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. 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. Elite Prospects - National Hockey League (NHL) NHL National Hockey League NHL Team Rosters Anaheim Ducks Arizona Coyotes Boston Bruins Calgary Flames Los Angeles Kings Nashville Predators New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins San Jose Sharks Seattle Kraken St. Louis Blues Hutson sees the ice really well and makes the most out of his chances any time he touches the puck. Svozil also put a number of pucks through traffic from the point, particularly on the power play. 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. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Although the 19-year-old is a credible prospect, he was put unfairly out of his depth by being asked to center the top line, a spot he would have lost to at least four different centers on Canada's roster. He needs to work on his defensive game and round out his strengths, but his offensive instincts make him a very good option for the Detroit Red Wings on defense. Snuggerud is a responsible defensive player which is impressive for a winger with so much offensive potential. The Red Wings' lead was short lived, though, as Stars forward Oskar Back tied the game. LH. 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. Ostlund is also a skilled puck handler with the speed and agility to make plays happen both on and off the puck. in Traverse. He was extremely productive as a freshman at the University of Massachusetts last year with 13 goals and 33 points. 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. PB, The Buffalo Sabres were lucky enough to have three selections in the first round of the 2022 Draft, picks nine, 16, and 28. Time: Home: Score: Visitor: Rink: Thursday September 15: 3:00pm: Columbus Blue Jackets: 7 - 1: St. Louis Blues: CI - Molon Rink: 6:30pm: Dallas Stars: 2 - 6: Toronto . Monday's game will be carried live on DetroitRedWings.com and on the club's social media platforms. At this tournament, Lucius successfully planted himself among the team's top players. His production shot up in 2021-22 where he finished with 21 goals and 33 points in 52 games,earning him an entry-level contractin the process. The undersized 5-foot-8 forward is going to be a star in the NHL at one point due to his high-end competitiveness, willingness to go to the dirty areas and surprisingly effective game in front of the net. Enter Search Term. Professional leagues. Whos too high? Hes got a great size to keep attackers to the outside and is always engaging in a battle for the puck. His speed, IQ and decision-making remain his greatest strengths every time hes out on the ice. Logan Horn. He has smooth hands but doesnt make a ton of plays happen as a passer, but his finishing ability makes up for that. I gave Winnipeg's drafting of him an A- grade at 18th overall back in 2021. Nonetheless, he stole the show. The tournament involves the best young under-20. Brennan Othmann is a high-octane offensive force on the ice that is also known not to back down from the nastier parts of the game. 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. 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 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. 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. All-time/historical regular season stats and leaders for NHL, including top goal scorers, most games played, PPG leaders and more. LH. 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. Mateychuk is a dynamic offensive defenseman who excels when he is the one with the puck and can control the play from the point. Unless he wants to stay and play an even bigger role in the SHL next year, Kasper could easily make the jump to being a top-six forward in the AHL next year in my mind. LH, The list of Ducks prospects continues, and Sasha Pastujov is one of many to be a part of that. The 21-year-old had a strong rookie season in the AHL, recording 62 points through 66 regular season games; he followed that up with seven points through 13 playoff games. Related:THWs Wall-to-Wall Prospect & Draft Coverage. Hes able to read moves extremely quick as a result of high-level decision-making. DL. After a respectable 61 points in his draft year with the London Knights, the Predators selected him 42ndoverall at the 2020 draft. PB. It's a different perspective in which scouts can see how players perform in a best-on-best tournament with a lot of internal and external pressures. He validated that claim in Halifax. 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. He returned this year to a much larger role and his offensive production has increased remarkably. 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. This electrifying winger scored 50 goals through 66 games with the Flint Firebirds of the OHL last season. 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. The Toronto Maple Leafs have split two overtime games to open the tournament. He should be in for a strong, successful stint with the Henderson Silver Knights of the AHL before eventually making the jump to the NHL. Heinola is definitely looking to crack a roster spot and stay there for the foreseeable future. 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. The success he had last season is going to be essential for his development going forward. 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. 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. 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. A towering defender at 6-foot-4, 190 pounds, William Wallinder was drafted 32nd overall in 2020. 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. And Snuggerud was dynamite for Team USA. However, this year is a different story as Bystedt has shown more offensive skill this year and was rewarded with a larger role on the team which in turn turned into more offensive production. Here are nine prospects who raised their stock at the 2023 World Junior Championship. 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. PB, Frank Nazar is a great centre prospect who was drafted 13thoverall in the 2022 NHL Draft despite being 5-foot-9. DL, Luke Evangelista was one of many to stand out and tear up the OHL in a big way last year. 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. It's another to watch him dominate every shift he takes. TheIslanders struck goldwhen they picked this Finnish forward in the second round of the 2021 draft. Afterdealing with concussions in his draft year, things might be turning around for the Capitals top prospect. 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. He definitely gave credibility to his potential as a future bottom-six NHL center. Stars 2021 NHL Prospect Tournament. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. His skating is so great that Im not particularly concerned about his defensive game . His game is a bit perimeter-centric, but his offensive IQ is a solid foundation to build off of. Sweden had an underwhelming tournament and allowed roughly 36 shots per game against opponents who weren't Germany or Austria. A perennial battle with McDavid for the Art Ross Trophy looks close to inevitable. Mukhamadullins defensive game has shown improvement and if hes able to continue being consistent, then the Devils have another quality defender in their system. 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. MZ, Drafted ninth overall by the Sabres at the 2022 draft, Savoie is a highly creative centreman with a high-end skill set. Tweet from @DetroitRedWings: Tyutyayev's 1st of the tournament! 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. LH, Even though he only played in 31 games during the 2021-22 season, Mavrik Bourque absolutely dominated the competition finishing with 68 points, a 2.19 P/G. The undrafted 19-year-old has been fine, if unremarkable, for the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League. By Max Bultman Sep 11, 2019 42 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The Red Wings won a championship on Tuesday. The Dallas Stars draft pick fell all the way to 47th overall in 2021 for indescribable reasons beyond his 5'7" stature. If you dont know about Stankoven yet, you will in short order. 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. He turns 20 in late February, and the likelihood that he spends most of the 2023-24 season in the NHL is quite high. 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. Another brilliant pick for the Ducks. As good as Lindbom was, he was not the best goaltender of the tournament. Nicholas Robertson is now a veteran of over 50 AHL games and 30 NHL games, and it seems like 2022-23 is the year he needs totake that next step. Apparently, the answer is yes. He beat goaltenders clean with his shot. His standout performance at the World Juniors is another feather in his cap. Gaucher is essentially the ideal third-line center who can contribute on offense while also providing a ton of defensive value at even strength and on the penalty kill so I love this pick for the Ducks. NHL; NHL DRAFT; AHL; ECHL LH. 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. It wasn't The Big One, or even really a big one, but in winning the Matthew Wuest Memorial Cup at. If the draft were to be re-done today, I am sure he would be taken in the first round because he has looked excellent so far this year in the NCAA as a 19-year-old. He suited up for the Vancouver Giants in the WHL last season and he didnt disappoint when playing meaningful minutes. All Rights Reserved. LH, It somehow already feels like weve been hearing this kids name for YEARS. Later in the period, Dallas forward and Plymouth, Mich., native Antonio Stranges scored off a rebound to tie the game at 1-1. The World Junior Championship is the time for the top prospects to shine. yet. 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 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. 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. Conor Geekie caught plenty of NHL scouts attention during his draft year as a 6-foot-4 center with a respectable two-way game in the WHL. MZ. So far, he has been a rewarding prospect for the Blue Jackets who selected Dumais in the third round, 96thoverall. If youre wondering why goalies werent included in this ranking, thats because we have a separate one for that position. Defensively, hes still a work in progress, but you cant deny his ability to generate offense and be successful at it. The University of Minnesota forward sits with 12 goals and 16 assists in 22 games. 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. 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. LEAGUES TEAMS Player Career Totals Regular Season + Postseason Gaucher doesnt possess the electric offensive skills that are typical for players in the first round of the draft, but he is a reliable two-way centre with a decent scoring touch (especially at the net front) and an excellent two-way game. The 29th pick of the 2020 draft is a smart, shifty player that reads the play well and makes the right play more often than not. Afteran absolutely dominant seasonin the WHL with the Everett Silvertips that saw him score 14 goals and 78 points in 55 games and another nine points in the playoffs, he has shot up the rankings to become one of the top defensive prospects in the NHL. MZ, Since being selected 23rdoverall in the 2022 Draft, Jimmy Snuggerud has proven to be an excellent choice for the St. Louis Blues. With his size, he isnt afraid to step up and make a big hit. 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. He has already managed to earn minutes in quite a few games with a weak Coyotes roster. Hes definitely going to continue to turn heads as he continues with his development. He was an offensive dynamo for the Saskatoon Blades last season, finishing the season with 33 goals and 78 points in 62 games played. 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. I pumped my own tires for the 2021 draft picks who make me look good in hindsight. WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONS TAKING PART IN 2023 OJHL ALL-STAR CELEBRATION THIS WEEKEND. 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. 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