His two goals and one assist in five games don't do him justice. The Dallas Stars draft pick fell all the way to 47th overall in 2021 for indescribable reasons beyond his 5'7" stature. All-time/historical regular season stats and leaders for NHL, including top goal scorers, most games played, PPG leaders and more. Sderstrm has a low ceiling, meaning hes unlikely to explode for a ton of points at the NHL level, but he has a high-skill floor so he should be a solid NHL defender sooner than later in my estimation. Kulich burst onto the scene at the U18 World Junior Championship where he scored nine goals in just six games. Season by season stats; Standings; Team by team stats; All-time records; Single season records; Player nationalities; Player birth provinces; Player birth states; Player birth cities; Player birth years; Player birth months; Player age; Find another league. Lamberts skating ability is elite and gives him a standout skill that will translate to the NHL someday. A weak blue line for Sweden meant that Jansson had an opportunity he likely would not have in other seasons. MZ, Lukas Reichel capped a strong 2021-22 season with an impressive showing at the World Hockey Championship. Blackhawks vs. Sabres: Third Period Discussion . 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. His spot at the top of the depth chart said less about his particular upside and more about the general weakness of Czech goaltending. MZ, Who doesnt love a dynamic puck-moving defenseman who is always in attack mode? Admittedly, Im higher than most on Nathan Gaucher, but certainly not higher than the Anaheim Ducks were on him when they decided to take him with the 22ndpick in the 2022 Draft. Lucius had a good season at the University of Minnesota last season and is having a so-so first AHL season. Jan Bednar, a 2020 fourth-round pick, started in the crease for Detroit and stopped all 18 shots he faced before being replaced by free-agent invitee and Shelby Township, Mich., native Andrew Oke in the middle frame. Lucius has always been a gifted goal scorer. 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. There are always a few first-round picks who rose in their draft year in large part to their size advantage, and Lian Bichsel is certainly one of them. Related: Guide to the 2023 World Junior Championship, He didnt post the same ridiculous numbers in his freshman season, but he still led the team in scoring with a solid 18 goals and 36 points in 34 games. The 17th pick of the 2021 draft had a successful 2021-22 season in the QMJHL, recording 99 points while playing for a high-octane Quebec Remparts team. Related: Matvei Michkov The Best Russian Prospect Since Ovechkin, He is a very complete prospect who is a natural leader, shoots, well, and does just about everything else you could hope for from a first-round pick. The end result of his fabulous play was four goals and six assists in seven games. While the Giants werent strong as a whole, Lysell was a bright spot leading the team in scoring with 62 points in the regular season and followed that up with 21 points in the playoffs. While that was a little far-fetched for his rookie season, that doesnt negate the fact his ceiling is high enough to warrant that premium position in the near future. He is a dependable defenseman with decent offensive potential who has already been successful in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and the AHL, with the NHL still to go. More than 100 NHL prospects, five teams (the Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Blues, Stars and Blue Jackets) worth of personnel and a league's worth of scouts gathered in Traverse City . MZ. He also has the high-end stick handling needed to pull off some slick plays through defenders at full speed. 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. 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. Now going into his third campaign in the OHL and second with the C on his chest, his hockey IQ, playmaking, and quick-strike offense will make him a formidable package with the Los Angeles Kings one day. This year's tournament will feature some of the best prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, and Detroit . LH, Alexander Holtz certainly got New Jersey Devils fans excited last season. LH. "You have to remember it's still a six- or seven-game run in the course of a season where most of these kids will be playing 80 or so games.". The Toronto Maple Leafs have split two overtime games to open the tournament. He hasnt played yet this season following offseason surgery, but look for him to bounce back next year with the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA. Along with those points came 92 penalty minutes; he is at his best when hes making an impact in every facet of the game, but the Senators will want him to eventually dial it back a bit. This year's tournament will feature five teams: the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, and the host team Detroit Red Wings. This electrifying winger scored 50 goals through 66 games with the Flint Firebirds of the OHL last season. LH, After leading the Saint John Sea Dogs in scoring during their run to a Memorial Cup championship, William Dufour has firmly placed himself on the map. . MZ. Then Dallas countered 25 seconds later when Stranges netted his second tally of the night to make it a 4-4 game. Nonetheless, the games absolutely are informative. Holding him back were his skating and questions about whether he'd be able to repeat his offensive ability with less ice available at higher levels. #DRWPT pic.twitter.com/aNsWlvACuV. The potential remains as he had a decent freshman season with the University of Wisconsin with 22 points in 34 games, but hes still raw overall. The Swede shone in his seven games in a way that matched a legitimate NHL prospect. Neighbours is a very skilled and highly competitive playmaking winger. Eventually, the tournament grew to include eight teams, each. He always has the opposition on their heels thinking what hes going to do next as hes unpredictable with his decision-making. Afterdealing with concussions in his draft year, things might be turning around for the Capitals top prospect. yet. PB, The Buffalo Sabres were lucky enough to have three selections in the first round of the 2022 Draft, picks nine, 16, and 28. MZ, Shifty, smooth, silky, skilled. His red-hot start in the Finnish Liiga last year had NHL scouts salivating at his goalscoring potential, and while he ultimately cooled off quite significantly, that potential hasnt disappeared. We've also seen. The 21-year-old, who was a top international prospect in the 2017 class, slashed .283/.341/.504 with five homers and 13 RBI in 29 games for Somerset last season. However, he also showed a better physical presence than he had in the past and some playmaking prowess that didn't show up much in juniors, when he would usually defer to linemate Logan Cooley. PB, Reid Schaefer is a young power forward whose size and strength allow him to win puck battles and keep opposing defenders at bay. DL. It might be enough to nudge him over the hill and earn him an NHL contract. The reason he had to wait until the third round to hear his name called was his small frame (5-foot-9) and his unexceptional skating. At the time of writing, he has the third-highest points per game rate of all AHL defensemen who have played 10 or more games. A lack of observable offensive upside was the knock on the Czech defenseman's game. It wasn't The Big One, or even really a big one, but in winning the Matthew Wuest Memorial Cup at. 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. His shot and ability to score from virtually anywhere on the ice will do him well when he hits the NHL in a few seasons. He has struggled to earn a permanent spot in the NHL this year, but his continued excellence in the AHL leads me to believe its just a matter of time PB. After ripping up the competition in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Chicago Steel in 2020-21, Matthew Coronato moved his game to the NCAA and the Harvard Crimson in 2021-22. Brad Lambert is one of the least predictable NHL prospects, alternating between games where he looks like a sure-fire top-six centreman and games where you are left frustrated with his apparent lack of effort. His shot is the first thing that stands out about his game, as the power and accuracy of his wrist shot make it a very dangerous tool, but the real reason his shot is so potent is the way he can disguise or alter his shot by suddenly changing the release point. What makes a player a prospect varies, but for this list, I will follow Corey Pronmans rules as a guide. Look for big man Curtis Douglas, a Stars fourth . Second Period. LH, There are always a few first-round-caliber talents who drop in their draft year in large part to their size disadvantage, and Seamus Casey is certainly one of them. From the East Coast to the West Coast, prospects tournaments are a chance to watch some of the best up-and-comers from each organization. Tweet from @DetroitRedWings: Pure Bliss#DRWPT pic.twitter.com/epCr6nWxtc. Hes still a year or two away, but Islanders fans should be very excited about what he could become. The Devils will likely bring him into the NHL fold slowly since they are already turning the corner in their rebuild and have no reason to rush him, though I expect well get a look at him in the NHL sooner than later, and he will leave a great impression. PB, Namedcaptain of the Kitchener Rangersat the beginning of last season, Francesco Pinelli not only led his team in the dressing room but also in the stats department. Those are all pieces of becoming a great centreman someday and he has shown them in abundance for Boston College where he has excelled down the middle so far this year. It's their first chance of the preseason to show off in what is either a first impression, like the 2022 NHL Draft class, or the initial step to pushing for a role on a National Hockey League roster. Logan is the director of prospect coverage (including the World Junior Championship and NHL Draft) for The Hockey Writers, and hes also a part of the Detroit Red Wings writing team. He is smart, skates well, wins faceoffs, back-checks hard, and has already begun to grow into more of his offensive potential. He had a strong rookie season with the Iowa Wild in the AHL last year, posting 53 points in 63 games. Stars 2021 NHL Prospect Tournament. His game is a bit perimeter-centric, but his offensive IQ is a solid foundation to build off of. Spending all his time in the AHL with the Reign, he recorded six goals and 21 points in 32 games and had another 18 points in 27 games last season. MZ, Drafted ninth overall by the Sabres at the 2022 draft, Savoie is a highly creative centreman with a high-end skill set. A lethal shooter with a powerful one-timer, Tyson Foerster was a sniper in the OHL. LH, The only Russian to side-step the Russian Factor in the 2022 Draft was able to do so because he was already playing in North America. They barely prevailed over Czechia in the preliminary round, squeaked by a bad Finland team in the quarterfinals, and were outplayed by the Czechs in the semifinal. 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. From there, he scanned the offensive zone while in motion and fed a number of his teammates through the slot for high-quality chances, some of which became goals. The top prospects of the Detroit Red Wings and the Dallas Stars face off in the Prospect Tournament. Drafting Jani Nyman in the second round of the 2022 Draft is a big step in the right direction. The NHL prospects tournament returns to Traverse City after a one year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Zachary Bolduc is an offensive centerman that has the ability to make defensemen look silly. He is signed to play in Russia for a few more years so, hopefully, he continues on this upward trajectory up into the KHL and eventually over to North America. Of course, that's where the comparison ends, but the Vegas Golden Knights should have exited that tournament feeling absolutely thrilled with Lindbom's performance. Jiriceks skating looks back to normal after the knee injury he sustained at the canceled 2022 World Junior Championship, and he has been incredibly impressive in the AHL. hgren has a great shot, good hands, legit playmaking skill, and the skating ability to put all those skills together. Lucius perhaps didn't prove any major changes to his game, but he definitely improved his optics and emerged from the pack. Related: WJC Needs to Stay at 10 Teams to Grow the Game, He rediscovered his ability to make things happen on the ice, and he now looks a lot closer to the prospect that was once considered a top-10 talent in last years draft class. 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, It hasnt taken too long for everyone to see why Simon Nemec was selected second overall at the 2022 Draft. Those that do are often goaltenders. Snuggerud moved into the NCAA this season and started making noise immediately. 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. 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. Emil Andrae gets onto the top-100 list by virtue of his skillful offensive game and intense work ethic. PB. PB, Alexander Nikishin may have been higher on this list if it were clear whether he would ever come across to the NHL, as he recently re-signed with SKA-St. Petersburg of the KHL on a deal that will keep him in Russia at least until the end of the 2024-25 season. Blackhawks CHL, USHL prospect update for 1/16: First post-World Juniors report The Seattle Thunderbirds will be a team to watch for Blackhawks fans. Many people thought that Kasper had limited offensive potential but would be a great two-way center in the middle six of a good NHL team one day. NHL 5 NHL Prospects to Watch at the 2023 World Junior Championships Lyle Fitzsimmons December 23, 2022 John Crouch/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images When it comes to the. Even though Aleksi Heimosalmi is a defenseman and not a potential top-line winger like Sebastian Aho or Teuvo Teravainen, he has the potential to become a top-four option down the road with his mobility and ability to transition the puck through the neutral zone. I pumped my own tires for the 2021 draft picks who make me look good in hindsight. LH, As the Senators continue to inject youthful energy into their lineup, Jacob Bernard-Docker is a prospect that looks to be on the verge of becoming a full-time NHLer. 2022-23 NHL stats powered by Default Per Game Average Coaches Played For Tournament Statistics Regular Season + Postseason Filter Leagues Game Log 2022-2023 All Opponents Filter Leagues Endorsements Shane Wright has no endorsements yet. Hutson sees the ice really well and makes the most out of his chances any time he touches the puck. He suffered a significant knee injury that kept him out for months. In the early days of the Blackhawks rebuild, he shines as one of their most promising prospects. He's not going to become an intimidating presence at the point, but his calculated shots that utilize screens and make deflections possible will serve him well. His ability to anticipate the play and make the right play to maximize the scoring chance for his team is remarkable. Bedard produced 23 points in seven games for Team Canada; the next-highest producer in the entire tournament was Logan Cooley, with 14. LH. After a brief stint with the LA Kings and their AHL affiliate this year, he appears to be heading back to the OHL for one last dance PB, If not for the Red Deer Rebels super duo of Arshdeep Bains and Ben King, Logan Stankoven would have led the Western Hockey League circuit in both goals and points last year. LH, Filip Bystedt is another prospect who would likely rise up the 2022 Draft it was re-done today. I stand by that as hes just continued to prove to me that hes capable of greatness in the NHL one day. As good as Lindbom was, he was not the best goaltender of the tournament. Beck is going to be a player that coaches love as he works hard and has tons of skill. Schedule Hes a crafty and slick puck-handler, that plays with a great amount of pace. Tweet from @DetroitRedWings: SODERBLOM HANAS! His highly skilled two-way game continues to be on display, with flashes of creativity with his hands and playmaking abilities. He was among the most productive defenders in the OHL where he had a 1.07 P/G and was fifth in scoring with 59 points. For a handful, however, it's a chance to put one's name on the map. Hes quick, agile and can play the body at times as well making him extremely effective in all three zones. Player Statistics Regular Season + Postseason Filter Leagues 2022-23 NHL stats powered by Default Per Game Average Coaches Played For Tournament Statistics Regular Season + Postseason Filter Leagues Game Log 2022-2023 All Opponents Filter Leagues Endorsements Jack Hughes has no endorsements yet. Casey is an excellent offensive defenseman with the skating ability to make a real impact in the NHL someday despite his lack of size. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, You need to have EP Premium . LH. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. PB, Frank Nazar is a great centre prospect who was drafted 13thoverall in the 2022 NHL Draft despite being 5-foot-9. Finland showed up to the tournament with its weakest roster in recent memory, and they sure played like it. Hughes speed and puck handling make him a very dangerous attacker in transition, and he can easily pass the puck off to a teammate if he is attracting too much attention. Although Bedard has been the consensus first overall pick for multiple years, there has recently been a minority counter-movement among some scouts who questioned whether the University of Michigan's Adam Fantilli might challenge him. The former captain of the Kamloops Blazers finished with a decent 13 goals and 25 points in 53 games. The St. Louis Blues drafted the right-winger 23rd overall last summer; I ranked him 31st on my list. While that remains his bread and butter, hes great at distributing the puck and setting up his teammates effectively. Mateychuk is a dynamic offensive defenseman who excels when he is the one with the puck and can control the play from the point. If he can find a way to reach the level he showed early in his draft year and play consistently at that level, theres no reason to believe he couldnt become one of the top goalscorers in the NHL one day. A towering defender at 6-foot-4, 190 pounds, William Wallinder was drafted 32nd overall in 2020. Winnipeg Jets first-round pick Brad Lambert was invisible. LH, Danila Yurov is another prospect who slid on draft day in the 2022 NHL Draft because of the uncertainty surrounding Russian prospects and the likelihood of them ever making the move to North America. Copyright 1999-2015 Detroit Red Wings and the National Hockey League. Hes able to read moves extremely quick as a result of high-level decision-making. 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