In difficult circumstances, Kapanen played a tournament worthy of respect. 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. 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. Either way, hes dangerous in both situations. 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. He has excelled in the AHL so far this year where the Sharks are likely keeping him for his own sake, but also to improve their chances at tanking the year away and earning a high draft pick in the 2023 Draft. 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. Stanislav Svozil was a player who fell further in the 2021 draft than he should have. Fantilli finished the tournament with five points, and while he remains a near lock to go top-three in July, Bedard removed all plausible deniability about his status at the top of the draft board. LH, Once viewed as a questionable pick in the 2020 NHL draft, Shakir Mukhamadullins stock has risen for the Devils. Beyond that, he further proved that size doesn't have to be his downfall. In fact, dont be surprised if he is a graduate of this list by mid-season of 2022-23. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 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. 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. Nineteen players who played for the Red Wings last season played in the NHL Prospect Tournament. Hutson has the combo of incredible skating and high effort that gives shorter players (hes 5-foot-8 or 9 depending on where you check) a real chance to succeed at the NHL level. Before we get into the top 100 prospect ranking update, here are a few notes. A fifth-round pick in the 2020 draft by the New York Islanders, he can dish the puck just as well as he can bury it, and his ability to elevate his game during the Memorial Cup tournament cannot be understated. He is a remarkable skater and his combination of skating and stickhandling makes him a deceptively good player in transition. LH. 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. NHL; NHL DRAFT; AHL; ECHL Tweet from @DetroitRedWings: SODERBLOM HANAS! Fifty-seven seconds into the third period, 2019 seventh-round pick Kirill Tyutyayev scored to give Detroit a 3-2 advantage. PB. 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. Whatever switch he flipped in that year, whatever fuel he gained by being undrafted, has quickly made him one of the best prospects in hockey. While he might never hit the heights of a Bouchard, he might become the yin to his yang one day. The 6-foot-8, 249-pound winger made the jump from the Nationell to the SHL in 2020-21 where he had five points in 28 games for Frlunda HC. 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. Drafting Jani Nyman in the second round of the 2022 Draft is a big step in the right direction. Kasper Puutios draft stock took a tumble in the 2019-20 season where he played in the Western Hockey League (WHL). That, in combination with his staunch defensive efforts, makes Montral's drafting him in the second round last summer more logical than it first appeared. to view this content, NHL Best Defenseman (Norris Trophy) Finalist, NHL Contribution to U.S. Hockey (Lester Patrick Trophy), NHL Gentleman Conduct (Lady Byng Trophy) Finalist, NHL Leadership-Humanitarian Award (King Clancy Trophy), NHL Most Valuable Player (Hart Trophy) Finalist, NHL MVP Selected by NHLPA (Ted Lindsay Award), NHL Rookie of the Year (Calder Trophy) Finalist, NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy), NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy) Finalist, NHL Top Defensive Forward (Frank J. Selke Trophy), NHL Top Defensive Forward (Selke Trophy) Finalist, Shoulder injury, expected to miss rest of the regular season, Torn Achilles tendon, expected back mid-season, Shoulder injury (expected to miss 22-23 season), Undisclosed injury, (expected to miss season), Lower body injury, expected back late March, Lower body injury, expected back mid-April, Shoulder surgery (expected to be back April), Hip injury, expected to miss the entire 22/23 season. In fact, Bedard's point total is fourth all-time in the World Junior Championship, demolishing the production of notables such as Eric Lindros, Jaromir Jagr and some guy named Wayne Gretzky. Bystedts ability to charge to the net with the puck is impressive and was a big reason he was so effective for Sweden in the recent World Junior Championship. LH. While hes a driver of offense, Heinola is very steady defensively with great patience and positioning. 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. Stars 2021 NHL Prospect Tournament. PB. He was an essential piece for the Shawinigan Cataractes as he helped lead them to a QMJHL Championship. 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. Emil Andrae gets onto the top-100 list by virtue of his skillful offensive game and intense work ethic. Lombardi is also a confident player, successfully executing the Lacrosse move in a 3v3 game at Detroits prospect camp shortly after the 2022 Draft. The end result of his fabulous play was four goals and six assists in seven games. Its becoming easier and easier to envision the former third-round pick playing big-time minutes for the Maple Leafs. The tournament can also raise a prospect's profile; a fringe first-rounder can secure their spot in the top-32 or a player that no one knew about can burst onto the scene. 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. Hesgoing to be a big pieceof the Coyotes future. He surpassed that mark last season with 111 points, finishing fourth overall and finishing first in goals with 55. Nemec's strength is his skating and his hockey sense. The 6-foot-5 defender is adept at using his size to get what he wants on the ice, against junior players as well as seasoned pros. 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. Part of the embarrassment of riches the Kings have going at center ice, Alex Turcotte transitioned perfectly to professional hockey in 2020-21. The Red Wings will conclude their NHL Prospect Tournament slate Monday at 11 a.m. against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but Detroit is focused on utilizing Sunday's practice to continue to improve. Here's a look at some of the top performers from prospects tournaments held across North America. The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't yet released their tournament roster. His superb skating allows him to break down opposing defenses before making his move and charging to the middle or making a clever pass to an open teammate. 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. Now that were at the mid-way point of the 2022-23 season, its time to update our ranking of the top 100 drafted NHL prospects. The World Junior Championship is the time for the top prospects to shine. While he hasnt posted eye-popping totals in the AHL over the last year and a half, he did show well for himself, never really looking out of place in his first taste of professional hockey. DL. TheIslanders struck goldwhen they picked this Finnish forward in the second round of the 2021 draft. 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. The Detroit Red Wings today released their 2019 NHL Prospect Tournament roster, a team consisting of 27 recent draft picks, free agent signees and tryouts who will battle against seven other NHL . 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. Jiricek is currently scoring over a point per game for the Cleveland Monsters as a 19-year-old rookie defenseman. Petrov has a heavy shot and nearly perfect shooting form which has helped him rack up goals in the OHL. He possesses great qualities, but his game is raw and needs to be refined. Despite the slow production to start the season, he finished top-10 in OHL scoring with 94 points. LH, With all of the talent the Blue Jackets have added over the last two years, its maybe a bit easy to forget about this 2018 draftee. Monday's game will be carried live on DetroitRedWings.com and on the club's social media platforms. His persistence and nose for the net will make him a respected (and perhaps feared) player in the NHL one day. He definitely gave credibility to his potential as a future bottom-six NHL center. After fighting through multiple injuries (and a bout with mononucleosis), Lekkerimaki is finally working his way back to his normal self and, hopefully, those results will be clear on the scoresheet. He is patient with the puck, and that allows him to open passing lanes and thread the needle over to his teammates. . He has already scored over 100 career points in the WHL as a defenseman, which isnt all that common for defenders who are just a few months removed from being drafted. As good as Lindbom was, he was not the best goaltender of the tournament. yet. 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. The success he had last season is going to be essential for his development going forward. Thankfully, his treatment and recovery have been going well and he has returned to play this season. Hughes has remarkable hands and the offensive IQ necessary to be a top-pairing defenseman in the NHL with elite offensive numbers. The NHL Prospects Tournament features five teams at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, Michigan, also from Thursday through Monday: the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings,. I gave Winnipeg's drafting of him an A- grade at 18th overall back in 2021. His highly skilled two-way game continues to be on display, with flashes of creativity with his hands and playmaking abilities. Date: 01/12/2023 Source: Ontario Junior A Hockey League. Neighbours is a very skilled and highly competitive playmaking winger. His speed, IQ and decision-making remain his greatest strengths every time hes out on the ice. Among my concerns was that he would not be able to produce offense without linemates doing the bulk of the work for him. DetroitRedWings.com is the official Web site of the Detroit Red Wings. His performance in a tournament filled predominantly with the world's best 19-year-olds is one step toward proving his size won't hold him back. All Rights Reserved. WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONS TAKING PART IN 2023 OJHL ALL-STAR CELEBRATION THIS WEEKEND. A lethal shooter with a powerful one-timer, Tyson Foerster was a sniper in the OHL. LH, The Seattle Kraken are putting in work trying to build a high-end prospect pool from scratch. Gauthier has great size, skating, and has the effort and ability to become a great defensive forward. Stankoven registered three goals and eight assists for Canada, finishing fifth in the tournament by points. The biggest question mark around Lambert is his consistency, or lack thereof, as his high-end potential is plain to see. Afterdealing with concussions in his draft year, things might be turning around for the Capitals top prospect. The top prospects of the Detroit Red Wings and the Dallas Stars face off in the Prospect Tournament. While hes known for putting the puck in the net, hes also an effective puck distributor. It also doesnt hurt that hes a right-handed centre which is quickly becoming one of the hottest NHL commodities. LH, The Hurricanes have had a lot of success with Finnish players in the past. He hasnt looked particularly out of place with the American Hockey Leagues (AHL) Syracuse Crunch and his remarkable mobility and speed have translated well. 9 NHL Prospects Who Raised Their Stocks at the 2023 World Junior Championship Adam Herman January 10, 2023 Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images The World Junior Championship is a great opportunity. . The NHL Prospect Tournament debuted in Traverse City in the fall of 1998, featuring four teams, each playing each other once. Lukas Cormier is a scorer and a facilitator on the blue line who has not been limited by his lack of size (5-foot-10). He displays great IQ with the puck and does a great job to utilize his teammates with his playmaking abilities. Read our scouting report from the 2021-22 season. 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. The St. Louis Blues drafted the right-winger 23rd overall last summer; I ranked him 31st on my list. LH, Noah Ostlund is one of the best pure playmakers on this list as his ability to keep track of his teammates locations all over the ice leads to plenty of brilliant passes that nobody else seems to see coming. PB, Frank Nazar is a great centre prospect who was drafted 13thoverall in the 2022 NHL Draft despite being 5-foot-9. 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. With a projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, he already has the size and smarts to be a regular in the Blue Jackets lineup, especially considering the devastating waves of injuries the team has faced thus far. Another brilliant pick for the Ducks. DL. 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. After posting only one goal and two points in 12 games in 2020-21 with Avangard Omsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), he broke out to the tune of 16 goals and 28 points in 39 games last season. Although Lucius has always been a well-regarded prospect, he struggled to stand out at the USNTDP during his draft season. Related: 8 Awards the NHL Should Introduce and Their Winners, His offensive game is unlikely to ever really pop in the NHL, but I could see him as a solid complimentary guy you gladly pair with your top offensive defender. Hes quick, dynamic and always fun to watch when the puck is on his stick. He is competitive and uses his size well against shorter and weaker Junior competition, and his playmaking from the perimeter on the power play is likely going to translate to the NHL someday. Puutio is an excellent skater, and his puck-moving ability makes him a strong candidate to fit in as a modern NHL defender. Tune in https://t.co/mAi5XRk8aM pic.twitter.com/2P5PmceLip. 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. At the World Juniors, Svozil proved that he had added those components to his game. The Bruins lack depth, but Lysell is one thatll have fans cheering for years to come. Its a great cycle to see, especially if youre a San Jose Sharks fan. He suffered a significant knee injury that kept him out for months. 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. NHL home page; NHL scoring leaders; NHL standings; NHL all-time records; More NHL stats. Is it possible for the most hyped prospect since Connor McDavid to increase his stock in a short tournament? 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 does a great job at battling along the boards with his strength and maintains great body position and control of the puck. Joe Veleno sparked a third-period rally with a pair of goals as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Dallas Stars 6-5 Tuesday to win the NHL Prospects Tournament at Centre I.C.E. Look for big man Curtis Douglas, a Stars fourth round pick from 2018. 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. 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. I wouldnt be shocked to see him make his way to Toronto (in either the NHL or AHL) as soon as this Spring once his NCAA season is over. DL, After authoring a middling season in the top professional Czechian league in his draft year, Svozil slipped into the third round of the 2021 NHL Draft where the Blue Jackets got an absolute steal. In the process,he earned playoff MVPwith 25 points in 16 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. He turns 20 in late February, and the likelihood that he spends most of the 2023-24 season in the NHL is quite high. Scott Morrow plays that high-octane style as hes always quick and decisive in transition. Saginaw has bounced back admirably this year, and while some of that credit should go to OHL Exceptional Status centreman Michael Misa, Mintyukov is the one leading the team in scoring despite being a defenseman. His ability to anticipate the play and make the right play to maximize the scoring chance for his team is remarkable. Early returns are good as Mesar has looked excellent in the OHL this year and had a great showing for Slovakia at the recent World Junior Championship. MZ. I found the 6'1" power forward's skating to be limiting as well. Look for him to be in the NHL next year, and possibly even be in competition for the Calder Memorial Trophy for the NHLs best rookie. Sderstrm skates well and has the speed and agility to be a top-four defender in Arizona, but he lacks the dynamic skill of a flashier defender like Quinn Hughes as well as the rock-solid physical play of a defenseman like Moritz Seider. And he nearly stole a win for the gold medal against Canada, tallying 35 saves on 38 shots to give Czechia a chance for gold, an accomplishment they fell just short of in overtime. His elite playmaking abilities and scoring potential were just too enticing to ignore. Hes a crafty and slick puck-handler, that plays with a great amount of pace. Hes great at identifying the open lanes and attacking with force to take advantage of an opportunity. PB, Its impressive to see teenage players competing at the professional level against grown men, even just for a couple of games. 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. 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. DL, Selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second round of the 2021 Draft, Matthew Knies was a force in the NCAA as a freshman last year and he has only built on that this year. Hes extremely deceptive when setting up his teammates and has a very underrated shot. Want to read more about Bedard? Hell want to start producing if he wants to beanything more than a bottom-pairing guy, though. 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 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. Possible for the most hyped prospect since Connor McDavid to increase his in... 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