Let’s start with the whole “pre-season” thing. Evaluating how Bob McKenzie's draft rankings impact… April 20, 2021 That would be better than five other teams, assuming that everybody else played .500 hockey. The point here is that Philly fans need to stop rooting for ...Read More; OKC Thunder to begin process of evaluating draft… Strong offensive player in all respects. The 2021 NFL draft is finally here, and below is my final Big Board and position rankings for the class. He’d absolutely be someone I’d love the Leafs to snag with a late first round pick. Stylistically, it’s an apt comparison. He profiles like a Travis Dermott in that sense, since it’s more his defense than his offense that will likely carry him to the NHL. Here’s my four watch list articles for reference: Early 2021 NHL Draft Prospects to Watch — October 2020, 2021 NHL Draft Prospects to Watch 2.0 — February 2021, 2021 NHL Draft Prospects to Watch 3.0 — March 2021, 2021 NHL Draft Prospects to Watch 4.0 — April 2021. 1.3m members in the hockey community. “He’s not Hedman, not really, because Victor, at the same age, was elite in every category,” one NHL scout said. Very good two-way defenceman who will anchor a top pair. Koivunen is just a solid all-around forward who led Finland’s U20 junior league for draft eligibles in points with 49 in 38 games. While there are legitimate reasons why he’s not considered among the best anymore, dropping him all the way to 20th seems like an overcorrection. Owen Power says it's great to be listed as first overall on Bob McKenzie's Draft Rankings but knows the work still needs to be put in if he wants it to play out that way at the NHL Draft. A month ago, Lucius would have unquestionably been in the Top 10 and may yet find himself there once he’s healthy and playing again. Uses size to carve out and keep space. Traditionally, our “pre-season” rankings come out no later than mid-September. He did start the year playing in Sweden’s U20 junior league, where he had 23 points in 19 games. For all the reasons listed above, it’s soon to declare 2021 the Owen Power Draft. 1, but four scouts ranked Edvinsson outside the Top 10. 9. Competes hard and makes life uncomfortable for opponents due to his willingness to find ways past obstacles. Cole Huckins and Ryder Korczak are both centers who play in the CHL who I like, though for different reasons. | Oct. 12, 2002. He reportedly is back skating now but has been hampered by a lingering knee issue that scouts want to see resolved. Or more precisely, not playing as well as expected. April 18, 2021 UFC lightweight Luis Pena secured a narrow split decision win against Alex Munoz at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum on April 17, 2021.Read More Why is UFC lightweight Luis Pena known as 'Violent… 10. We all know that NHL teams draft with certain biases, whether it’s pro-North American, anti-European, pro-Big, anti-Small, anti-overagers, and so on. I’d be interested in him in the later rounds, but not in the second round. His game is flashier than Beniers but less well-rounded. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Getting into the skaters, Corson Ceulemans is someone I mentioned who would be interesting in the second round. That’s it. So while three other players — Swedish defenceman Simon Edvinsson; Edmonton Oil Kings forward Dylan Guenther; and Finnish centre Aatu Raty — each got two votes as the top prospect, those players’ other rankings were more all over the map, including some rankings outside of the Top 10. A bold player who plays with great confidence and competence. Left Defence | Frolunda (SWE J20) | 6'4 | 198 lbs. 3 NHL centre. Owen Power; Simon Edvinsson; Dylan Guenther; Matthew Beniers; Brandt Clarke; William Eklund So as you peruse our 2021 Pre-Season Top 20, remember it’s a year like no other. 7. Ayrton Martino is another guy who is a borderline first rounder for me. There’s certainly a chance. Round 1 1. Very good skills with a competitive motor that revs at high RPMs. He has skill and a wicked shot, and can be a little waterbug on the ice. {{ video.Name Luke Hughes: The third member of the USA Hockey Hughes clan — brothers Jack and Quinn, of course — is pretty much guaranteed to follow in their footsteps as an NHL first-rounder, but will Luke go in the Top 10 like Jack (No. Josh is a hard-working, 200-foot player that is everywhere on the ice. 19. Assertive in his approach. What I like doing is mining McKenzie’s list and comparing them to what public scouting people say — more specifically, the scouting people whose opinions I have come to trust for identifying good players. Smart, attacking player who produces offence. Sure. On Monday, TSN Hockey's Insider Bob McKenzie released his final draft rankings for the 2020 entry draft, in late-January he released his mid-season rankings. For now, anyway. He is a guy who I hope either gets taken by the Leafs in the first round if they do somehow acquire a pick there, or somehow falls to the Leafs in the second round. Has all of the attributes to be a complete defenceman. I’m also going to throw in a few more names that I didn’t write about in the watch lists, but who I am still following with interest. Calm and settled in his play but looks to exploit opportunities. It would have been tough to do a “pre-season” ranking when the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs were still going on in mid-September. Sebastian Cossa is the top Canadian goalie, since he’s 6’6” and has great numbers in a very small sample on a very good WHL team. So as we wait to see how the final 11 games play out, we thought we’d turn our eye towards the future and the 2021 NHL Draft. Samu Salminen is someone I really liked early in the year, and even if that’s diminished a bit I still do like him. Kent Johnson: The third Michigan Wolverine in our Top 10, Johnson is a highly skilled offensive forward who can be something of a human highlight reel. NHL lottery odds as of April 19th, 2021. Two of our 10 scouts pegged him at No. There may not be a lot of flash but there's significant substance and very good skill. 1 overall votes from our panel of scouts but even those who believe he still has a chance to contend for the top spot admit his game has been disappointing. 2021 NHL Draft Rankings 2021 NHL Draft Rankings. Bob McKenzie’s Rankings: 80th Josh Doan is the son of former NHLer and Arizona Coyotes legend, Shane Doan . Here’s a look at the rest of TSN’s Top 10 to start 2021: 2. 1 standing from last fall’s preseason rankings, when only four of those same 10 scouts had him ranked first overall. Very confident with his skill. Goaltender | Lulea (SHL) | 6'2 1/2 | 214 lbs. I still think Brandt Clarke is the best of the bunch, but the top of the draft is wide open right now. — Swedish goalie Jesper Wallstedt, at No. Could he use his size more effectively to be more physical? Listen here. Dylan Guenther: The 6-foot Edmonton Oil King scored 29 goals as a WHL rookie last season and earned a reputation as a versatile goal-scoring/playmaking forward. | Nov. 14, 2002. The others on the list above are guys I also like, but the rankings between Bob’s list and public outlets are more varied and in line with each other. Finds the right spots at the right times to take advantage. We shall see. Has all the attributes to be a No. 2 behind John Tavares in 2009. — Only four of TSN’s Top 20 will be playing at the WJC in Edmonton — Beniers on Team USA; Russian defenceman Daniil Chayka (13); Swedish goalie Wallstedt (14) and forward Olausson (16). Rangers call for Parros’ firing over Wilson ruling: NHL justice system heading for overhaul? Girard isn’t quite that small (5’10”), but he can succeed in the NHL because he has the skill to do it. But that brings with it another set of pandemic-produced problems. It’s that kind of year. Listen. Onto the guys I really like, and I’d be happy to take in the first round: Logan Stankoven is the top of that list. He’d be a big steal if he falls to 28th, where Bob has him ranked. Zachary L'Heureux (Nashville Predators). 6. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. McKenzie shares some great stories along the way including how he came up with his draft rankings that are the industry standard in predicting how the draft could go. Oliver Kapanen is a guy who I really like, but has similar concerns — he’s a borderline case for me, I’d probably take him before I took Kisakov. Unfortunately for him, he’s only played in 17 games this year in Finland’s U20 level because the pandemic hit his team’s home city hard. by Paul on 04/19/21 at 11:44 AM ET Comments (0) from Bob McKenzie of TSN, The TSN Mid-Season 2021 NHL Draft Rankings have become a Power Ranking. Smart, cagey and cunning in his approach to playing and finding ways to take advantage. Matthew Beniers: The University of Michigan freshman centre didn’t get a vote for first overall but he did get three rankings at No. Suffice to say, there’s a lot to unpack here. Centre | Rimouski (QMJHL) | 6'1 | 175 lbs. Based on TSN’s survey of 10 NHL head scouts, and relative to the rest of this year’s field, Power is, at this moment, the clear and logical top prospect. Tichacek is a longer shot, but as a late round pick he’s someone you might want to roll the dice on. But he has everything you want a small player to have to make up for his size. 3. But I do think that with so many other smart teams with two picks before the Leafs (Carolina, Minnesota, Detroit), Stankoven won’t last to the 50’s. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. High-drama Rangers season ends with firing of president, GM. The Leafs traded away their first round pick to acquire Nick Foligno at the deadline. Cole Sillinger (New York Islanders). Bob released his first rankings for the 2021 draft, https://theathletic.com/author/scott-wheeler/, https://mapleleafshotstove.com/author/kevin-papetti/, Back to Excited Episode 141: Awards Season, Will Scouch (@Scouching) — (partial paywall), Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) — (paywall), Lauren Kelly (@laurkelly24) — contributor to Elite Prospects and Future Considerations, Elite Prospects (@EPRinkside) — (paywall), McKeen’s Hockey (@mckeenshockey) — (paywall), Future Considerations (@fchockey) — (partial paywall), Ethan Del Mastro (LD) — Honourable Mention. He has some good results considering the bad team, but he’s got some holes too. Power knows he has to put in the work if he wants to go first overall, Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Left Wing | Medicine Hat (WHL) | 5'11 1/2 | 194 lbs. Exceptionally smart offensive player who knows how and when to get open to score. He’s one of three goalies on the Swedish national junior team at the WJC. 14, did get one vote in the top five overall. The TSN Mid-Season 2021 NHL Draft Rankings have become a Power Ranking. Bob McKenzie | Draft Rankings And Mock Draft. Centre | Peterborough (OHL) | 6'0 | 198 lbs. Brennan Othmann (New Jersey Devils). 8. Six-foot-six defencemen who possess pretty much every tool scouts look for in a top-paring NHL blueliner – size, strength, mobility, passing and shooting, defending and physical play – are at a premium in any year. We are the premiere … 1 consideration in the pre-season rankings is, as near as we can tell, is unprecedented. | Nov. 10, 2002. Elite skater with the ability to create advantages and impact the game. While Kisakov certainly has skill, his skating isn’t great for someone as small as he is, and there’s some concern about his projectability at higher levels. Smart and reads the play well. 1. Which is to say 2020 can’t end soon enough. Huckins is a point per game, is 6’3”, and can skate well so I doubt he falls below his ranking by Bob. Here’s who Bob ranks in that range, who I also mentioned on my watch lists: Right away, both of the top goalies at the top of the list are going to be off the board. Makes his teammates team better. That can help me (and you) realize who may actually be in range where the Leafs will pick, and who won’t be. For that reason, I am still going to look at some guys who are likely locks to be first round picks. It’s a great resource to look ahead to the NHL draft because it shows where a player will be taken. Excellent skater who is very effective beating pressure defensively and moving play forward in transition. To say TSN’s first ranking for 2021 is a mixed bag of who knows what is being kind. Hence, below is Bob’s Top-10 NHL Draft Ranking 2021. Johnson is just a smart two-way defender in the USHL, who drives great results at both ends. Aatu Räty was a favourite to be the top ranked prospect going into the season, but his stock has fallen a lot. I know why he will likely be available in later rounds: he’s a 5’8” defenseman playing in the Czech leagues. Brandt Clarke 6. Image via tankathon.com The Flyers will have some good names to choose from, assuming the draft order goes exactly the way McKenzie … Which is to say there appears to be wide divergence of opinion on McTavish. It only included his top 20 rankings, so not even a full round. 2019 Nhl Draft Rankings Bob Mckenzie. Korczak is smaller, but has been compared to Alexander Kerfoot in terms of his profile. He didn’t even get invited to Finland’s national junior team selection camp, even though he played in last year’s WJC as a 17-year-old. In December, Bob released his first rankings for the 2021 draft. Just about every other major scouting outlet has him ranked between 10th and 20th. Can speed up or slow down accordingly and keeps defenders on their heels. Sublime skill. There are some guys who go way higher or lower, but in general it is the most accurate rankings that reflect how NHL teams will actually draft players. Now we’re getting into the good stuff. Excellent puck skills. Aatu Raty: If Edvinsson and Eklund have benefitted from being able to play games while others can’t, Finnish centre Raty has effectively been penalized for playing. | Oct. 18, 2002. It may be possible that he falls even more, which seems mind boggling. 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