Thankfully, his treatment and recovery have been going well and he has returned to play this season. While hes an effective playmaker, dont underestimate his shot as hes got great power. He showed athleticism, clean mechanics and, maybe most notably, strong mental fortitude. For the second straight NHL Prospect Tournament game, the Red Wings opened the scoring when forward Elmer Soderblom, who was Detroit's 159th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, one-timed a cross-ice feed past Stars netminder Remi Poirier just 53 seconds into the second period. The projection is tantalizing, but the reason people are hesitant about Geekie is that his skating is merely average in the WHL, meaning its firmly below the NHL average. DetroitRedWings.com is the official Web site of the Detroit Red Wings. 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. While hes a driver of offense, Heinola is very steady defensively with great patience and positioning. 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. Regardless, the 19-year-old was sent back to Djurgardens IF in the SHL where he finished with one goal and 14 points in 19 games. PB, Namedcaptain of the Kitchener Rangersat the beginning of last season, Francesco Pinelli not only led his team in the dressing room but also in the stats department. He hasnt looked particularly out of place with the American Hockey Leagues (AHL) Syracuse Crunch and his remarkable mobility and speed have translated well. Related:THWs Wall-to-Wall Prospect & Draft Coverage. Anaheim already has Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish lined up as their future one-two punch at centre for the foreseeable future, so they dont need another offensively-minded prospect. After a down year during his draft season, Aatu Raty surged back in a big way, recording 40 points in 41 games while playing in Finland. MZ, Drafted ninth overall by the Sabres at the 2022 draft, Savoie is a highly creative centreman with a high-end skill set. So far, he has been a rewarding prospect for the Blue Jackets who selected Dumais in the third round, 96thoverall. The dynamic offensive defenseman was electric in the Seattle Thunderbirds brilliant run through the WHL playoffs last year. His ability to anticipate the play and make the right play to maximize the scoring chance for his team is remarkable. Hes still a year or two away, but Islanders fans should be very excited about what he could become. LH, The only Russian to side-step the Russian Factor in the 2022 Draft was able to do so because he was already playing in North America. MZ. A quick skating, sharpshooter, Perreault has great power and accuracy in his shot. 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. Related: 8 Awards the NHL Should Introduce and Their Winners, His offensive game is unlikely to ever really pop in the NHL, but I could see him as a solid complimentary guy you gladly pair with your top offensive defender. Some had him ranked as a borderline first-round talent, yet he fell all the way to Columbus at 69th overall. LH, After leading the Saint John Sea Dogs in scoring during their run to a Memorial Cup championship, William Dufour has firmly placed himself on the map. Hes aggressive on the attack and never backs down from a battle along the boards or in the corner. 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. Tune in https://t.co/mAi5XRk8aM pic.twitter.com/2P5PmceLip. The Toronto Maple Leafs have split two overtime games to open the tournament. 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. There were talks of him not being a standout #1 anddidnt show the ability to dominatethis season. Elite Prospects - Brick Invitational Stats All-time totals NHL Brick Invitational - All-time totals Brick Invitational League Information and Facts Change League All Positions All Teams All Nationalities All Ages Drafted? While that remains his bread and butter, hes great at distributing the puck and setting up his teammates effectively. LH, Alexander Holtz certainly got New Jersey Devils fans excited last season. MZ. If he can do even half that, I think everyone will be happy. Nonetheless, the games absolutely are informative. He was confident carrying the puck through all three zones and commanded the point on the power play. He wins puck battles and has great puck hands, but the biggest improvements he has made since his draft year are in his skating and ability to use his large frame to establish control of the puck. Blackhawks CHL, USHL prospect update for 1/16: First post-World Juniors report The Seattle Thunderbirds will be a team to watch for Blackhawks fans. Hendrix Lapierre looked great in his six-game stint, scoring his first career NHL goal in his first game. DL, Luke Evangelista was one of many to stand out and tear up the OHL in a big way last year. 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. Afterdealing with concussions in his draft year, things might be turning around for the Capitals top prospect. He loves reading about statistics and advanced analytics, and discovering how they can enrich his hockey analysis and writing. LH. Hes great at identifying the open lanes and attacking with force to take advantage of an opportunity. DL, It hasnt taken too long for everyone to see why Simon Nemec was selected second overall at the 2022 Draft. All of that to say, I think its best not to sleep on the ceiling of Farrell, who was surprisingly drafted all the way down in the fifth round. 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. Buchelnikov is a remarkable offensive player with sky-high potential on that side of the ice, leading all U20 players in VHL scoring by a hefty margin. While Svozil could transport the puck up the ice, he did not demonstrate any ability to beat players with skill or any high-end vision. 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 also has the high-end stick handling needed to pull off some slick plays through defenders at full speed. Should Suchnek finish the season strong in Tri-City, NHL scouts will likely remember his performance in Halifax. Tweet from @DetroitRedWings: ELMER SODERBLOM! With a projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, he already has the size and smarts to be a regular in the Blue Jackets lineup, especially considering the devastating waves of injuries the team has faced thus far. DL. The Kraken are instant winners as they now have another high-end centre in their prospect pool to pair with Matty Beniers in the NHL in the near future. That accolade goes to Czechia's Tom Suchnek. hgren has a great shot, good hands, legit playmaking skill, and the skating ability to put all those skills together. A winger with good size and a lethal shot, Kirill Marchenko proved to be too good for the AHL and has earned an NHL spot this year. Good Tournament History. The unfortunate thing about the Devils surprise resurgence this year is that they are less willing to give unproven players like Holtz the chance to play when they have a very real chance of making the playoffs. Hes extremely quick as hes got strong foot speed and agility. 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. Stanislav Svozil was a player who fell further in the 2021 draft than he should have. The tournament involves the best young under-20. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. 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. Lombardi is also a confident player, successfully executing the Lacrosse move in a 3v3 game at Detroits prospect camp shortly after the 2022 Draft. A perennial battle with McDavid for the Art Ross Trophy looks close to inevitable. LH. The 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships will be held in Edmonton starting Dec. 25, 2020, and concluding with the Gold Medal game on Jan. 5, 2021. The top prospects of the Detroit Red Wings and the Dallas Stars face off in the Prospect Tournament. His game is a bit perimeter-centric, but his offensive IQ is a solid foundation to build off of. I pumped my own tires for the 2021 draft picks who make me look good in hindsight. Related: 2023 Draft Rankings Horns Top 32 for December, He was a consistent presence on Team Russia during the 2021 World Juniors and has now become a prospect to be reckoned with. Carter Mazur went undrafted in the 2020 Draft, his first year of eligibility, and followed it up by being named captain of his USHL team and nearly tripling his offensive production. He was one of the biggest risers over the last bit of the 2021-22 season before being drafted in the 2022 NHL Draft, jumping from 85thto 31stfrom NHL Central Scoutings mid-year rankings of North American Skaters to their end-of-year rankings. He suffered a significant knee injury that kept him out for months. Presented by Huntington BankGame commentary is provided . For a handful, however, it's a chance to put one's name on the map. LEAGUES DL. 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. Professional leagues. Defensively, hes still a work in progress, but you cant deny his ability to generate offense and be successful at it. Our ranking of the top 10 NHL goalie prospects can be found here. Nashville Predators first-round pick Joakim Kemell had a decent tournament.
