Bichsel has already played over 50 total games in the SHL and has a reliable defensive game that leads me to believe he could anchor a top-four d-pairing in Dallas someday as the shut-down, stay-at-home type of defender. The Blues havent had a single second-round selection in that time, but theyve made some great picks in the first round and sometimes quality is more important than quantity. . Their prospect pool has taken a bit of a hit recently with excellent prospects like Owen Power, John-Jason Peterka, and Jack Quinn establishing themselves as great NHL players this year. Without further ado, here are the mid-season farm system rankings for the 2022-23 season. He had three points in eight games before he was sent down to the AHL with the expectation that he would play top line minutes with the Griffins. With eight points in 12 games, his offensive game continues to develop, but its his willingness to do the necessary things on the ice that could lead him to success once he turns pro. 15 . From the Red Wings top pick in 2016 to their top pick in 2017, Rasmussen has had the luxury of already getting into some games in Detroit this season. In 2022, the Kings jumped back into the playoffs after missing out for just three years. Matty Beniers has been a revelation in the NHL for the Seattle Kraken this year, quickly working his way out of their prospect pool and establishing himself as an emerging star in the league. The Red Wings have five or six defensemen who will be in serious contention for a place on Detroit's defense over the next two seasons. When Berggren was drafted, many in the scouting community had him labeled as a potential steal given that he fell out of the first round despite possessing immense talent. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_13',831,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_14',831,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0_1');.large-mobile-banner-1-multi-831{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}, (F) Theodor Niederbach: 14 GP, 2 G, 3 P(W) Elmer Soderblom: 23 GP, 3 G, 5 P(D) Albert Johansson: 36 GP, 7 G, 17 P. In case you havent noticed, 2022 should be a big year for the rebuild in Detroit. Anaheim Ducks. This year, the teams top four scoring forwards have all moved on to pro hockey and Samoskevich has filled that hole incredibly well. 14. After trading Josh Norris and a 2020 first-rounder that ended up being Tim Sttzle (among other pieces) for Erik Karlsson from the Senators, the San Jose Sharks have been on the path towards mid-term mediocrity and long-term suffering. It feels like the Jets are going to be able to remain competitive for years with the passing of the guard from guys like Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler to Kyle Connor, Rutger McGroarty, and more on the horizon. After having a very successful season last year in the Finnish Junior League, it took him a few games to get acclimated to his new team and his new surroundings, but has really taken off in the last couple of weeks. Their prospect pool has rebounded quite well since then, with prospects like Thomas Bordeleau and Brandon Coe being selected in the 2020 Draft, making it a positive day regardless of the status of their first-rounder that ended up being third overall. No. McGroarty is my favourite Jets prospect and I was happy to see he didnt stay on the board for long in the 2022 Draft, being selected 14th overall. Hes still rounding out his two-way game, but his offense hasnt kicked in yet. While 18 points in 34 games isnt bad by any means, it isnt exactly lighting the league on fire in the way that you might expect from a player drafted so high. I see him as a third line guy in the NHL that can also spend some time on both special teams units. Shane Wright is a great pro prospect, its a shame that he didnt get a larger role on the Kraken this year. The player I like to compare Raymond to is Henrik Zetterberg, and it appears as though the soon-to-be 19-year-old has that same element of leadership and dependability that No. His work ethic, mindset, and leadership qualities stand out already as a teenager, and I wouldnt be surprised one bit if he found himself with a C on his chest in the NHL. Roster and Statistics. The 24-year-old winger is atop the league in terms of points per-game among players to have played a minimum of four games. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,100],'thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_2',823,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-3-0'); At 23 years old, the Red Wings top pick from the 2016 draft is less of a prospect and more of a young guy buried on the depth chart by the organizations abundance of veterans on the blue line. Gauthier is also very smart defensively (hence the move to center) and is very good in battles along the boards. How we see the pecking order of the Red Wings development system at the start of the 2021-22 season. He has returned to league play this year and appears to be right back on track toward becoming a legit top-six NHL forward which would be a massive development for Washington. Having a deep farm system can go a long way toward a teams long-term success. This 6-foot-8 winger is an intriguing prospect. Im impressed with Olaussons skating and I think he will be a wizard when it comes to zone entries in the NHL someday because of his shiftiness and agility. As for where hell play next season, I foresee a season in the AHL to get acclimated to the North American style, just as the Red Wings did with Seider last season. Farm system rankings: Position players 30-21 | Red Wings The Official Site of Minor League Baseball web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game. He is fourth in wins among all AHL goalies at the time of writing and has earned the fourth most ice time as well. In [], Jim is back for a fourth season of the Final Word of Hockey as he looks at [], Jim is back for a fourth season of the Final Word of Hockey as he brings [], Stack the Pucks gives a breakdown of every NHL Game on the card. He has the moxy to play in the NHL someday. On loan over in the SHL this season, he has continued his solid play while suiting up for one of the weaker teams in the league. Elmer Soderblom is a big presence down low with great hands. Mastrosimone has been a solid presence in all areas of the ice for Boston University this season. He holds a 2.44 GAA and a .910 SV%, and though his 5-7-4 record doesnt exactly sparkle, hes giving his team a chance to win whenever he takes the crease. Liam Foudy, C, London Knights (OHL) HT/WT: 6-1/181 lbs. In 2021 they snagged Aatu Rty in the second round and then Calle Odelius in the second round of the 2022 Draft. Whether its a thundering hit or a sneaky play to strip the opposition of the puck, Seider does everything you want in the defensive end. He had an incredibly disappointing showing at the 2023 World Juniors where he scored zero points in seven games before being ejected in the bronze medal game, but he has shaken that off quickly and looks great in the AHL again. Weve seen it in Detroit he has the skill to put points on the board, but thats not exactly how hell earn his paychecks. However, the cream of the crop here is clearly Jiricek, who has transitioned perfectly to North America and could easily be in the Blue Jackets top four if only they werent tanking the rest of this season away for a chance at adding one more difference maker. Thats not even mentioning the fact that they have traded away their next three first-round picks and are not in a playoff spot at the halfway point of the 2022-23 season. Marchenkos offensive ability has been on display in his first NHL games as well, with nine goals (including a hat-trick) in just 22 games. His raw ability is off the charts, and he will come over to North America by next season with a chance to play in the NHL for the 2022 season. Four of the top six prospects in the Red Wings' system, according to Sporting News. New Jersey holds all their own future first-round picks, in part because even they didnt expect their rebuild to take such a massive leap forward this year. If Cholowski and Rasmussen are turning heads in the AHL this season, Hirose is completely snapping them. OTTAWA -- The Detroit Red Wings played well against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday at Little Caesars . Rounding out. 35. Cooper Moore (D). I doubt they regret it though since a poor prospect pool is temporary and Championship banners are forever. Here is my list. He can pull off highly skilled goals like a much smaller player. Nevertheless, Cholowski is off to a roaring start in the AHL. GM Steve Yzerman has already signed him and he should be in North America next season. The Detroit Red Wings are getting better at the NHL level, and they have a very strong farm system. After stockpiling prospects and picks during their expansion draft, the Vegas Golden Knights have leveraged the vast majority of their draft capital and prospect pool depth to become the consistent juggernaut that they are today. General Manager: Ryan Martin Home Arena: Van Andel Arena (10,834) Head Coach: Todd Nelson League: American Hockey League (AHL) Assistant Coaches: Ben Simon, Bruce Ramsay, Mike Knuble Phone: 616. . Mock Draft. Theodor Niederbach Is a versatile forward who has terrific hockey sense and an opportunistic nature. They added future hall-of-fame goalie Marc-Andre Fleury and made a blockbuster trade to add Seth Jones, giving up multiple picks and prospects. The early results are promising, but were going to have to wait and see if he can continue to progress. The 30th pick of the 2018 draft had a solid, if unspectacular season with the Griffins last season where he notched 23 points in 54 games. The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is in full force. While some of the teams prospects are tearing it up in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins, others are still doing their thing overseas. But, perhaps most importantly, he has continued to go to the net, setting up shop directly in front of opposing goaltenders, which has led to opportunities for his teammates. With The Athletic recently ranking the Detroit Red Wings prospect pool fourth in the league, as well as our own writers sharing their top five prospects from the pool, I figured it was a good time to take stock of the Red Wings farm system and get a sense where everyone is at (From Wheeler: 2021 NHL prospect pool rankings The Athletic 2/9/21). The biggest wildcard right now is Jonathan Lekkerimaki, who has been nothing but frustrating since being selected 15th overall in the 2022 Draft. In short: the dude is on a tear. Some of the top teams on this list like the Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils and Anaheim Ducks continue to develop and compete for the future, while other teams like the New Jersey Devils and Minnesota Wild are competing for the playoffs while also having great prospect pools. Olen Zellweger was selected very early in the second round of the 2021 Draft after falling a bit due to his lack of size. Corey Pronman's annual deep dive into the farm system of every NHL organization will be slightly different this year. Previous Season Next Season. Founded in 1926, the team was known as the Detroit Cougars until 1930. Zach Ostapchuk is also trending in the right direction, taking a massive step forward in his production in the WHL this year. And yet, despite that, he finds himself down with the Griffins where he has two points through four games so far. Here are the players ranked in the top 100 for those six organizations: Braves: No. William Wallinder has also taken another step in the SHL, where he leads all U21 players in scoring despite being a defenseman, and Carter Mazur has transformed into one of the best goal-scorers in all of college hockey. This has been his first year in North America, and he has already proven that he is too good for the AHL, where he scored 19 points in his first 16 games. The only reason the Coyotes arent higher on this list is that Dylan Guenther has graduated to the NHL and has been excellent there. In six games, he had just two points, but he added an element of vision and playmaking that the team was (and still is) sorely lacking especially on the power play. They had the 13th overall pick in the 2021 Draft which was the highest theyve selected in the most recent six drafts. The Canadiens are another team that has slid down this list a bit this time around simply because some of their best prospects have broken out into the NHL this year. Danila Yurov and hgren are both high-energy forwards who bring the same intensity and effort to every shift, whether theyre playing the cycle on offense or rushing back to be a part of the defensive system. Veleno has the makings of a possession monster as he does a very good job of shielding the puck from opposing forecheckers and defensemen. Learn more about your ad choices. Edmonton still holds all its future first-round picks and although they will likely trade at least one of them soon as they try to capitalize on the historic stretch of play that Connor McDavid has been on over the last few seasons. They tore the team to shreds and have been tanking ever since. Michael Rasmussen: Sun, Feb 26 . Despite its prospect pool losing its best player, Arizona has quickly built one of the best prospect pools in the league, owing largely to a very successful 2022 Draft class led by third overall pick Logan Cooley. Typically teams are motivated by a real chance at winning hockeys most important trophy and thats why they trade top draft picks and prospects, so I guess the Canucks have been motivated by . Linus Karlsson should be a good addition in the near future after being the Swedish Hockey Leagues (SHL) rookie of the year in 2021-22, and Danila Klimovich has shown some real improvement in the AHL lately. They landed the third overall pick in the 2022 Draft as well as two additional first-round picks in that draft, boosting their prospect pool significantly. Vegas still possesses all of their future first-round picks and has very little cap space so a trade before this years draft seems unlikely which bodes well for their prospect pool. Much like Raymond, his adjustment to the North American game will play a big role in determining when he makes his Red Wing debut. Their roster is now split between some of the stars of their 2010s juggernaut teams (Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar) and the new wave of youngsters that theyve added through the draft. This big Swedish defenseman can take a hit, give a hit, set up a power-play goal, or score a big goal.