2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Following the draft I will also likely look at where we went right and where we went wrong. If you Googled the word fun, theres a non-zero chance that a GIF of Brandon Lisowsky carrying the puck in the offensive zone will pop up. 1. . Jan 19, 2022 #1 Have been impressed by this kid every time I've watched Portland. First off, Korchinskis straight line speed is above average and he likes to carry the puck in transition, something that we see modern defensemen do. Betting Leaders. Luca Pinelli, Matthew Mania, Denver Barkey, Joey Willis, Easton Cowan, Nick Lardis, Angus MacDonell. 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. Seminoff was selected 179th overall by the Stars in the 2022 (NHL) Entry Draft on Friday. Jrmy Langlois, LHD, Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL), 125. Youre getting a triple threat scorer that can beat you with his shot, playmaking, and hockey sense. The off-puck instincts boost both his shooting and passing games, often picking the best play instantaneously. Ernst also earned a spot as the backup goalie on Team Canada at the 2020 Youth Olympics where he won a bronze medal. Michael Buchinger, LHD, Guelph Storm (OHL), 142. As far as draft picks go, the Stars don't have a lot to . But the hands and finishing ability need to improve for him to score consistently in this league. Previous Entry Draft. Points off for not having two Ts in his first name. That coupled with his size have me worried about his NHL upside, so I felt that I couldnt put him on this list. Regardless, there will be a ton of storylines and so much to talk about following the selection process that it seems only right to jump into my top-192 final rankings for the 2022 NHL Draft. Either way, his inconsistent play and lack of offensive showing this season may have actually made him one of the most intriguing players in the draft. Tracking where Matthew Seminoff could be drafted in the 2022 NHL Mock draft. Farenholtz continued saying, Hes demonstrated he could be a little spark plug in his opponents half with his good speed and slick release on his wrist shot. It was ambitious, but Lindgren proved last season that he could be a top producer and looked the part early on. Mateychuk is one of the smarter defensemen in the draft, with the ability to see the ice in the offensive zone better than most of the other defensemen. Mateychuk could easily be a game breaker for some NHL team, but he could just as easily flame out in the AHL. He tries to be an offensive defenseman and attempts to use his speed to overpower defenders, but he isnt skilled enough with his shot or playmaking to create many high danger chances. Jack Devine, RW, University of Denver (NCAA), 83. Markus Vidicek, C, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL), 121. Fabian Wagner, RW, Linkping HC J20 (J20 Nationell), 82. ROTHENBURGER: Things are seriously . Mateychuk (5-11, 186), is a left-handed offensive defenseman who loves to jump up in the rush. He charges through like a bull in a china shop and does anything to get the puck on his stick.. Ive watched Seminoff over the past three seasons and the growth in his game over that span has been stellarHe has really emerged as an effective offensive contributor, including being a guy who does the creating. As such, my rankings reflect just that. . Like the past couple seasons, this year had its own challenges. Owen Beck, C, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL), 29. His stats with the Burnaby Winter Club made it clear that Seminoff would be able to find success at the major junior level as well as pro. That determination to get better was reflected in Seminoffs massive improvement from his rookie season in 2019-20, where he put up only five goals and 15 points in 48 games, to his last two campaigns where hes recorded 37 goals and 73 points in 86 games. Seminoffs straight line speed makes him a weapon for Kamloops both in transition and on the forecheck. Dallas Stars Matthew Seminoff, RW 180. Maxim Barbashev, LW, Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL), 156. Seamus Casey, RHD, U.S. National U18 Team (USDP). Seminoff was selected 179th overall by the Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft on Friday. Heres a little secret as much as we want the storyline of Shane Wright not going first overall, hes still the favourite when it comes to that opening selection. Ryan Abraham, C, Windsor Spitfires (OHL), 107. Alexander Appleyard, Paul Zuk, Sebastian Jackson, Matthew Somma, Mikael Holm, Tobias Pettersson, Austin Brass and Josh Tessler combined their draft rankings and put together the official Smaht Scouting 2022 NHL Draft Winter Rankings. Thomas Milic, G, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) overager, 111. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nhl | pageType: stories | Seminoff, 18, scored a. Lindgren (5-11, 165), is a left-handed defenseman who was selected seventh overall in the first round of the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft by the Kamloops Blazers. Servc Petrovsky, C, Owen Sound Attack (OHL), 89. Seminoff will also gain valuable experience due to the fact Kamloops will be hosting the 2023 Memorial Cup. There are already teams in the NHL that are clearly focused on securing the first overall selection including the Arizona Coyotes and Montreal Canadiens, and both could use the services of the superstar that Wright projects to be. Jumping up to the forward position here are three prospects to keep an eye on this season. 3:25 pm, March 14. While Juraj Slafkovsky has been rumoured as a potential first overall pick, there seems to still only be one Wright choice for the Canadiens who ironically have the first overall selection as the host members of the draft. James Stefan, RW, Portland Winterhawks (WHL), 127. He stands at six foot four, which essentially guarantees that hell get drafted this summer. All in all, this could be one of the most up-in-the-air drafts in recent memory, aside from the COVID season. I love watching Lisowsky go to work in the offensive zone. Danila Yurov, RW, Metallurg Magnitogorsk (KHL), 11. After all, after putting up 38 points in 42 games in 2019-20, Lambert hasnt really found success at the Liiga level and its had some scouts questioning how he will transition to the NHL. Season Team LGE Age GP G A P PIM +/-PPG SHG GWG SH% . Shane Wright, C, Kingston Frontenacs (OHL), 2. Like Matthew Savoie and Conor Geekie, there are a lot of 2022 NHL Draft eligible prospects to be excited about in the WHL this season. Antonin Verreault, LW, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL), 88. Ward can play at just as high of a pace and can make plays, which is something Lisowsky cant do. Ranked #107 by FCHockey, 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Tucker Robertson, C/RW, Peterborough Petes (OHL), 115. I dont see Ward becoming a perennial 20+ goal scorer, but I do see him becoming a 30-40 point player if he does reach the NHL. There almost isnt a moment where Lisowsky is not in prime position for a scoring chance on the ice. In fact, there are names that didnt even crack my top 224 prospects that could still get a serious look by some clubs on Thursday when the draft kicks off. He is able to think/read the game at a high pace and play continuously at it. Wright was the number one ranked player in every single rankings list. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Jeremy Wilmer, C, Tri-City Storm (USHL) overager, 120. I think Bichsel is going to be a pretty solid . (1/3) pic.twitter.com/SDlwvRXm6u, Seminoff possesses a unique combination of dogged determination and soft hands around the net. He also got the chance to play for Team Canada at the 2020-21 IIHF U18 World Junior Championships where he played three games and didnt record any points, but still walked away with a gold medal to put on his resume. It's been a roller coaster of events. He also has a keen eye for playmaking and can get pucks to their destination off of both his forehand and backhand. Derek Neumeier, FC Hockey, F Matthew Seminoff (#13, white)This clip is representative of Seminoff's impressive all-around game, work ethic, and ability to read plays developing.How many good things does he do in this 0:18 clip? Savoie has incredibly fast feet that are always moving and he has amazing acceleration from a stand still. Franchise Hockey Manager, Drafted 2018, 5 #93 overall by Kamloops Blazers in the WHL Bantam Draft, 2022 NHL Entry Draft: . Calle Odelius, LHD, Djurgrdens IF J20 (J20 Nationell), 32. In 2019-20 he played for the Burnaby Winter Club Prep Team in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) where he put up some impressive numbers for a defenseman, scoring 23 points (three goals, 20 assists) in 31 games. Denton Mateychuk, LHD, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL), 21. 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. Even though he lacks some size right now, he isnt afraid to lead the rush and he does so with speed and unbelievable skill. AN INDEPENDENT SCOUTING SERVICE EVALUATING THE GAMES NEXT GENERATION OF TALENT. Luca Del Bel Belluz, C, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL), 34. OHL Trade . With the pandemic looming, the WHL shut down the league and Seminoff went back home to work on his game. Sandis Vilmanis, F, Lulea HF J20 (J20 Nationell), 112. 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. . See why Juraj Slafkovsky is considered one of the top prospects for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Id say that hes the best defender on this top ten list due to his positioning, size, hockey sense and knack for creating turnovers. Dyck plays on a very bad Swift Current team but has had some decent moments that make me think he could warrant a mid to late round selection. 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Matthew Seminoff had 6 goals, 3 assists, and 9 points in 17 games as a line 2 right winger during the 2022 WHL Playoffs. I have no doubt in my mind that Mateychuk will be an all-out monster in his upcoming draft year across the whole ice.. Matthew Seminoff Follow team #58, RW, Dallas Stars Bio Height/Weight: 5' 11"/180 lbs Born: December 27, 2003 Leesburg, Virginia Draft: 2022 6th round (179th pick) by the Dallas Stars. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Yes, he plays on a talented line, but he generates things as well instead of being just a passenger. Matthew Seminoff is ascending. HEAD TO HEAD Feb 25 @ MH - TALE OF THE TAPE His dad Craig also played in the WHL in the early 90s for the Brandon Wheat Kings and Spokane Chiefs. 2021-22 Team: Kamloops Blazers (WHL)Date of Birth: Dec. 27, 2003Place of Birth: Leesburg, VAHt: 5-foot-11 Wt: 183 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible. Head to Head since the 1996-97 season the Tigers have a 26-22--1 record and are 14-8-0-1 at home against Kamloops. (0:33) Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Email; . Some scouting reports have him mentioned as a player who has the potential rise in this draft class. Connor Kurth, RW, Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) overager, 128. Copyright 1999-2022 DSE Hockey Club, L.P. and the National Hockey League. July 8, 2022 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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