11, is a talented offensive player who possesses a high-level shot and the offensive instincts to become a consistent scoring threat at the NHL level. The OHL doesnt have the strongest presence at the top of the 2023 draft, but Musty belongs in the conversation for the best in this class. The 17-year-old American 5, is their best player. A line of Keller-Cooley-Sale would be dominant. Whitelaw, No. Andrew Cristall, LW, Kelowna (NA-16)5-9, 167. He is able to impact the game in all three zone with his high IQ and poise. Hes an explosive skater, generating power with his first few steps allowing him to easily keep up with the pace of play at either end. An undersized forward who has the potential to be a dynamic skilled player, Whitelaw has elite straight-line speed and with his puck control will thrive in a high-event system that loves to generate chances in a variety of ways. Ziemmer scored 30 goals last year for Prince George and is following up that performance with another good season; he has 20 goals and 52 points in 37 games. 28 on FCHockeys board, is a two-way force that uses his skating and quick decision-making to impact the game at either end of the ice. 28 on 28: My Interview With Blackhawks Great Steve Larmer, Blackhawks 2, Ducks 4 Three Stars, Key Takeaways, Pre-Gamin: Blackhawks at Ducks (9:00 PM CT) Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread, Blackhawks Trade Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty to Toronto. The Columbus Blue Jackets are, at this point, on the clock. Luke Hughes, the No. 49. The hockey IQ is so high that he easily can jump up in the rankings in the future.. He can jump into the rush at any given moment, and even help push the play from the back end. 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Here are nine other draft-eligible players to keep an eye on in the 2023 WJC (players listed alphabetically): Carlsson (6-3, 198), an A rated skater on NHL Central Scouting's preliminary players to watch list presented by BioSteel, has 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 25 games for Orebro of the Swedish Hockey League, the top professional men's league in Sweden. His 45 points (17 goals, 28 assists) in 24 games leads the Wolverines. He finished the seven-game, 18-day experience with three assists and primarily played on the teams penalty killing unit. He may not be the flashiest player, but his all-around game makes him a potential middle-six center who can play all situations, easily worth a late first-round pick. Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. Szturc is second on Kelowna with 37 points (and did that in 26 games) and has added five goals for Czechia in this tournament. Perron may be a bit undersized but because of his skating, puckhandling, and vision on the ice he has no issues driving play and creating offensive chances for everyone on the ice. Both Mbereko and Oke were passed over in the 2022 NHL Draft. Has impressive tools, but has only started putting up numbers, and the jury is still out on whether he will be a more successful centre than wing. Not only is he FCHockeys biggest faller dropping down 33 places but he also went from our first-ranked defenseman down to 10th. The If Montreal drafts a player based nationality I will break something Id be pissed if Poile passed on Cristall if hes still on the board at 11. He competes hard in all areas of the ice.". Adding strength and working on his two-way game will be paramount for Perron, but there is not denying his offensive upside and going to an organization that will allow him multiple years to develop will be the perfect scenario for him. Comments by third parties are neither sponsored or endorsed by Bleacher Nation. His game is basically physical and gritty to the point of domination. WebCharlie Stramel's Player Profile. Players React To Trades, Rockfords Updated Lineup, An Intriguing Waiver Name, and Other Blackhawks Bullets, Patrick Kane Trade Fallout: Reactions, Statements, History, More, So long, Showtime A Goodbye to Patrick Kane, Blackhawks 1, Coyotes 4 Three Stars, Key Takeaways, Blackhawks Also Acquire Two Defensemen In Patrick Kane Trade, Pre-Gamin: Blackhawks at Coyotes (8:00 PM CT) Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread, I Need A Good Blackhawks Memory Today So Heres a Golden Anniversary, Blackwell Hurt, Domis Value, Praise For GMKD, Lafferty Says Goodbye, and Other Blackhawks Bullets. Halttunen, No. Alabama struggled offensively for much of Wednesday night. Hes an A1 legend prospect and a franchise changing talent. 4 selection by the Seattle Kraken in the 2022 NHL Draft, and left wingBrennan Othmann (New York Rangers). The tournament was Stramels fourth international experience and the medal was his third. He has a lethal shot but has turned into an excellent facilitator and has shown the ability to elevate his linemates. When all is said and done, I think hell still find himself in the second round of our rankings at the end of the year.. "His coach (Brandon Naurato) is already putting him into every situation as if he's their best player, and he pretty much is. Cristall has 62 points (26 goals, 36 assists) in 36 games for Kelowna. He'll be a top 10 player on the midterm list of International skaters.". Arizona Coyotes. It is anunderstatement tosay that his college play this was underwhelming, where his play was inconsistent, full of bad penalties andfrustration. At 17, the Slovakian forward has scored four goals and eight points for AIK IF. Links to content and the quotation of material from other news sources are not the responsibility of Bleacher Nation. Alabamas Jahvon Quinerly and Auburns Wendell Green Jr. got into it under the Auburn bench in what was a rather confusing situation. Heidt, No. World Juniors 2022: Connor Bedard, Dalibor Dvorsky, Charlie Stramel headline top eligible prospects for the 2023 NHL Draft | Sporting News PHI BUF 4:00p Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. Linebacker Donald Willis, who started five games for the Gophers football team in 2022, announced Tuesday night on Twitter that he's entering his name into the transfer portal. It will take a collective effort to improve UW's offensive production, but the job will be easier if Stramel can parlay his international experience into impactful play during the final stretch of the college season. He has been fantastic this year and will be able to make an impact in a variety of ways at the NHL level. The 18-year-old, who likely will open the tournament on left wing with center Logan Stankoven and right wing Dylan Guenther (Arizona Coyotes), considers himself a two-way forward with an eye on emphasizing his ability in the offensive zone but not forgetting about the importance of the defensive zone. Minnetian was the defender that stood out to me the first time I watched this years NTDP team, Larson said. Bob McKenzie has him ranked 16th overall, and his combination of size/age might be a factor in a team taking the young Fin earlier than the Blackhawks are on the board. We Just Ranked The 10 Best Fighters in NHL History, Corrigan's Gambling Corner: 3 Best NHL Gambling Picks - March 31, 2022, Ranking the 5 Best DFS Goalies for Remainder of NHL Season, 5 Hockey Players Who Could Be Dealt By 2022 NHL Trade Deadline, Corrigan's Gambling Corner: Friday Night Best Bets: College Football, NHL, and NBA. The 2021 draft class will be represented, too. He always gives his best effort on the ice, is a strong forechecker, and is never afraid to throw his weight around on the ice. Its been a bumpy ride this season for Alex Ciernik as hes missed significant time this season, appearing in only one game from September 30-November 16. Hes also a terrific player away from the puck. Logan Cooley, who was the No. 24, is an offensive winger who can create offensive in a variety of ways. When he gets the puck in open space, he will make you pay. He is a huge kid that can control play down middle. He plays with a lot of confidence, isn't afraid of getting involved and often comes out as a winner from battles along the boards.". Canada will play in Group A with Sweden, Czechia, Germany and Austria, with their preliminary-round games at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Projected #1 overall pick Connor Bedard is representing Canada, hoping to solidify his spot as the first player called in June. He has hit a little bit of a plateau since November. The 18-year-old is one of two Slovakia-born players projected as a first-round pick in the 2023 draft. He is very skilled with the puck and makes unpredictable moves and opening passes every time he enters the offensive zone. "He's a well-rounded defenseman with a good physical presence," Stubb said. of Wisconsin (NA-21)6-3, 212. decent center prospect for Vancouver: 38-Cameron Allen. Yet the Crimson Tide surged ahead when it mattered, and made a huge run even after a skirmish led to a long delay and a trio of ejections at Coleman Coliseum. The 18-year-old right-hand shot (5-11, 173), one of the youngest players in Liiga, Finland's top professional men's league, has 13 points (four goals, nine assists) with 81 shots on goal while averaging 15:57 of ice time in 28 games for Assat. Charlie Stramel, a top prospect for the 2023 NHL Draft, was among the 25 players named to Team USAs roster for the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship. 2021. While his foot-speed may be a tad concerning, his ability to move laterally and puck handling ability allow him to negate any issues caused by his lack of elite speed. Created By: Sharkie69. Slovakia was one of two countries that didnt play their first World Juniors game on Monday. "A big, powerful, two-way forward who is surprisingly good and fast for a player of his size," NHL director of European Scouting Goran Stubb said. There is no way San Jose doesn't take Smith here. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft before the tournament has only further separated himself from the rest of the upcoming supposedly great draft class with a performance the likes of which we have never seen. He has 10 points (one goal, nine assists) in 20 games with UM before joining USA Hockey. That win officially clinched the SEC regular season title for Alabama for the second time in three seasons. Cruz Lucius nets top honor for second straight week, plus other notables from our look at Wisconsin men's hockey, 'I relate it to the freshman year of high school, working your way up': University School grad Robby Newton pushes for ice time with Wisconsin Badgers, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Hes listed at only 5-10 and 176 pounds (again, not a deal-breaker by any means). The 17-year-old left-shot center has eight points (four goals, four assists) and 47 shots on goal while averaging 15:18 of ice time in 21 games this season with AIK in Allsvenskan, Sweden's second division. If he cuts down on the turnovers and mental mistakes, it will help his game a ton going forward.. Despite some gaps in his defensive game, it is impossible to ignore the potential explosive upside that he possesses. The 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship is scheduled in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Moncton, New Brunswick, from Dec. 26-Jan. 5. When looking at these lists, skaters in the teens in both North America and on the International lists are where we should focus our attention. Scores/Schedule the plain reality is the potential No. Leonard, No. There have been improvements in his two-way game throughout the year and if he continues to make strides his all-around game will allow him to translate his game to the NHL much easier. For the sake of this conversation, its worth noting the extent to which they rank players: there are 224 players ranked just in the North American Skaters category. Here are my top 32 ranked players as of December 2022. "He's an offensive-minded defenseman with a very good set of skills and great offensive instincts," Stubb said. NHL Home. While it caused an extended delay, it didnt hinder Alabamas run one bit. But if youve watched this tournament from the jump, there are some other names of note as we start to think about the 2023 NHL Draft. The 2023 NHL draft class is rivalled only by 2015 among the talent pools Scott Wheeler has scouted to date. The hope at Wisconsin is that Charlie Stramel builds on his experience of helping the United States win a bronze medal at the World Junior Championship in Canada to help the Badgers put together a strong finish during the final six weeks of the regular season. He can provide a strong net-front presence and his game should translate well to the NHL. Bedard has more than enough time to cement himself as the top draft pick in this summers draft. That whole game was a surreal experience, Stramel said. His off-puck work allows him to be effective in the defensive zone, knowing where his assignments are and consistently being able to stick with them to negate their impact. Here are the biggest fallers in FCHockeys Midterm ranking for the 2023 draft: Though its unfair to call Charlie Stramels freshman season at the University of Wisconsin a bust, he has battled consistency at times. But the Blackhawks have likely seen plenty of his junior take; he plays for Kelowna, where Colton Dach is/was (depending on the severity of his injury) the captain. 29, makes quick decisions and knows how to create space for himself and will fit in nicely in the middle-six of a teams forward group. Hes a very well-rounded player and has great poise at both ends of the ice, FCHockeys chief Ontario scout Austin Broad said. While there were some uncharacteristically low moments for him at the World Juniors, he has shown how talented of a player he can be with his play in the Czechia mens league. None of MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Cubs, the Bears, the Bulls, the White Sox, or the Blackhawks have endorsed, supported, directed, or participated in the creation of the content at this site, or in the creation of the site itself. He is a smooth skater who has the ability to make quick decisions with the puck on his stick, often knowing where he wants to go with the puck before its on his stick. RW Kasper Halttunen. Defensively there are some hiccups, losing coverage too easily at times and allowing himself to become too puck focused which leads to defensive collapses. He leads the Ice in production by a wide margin, 72 points (27 goals and 45 assists) and has shown the ability to drive play from the wing, which isnt a common ability in todays NHL. Fantilli has a complete package hes big, skilled and extremely strong. He received an A grade on the preseason watch list and played on the US team at the last two World Junior tournaments, but hasnt been nearly as productive as a teenage freshman in the Big Ten as Fantilli at Michigan. The 18-year-old right-hand shot (6-3, 212) and A rated skater has seven points (four goals, three assists) in 18 games as a freshman at the University of Wisconsin. Hes ranked anywhere between a top-ten prospect to the late-20s by various folks, so his draft slot is a bit of a wild card depending on the teams evaluation. Im not going to hide it here: I still like centers with good size. Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. By the time things were sorted out several minutes later, Alabama center Charles Bediako and guard Rylan Griffen, along with an assistant coach, were ejected for leaving the bench area and crossing halfcourt. As a reminder: the Blackhawks have two picks in the first and second round in the 2023 NHL Draft thanks to two trades with the Tampa Bay Lightning. And, frankly, the Blackhawks have had good fortune with players born on Feb. 4; Denis Savard also shares my birthday. Okay, so the Russia thing is definitely something to keep in mind here. Using his skating and size to push play in transition and drive the puck to the dangerous areas. He scored 51 goals and an even 100 points in just 62 games. He is an offensive-minded defender who thrives with the puck on his stick. Sears and Clowney each finished with 17 points. However, he is a decent finisher and has promising offensive upside. 27, is one of the more intriguing prospects in this class. 31 st overall Carolina Hurricanes Charlie Stramel, RW, Wisconsin (NCAA) Stramel, on FCHockeys board at No. He has a mature defensive game, knowing when to support his teammates down low and when to provide a safety outlet. After slowly chipping away at that mark, however, things got heated. I think for sure I gained some confidence out there, hanging on to the puck (and) using my speed more often, Stramel said. Alabama And he should be one of the best Slovakian players at the World Juniors. You could see him gain confidence in his offensive ability and his ability to protect the puck and create scoring chances, Wisconsin coach Tony Granato said. He received an A grade on the preseason watch list and played on the US team at the last two World Junior tournaments, but hasnt been nearly as productive as a teenage freshman in the Big Ten as Fantilli at Michigan. Given that he is not the fastest skater and needs to refine some of his defensive game he would be considered a quality late first-round selection with middle-six potential. Solid RHD to play with Power, Samuelsson, and/or Dahlin. Tourigny hasnt really hurt his draft chances with his play. He received a B grade on the preseason watch list. He consistently puts himself in the best possible position to make a positive play. Were just a handful of months away from the 2023 NHL Draft. WebThe NHL Draft 2023 location will be in Nashville, Tennessee. Charlie Stramel, C, USA Like Brindley, Stramel is playing in the Big Ten this season with Wisconsin, where he has seven points in 18 games as a freshman. 2 on FCHockeys board, has emerged as the leading contender to challenge Bedard for the top spot in the 2023 draft. "He's got great hockey sense, sees what's facing him and is able to adjust and adapt," TSN director of scouting and NHL analyst Craig Button said. It was a matter of him now playingagainst older stronger players that play the game inside their system and not necessarily the free wheeling style his USA team did. FORWARDS: Brett Berard, Providence (NCAA); Thomas Bordeleau, Michigan (NCAA); Logan Cooley, Michigan (NCAA); Matt Coronato, Harvard (NCAA); Riley Duran, Providence (NCAA); Dominic James, Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA); Matthew Knies, Minnesota (NCAA); Carter Mazur, Denver (NCAA); Hunter McKown, Colorado (NCAA); Sasha Pastujov, Guelph (OHL); Mackie Samoskevich, Michigan (NCAA); Red Savage, Miami (NCAA); Landon Slaggert, Notre Dame (NCAA); Charlie Stramel, USA U-18 (NTDP). no way Chicago doesn't take Fantilli here. Id like to see him add a further element of strength to his game, FCHockeys chief Eastern scout Shaun Richardson said. !: https://t.co/EvDqkJ7cI7#RollTide | #BlueCollarBasketball pic.twitter.com/oxHMSTtVGf. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Leonard is a high-floor, lower-ceiling type of prospect and likely caps out as a top-nine forward who can play five-on-five and on the penalty kill. I like his vision and playmaking ability thats outlined pretty well in the video above. It's just a media site that happens to cover MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Blackhawks. WebNHL Draft Class 2023; Advisor/Agent NCAA Confirmed 100%; TEAM PREDICTION. Nadeau has high-level puck skills, allowing him to be an effective shooter and playmaker. Stenberg, No. Links to content and the quotation of material from other news sources are not the responsibility of Bleacher Nation. Team USAs roster also features a plethora of first-round talent from past draft classes. FR. 18 on FCHockeys board, is a plug-and-play center who has an impact in all three zones. Still, with time remaining in the season to jump back up the rankings, the Boston College commit will want to keep his name projected in the top two rounds. Hes dynamic with the puck at times but not consistently enough, which is a big factor in why hes dropped a bit. He has points in 27 consecutive games, the longest in the WHL since Brett Leason of Prince Albert had a point in 30 straight in 2018-19. Even his performance at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship was not what was expected out of a highly touted prospect, as he failed to register a goal on Teams USAs march to a bronze medal. In his November early 2023 NHL Draft rankings, Scott Wheeler at The Athletic had Brindley at No. Corey Pronman - The Athletic - Nov. 15th: "Hes a 6-foot-3 center who can skate well and plays a highly physical brand of hockey. But the Blackhawks also have the first-round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning by way of the Brandon Hagel trade last year. 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The Winnipeg Ice are loaded with high-end forward talent and there is a legitimate argument that draft eligible Benson, No. Hes a deceptive player, he can beat defenders in one-on-one situations by attacking the outside lane with speed, or he can use his puckhandling to quickly change direction and create separation. Stramel was one of 25 under-20 players to make the World Junior team. He also had six points in five games for Canadas U18 team at this years Hlinka Gretzky Cup. 48. Most NHL mock draft 2023 editions have Connor Bedard being selected #1 overall. The Tigers host No. We had a great week of camp followed by a pair of good pre-tournament games to help us finalize our roster,John Vanbiesbrouck, general manager of the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team and also the assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey, said in a release. One bit support his teammates down low and when to support his teammates low. 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