Copyright 2023 The Win Column, All Rights Reserved. - Verification Badge on your profile, 2022-23 AHL/ECHL/USHL/WHL/OHL/QMJHL stats powered by, Post a scouting report/trivia/player comment in English (visible here), 2022 round 6 #179 overall by Dallas Stars. He also appeared in 11 games with Leksand's junior team, earning seven points (three goals, four assists). This list will likely change as the season continues, so Ill update it in an article every couple of months. Thats about all that Ive noticed from him aside from the occasional pass or two. So, while I dont think he will be a first-round pick, I could definitely see a team taking him in the mid-second round, just for the intangibles that dont show up on the scoresheet. The 2022 NHL draft will be held at the Bell Centre in Montreal. . OTTAWA SENATORS: MATTHEW SAVOIE, C, WINNIPEG (WHL) Only three players exceeded 20 goals for Ottawa in 2021, so the Senators elect to draft WHL center Matthew Savoie. The only players remaining still on the Blazers and Tigers roster are Dru Krebs, while Caeden Bankier & Matthew Seminoff. Elias Salomonsson, RHD, Skellefte AIK J20 (J20 Nationell), 42. Grayden Siepmann, RHD, Calgary Hitmen (WHL), 146. That means, he could either be a first-rounder or a third-rounder. Seminoff (5-11, 178), is a diligent skater and a better puck carrier, says Farenholtz. If you draft Sima, you're banking on unlocking his potential based on his athletic build and traits. (0:33) Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Email; . These are three defensemen to definitely watch for this WHL season who all currently sit inside the top 60 on the 2022 DraftPro preliminary rankings. His feistiness and willingness to engage physically go in and out, and his lack of size and strength will be something that causes problems for him at higher levels.. Eighteen-year-old goaltender Matthew Kieper, who was recently traded to the Kamloops Blazers from the Regina Pats, is a name fans should listen for. Ivan Zhigalov, G, Sherbrooke Phoenix (QMJHL), 153. Overall, its a pretty top-heavy WHL class. Ben King, C/RW, Red Deer Rebels (WHL) overager, 117. I see him being a distributor on the back end, making plays and setting up teammates for goals rather than becoming an elite shooter. Hes 6-foot-4 and skates like an undersized forward, great in his own end and a smart player in all three zones. His speed and forechecking are things every team needs in their lineup and will be the envy of every head coach as they watch him frustrate their defence night in and night out. I mean, he will, but I think his skating and poise with the puck should signify a slightly higher selection for the defenceman. Speed kills in the NHL, and Seminoff has it in spades. Copyright 1999-2022 DSE Hockey Club, L.P. and the National Hockey League. Enter Search Term. 25. Ive been disappointed with his play as of late, which is a shame considering the fact that he plays on one of the CHLs top teams. He can be a turnover machine and his skating is only average to slightly above average. Sign up for EP Premium and verify your profile to access these benefits. Cole Spicer, F, U.S. National U18 Team (USDP), 93. Ive been up and down on him because I know that if Mateychuk pans out, he could be a top-four defenseman capable of 40+ points a season. Wright was the number one ranked player in every single rankings list. Drafted by Dallas Stars - round 6 #179 overall 2022 NHL Entry Draft Regular Season Playoffs; Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM +/-GP G A Pts PIM; 2019-20: Kamloops Blazers: WHL: 48: 5 . As a smaller player in height, he does not let that scare him. His father, also named Mats Lindgren, was a former first round pick of the Winnipeg Jets and played seven seasons in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, and Vancouver Canucks. I didn't pay much attention to Seminoff at first. I dont think theres a lot to write home about defensively, but hes smart enough to pickpocket the odd puck or intercept the odd pass to change over possession, Neumeier said. However, since the rankings Ive taken the time to watch more of Seminoffs game. Conor is a more polished version of his older brother, Morgan, providing offense with an elite shot and puck-handling combo. My biggest question with Seminoff is his upside. section: | slug: stars-matthew-seminoff-drops-to-stars-in-round-6 | sport: hockey | route: article_single_fantasy | I have no doubt in my mind that Mateychuk will be an all-out monster in his upcoming draft year across the whole ice.. He added nine points (six goals, three points) in 17 playoff games. Savoie is currently ranked as the third overall prospect on the 2022 DraftPro preliminary rankings list. Playing for the high-powered Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League (WHL) led by another worker bee in Logan Stankoven, there is rarely a shift where you will find him slacking off. Mateychuk is one of those players that could either go in the top 20 or fall out of the first round entirely depending on who you ask. Jan 19, 2022 #1 Have been impressed by this kid every time I've watched Portland. One prospect that will give Savoie a run for his money as being the top WHL prospect this season is his Winnipeg Ice teammate, center Conor Geekie. Ryan Abraham, C, Windsor Spitfires (OHL), 107. Kasper Kulonummi, RHD, Jokerit U20 (SM-sarja), 136. (Error Code: 100013) More videos in 2022 nhl draft 7:21 2022 NHL Draft 1-on-1 - Jordan Gustafson 6 months ago 8:27 Matt Maggio, RW, Windsor Spitfires (OHL), 135. Hudson Thornton, LHD, Prince George Cougars (WHL), 129. Matthew Seminoff Age 18 Dec 27, 2003 Right Wing shoots right 5'11" 180 cm 183 lbs 83 kg ELC Signing Age Waivers Signing Age UFA Year Draft Year 2022 Drafted Overall 179 Draft Round 6 Draft Team No contract for upcoming season. His brother Ozzy was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft. Now, hes sliding more and more on most draft boards, while rumblings still have him a potential surprise in the top-10. Seminoff, who hails from Leesburg, Virginia, and lived there until he was about six years old before making the move to British Columbia, has taken the rankings by storm as of late. Seminoff, who also had an assist, got his 21st goal at 4:39 of the first period, for a 1-0 lead. Savoie was selected first overall in the first round by the Winnipeg Ice in the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft. Danila Yurov, RW, Metallurg Magnitogorsk (KHL), 11. Lane Hutson, LHD, U.S. National U18 Team (USDP), 35. Player ranking. He seems to think the game well and his defensive positioning is usually pretty strong, so he can get in the way of offense and make plays happen. Vladimir Grudinin, LHD, CSKA Moskva (KHL), 57. He never seems stuck or locked into a play in the offensive end. Michael Buchinger, LHD, Guelph Storm (OHL), 142. Sam Rinzel, RHD, Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL), 39. Michael Fisher, RHD, St. Marks (USHS-Prep), 147. 2022 NHL Entry Draft Round 6 2022 NHL Entry Draft Round 7 The Only Source You Need for NHL Draft Results & NHL Draft History PuckPedia is your reliable online source for NHL draft results, providing complete and accurate information on which players were picked by what team, at any given draft. Below is a review of all six picks from the two-day draft at Bell Centre in Montreal. He constantly looks to establish an inside presence and get to loose pucks quicker than a defender. He is able to make seeing eye passes right on the bullseye and can rip home shots with laser-like accuracy. Geekie has a smooth, long stride that propels him with very good top speed. The 5-foot-10, 182-pound Toronto, Ontario native was voted the Western Conference's Most Underrated Player in the 2021-22 OHL Coaches Poll. Joakim Kemell, RW, JYP (Fin. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/SDlwvRXm6u, Seminoff possesses a unique combination of dogged determination and soft hands around the net. This shouldnt come as much of a surprise considering the fact that Savoie currently sits as the consensus number two pick in the draft, right behind Shane Wright. OHL Trade . 8. His hard work makes him a tough player to play against, and despite average to slightly above average skill, Seminoff can wreak havoc in the offensive zone. Kocha Delic, C, Sudbury Wolves (OHL), 101. Ty Nelson, RHD, North Bay Battalion (OHL), 33. His vision in the offensive zone is way above average and he makes positive decisions that create chances for his team. Pos Age To Amateur Team GP G A PTS +/-PIM GP W L T/O SV% GAA PS; 1: Montreal Canadiens: Juraj Slafkovsky: SK: LW: . When asked about the prospect, DraftPro scout Kai Farenholtz had this to say, Mateychuk will be highly sought after once people recognize the skating abilities he possesses. But the hands and finishing ability need to improve for him to score consistently in this league. Ranked #62 by McKeen's Hockey, 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Geekie plays a strong two-way game and has developed as a playmaker for the ICE this season, with 22 assists in his first 23 games of the season. Devin Kaplan, RW, U. S. National U18 Team (USDP), 75. I rarely saw Pickering out of position and hes one of the more stable presences on the back end, which is something that Swift Current desperately needs. Combine that with his work ethic, effectiveness on the forecheck and willingness to pay the price in front of the net, and you have the makings of an elite third-line energy guy in the future. We only use official stats. In addition to his extreme work ethic and relentless forechecking, Seminoff has speed bordering on elite, especially when it comes to his acceleration. Denton Mateychuk, LHD, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL), 21. . Jack Sparkes, RHD, St. Michaels Buzzers (OJHL), 139. Hes less skilled than a player like Lisowsky, which is why Im putting him ninth, but I could easily see someone taking a chance on Ward over Lisowsky because hes more polished. David Jirek, RHD, HC Plzen (Czechia), 8. There is interest, but will his name be called this time around is a question I simply wont bet on. Matthew Seminoff, RW, Kamloops Blazers (WHL), 63. But, thats all backseat chatter when it comes to the draft and while every ranker around the crazy world of the internet has their own set of rankings and favourite players in any given draft, theres some satisfaction from any of them when they get to post their final lists. Ultimately, that attribute alone will give him a good chance of gaining employment in an NHL lineup one day and becoming not only a favorite of the fans but his head coach as well. Markus Vidicek, C, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL), 121. During the 2019-20 season he played in the CSSHL for the Burnaby Winter Club Prep Team where he averaged well over a point per game, scoring 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in 13 games. Its interesting to see such a skew this year after the top five selections in 2021 were all from North American teams. Samuel Savoie, C, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL), 87. There are a lot of holes in his game and I need to see him improve on his playmaking if he wants to have a hope of NHL success. Quinn Finley, LW, Madison Capitals (USHL), 157. Connor Hvidston, LW, Swift Current Broncos (WHL), 103. DRAFT ROUND: 6. As the competition gets stronger, Geekie will have to improve on his skating and work towards making other improvements in his game. 2022 NHL Draft: Full draft results, all 225 selections. Following the draft I will also likely look at where we went right and where we went wrong. That skating ability is great on its own but it is Cooley's ability to process and execute at high speed that sets him apart. But below them, names such as Mavrik Bourque, Francesco Arcuri, Artem Grushnikov and Matthew Seminoff could potentially be on the table. Born 2003-12-27 in Coquitlam, British Columbia. The offense runs through him and his skating is elite, giving him the ability to get back on defense to nullify a rush if he gets caught pinching. Id say that hes the best defender on this top ten list due to his positioning, size, hockey sense and knack for creating turnovers. 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He also recorded three points (one goal, two assists) in five playoff games. [RELATED: Get to know more about Mayorov]. Pittsburgh Penguins Luke Devlin, C 183. PATRICK KANE - Kane won't play Wednesday versus the Flyers but will make his Rangers debut Thursday versus the Senators, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. Theres something to be said about a player that never gives up on the play. FILIP HRONEK - Hronek (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Senators. Now, he has taken this season by storm putting up career-high numbers alongside the likes of 2022 prospect Fraser Minten and 2023 draft eligible Connor Levis. Unlike the 2021 draft, this years draft will feature players who actually played hockey this season, and that has allowed the list of draft eligible players to sort itself out. His hands are soft and quick, which allows him to control the puck well in tight traffic. See why Juraj Slafkovsky is considered one of the top prospects for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. AN INDEPENDENT SCOUTING SERVICE EVALUATING THE GAMES NEXT GENERATION OF TALENT. Hes always looking to improve, so that alone will make it difficult to bet against him making it to the big leagues one day. Thomas Milic, G, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) overager, 111. Matthew Seminoff is a forward who plays the game with a ton of energy and is very well-rounded. His straight-line speed for a 16-year-old defenseman last year made him really thrilling to watch. Im firmly in the camp that believes that a players height doesnt equate to their skill level, but a lot of NHL teams hesitate to draft these smaller players. . Defensively, Korchinski can struggle one on one since he isnt confident in his backwards skating speed, meaning that he can get burnt on the rush. Mattias Hvelid, RHD, Linkping HC (SHL), 48. His work ethic is off the charts, not only on the ice but off of it as well. Mateychuk (5-11, 186), is a left-handed offensive defenseman who loves to jump up in the rush. Josh Filmon, LW, Swift Current Broncos (WHL), 145. 2022 NHL Draft Grades: Analyzing All 32 Teams' Draft Classes Chris Peters hands out his draft grades for all 32 NHL teams. He was selected 36th overall in the second round of the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft by the Calgary Hitmen. With as much raw talent that is available over the course of this draft, Seminoff looks to be one of the more complete forwards representing the WHL outside of the first round. - Improve your search rank Nicholas Moldenhaur, C/RW, Chicago Steel (USHL), 97. There is definitely no shortage of hockey roots in the Geekie family. Cameron Lund, C, Green Bay Gamblers (USHL), 143. Mathew Ward, RW, Swift Current Broncos (WHL), 150. In his rookie 2019-20 season with Winnipeg he contributed seven points (seven assists) in 22 games. Now, he is finding success in the Blazers top-six, which consists of Dallas Stars top prospect Logan Stankoven and Minnesota Wild prospect Caedan Bankier. Prospect. Savoie has incredibly fast feet that are always moving and he has amazing acceleration from a stand still. 3:25 pm, March 14. Intrigued yet? I had high expectations for Korchinski considering a few outlets had him ranked as a late first round talent, but he has done little to warrant those rankings in my eyes. He can be careless with his breakout passes and can be guilty of trying to force a high skill play when a simple play would be more effective. NHL teams love big goalies, and Brennan is likely the WHLs best draft eligible goalie for the 2022 draft. Fegaras ranked third among OJHL defensemen in goals (13), assists (35) and points (48) in 52 games and ranked second in power-play goals (6). If any notable rankings were missed, please let us know and we will adjust our consolidated rankings accordingly. MONTREAL -- With the 179th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Stars selected Matthew Seminoff from Kamloops of the Western Hockey League (WHL). 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