Though I dont think he has the upside of Jesper Bratt, there are some similarities between the two players. Steven Stamkos, C/LW, TBL (T5-NA)26. The 18-year-old Chicago native added 32 points (6 goals, 26 assists) in 27 games with the USHL's USNTDP Juniors. "All the talks I had with Montreal went great. Rounds 2-7 will be July 8. At times, hes great with his offensive skillset as he has great mobility and can protect the puck extremely well. 1: Columbus. The Canadiens dealt the 128th overall pick to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a fourth-round selection in the 2023 NHL Draft. Hell spend next season between high school and the USHL before starting at the University of Minnesota. Elvis Merzlikins, G, CBJ (T9-AD)113. What wont get enough attention is the fact that Sapovaliv is in one of the best places for development in Saginaw under coach Chris Lazary. Rohrer doesnt have an off-switch as hes always involved with the play and being aggressive to gain possession of the puck. Jacob Trouba, D, NYR (T3-DS)124. "It's a dream come true! 2022 NHL Mock Draft First Round: 2.0. by McKeen's Hockey. Semyon Varlamov, G, NYI* (T10-NA), 111. Bowen Byram, D, COL (T9-AD)130. Jacob Markstrom, G, CGY (T2-PJ)23. )BN4: Nico Hischier, C, NJD, C1: J.T. Oliver Bjorkstrand, RW, SEA (T1-JH)182. Much like Pavel Mintyukov, Sapovaliv was a bright spot on a Spirit team that wasnt strong all season. Chandler Stephenson, C/RW, VGK (T8-DS)174. 6-foot-7 200 pound right-handed Maveric Lamoureux. Matty Beniers, C, SEA; rookie (T3-DS)104. A two-way centre with NHL size, hes an excellent play maker and puck distributor. Should the Red Wings Trade Tyler Bertuzzi? Seth Jarvis, LW/RW, CAR (T2-PJ)183. NHL Home. He engages on the rush but has the mindset to prioritize defense when he needs to. Cdrick Guindon selected with 127th overall pick. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-3','ezslot_11',831,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-leader-3-0'); The Senators missed out on grabbing one of David Jiricek or Simon Nemec in this draft, so with their first second-round pick, theyll look to add a puck-moving right-handed defender, and the best one available is Hvelid. Hes a very underrated playmaker as he can connect on the cross seam or execute quick give-and-gos. His style allows for creativity to shine within structure. Guacher is a player that would thrive in todays game, with his ability to be a factor down low and attack the net. While the picks mostly fell into place in the first round, with a few surprises here and there, the second round offers a few more surprises and selections. He has good hands and control in tight spaces and fends off players with such ease. Mikhail Sergachev, D, TBL (T8-DS)154. He set a franchise record as well, surpassing Nikolaj Ehlers and Jonathan Drouins 17-year-old seasons. Aleksander Barkov, C, FLA (T8-DS)14. Mika Zibanejad, C, NYR (T6-JH)27. Still, there are some questions around how well he will transition to the NHL level, but that could just be a bump in the road and depend on how he carries that over to North America and whether or not he can develop with fit the style of play over here. Out of all the players in this draft, I think McConnell-Barker doesnt get enough attention. Salomonsson is a difficult prospect to get a handle on. Nikolaj Ehlers, LW/RW, WPG (T8-DS)54. Hughes was once viewed as first-round pick, but this to me feels like the perfect range to take him. I provide offence for our team, I have good characteristics like skating and my shot that will translate to the NHL," said Beck. Brock Nelson, C, NYI (T3-DS)184. Pavel Mintyukov. Evgeni Malkin, C, PIT (T7-PJ)95. He is cut from the same cloth as current Red Wings defender Filip Hronek, and the opportunity to add another Swede to Detroits system was too good to pass up. Now that the World Championships and NHL combine are done, most of the 2022 NHL . Have your say in the comment section below. The Boston Bruins love responsible, two-way forwards who can slot up and down their lineup and play in all situations. He shows great positioning defensively as he can get into the lanes and use his size to keep attackers to the outside. All Rights Reserved. Elias Pettersson, C/LW, VAN (T5-NA)66. Ive always had a hard time to try and get a gauge on Lindgren. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice"podcast. Pavel Francouz, G, COL (T8-DS)149. Mikko Rantanen, C/RW, COL (T9-AD)10. If theres one trend thats developed in doing these mocks, its that theres an abundance of good defensemen available in this part of the draft. Having added a defenseman in Korchinski and a forward in McGroarty, I have the Ducks taking another defenseman with their first second round pick in Simon Forsmark. He hit 31 goals with the Quebec Remparts, but what really excites us is his excellence on the defensive side. His competitive play was on display at the U18 World Championship, as he has great positing and the ability to provide timely stick checks and tie ups. Hughes then added defenseman Lane Hutson. Hockey players love to fight, but there are some guys you want to avoid. He can utilize all spaces on the ice and has a quick release when he finds those open areas. He very rarely ever panics or makes a snap decision, which is the type of defenseman every coach dreams of having. Roope Hintz, C, DAL (T6-JH)96. Hes got a lot of high-end skill and that should overshadow his inconsistencies. 09/14/22. I love Bystedts game as he can be a major force on the ice. It's incredible. Nico Hischier, C, NJD (T6-JH)196. He has great hands in tight spaces and is always active on the cycle with his foot speed and edge work. Ties are broken by teams' total number of regulation wins . Cole Perfetti, C/RW, WPG; rookie (T7-PJ)168. He has all the makings of a power play quarterback at the NHL level; how good of one depends on his development over the next couple of seasons. Cal Petersen, G, LAK (T6-JH)167. Anze Kopitar, C, LAK (T10-NA)92. Jonathan Huberdeau, LW, CGY (T10-NA)12. Morgan Rielly, D, TOR (T6-JH)56. His offensive instincts are top-notch, which were on full display at the 2022 U18 World Juniors, where he led the Germans with four points in four games. Lutz has the ability to play that style to a tee as he can be a thorn in players sides in the offensive zone. 1. The 2022 NHL draft will be held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, with the first round starting at 7 p.m. Another player that can play with pace, Ingram has solid offensive skills, producing 55 points in 54 games in the USHL this season. Hes great in transition and on the attack with his breakout passing and control, but hes very sound positionally with good gap control and coverage when on defense. Some may be hesitant to get their hopes up after seeing the struggles with Erik Brannstrom, who plays a very similar style, but with Lekkerimki already in the fold, Hvelid should be able to transition well to the NHL if given time to build a bit more muscle and iron out his all-around game. Hes tremendously fast, which translates well in an NHL that continues to put an emphasis on speed. This will be the first draft since . A good at everything, great at nothing type of prospect, theres a lot to like about his game. Coach Mike Vrabel can use another receiver alongside 2022 first-round pick Treylon Burks now that Robert Woods has been released, but he won't be able to resist a versatile, tough, smart, 6-foot . ET on Friday. Ilya Sorokin, G, NYI (T10-NA), 31. Seth Jones, D, CHI (T10-NA), 191. Pierre Luc Dubois, C, WPG (T5-NA)137. J.T. Lightning. Jason Robertson, LW, DAL (T6-JH)67. Detroit Red Wings (via Washington Capitals): Montreal Canadiens (via Edmonton Oilers), Ottawa Senators (via Tampa Bay Lightning), New York Islanders (via Colorado Avalacnhe). Thanks you everyone who visited the site during throughout the year. Mark makes the best comparison to Rinzel with Scott Morrow. 5 to No.2. ET;. NHL mock draft: Projected first-round picks for Thursday in Montreal. I will also be giving my thoughts on each selection on why the writer made that pick. In short, if Solomonsson hits his peak, hell become a mobile, puck-moving defender with good size and good offensive instincts. Even though his skating mechanics isnt the greatest he still has great speed to burst around defenders while lowering his shoulder to fend them off. He also made one appearance with Djurgrdens IF in the SHL. Engstrom (6' 2", 185) was the 38th-ranked prospect in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of International skaters. Emmett Croteau selected with 162nd overall pick. He dealt with an injury and struggles at the beginning of the season, but he managed to find that consistency later on and still finish top-15 in scoring among defensemen in the Quebec Major Junior League. 2022 Mock Drafts 2021 Mock Drafts 2020 Mock Drafts 2019 Mock Drafts 2018 Mock Drafts 2017 Mock Drafts 2016 Mock Drafts. With his speed and strength, you can see why. Hughes selected his first goaltender of the Draft in Emmett Croteau from the USHL's Waterloo Black Hawks. I went a bit off the board here taking Sykora in the middle of the second round, but I still think it was a steal. This will be a two-round mock for the 2022 . In snagging Ingram, I think I was able to add a player who has the potential to be somewhat of a steal coming out of the back half of the second round. He has committed to the University of Denver for next season but that shouldnt deter Seattle from drafting him. Alexandar Georgiev, G, COL (T5-NA)77. However, I think his consistency overall and attention to detail isnt there when it needs to be. Hutson is a solid option at this point in the draft. He can be over aggressive and needs to improve defensively, but he definitely proved his worth. Jake Sanderson, D, OTT; rookie (T7-PJ)148. 2021 NHL Draft. He can play on the wing or down the middle, but he likely projects as a wing in the NHL. If you enjoyed the first-round writers mock draft here at The Hockey Writers, well then, you got another treat with the second-round mock draft. The New Jersey Devils move up from No. John Carlson, D, WSH (T9-AD)33. MacKenzie Weegar, D, CGY (T7-PJ)68. Related: 2022 NHL Drafts Top 10 Swedish Prospects. He has improved defensively as the season progressed, but his confidence offensively is off the charts. Bo Horvat, C, VAN* (T6-JH)156. ", Tweet from @CanadiensMTL: Il s'est donn 9,5/10 pour ses cheveux. The Edmonton native produced 89 points (42 goals, 47 assists) in 64 regular-season games, before adding 29 points (13 goals, 16 assists) in 25 postseason appearances. He isnt all about the offense though as his ability to shut down opposing teams rushes is solid and he rarely makes costly mistakes in his own zone. Save for the last two spots, we know what the final . Furthermore, most of that defensive depth is provided by left-handed prospects, so adding Solomonsson provides the Wings with a bit of a project pick on the right side of the blue line. Hes a little undersized at 5-foot-10, but hes been an offensive catalyst for Sweden. Jared Davidson selected with 130th overall pick. Andrei Svechnikov, LW, CAR (T5-NA)37. Connor Hellebuyck, G, WPG (T5-NA)57. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_9',833,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); Despite the Red Wings already possessing a number of quality defensive prospects, it never hurts to add a few more when you can. Jordan Binnington, G, STL (T7-PJ)128. (beginning with the 2022 Lottery). Sidney Crosby, C, PIT (T1-JH)22. Brennan is probably the top goalie as he has great size, mobility, lateral movements and poise in the crease. Drafts-> NHL -> Entry -> 2022. Two of the biggest needs that Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis needs to address are adding right-handed defensemen, and blue line offensive production. He could be a very strong second-line centre. He has great mobility, offensive instincts and strength. Personally, I wouldnt take a goalie until later in the third or fourth round as its not a deep class. The Austrian winger has been turning heads with his production in the OHL, notching 48 points in 64 games for the Ottawa 67s. Hampus Lindholm, D, BOS (T3-DS)159. Juuse Saros, G, NSH (T9-AD)30. Troy Terry, RW, ANA (T9-AD)150. View the current order of the 2023 NHL Draft, with traded picks. Sometimes simplicity is the best way to achieve success. The NFL Combine is here, kicking off the home stretch of the 2023 NFL Draft season. Related: 2022 NHL Entry Draft Top 10 OHL Prospects. Now that the Stanley Cup playoffs have reached the conference finals, we know more about the order of selection for . Some see him as a first-round talent, others see him falling outside in the second round as a result. Clayton Keller, LW/RW, ARI (T5-NA)177. Artemi Panarin, LW, NYR (T3-DS)19. This would probably be the best spot to take a swing at him as theres some upside in regards to his defensive game. He already possesses some NHL qualities thatll translate to the next level. The 18-year-old Port Hope, ON native registered 51 points (21 goals, 30 assists) in 68 games with the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads this past season. Brayden Schenn, C/LW, STL (T1-JH)142. He works his butt off every shift, and his offensive production took off, from five goals in his rookie season to 26 this year. 2022 NHL Draft first-round results, analysis. He also represented his country at the World Junior Championship before the event was canceled due to COVID-19. Hes just as quick as his older brother, St. Louis Blues forward Jordan, and the skillset is just as evident. Against the dominant Portland Winterhawks, he stood on his head, putting up a 1.86 goals-against average and a 0.954 save percentage, despite losing all four games. Committed to St. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. NHL Draft Mock 2022 NHL Draft: Wright to Canadiens at No. Kirill Kaprizov, LW, MIN (T6-JH)7. Jul 4, 2022. spfan. Matthew Tkachuk, RW, FLA (T6-JH)16. Jakob Chychrun, D, ARI (T7-PJ)175. 1 Round - 32 Team: Mock Draft. He has a good shot but also has strong playmaking and stickhandling abilities. However, he managed to fall further than expected. Jonathan Marchessault, LW/RW, VGK (T2-PJ)143. I dont think hell still be on the board at the actual draft, but the Devils would be getting a steal. Hes a mountain of a man with a mean streak in his game, but he is highly mobile and can impose his will in the defensive zone. He had a fairly average regular season with the WHLs Prince George Cougars, but after the departure of Taylor Gauthier, he was thrust into the starting role for the playoffs. I wroteMers draft profilea few weeks ago and was thrilled he was available with the 37th pick. The Devils took Slafkovsky with first line potential on the wing. Unlike other defensive defenseman, he has no problem joining the rush as hes a very smooth skater in transition with his speed and displays excellent control. Mitchell Marner, RW, TOR (T5-NA)17. . Enough of the chatter, let's get into the results of our first-round mock draft! In the trade, the Bears get this pick, the Colts' selections in Round 2 and Round 4 along with a 2024 first-round pick and third-round pick, plus a 2025 second-round choice. Aaron Ekblad, D, FLA (T8-DS)34. ScoreStream Scoreboard The Jets getting a goal scoring winger in Perevalov (56) and a power forward with great speed in Lutz (58) also stood out as some great selections for a team that had high hopes of making the playoffs this season. There arent any home-run goalies available this year, but Tyler Brennan is still the best of the group. He spent the 2019-20 season with the Toronto . His offensive numbers will stand out with 95 points in 87 games between the USHL and USDP in 2021-22 and some of that can be attributed to his skating. Teuvo Teravainen, LW/RW, CAR (T3-DS)84. Canadiens select Petteri Nurmi with 194th overall pick. Draft date: July 7th 2021 @ 12:00 AM. Mats Zuccarello, RW, MIN (T1-JH), 121. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL. Although Ottawa has a few talented goaltending prospects, there are concerns that they still dont have a long-term solution in the net. Despite having only one pick, I thought the Bruins made a great selection with Haight (55) as he was a promising name at the start of the season. Tristan Jarry, G, PIT* (T3-DS)59. Really surprised to see Mer fall as far as he did. ", Vinzenz Rohrer selected with 75th overall pick. The 18-year-old Bonnyville, AB native compiled a 16-16-3 record last season, along with a 3.00 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage. 2: Anaheim. 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Torey Krug, D, STL (T6-JH)127. Keep an eye on Sykora in the coming years. A center who could benefit from adding to his frame, Haight can provide value in just about every area a team needs it and in all situations. L'Heureaux is physical and . The 2022 NHL draft will be held in Montreal, with the first round taking place on Thursday, July 7, followed by Rounds 2 through 7 on July 8. 223 players were selected over the two-day, seven round draft. Connor McDavid, C, EDM (T1-JH)2. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. His ability to score was actually underrated given how frequently he put the puck in the net relative to his shot total and he can impact the game with and without the puck on his stick. His potential ceiling is still unknown, but he has a high floor and should be a solid middle-six center in the future. Sebastian Aho, C, CAR (T1-JH)42. Jordan Kyrou, LW/RW, STL (T6-JH)116. It's such an honour. Jakub Vrana, LW, DET (T4-AD)98. Check out our 7 Round 2023 NHL Mock Draft, our 7 Round 2024 NHL Mock Draft, our 7 Round 2025 NHL Mock Draft , and NHL Odds. At the draft combine when asked what animal he would be on and off the ice, Lutz said a jaguar. I had a feeling they'd take a chance onf me and I couldn't be happier about it," said Hutson. After splitting last season between the Finnish U20 league and the Finnish Liiga, Hamara will return to his pro-team, Tappara, and most likely play another full season there where I expect both his role and production to increase respectably. Jack Campbell, G, EDM (T6-JH)36. No disrespect to Carson Soucy, but his job isnt to lead the team in goals by a defenseman. Picking David Goyette from the Sudbury Wolves gives the team another speedy player for the system. Copyright 1999-2020 Montreal Canadiens and the National Hockey League. Despite probably not being a high-point producing defender in the NHL, George projects to be a very solid defender in a shut-down role with his size and defensive play. If he follows up with a solid season after his draft year, Haight could be another weapon in their system. The Capitals again take advantage of good players falling to them by taking Sapovaliv here. An injury kept him out of most of the 2021-22 season, but it appears that hes back in top form since his return. Alex Pietrangelo, D, VGK (T1-JH)122. Brad Marchand, LW, BOS - INJ. Cloud State University for next season, he projects to become a middle six forward that can play off of higher-skilled forwards while also being able to make plays for himself. He doesnt start college until the 2023-24 season and yet hes already 6-foot-4 and still has yet to fill out. Patrick Kane, RW, CHI* (T7-PJ)35. Here's who else made the cut. Video: Lane Hutson on being selected 62nd overall. John Tavares, C, TOR (T10-NA), 91. Its the Devils gain, as Alex makes the best comparison with Bratt as Mers best comparable. He always plays with a great level of pace and intensity. While he may have slipped, the promise and potential remains as he has the work ethic, awareness and mobility to be a strong two-way defender. His offensive game is raw and needs work but he is able to clear his own zone with the safest plays. Sergei Bobrovsky, G, FLA (T1-JH)62. The draft order is based after NHL draft lottery and heading into the Conferenace Finals. Imagine a line of Jared McCann and Lucius centered by Beniers one day. The 18-year-old blueliner amassed 28 points (8 goals, 20 assists) in 45 games with Djurgrdens IF J20 in the J20 Nationell. Vladimir Tarasenko, RW, STL* (T4-AD)58. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. 2022 NHL mock draft. John Klingberg, D, ANA* (T10-NA), 151. Hughes dropped to me at 51 and felt like a no-brainer in this spot. Marc-Andre Fleury, G, MIN (T3-DS)39. Sam Reinhart, C/RW, FLA (T6-JH)76. Unlike Nelsons future teammates, Power and Dahlin, he is of the rare right-shot variety which could help balance out the pairings if he can shore up his defensive game. Photo by Natalie Shaver/OHL Images. 2022 NHL Mock Draft: Predicting All Seven Rounds Only 24 hours until NHL front offices can begin selecting their highest-rated prospects during the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft. Hes tremendously reliable on the back-check and mixes a physical nature to round out a complete game that coaches dream of having. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Hes a big-bodied, sturdy blueliner who can move the puck well, quarterback a powerplay, and hes capable of throwing big hits too. Another left-handed option on the back end, Lane Hutson offers a little more mobility to the Coyotes defensive prospects. William Nylander, LW/RW, TOR (T2-PJ)80. In my opinion, hes one of the best defensive forwards in this draft class which he showed all year in the top Slovakian league where he scored 17 points in 46 games, all while providing his team with excellent defensive tenacity and forechecking and plenty of important minutes on the penalty kill. 10 Acquired from Arizona with round 2 pick in the 2022 draft and round 2 pick in the 2022 draft (Mattias Havelid) for . . Once he adds some more muscle and weight, look out because he can be another version of Andrew Mangiapane. Dougie Hamilton, D, NJD (T5-NA)86. Viktor Arvidsson, LW/RW, LAK - INJ. Every kid wants to live it," said Rohrer. Big Board. The Canadiens entertained the home crowd with the first overall pick, and a few trades along the way. The Swedish defenseman is a rare case in the sense that arguably his best attribute for his age is his hockey IQ. Tweet from @CanadiensMTL: Avec le 92e choix au total, les Canadiens slectionnent le dfenseur Adam Engstrm du Djurgrdens J20.With the 92nd-overall selection, the Canadiens have drafted defenseman Adam Engstrm from Djurgrdens (J20).#GoHabsGo | #RepchageLNH | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/9DBlBmiKUX. Tage Thompson, C, BUF (T2-PJ)140. In what could eventually turn out to be an absolute steal in the last half of the second round, the Stars are able to snag a highly-skilled defenseman in Mats Lindgren. Remaining SOS. Nurmi (6' 0", 167) was the 136th-ranked prospect in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of International skaters. Vous tes d'accord?He rated his flow 9.5/10. After adding Geekie, the Gets grab another offensively gifted forward in Perevalov, who put up one of the best U18 seasons in Russias MHL this season, scoring 25 goals and 50 points in 42 games, and at one point, was even leading the league in points. There isn't a generational talent in the draft. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. The upside is there, but his reads can use some fine tuning. If all goes according to plan with his development, I could see him panning into a middle six energy forward. Jun 2, 2022. While this year's draft crop doesn't offer the marquee value of some recent ones, there is a varied mix of skilled forwards . Tourigny (5' 8", 168) earned a spot on the League's First All-Star Team. Similar to last year, we got together with our team and they made their selections through two rounds. Hes an offensive, puck-moving defenseman who has shown improvement defensively. This is the list of players selected in the 2022 NHL Entry draft. Cam Talbot, G, OTT* (T8-DS)89. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C/LW, EDM (T9-AD)133. Draft Order. Canadiens making Slafkovsky No. I think that's what Montreal saw in me. Will Toronto prove they are the best team in the NHL against Winnipeg tonight? If the production does come around, you have a very underrated two-way defender on your hands. They already have good prospects in Filip Gustavsson, Mads Sogaard and Leevi Merilinen. NHL Entry Draft: GrandLarseny's 2 Round Mock Draft (2022) - 10th Annual. Perevalov is a goal scoring threat and definitely has the skillset to be an offensive difference maker. Moritz Seider, D, DET (T4-AD)38. 1 overall this time next year. Andre Burakovsky, LW/RW, SEA (T7-PJ)188. Jack Eichel, C, VGK (T6-JH)47. Multiple teams have numerous picks in the opening round, including the hometown Montral Canadiens. What Hutson lacks in size, he makes up for it with his deceptive and shifty game. A high-energy winger with good upside and the potential to be a player that could break out at some point down the line with his offensive skillset. The Jets love big, aggressive players, and there arent many better fits in the second round than German star Julian Lutz. Nathan MacKinnon, C, COL (T4-AD)5. Past. By using LINES, you accept our. Cole Caufield, LW/RW, MTL (T5-NA)97. Draft year. Montreal Canadiens and canadiens.com are trademarks of the Montreal Canadiens. However, as the season went on, you started to see the potential and upside that he has. #GoHabsGo | @GuindonCedrick | #RepchageLNH pic.twitter.com/FQEc6SWegy. Most NHL mock draft 2023 editions have Connor Bedard being selected #1 overall. He can generate offence on his own and loves to play a possession game, which is exactly what the Canadiens are aiming to build. Alex Ovechkin, LW, WSH (T2-PJ)20. Andrei Kuzmenko, LW, VAN (T9-AD)190. Hes an absolute force when hes on the ice as hes always persistent with his pursuit of the puck. Another six-foot option down the middle, Zhilkin had a coming out party of sorts in 2021-22 with 23 goals and 55 points in 66 games for the Guelph Storm. Customers can subscribe to NBC Sports EDGE+ monthly for $9.99. Thoughts?#GoHabsGo | #RepchageLNH | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/tPMBymZBYL, Adam Engstrom selected with 92nd overall pick. Sam Bennett, C, FLA (T8-DS)134. With two defensemen and one forward taken by the Ducks at this point, I felt the need to even it out by giving them another forward in Vinzenz Rohrer. Hes very agile with the puck and able to avoid bigger opponents with ease, but hell need to improve that aspect of his game if he wants to remain effective at the next level. The first the steal of the second round. He is also an excellent skater and an aggressive forechecker, and at 6-foot-2, hes already a handful for opposing defenders. Stroud really does feel like a more athletic version of Jared Goff another comp Dane has mentioned. 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