The 2022 NHL Draft kicks off this Thursday from Montreal so there is no better time than for our one and only mock draft of the season.
This is a tough year to predict what will happen in the draft because of limited views and canceled tournaments over the past year. Shane Wright looks to be the near-consensus top pick for the Montreal Canadiens but beyond that, it’s anyone’s guess. With the shortage of natural centers in this draft, Wright’s value, especially to the Canadiens, can not be understated. Getting that extra value of having a prospect fill that position is massive for some teams, especially the host city.
-
Ep 69: NHL Preseason, Rumors, Mike Babcock Saga
by Full Press Coverage on September 24, 2023 at 4:07 am
Jim and Chris are back to discuss the beginning of the NHL preseason, the […]
Currently, I have five defensemen in the top 15 with Simon Nemec going off the board first to the Arizona Coyotes. Could we see a run on defensive in the first round? It’s always possible a few more could move up.
Players to watch: Brad Lambert, was once a top-five lock. How far down will Conor Geekie fall because of his skating? Will Marco Kasper go higher than 11?
Teams to watch: Will the Philadelphia Flyers actually trade the fifth overall pick? I don’t think so but it’s possible. Will the Montreal Canadiens package some picks and move up? That’s possible. The Arizona Coyotes’ pick at #3 could affect the next five picks after that.
Around Full Press Hockey
NHL: Colorado Avalanche Long Journey Back To The Stanley Cup
NHL Rumors: NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers
NHL: 2022 NHL Draft: Player Rankings, Risers, and Fallers V 3.0
NFL: Best Bets For 2022 NFL Defensive Rookie Of The Year
Full Press Bets: Odds Favor The Avalanche To Repeat As Stanley Cup Champions
PODCAST: Full Press Hockey Weekly: Ep 33: Stanley Cup Final Preview
2022 NHL First-Round Mock Draft
1. Montreal Canadiens – Shane Wright – C – The Canadiens new era is beginning, and they can’t afford a miss. Wright is guaranteed to be a terrific NHL player and a center at that.
2. New Jersey Devils – Juraj Slafkovsky – LW – The Devils have been searching for the power forward for a while. Now. The search is over.
3. Arizona Coyotes – Simon Nemec – D – With the eventual departure of Jakob Chychrun. Nemec could fill the need for a franchise offensive defenseman.
4. Seattle Kraken – Logan Cooley – C – Let’s see if this really happens. But it could. If it does the two-center approach of Matty Beniers and Cooley can be dynamic in the future.
5. Philadelphia Flyers – David Jiricek – D – The Flyers have a lot of needs, and a future top-pairing defenseman is one of them for sure.
6. Columbus Blue Jackets – Cutter Gauthier – LW – In my eyes, this is still a rise for Gauthier since the hope is he can be an NHL center. His offense is undeniable.
7. Ottawa Senators – Joakim Kemell – RW – Every team can use a two-way goal scorer who has a crazy good wrist shot with great accuracy.
8. Detroit Red Wings – Jonathan Lekkerimaki – RW – He has a tremendous wrist shot and is a quick trigger passer. High hockey I.Q.
9. Buffalo Sabres – Matthew Savoie – C – The Sabres still need help down the middle and Savoie can provide that. The Sabres will allow him time to develop properly.
10. Anaheim Ducks – Frank Nazar – C – This player gives Anaheim a terrific second-line creative offensive player who finds loose pucks in the offensive zone.
11. San Jose Sharks – Marco Kasper – C – He might play professionally before the others. Solid playmaker. Always around the puck.
12. Columbus Blue Jackets – Pavel Mintyukov – D – A two-way defenseman with offensive upside and a great first pass.
13. New York Islanders – Brad Lambert – C/RW – He is one of the most talented players in his age group. He needs to mature.
14. Winnipeg Jets – Kevin Korchinski – D – A hard-working excellent offensive talent.
15. Vancouver Canucks – Ryan Chesley – D – Has been playing a shutdown role but his elite skating gives him some offense that some don’t realize is there.
16. Buffalo Sabres – Jimmy Snuggerud – RW – Good size, strong. Sabres met with him. His dad played for them. Two-way player, pro one-timer.
17. Nashville Predators – Conor Geekie – C – Skating issues aside. He’s a very talented center. Nashville could get the most out of him.
18. Dallas Stars – Liam Ohgren – LW – A power forward who can dangle in tight and rip a wrist shot goal too.
19. Minnesota Wild – Rutger McGroarty – LW – He’s a power forward, a scorer, a leader, and calm under pressure. Skating needs some work.
20. Washington Capitals – Danila Yurov – RW – He has a slick one-timer and a heavy wrist shot. Worth waiting for.
21. Pittsburgh Penguins – Isaac Howard – LW – He has a fast action wrist shot from the slot and a hunger to score goals. Models himself after Jake Guentzel.
22. Anaheim Ducks – Owen Pickering – D – Big, smart defenseman who can add some heft on his frame and has a good offensive game.
23. St. Louis Blues – Lian Bichsel – D – At 6-5, 225, he’s a unicorn in this draft. He skates well and can move the puck. He clears the net too.
24. Minnesota Wild – Jiri Kulich – C – Hoping the magic from the U18s wasn’t fool’s gold.
25. Toronto Maple Leafs – Noah Ostlund – C – He has really good hands and is a solid two-way player already.
26. Montreal Canadiens – Nathan Gaucher – C – He’s big, strong, and has good quickness, excellent stick, and puck skills, and he scores goals.
27. Arizona Coyotes – Filip Mesar – C/W – He has a good offensive game, and he is physically mature even at 5-10, 170. Had a great meeting with Arizona.
28. Buffalo Sabres – Sam Rinzel – D – If he doesn’t go higher taking a high school defenseman with offensive upside and size makes sense.
29. Edmonton Oilers – Calle Odelius – D – A smart, effective, all-around defender. A safe pick late.
30. Winnipeg Jets – Denton Mateychuk – D – He’s a smaller offensive defenseman. The Jets have taken bigger risks before.
31. Tampa Bay Lightning – Owen Beck – C – A smart player who always has the stick down and has some dangle as well.
32. Arizona Coyotes – Seamus Casey – D – He has deception on his wrist shot. A great one-timer and a good shot blocker on the PK.
-
Ep 69: NHL Preseason, Rumors, Mike Babcock Saga
by Full Press Coverage on September 24, 2023 at 4:07 am
Jim and Chris are back to discuss the beginning of the NHL preseason, the […]
-
Ep 68: Auston Matthews Extension, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Much More
by Full Press Coverage on September 1, 2023 at 2:23 am
Jim and Chris are back to chat about the Auston Matthews extension, the […]
-
Ep 67: Karlsson Trade, Matt Dumba Signs, NHL News and Notes
by Full Press Coverage on August 11, 2023 at 2:21 am
Jim and Chris discuss the big Erik Karlsson trade to Pittsburgh, the Matt […]
-
Around the NHL: What is Going in Tampa and Toronto As Training Camps Begin
by Full Press Coverage on September 24, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Jim Biringer is back once again joined by Vox Media NHL Analyst Bruce […]
-
Around the NHL: Mike Babcock Resigns as Head Coach In Columbus
by Full Press Coverage on September 19, 2023 at 1:48 pm
Jim Biringer is back once again joined by Vox Media NHL Analyst Bruce […]
-
Around the NHL: From Columbus to Montreal To Calgary To Atlanta
by Full Press Coverage on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Jim Biringer is back once again joined by Vox Media NHL Analyst Bruce […]
-
Ep 86: David Krejci Announces Retirement
by Full Press Coverage on August 14, 2023 at 10:28 pm
Ian and Chris react to David Krejci's retirement. Learn more about your ad […]
-
Ep 85: Offseason Reset: Lucic, Bergeron, Krejci, and More
by Full Press Coverage on July 23, 2023 at 2:10 pm
Ian and Chris discuss the changes the Bruins have seen over the last few […]
-
S5Ep3 - Mike Babcock Out in Columbus and Steven Stamkos Drops The Hammer in Tampa
by Jim Biringer on September 22, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Jim Biringer is back for the fifth season of the Final Word on Hockey […]
-
S5Ep2 - What Carey Price Meant to the Montreal Canadiens
by Jim Biringer on September 19, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Jim Biringer is back for the fifth season of the Final Word on Hockey […]
-
Nashville Predators Preview
by Broken Controller Media on September 25, 2023 at 3:30 pm
Hunter Logan Previews the Nashville Predators Stack the Pucks gives a […]
-
Minnesota Wild Preview
by Broken Controller Media on September 22, 2023 at 4:10 pm
Hunter Logan Previews The Minnesota Wild Stack the Pucks gives a […]
-
Dallas Stars Preview
by Broken Controller Media on September 21, 2023 at 3:45 pm
Hunter Logan Previews The Dallas Stars Stack the Pucks gives a breakdown […]
-
Episode #144: 22-23 AHL Awards Show
by Full Press Coverage on July 14, 2023 at 10:00 pm
The 2022-23 AHL season has come to a close, and what better way to […]
-
Episode #143: Dessert > Desert
by Full Press Coverage on June 24, 2023 at 5:54 pm
On this episode of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah wrap up the […]
-
Full Press Canadiens - 9-22 - Bogan Konyushkov is dominating the KHL
by Full Press Coverage on September 25, 2023 at 4:30 pm
Josh Gosse and Jesse Poirier speak about the latest Montreal Canadiens […]
-
Full Press Wild - 9-25 - Recapping the Wild’s preseason opener.
by Full Press Coverage on September 25, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Preseason, Daemon Hunt, injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit […]
-
ROP Special Commentary: Representation Matters
by Charlie Saunier on September 24, 2023 at 5:01 am
ROP Special Commentary: Representation Matters Learn more about your ad […]
-
Full Press Canadiens 9-22 - Intra-squad scrimmages
by Full Press Coverage on September 22, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Josh Gosse and Jesse Poirier speak about the latest Montreal Canadiens […]
-
Full Press Wild - 9-22 - Recapping prospect camp and a player signing.
by Full Press Coverage on September 22, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Prospect camp, signing, Jujhar Khaira Learn more about your ad choices. […]
-
Leafs Digest - 9-22 - Nylander MOVED to Center, Murray and Muzzin OUT for Season | Toronto Maple Leafs News and Updates
by BCM on September 22, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Zack Phillips reacts to Toronto Maple Leafs Head Coach, Sheldon Keefe, […]
-
9/25 - Week 3 Reactions, Dolphins Hang 70, Biggest Disappointments
by Full Press Coverage on September 25, 2023 at 1:46 pm
Ian and John react to a fascinating Week 3 in the NFL and talk about some […]
-
9/22 - 49ers Move To 3-0, Week 2 Picks and Predictions
by Full Press Coverage on September 22, 2023 at 1:58 pm
Ian and John discuss the 49ers win over the Giants on Thursday Night […]
-
9/21 - Thursday Night Football Preview; NFL MVP Talk
by Full Press Coverage on September 21, 2023 at 2:15 pm
Ian and John preview Thursday Night Football between the Giants and 49ers […]
-
9/19 - Monday Night Recap, State of Quarterback Play, 2-0 Teams
by Full Press Coverage on September 19, 2023 at 2:08 pm
Ian and John discuss MNF and talk about the state of quarterback play. […]
-
9/25 - Week 3 Reactions, Dolphins Hang 70, Biggest Disappointments
by Full Press Coverage on September 25, 2023 at 1:46 pm
Ian and John react to a fascinating Week 3 in the NFL and talk about some […]
-
Ep 184: Week 3 Instant Reaction
by Full Press Coverage on September 25, 2023 at 12:47 am
The Green Bay Packers were in another 1-point game, this time a 18-17 win […]
-
Ep 135: 49ers Move To 3-0, NFC South Buy or Sell, Week 3 Picks/Predictions
by Full Press Coverage on September 24, 2023 at 3:13 pm
Ian and Braden discuss the 49ers win on Thursday Night Football, the […]
-
Ep 171: Discussing The Career Of George Kunz With Son Matt
by Full Press Coverage on September 23, 2023 at 2:30 pm
Clark and Ira are joined by Matt Kunz, son of former Colts lineman George […]
-
Ep 183: The Sandman
by Full Press Coverage on September 23, 2023 at 2:00 pm
This week we're diving back into the extreme and looking at the career of […]
-
9/22 - 49ers Move To 3-0, Week 2 Picks and Predictions
by Full Press Coverage on September 22, 2023 at 1:58 pm
Ian and John discuss the 49ers win over the Giants on Thursday Night […]
-
9/21 - Thursday Night Football Preview; NFL MVP Talk
by Full Press Coverage on September 21, 2023 at 2:15 pm
Ian and John preview Thursday Night Football between the Giants and 49ers […]
-
Ep 183: Week 3 Preview vs Saints
by Full Press Coverage on September 21, 2023 at 2:11 am
In this episode, Kyle Senra is joined by Courtney Burrows (luvtractor3) […]
Comments 1