Emil Heineman is probably the Flames 10th or so best prospect (and an asset that has plateaued, isn't hitting development jumps and is nearly out of runway). Amazing the Flames didn't have to include a more significant prospect in this Toffoli deal. I like this very much. pic.twitter.com/DZELN3fA8N

— Byron Bader (@ByronMBader) February 14, 2022

https://twitter.com/mitch_giguere/status/1493284675795705858?s=21

Video of all his goals

Scott Wheeler had him 7th.

I think the story is CGY not including one of their top prospects was a win

MTL could easily get a Coronato type player with pick 20-27 this draft.

That is true, the draft might not have a true n.1 pick but it does have good depth

I think this draft is deeper than last draft, but I wouldn’t go that far. A Coronato comparable would be Lekkerimaki, who I currently have 15th and expect to go somewhere in the 12-18 range.

Our saviour has arrived Banks has announced 2022 Mock drafts are live

I can proudly say (i think) that I am the first person to post a 2022 mock draft.

It's not any good and after about pick 8 I was befuddled but oh well

there are so many good rookies this szn pic.twitter.com/YRih4QaEfL

— Shayna (@hayyyshayyy) February 15, 2022

But didn't insert random mad Red Wings fan say Zegras sucks defensively because he's a -12 and because of his zone starts...

(I'm aware one stat doesn't prove anything, but most stats except line stats, etc. show he's good defensively.)

Oh, and can we talk about Boldy more? He's sooo good. Love watching him. Had he started playing for the Wild 10-15 games earlier, he'd at least be Top 3 in Calder voting.

Question to those who scouted this year’s draft: who has the best offensive upside in this class? And what would be their comparison?

I haven't scouted alot but I'd assume Cooley - Point maybe and Sjalovsky - Rantenan? Idk that seem close.

To me it's probably a tie between Savoie (comp: Marchand) and Cooley (comp: Point) at least in terms of upside. Wright's more of an all-rounder imo and he's very good at everything, but he doesn't have a defining offensive trait and he's not as flashy. Wright and Cooley are basically tied for 1OA on my board.

(Fyi: Wright's a lot better than Savoie defensively imo, but not as good as Cooley. But Wright doesn't have a real weakness. There are areas of his game that could be improved, but no real weaknesses. Cooley's "weaknesses" are shot selection & power, stick reach.)

It's funny to me how Point works as a comparison for both Savoie and Cooley. I just really like the Marchand comparison and I think he works a bit better for Savoie.

Best offensive upside, hmm, probably Savoie, Cooley or Kemell, Wright’s well rounded and has good potential but doesn’t have that wow factor like some others do. For comps, I don’t do those, I just do player types

Cooley - Wright reminds me of Zegras - Cozens a bit

Theres an even darker horse for the Calder that people want to forget but cant

950 grand pic.twitter.com/nM7ZjAJhok

— Willyston Riellander (@nylanderthews) January 16, 2022

Legally he still qualifies as a rookie prospect lul

So far so good 15 goals and 17 assists

Zegras is at worst average defensively. RAPM has him slightly above average at preventing quality shots against and shot suppression

Boldy is sick. I would have done Hertl almost 1for1 if Minnesota woulda bit in the offseason.

But now the kid is exactly what Minnesota dreamed of and more, and Rossi is nearby as another ELC too.

Minnesota should go all in tbh before that dead cap hits.

Juraj Slafkovsky is tearing it up in the Olympics

That's 5 goals in 5 games

Scouching Prospect Pyramid

this is pretty cool to look at. on a Oilers note that is a insulting low rating for Skinner

They have a solid view of those builds - overall a pretty good read for anyone wanting some overall view of the league.

If I recall correctly I think that article is a few months old tho.

Couple months ago on the old forum we, as in cap friendly users went through and updated this list a bit. Made a sheet based off it.

These charts seem a bit sketchy..

I like the idea but some of the guys should be higher for a good chunk of the teams

One thing that got me mad was they put Sandin in depth rather than Core...NANI!!!!

.@IIHFHockey president Luc Tardif says in a news update that #WorldJuniors will be played in Alberta in the middle of August this year, after the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup.Same age category as December tournament; total fresh start with previous results wiped.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 17, 2022

Canada will potentially be able to add Cole Sillinger. And players who had COVID and couldn't go, like Thomas Bordeleau (USA) or Aatu Räty (FIN). Should make for a great competition.