Hes extremely deceptive when setting up his teammates and has a very underrated shot. PB, The Buffalo Sabres were lucky enough to have three selections in the first round of the 2022 Draft, picks nine, 16, and 28. 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. The Stars are among the five teams to take part in the 2021 prospect tournament this week in Traverse City, Michigan. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. As a freshman in the NCAA last year, Mazur scored a remarkable 38 points in 41 games and went on to win the national championship with the University of Denver. Known for being an effective playmaker with his quick hands and strong puck control, Evangelistas newfound goal-scoring abilities were on full display making him a dual offensive threat. That accolade goes to Czechia's Tom Suchnek. 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 . When leading an attack showing great speed, edges, and confidence in his movement. His even-strength production came into question as he relied heavily on his power-play production, but that changed as he finished the season with 23 even-strength goals compared to his 12 on the power play. Lucius had a good season at the University of Minnesota last season and is having a so-so first AHL season. Everything he does with or without the puck is outstanding and the Sharks are going to benefit greatly down the line. Enter Search Term. Related: World Junior Championship All-time Leading Scorers, He has played his way out of the MHL this year (nine points in three games) and has spent most of his time in the VHL, the second-tier Russian professional league. Nineteen players who played for the Red Wings last season played in the NHL Prospect Tournament. Hes a crafty and slick puck-handler, that plays with a great amount of pace. Even though hes 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, he doesnt let that deter him in any, way, shape or form and hes always battling for possession of the puck. Heinola is definitely looking to crack a roster spot and stay there for the foreseeable future. Not many fifth-round picks find themselves on top-100 prospect lists, but Arseni Gritsyuk is not just any fifth-round pick. 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. It wasn't The Big One, or even really a big one, but in winning the Matthew Wuest Memorial Cup at. "I don't think you can let the stage influence your assessment too much, but there's still information you can gather there," one NHL scout told Bleacher Report. 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. by Hes going to be making things happen for the New York Rangers sooner rather than later. 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. Beck is going to be a player that coaches love as he works hard and has tons of skill. Svozil has played in the WHL ever since and has looked like an excellent pickup, especially after he dominated play at the 2023 World Juniors. In the early days of the Blackhawks rebuild, he shines as one of their most promising prospects. He displays a smooth stride, great speed, leads the rush and is strong in breakout situations. He battles well against larger players and his low centre of gravity makes him harder to knock off the puck than you would expect. Petrov has a heavy shot and nearly perfect shooting form which has helped him rack up goals in the OHL. 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. 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. He is scoring points in the AHL at a higher rate than he did in the SHL last year which is encouraging, and he has looked much more comfortable with the North American game and rink over recent weeks. Hes got top center written all over him, and he should be a foundational piece of the Coyotes rebuild. NHL; NHL DRAFT; AHL; ECHL . His ability to anticipate the play and make the right play to maximize the scoring chance for his team is remarkable. Lamberts skating ability is elite and gives him a standout skill that will translate to the NHL someday. DL. 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. LH, Once viewed as a questionable pick in the 2020 NHL draft, Shakir Mukhamadullins stock has risen for the Devils. After recording two points (both assists) with the Devils, the next step for the Swedish sniper is to find a full-time job in New Jersey. The 5-foot-9 defender fell to the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft where New Jersey got an absolute steal in my eyes. 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. He is electric with the puck on his stick and displays the vision of a high-end playmaker. 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. He was thrown into a role of pivotal offensive catalyst, which doesn't really suit him. 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. Kasper Puutios draft stock took a tumble in the 2019-20 season where he played in the Western Hockey League (WHL). 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 is a great goalscorer and has a shot that will likely give NHL goalies nightmares someday, but for now, he has to earn the trust of his coaches through consistency of effort and production. There were talks of him not being a standout #1 anddidnt show the ability to dominatethis season. 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. Tune in https://t.co/mAi5XRk8aM pic.twitter.com/2P5PmceLip. A lack of observable offensive upside was the knock on the Czech defenseman's game. 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 returned this year to a much larger role and his offensive production has increased remarkably. 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 . 52. Seventh-round picks rarely work out. The media rewarded Jansson by naming him to the tournament's all-star team, an honor he received over top prospects such as imon Nemec, Brandt Clarke, and Luke Hughes. 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. LH. Toggle navigation. 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. MZ, Drafted ninth overall by the Sabres at the 2022 draft, Savoie is a highly creative centreman with a high-end skill set. Considering he stands at just 5-foot-10, Lombardis skating, work ethic, and confidence will need to stay at this high of a level for him to crack an NHL lineup soon. Along with his 32 points in 48 games last year, he has continued to display a strong two-way game. He was rock-solid in their opening 5-2 win against Canada, saving 36 of 38 shots. He is known more for his offensive abilities (such as breaking the puck out and supporting the rush), but his straight-line speed helps cover some of his defensive deficiencies. In his first taste of the pro game in the AHL this season with the Belleville Senators, he has been excellent. While he might never hit the heights of a Bouchard, he might become the yin to his yang one day. 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 . DL, After rising remarkably in his draft year, Marco Kasper was eventually selected eighth overall by the Red Wings. Now with the Minnesota Wild aftera trade involving Kevin Fiala, the Minnesota native will compete for a job in his backyard rather than across the country. Either way, he has loads of potential and if his name isnt on the map yet, it will be soon. 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. 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. In the process,he earned playoff MVPwith 25 points in 16 games. He will likely test his mettle in the AHL next year and could be in the NHL shortly after unless the Oilers take some major steps toward addressing their forward depth between now and then. Hell want to start producing if he wants to beanything more than a bottom-pairing guy, though. It looks like Miroshnichenkos development is right back on track as the Russian sniper hopes to work his way up to the KHL before making the jump over to North America. Now, it's time to be humble. 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. 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. And he put himself in nearly unprecedented territory, to boot. If you dont know about Stankoven yet, you will in short order. The St. Louis Blues drafted the right-winger 23rd overall last summer; I ranked him 31st on my list. Here are the criteria for this list: A player is considered a prospect if he has played less than 25 games in one campaign (regular season and playoffs combined), less than 50 games total in their career, and is 25 years old by Sept 15. Neighbours is a very skilled and highly competitive playmaking winger. He is a remarkable skater and his combination of skating and stickhandling makes him a deceptively good player in transition. Tweet from @DetroitRedWings: Tyutyayev's 1st of the tournament! He suffered a significant knee injury that kept him out for months. His two-way game, playmaking skills and a wicked shot will definitely get him into the NHL one day that is if he can manage to stay healthy on a more consistent basis. LH, Simon Edvinsson is one of the most exciting prospects in the hockey world, with absolutely limitless potential due to his remarkable size (6-foot-6), mobility (guys his size almost never skate this well), and offensive skill. MZ, It feels like the Jets promising top defensive prospect is close to making it to the NHL. He has absolutely torn up the top junior league in Russia and has been excellent in the second-tier professional league in Russia as well (VHL). PB, Prior to the news that Bobby Brink had toundergo hip surgery, he was poised to push for an NHL roster spot with the Philadelphia Flyers. Mateychuk is a dynamic offensive defenseman who excels when he is the one with the puck and can control the play from the point. Cutter Gauthier was the player whose draft stock rose the most following the 2022 NHL Draft Combine where NHL scouts and general managers were impressed by his maturity, physical strength, and by the commitment he showed to becoming an NHL centreman as opposed to a winger which had been his position with the United States National Team Development Program up until that point. Undrafted forward Trenton Bliss put the Red Wings ahead, 2-1, with 2:36 remaining in the middle frame when he redirected 2019 second-round pick Albert Johansson's shot into the net, but Dallas answered and evened the score with 19 seconds left before the second intermission. 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. In fact, dont be surprised if he is a graduate of this list by mid-season of 2022-23. Hes got an excellent vision to spot a lane to engage or find his teammates with a perfectly executed pass. And Snuggerud was dynamite for Team USA. He also has the high-end stick handling needed to pull off some slick plays through defenders at full speed. Either way, hes dangerous in both situations. He has the mobility and defensive game to make it as a top-four defenseman one day. William Eklund began his 2021-22 campaign in the NHL but was sent down after the nine-game cutoff. It was a somewhat surprising move from the San Jose Sharks as he didnt look out of place recording four assists and averaging over 14 minutes a night. 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. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- Detroit and Dallas traded chances all night, but the Red Wings fell, 5-4, to the Stars in the second game of the 2022 NHL Prospect Tournament at Centre ICE Arena on Saturday. Its a great cycle to see, especially if youre a San Jose Sharks fan. Typically, NHL general managers are wary of selecting players of Nazars size so early in the draft, but his playmaking vision and excellent skating were enticing enough that the Blackhawks wanted him to be a part of their future. The tournament runs from Thursday September 16th until Monday September 20th. 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. LEAGUES Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. His father was the head coach of the United States Hockey League (USHL) team the Lincoln Stars, and McGroartys maturity, work ethic, and two-way game have clearly benefited from observing and attending practices with players much older than him from such a young age. There is a balance to be found, and some of the players at the event definitely caught the eyes of those watching. If he can do even half that, I think everyone will be happy. 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. 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. He played heavy minutes at even strength and on the top power-play unit. Kulich burst onto the scene at the U18 World Junior Championship where he scored nine goals in just six games. 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. Its becoming easier and easier to envision the former third-round pick playing big-time minutes for the Maple Leafs. With his size, he isnt afraid to step up and make a big hit. After going undrafted in the 2021 NHL Draft (the first draft he was eligible for), Dmitri Buchelnikov lit up the MHL (Russias top junior league) and was drafted by the Red Wings in the second round of the 2022 Draft. He was an offensive dynamo for the Saskatoon Blades last season, finishing the season with 33 goals and 78 points in 62 games played. Coming into December, Lucius had never established himself as a top player for the U.S. program. Date: 01/12/2023 Source: Ontario Junior A Hockey League. Finland showed up to the tournament with its weakest roster in recent memory, and they sure played like it. He has the potential to become an important member of the Vegas Golden Knights defense. Svozil's bread and butter will still be his defensive and puck-moving game, but some offense mixed in would take him to a new level and lend more credibility to potential upside on an NHL second pairing. DL, An elite-level skater, Fabian Lysell plays with a great amount of pace and skill. His mature two-way game is head and shoulders above most defensive prospects of the same age, and he will be a perennial all-star for the New Jersey Devils in the not-too-distant future. in Traverse. 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. His speed, IQ and decision-making remain his greatest strengths every time hes out on the ice. He works hard in all phases of the game and could become a top-six center with a respectable two-way game. The NAHL Top Prospects Tournament is one of the most highly scouted events of its kind, featuring almost every NHL team and NCAA Division I school. Kapanen's display of individual offensive capabilities offers hope that he has enough skill that will translate to the NHL level. Hes extremely versatile offensively possessing great playmaking vision but also isnt afraid to shoot. By Max Bultman Sep 11, 2019 42 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The Red Wings won a championship on Tuesday. LH, If you were to pin down the Oilers greatest wish right now, I think it might just be Matvei Petrov, and they snagged him in the sixth round of the 2021 NHL Draft. Traverse City Prospects Tournament (Traverse City, MI) Peterborough Petes forward Nick Robertson (Toronto) and Flint Firebirds captain Ty Dellandrea (Dallas) were among the top OHL performers at the annual Traverse City Prospects Tournament. 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. 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. The Red Wings' lead was short lived, though, as Stars forward Oskar Back tied the game. Hes extremely mobile and has a smooth skating stride and a very strong puck carrier. Thankfully, his treatment and recovery have been going well and he has returned to play this season. 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. Sign up for our regular 'Prospects Newsletter' for all the latest. 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