelligence, Defensive Awareness Cons: Speed Comparable: Sean Couturier
10	-	David Jiricek	Team: Plzen (Czech) Projection: Top 2 Defenseman Readiness: 2 Years Pros: Shot, Two-Way, Physicality, Powerplay Contribution Cons: Positioning Comparable: unknown
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12		Danila Yurov	Team: Magnitogrosk (KHL) Projection: 1st Line Winger Readiness: 2 Years Pros: Physicality, Intelligence, Speed, Hockey IQ Cons: None Comparable: unknown
13	-	Jack Hughes	Team: Northeastern (NCAA) Projection: 1st Line Center Readiness: 1 Year Pros: Two-Way, Playmaking, Skating, Faceoffs Cons: Inability to Shoot Comparable: unknown
14		Issac Howard	Team: US U18 (USNTDP) Projection: 1st Line Winger Readiness: 1 Year Pros: Speed, Shot, Offensive Awareness, Playmaking Cons: Defense Comparable: unknown
15		Joakim Kemell	Team: JYP (Liiga) Projection: 1st Line Winger Readiness: 1 Year Pros: Creativity, Shot, Physicality, Skating Cons: Defense Comparable: Patrick Kane
16	-	Frank Nazar	Team: US U18 (USNTDP) Projection: 1st Line Winger Readiness: 2 Years Pros: Offense, Skating, Vision, Special Teams Contribution Cons: Size Comparable: Alex DeBrincat
17	-	Ryan Chelsey	Team: US U18 (USNTDP) Projection: Top 4 Defenseman Readiness: 2 Years Pros: Mobility, Two-Way, Shot, Defensive Awareness Cons: Acceleration Comparable: unknown
18	-	Erik Salomonsson	Team: Skelleftea J20 (J20 Nationell) Projection: Top 4 Defenseman Readiness: 2 Years Pros: Offense, Poise, Maturity Cons: Defense Comparable: Erik Karlsson
19	-	Conor Geekie	Team: Winnipeg Ice (WHL) Projection: Top 6 Forward Readiness: 3 Years Pros: Size, Offense, Shot, Compete Level Cons: Balance, Skating Comparable: unknown
20		Tristian Luneau	Team: Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) Projection: Top 4 Defenseman Readiness: 2 Years Pros: Defense, Footwork, Speed, Offensive Zone Play Cons: Flow in Transition Comparable: unknown
21	-	Maddox Fleming	Team: US U18 (USNTDP) Projection: Top 6 Winger Readiness: 2 Years Pros: Speed, Hockey IQ, Skill, Offensive Cons: Defense Comparable: Artemi Panarin
22		Jack Devine	Team: University of Denver (NCAA) Readiness: Top 6 Winger Readiness: 1 Year Pros: Skating, Offense, Playmaking Cons: Physicality, Defense Comparable: unknown
23		Denton Mateychuk	Team: Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) Projection: Top 4 Defenseman Readiness: 3 Years Pros: Offense, Agility, Quick Release Cons: Strength, Physicality Comparable: unknown
24	-	Nathan Gaucher	Team: Quebec Ramparts (QMJHL) Projection: Top 6 Center Readiness: 3 Years Pros: Hockey IQ, Penalty Kill Contribution, Puck Battles Cons: Offensive Awareness Comparable: unknown
25		Noah Ostlund	Team: Djurgardens IF J20 (J20 Nationell) Projection: Top 6 Center Readiness: 2 Years Pros: Two-Way, Hockey IQ, Offensive Awareness Cons: Faceoffs Comparable: Ryan O’Rielly
26		Flip Bystedt	Team: Linkoping HC J20 (J20 Nationell) Projection: Middle 6 Center Readiness: 2 Years Pros: Speed, Shot, Defensive Awareness Cons: Passing Comparable: unknown
27		Cruz Lucius	Team: US U18 (USNTDP) Projection: Middle 6 Center Readiness: 3 Years Pros: Two-Way, Offense Cons: Defense Comparable: unknown
28	-	Sergei Ivanov	Team: St. Petersburg (KHL) Projection: Starting Goalie Readiness: 5+ Years Pros: Glove Saves, Butterfly, Athleticism Cons: Size, Five-Hole Comparable: unknown
29		Lian Bischel	Team: Leksands (SHL) Projection: Middle-Pair Defenseman Readiness: 3 Years Pros: Defensive Awareness, Puck Control, Shot Cons: Skating Comparable: Ryan Suter
30	-	Ludwig Persson	Team: Frolunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell) Projection: Middle 6 Forward Readiness: 2 Years Pros: Speed, Goal-Scoring, Quick Release Cons: Defense Comparable: Kyle Connor
31	-	Simon Forsmark	Team: Orebro HK (SHL) Projection: Middle-Pair Defenseman Readiness: 2 Years Pros: Two-Way, Size, Reach Cons: Puck Handling
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