; #42 Swift Current Broncos: Ty Coupland, F, North Vancouver, B.C. 117. Anaheim Ducks: Kyle Kukkonen, C, Maple Grove (High MN) Luke Hughes may not have the offensive dynamism that Quinn Hughes does, but his solid two-way game will be an asset to the Devils as he joins Ty Smith among the next-wave defensemen. Another three in the fourth round. Savoie was the top pick in his WHL Bantam Draft after applying for and being denied exceptional status to play at the . 2022 WHL Prospects Draft First Round Order of Selection Hes physical, hes a great skater, and makes a lot of plays in the offensive zone and in transition that I think will translate very well at the WHL level, said Green. Coles an excellent two-way centreman who projects as a very good player in our League, Green noted. The Red Wings now have a foundational 6-foot-5 defenseman on the left side to join their foundational 6-foot-4 defenseman on the right side in Moritz Seider. ; #68 Tri-City Americans: Leo Seitz, F, Saskatoon, Sask. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 175 | Shot: L, How he fits: Not the best forward available here -- that honor probably goes to Chaz Lucius, Fabian Lysell or Fedor Svechkov -- but Othmann fits a particular need for the Rangers. 72. ; #162 Moose Jaw Warriors: Austin Wentz, F, Bonnyville, Alta; #163 Regina Pats: Owen Nelson, F, Prince Albert, Sask. Wherever he plays, he'll be an elite playmaker. 96. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. The Blue Jackets take their second forward of the first round. He does show a sound understanding of schemes and is continuing to build on positioning consistency., Tansem doesnt boast an overly heavy shot, but thats never going to be his calling card. Anaheim Ducks: Tyson Hinds, D, Rimouski (QMJHL) -- Wyshynski, Team: Halifax (QMJHL) Zach says: Jordan Gavin is an elite scoring winger. ; #28 Prince George Cougars: Jett Lajoie, F, Winnipeg, Man. 44. Prince George selected five forwards, four defensemen and one goalkeeper with his 10 picks. Given his abilities, to be successful at the next level he will have to be comfortable and willing to attack the middle of the ice. Ranking: 20 | Nationality: SWE Team: Shattuck St. Marys Sabres 14U Stats: 52 GP 44G-47A91 points, #20 Everett Silvertips 143. Columbus Blue Jackets: Ben Boyd, LW, Charlottetown (QMJHL) The modern NHL game demands the ability to make plays at a high velocity. The Tigers boast the first-overall selection in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, marking the first time in 23 years that Medicine Hat holds the number-one pick. ; #137 Saskatoon Blades: Dayton Deschamps, D, Saskatoon, Sask. He is a goal scorer, a playmaker and a USA Hockey product -- and GM Kevin Cheveldayoff no doubt has visions of another Kyle Connor dancing through his head. Dallas Stars: Artem Grushnikov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) Under pressure in his own zone, he has good awareness of whats around him and has shown in good samples that hes able to negate the forecheck by skating through the pressure and releasing quick exit passes. ; #125 Kelowna Rockets: Jonah Pinel, F, Balgonie, Sask. Name. Blows past defenders in the neutral zone and can backcheck in a flash when engaged. Columbus Blue Jackets: Guillaume Richard, D, Tri-City (USHL) Add Player Add Staff Add Roster/Stats EP Contact Book NHL Draft Guide Fantasy Guide EP Rinkside Contact Elite Prospects . While Allan doesn't really project to be Seth Jones, especially as he's a raw talent in the offensive zone, he skates well enough to play in the NHL right now and can take care of business in his own end. Chicago Blackhawks: Taige Harding, D, Fort McMurray (AJHL) Edmonton Oilers: Shane Lachance, LW, Junior Bruins (USPHL) There is a lot to like and a lot of opportunities for him to improve further and become more dynamic which is very exciting., Kaden says: A cerebral assassin on the ice, Celebrini has an elite hockey IQ and an elite toolset to compliment that. 212. Philadelphia Flyers: Ty Murchison, US U-18 (NTDP) San Jose Sharks: Liam Gilmartin, LW, London (OHL) For those players not selected, they will still have the opportunity to attend a WHL Training Camp and play in the League in the near future. ; #207 Regina Pats: Pass; #208 Prince Albert Raiders: Cooper Anderson, G, Sidney, B.C. The 2021 NHL draft is complete, and we have tracked all 224 picks over two days and seven rounds, starting with the Buffalo Sabres' selection at No. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Results - First Round #1 - Medicine Hat Tigers Name: Gavin McKenna Position: Forward Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 Prep Stats: 35 GP - 23G-42A-65 points #2 - Tri-City Americans Name: Jackson Smith Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, Alta. ; #170 Victoria Royals: Will Whitter, F, Prince Albert, Sask. -- Wyshynski, Team: Leksand (Sweden) Ottawa Senators: Oliver Johansson, LW, Timra (Sweden) Washington Capitals: Chase Clark, G, Jersey (USPHL) ; #71 Spokane Chiefs: Owen Schoettler, D, Edmonton, Alta. ; #282 Portland Winterhawks: Pass; #283 Kamloops Blazers: Pass; #285 Edmonton Oil Kings: Ashton Lee, F, Edmonton, Alta. 147. 6) Regina Pats Ranking: 4 | Nationality: CAN From the last half of the previous season to now, I dont believe anyone in this class has shown the improvements that he has. ; #184 Swift Current Broncos: Brennen Hocher, D, Calgary, Alta. Blueliner Peyton Kettles brings a 6-foot-3 frame into this years draft, tallying 35 points in 30 CSSHL games for the Rink Academy Winnipeg U15 squad. 1 pick Gavin McKenna, who registered. ; #178 Spokane Chiefs: Sam Saskiw, G, Sherwood Park, Alta. Celebrini is a relentless player who chases pucks and wins puck battles. Everett, by virtue of finishing with the third-best overall record in the 2021-22 regular season, will select 20th overall in the first round. ; #124 Everett Silvertips: Kaeson Fisher, D, Brandon, Man. 136. skated in 30 games with Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep this past season, registering 19 points (2G-17A). It was assumed that's where the team would go here, and Dean fits the need. Arizona Coyotes: Cal Thomas, D, Maple Grove (High MN) ; #308 Winnipeg ICE: Pass. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 196 | Shot: L Arizona Coyotes: Ilya Fedotov, LW, Nizhny Novgorod 2 (Russia Jr.) Ranking: 10 | Nationality: USA The Blazers also made three minor moves today as they sent their 2020 7 th round selection to Moose Jaw for a 7 th round pick in the 2022 WHL Bantam Draft. He's a winger who blends offense with absolute physicality and agitation on every shift and a tenacious player who plays the kind of blue-collar, hard-nosed game that Senators coach D.J. They've only used their first two picks on forwards once since 2014. #199 Medicine Hat Tigers: Pass. ; #61 Prince George Cougars: Aiden Foster, F, Lloydminster, Alta. 165. Carolina Hurricanes: Jackson Blake, RW, Eden Prairie (High MN) 215. The following video displays much of his tremendous offensive skill, but also a couple of shifts that demonstrate his battle on the walls and work ethic on the penalty kill. There's a victim here who just saw her assailant still rewarded with a first-round selection despite unofficially pulling himself out of the draft. 172. Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthew Knies, LW, Tri-City (USHL) He plays with speed, loves to get on the forecheck and was an impressive member of the Canadian World Junior team this season. The woman went to local police. 149. 174. -- Wyshynski, Team: Brooks (AJHL) Temples father, Jeff, skated in the WHL in the 1990s with both his hometown Wheat Kings and the Medicine Hat Tigers. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2022, with first-round coverage streaming on WHL Live. The center posted some flashy offensive numbers in international play for Russia, including 10 points in seven games at the World Juniors. 158. The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. New York Rangers: Talyn Boyko, G, Tri-City (WHL) ; #196 Kelowna Rockets: Kyler Beechinor, D, Bentley, Alta. Like Isak Rosen, Lysell has earned Nikolaj Ehlers comparisons, but he needs to get a little stronger to make that kind of NHL impact. - The Western Hockey League announced today that the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022. New York Islanders: Aleksi Malinen, D, JYP (Finland) Team: Yale Hockey Academy U15 Stats: 30 GP 29G-38A67 points, #11 Lethbridge Hurricanes #45 Medicine Hat Tigers: Matt Paranych, D, Edmonton, Alta. Montreal Canadiens: Riley Kidney, C, Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) -- Wyshynski, Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) New York Rangers: Brody Lamb, RW, Dodge County (High MN) As complete an undersized center as Ive seen at this age. 214. Minnesota Wild: Josh Pillar, C, Kamloops (WHL) The reasoning for Tansem being rewarded as our top defender on our list is evident, His skating ability and offensive generation separate himself from any other defenseman in this class. ; #249 Calgary Hitmen: Pass; #250 Swift Current Broncos: Pass; #252 Prince Albert Raiders: Braden Bogardus, F, Houston, Texas; #253 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Kaden Woodcox, D, West Kelowna, B.C. There are few offensive players in the first round with his "wow" factor, with a combination of blazing-fast skating and a tremendous shot. -- Wyshynski, Team: Barrie (OHL) Stats: 16 GP, 3 G, 1 A, How he fits: Olausson is a player with a big shot and solid puck control skills, but most importantly, he plays a 200-foot game. Detroit Red Wings: Carter Mazur, LW, Tri-City (USHL) 179. 197. WHL Live will air free, live first-round coverage, with results also available through WHL.ca. Stats: 22 GP, 0.908 save pct., 2.23 GAA, How he fits: The Wild acquired this pick by flipping the 22nd and 90th overall selections to the Oilers -- another trade-up to get a goalie. Stats: 51 GP, 48 G, 37 A, How he fits: Yet another place where many felt goalies Jesper Wallstedt or Sebastian Cossa could have been selected. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Results First Round, #1 Medicine Hat Tigers The Medicine Hat Tigers hold the first-overall selection in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, as determined by the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Lottery on April 21, 2022. 98. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 180 | Shot: L 224. #222 Tri-City Americans: Sean Shiels, F, Saskatoon, Sask. Age: 17 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 184 | Shot: L Cossa fits that mold, and fits the M.O. ; #80 Moose Jaw Warriors: Landen McFadden, F, Edmonton, Alta. Elite Prospects - WHL Bantam Draft 2022. ; #255 Saskatoon Blades: Pass; #258 Seattle Thunderbirds: Jaxson Pawlenchuk, D, Ardrossan, Alta. The Nashville Predators, at No. ; 220 Winnipeg ICE: Cruz Klapak, F, Pilot Butte, Sask. Mikael Granlund (F) NHL. ; #103 Kelowna Rockets: Nathan Kam, G, Burnaby, B.C. ; #280 Seattle Thunderbirds: Brett Woodard, D, Langley, B.C. Tansem has good-to-very good stickhandling skills and is able to combine that with his skating to shake free defensive pressure to advance further into the offensive zone. 121. 126. New York Rangers: Ryder Korczak, C, Moose Jaw (WHL) 116. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 213 | Shot: L Ranking: 25 | Nationality: SWE 3 overall to the Ducks. 109. EVERETT, Wash. The Everett Silvertips have added nine prospects to the organization after the completion of the 2022 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft. 80. Forward Cole Temple led the Winnipeg AAA League in points in 2021-22, scoring 58 times and adding 50 assists as a member of the Brandon U15 Wheat Kings. ; #233 Saskatoon Blades: Colten Worthington, F, Brandon, Man. 85. Calgary, Alta. Chicago Blackhawks: Ethan Del Mastro, D, Mississauga (OHL) WHL Bantam Draft: December Top 22 - #5 - #1, You cant help but watch Seth and appreciate the athleticism, but what has my interests peaked the most is what hell be in three to four seasons time. ; #152 Vancouver Giants: Liam Magnuson, D, Calgary, Alta; #153 Seattle Thunderbirds: Ryan Ulmer, F, Regina, Sask. Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats: 27 GP 12G-42A54 points, #5 Regina Pats 87. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 9G-26A35 points, #7 Vancouver Giants -- Wyshynski, Team: Windsor (OHL) ; #57 Kamloops Blazers: Jack Bakker, F, Surrey, B.C. 48. ; #138 Prince George Cougars: Kieran Thibault, D, Kamloops, B.C. beginning the process . 79. Stillman was the 35th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting. The drafts order of selection depends on where the team finishes in the league standings. Celebrinis shot is quick and accurate with a bit of steam behind it, making it especially difficult for goalies. ; #261 Kamloops Blazers: Evan Cook, F, Surrey, B.C. 37. 144. ; #228 Swift Current Broncos: Jack Clark, F, Wawanesa, Man. Ranking: 8 | Nationality: SWE ; #201 Victoria Royals: Pass; #202 Vancouver Giants: Matson Waring, D, North Vancouver, B.C. ; #192 Seattle Thunderbirds: Samuel Charko, F, Whitecourt, Alta. ; #161 Calgary Hitmen: Austin Kindrat, G, Winnipeg, Man. More NHL and draft content, How he fits: Three words: Off the board. The teams that miss the playoffs are placed into a lottery for the 1st round only. Technically his skating is very sound. Celebrini should have no problem transitioning his game as a high-impact player from one level to the next., Layne says: Catton is probably the most hyped prospect to come out of Saskatchewan since Jared Stoll and is sure to apply for exceptional status. ; #43 Calgary Hitmen: Benjamin Kindel, F, Coquitlam, B.C. 71. Medicine Hat only has one drafted prospect (Capitals long shot Dru Krebs) but they've got a few exciting young players, led by 2022 Bantam draft No. He's a smooth-skating and puck-possessing player who can also run a power play. #67 Spokane Chiefs: Adam Boatter; D, Maple Ridge, B.C. Winnipeg Jets: Nikita Chibrikov, RW, St. Petersburg (Russia) Stats: 27 GP, 10 G, 19 A, How he fits: It's a little bit of a reach for the Blues here. 106. Beniers is a great building block for the NHL's newest franchise. 133. Last season, he displayed an intelligent and mature game few see from a first-year in the Prep division. Name: Peyton Kettles Position: Defence Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. With added strength and some cleaning up of rather simple errors as he develops, he will turn heads., Zach says: Elite speed, physically gifted centerman. ; #197 Edmonton Oil Kings: Elijah Hanson, G, West Kelowna, B.C. Back in 2012, he didn't have a goalie of the future with the Lightning, so he drafted a kid from the Russian juniors in the first round. On the defensive side of the game, Macklin has a good stick, getting in passing lanes and breaking up plays deep in the zone. With added strength and some cleaning up of rather simple errors as he develops, he will turn heads.. ; #60 Prince Albert Raiders: Oli Chenier, F, Winnipeg, Man. 21) Vancouver Giants (from Edmonton) All You Need To Know. Like Matthew Savoie and Conor Geekie, there are a lot of 2022 NHL Draft eligible prospects to be excited about in the WHL this season. Hes a big defenceman, just under 6-foot-3 who can score. Tampa Bay Lightning: Roman Schmidt, D, Kitchener (OHL), 97. 15) Seattle Thunderbirds (from Kelowna) Smith no doubt enjoys. He is one of those players that is noticeable and makes an impact every single shift. Ranking: 28 | Nationality: CAN In five of his six drafts with the Bruins, GM Don Sweeney -- a former NHL defenseman -- has selected a blueliner with his first pick. ; #41 Saskatoon Blades: Jordan Martin, D, Abbotsford, B.C. On the defensive side of the game, Macklin has a good stick, getting in passing lanes and breaking up plays deep in the zone. 47. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U15 Stats: 13 GP 25G-16A41 points, #8 Spokane Chiefs ; #106 Portland Winterhawks: Luke Myhre, F, Dauphin, Man. ; #33 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Kash Andresen, F, Saskatoon, Sask. Players who went undrafted and went on to become WHL and NHL stars include: Jamie Benn Shane Doan Tyler Ennis Jarome Iginla Shea Weber, 107 WHL GP 174 WHL GP 245 WHL GP 183 WHL GP 190 WHL GP, 866 NHL GP 1, 540 NHL GP 643 NHL GP 1, 554 NHL GP 1, 038 NHL GP. #244 Tri-City Americans: Pass; #246 Vancouver Giants: Markus Lam, F, Vancouver, B.C. Ranking: 13 | Nationality: SWE 157. History was made in the 13th round of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, as the Vancouver Giants used the 268th overall selection to call the name of defender Chloe Primerano the first woman skater selected in any Canadian Hockey League selection draft. This year's class of prospects came in with little consensus as per rankings and evaluations, thanks to uneven -- or nonexistent -- seasons for many junior, collegiate and/or international leagues amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 130. Name: Hayden Harsanyi Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta. ; #82 Seattle Thunderbirds: Antonio Martorana, F, Edmonton, Alta. Chicago Blackhawks: Jalen Luypen, C, Edmonton (WHL) ; #83 Red Deer Rebels: Carter Cole, F, Edam, Sask. Vancouver Canucks: Lucas Forsell, LW, Farjestad Jr. (Sweden Jr.) Jordan is one of, if not, the purest sniper in the upcoming draft. Los Angeles Kings: Kirill Kirsanov, D, St. Petersburg (Russia) ; #118 Swift Current Broncos: Levi Benson, F, Rosedale, B.C. 5. Boston Bruins: Brett Harrison, C, Oshawa (OHL) ; #62 Saskatoon Blades: Lochlan Tetarenko, F, Bragg Creek, Alta. ; #157 Victoria Royals: Ethan Watkins, F, Calgary, Alta; #158 Brandon Wheat Kings: Ryder Green, G, Prince George, B.C.