33, has the potential to be a dynamic offensive weapon. 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. Games will be broadcast on NHL Network in the United States and TSN in Canada. RW Kasper Halttunen. The 17-year-old, A rated skater began the season with Skelleftea in Sweden's junior league and had 26 points (13 goals, 13 assists) in 20 games, and was promoted to Skelleftea's team in the SHL, where he has five points (two goals, three assists) and 11 shots on goal while averaging 9:28 in 14 games. Despite the poor team performance, Ritchie has been very effective for Oshawa this year. Honzek (6-3, 186) has 43 points (17 goals, 26 assists) in 31 games for Vancouver in the WHL this season. He received an A grade on the preseason watch list. 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. 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. Stramel is a polarizing prospect in the upcoming draft. He's adapted well, because he's a good skater, to the pace of play in college and is having an impact already. 13, is a quick and creative two-way forward who constantly looks to generate offense through his pace and ability to create space for himself. 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. Somehow, Cristall received a B grade from NHL Central Scouting (which indicates a 2nd-3rd round grade) on their preseason watch list. The Columbus Blue Jackets are, at this point, on the clock. He showed 2018 NHL Draft (355) 2019 NHL Draft (518) 2019 OHL Draft (768) 2019 QMJHL Draft (360) 2020 NHL Draft (511) 2020 OHL Draft (929) 2020 QMJHL Draft (240) 2021 NHL Draft (334) But a cut suffered in their second game against the US ended his tournament prematurely. Solid RHD to play with Power, Samuelsson, and/or Dahlin. Sale has six goals and 11 points for HC Brno, which leads all U19 players in the league. He know show to use his size and strength to keep himself between the puck and the opposing players. Every two weeks, NHL.com will take a closer look at some of the draft-eligible And with the number of picks the Blackhawks have, taking a shot on a big kid makes sense even if it might take him a few years to get to the NHL level; they took that approach with their third pick in the 2022 first round, Sam Rinzel. Szturc is second on Kelowna with 37 points (and did that in 26 games) and has added five goals for Czechia in this tournament. Hes listed at only 5-10 and 176 pounds (again, not a deal-breaker by any means). 2023 Future Considerations Hockey Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. MONTREAL TAKE GUY SOUND LIKE FRENCH NAME. Per NCAA rules, doing so during a fight is an automatic ejection. All rights reserved. He has all the tools you want in an NHL player but has some glaring question marks that could scare off some scouts. If its an attitude question, he needs to mature in the coming years and know that those parts are very important to be more well-rounded. "He's fast with good balance and great puck skills. 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Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. Pellikka (5-11, 176) is considered one of the most improved prospects in Sweden. Hes a very well-rounded player and has great poise at both ends of the ice, FCHockeys chief Ontario scout Austin Broad said. Im not going to hide it here: I still like centers with good size. That whole game was a surreal experience, Stramel said. Comments by third parties are neither sponsored or endorsed by Bleacher Nation. He is an offensive-minded defender who thrives with the puck on his stick. Scores/Schedule the plain reality is the potential No. Kasper Halttunen, RW, Sweden (INT-9)6-3, 207. Alabama opened the game on the wrong side of a 10-2 run that spanned more than five minutes, and struggled to keep up well into the second half which landed the Crimson Tide into a deep 17-point hole. "He's extremely mobile and active in the offensive zone, plays with a lot of confidence and is a good competitor," Stubb said. FORUMS. 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. Like Brindley, Stramel is playing in the Big Ten this season with Wisconsin, where he has seven points in 18 games as a freshman. The World Juniors is set for summer competition after the first attempt last December was cancelled in the round robin portion following COVID-19 outbreaks from multiple teams. When healthy he has been one of the Wolves most dynamic forwards, and he has shown flashes of a power element that you wouldnt expect from a player with his skill. Brandon Miller, after struggling to do much of anything offensively early, finished with 15 points and seven rebounds. Pinelli, ranked No. Slovakian hockey had a historic draft in 2022, and they look to have a great draft this summer as well. If he cuts down on the turnovers and mental mistakes, it will help his game a ton going forward.. Arizona Coyotes. The next night the U.S. won a thriller, 8-7, over Sweden to capture the bronze medal. He is second on the team in points with 47 points (20 goals, 27 assists) in 46 games and has been able to showcase his high-end offensive game. 4 selection by the Seattle Kraken in the 2022 NHL Draft, and left wingBrennan Othmann (New York Rangers). His ability to push the pace of play as a puck-carrier makes him an effective rush player, and he uses his skating and puckhandling to create separation from his opponent. Anaheim Ducks. Heidt is a creative player who can make special plays every time the puck touches his stick. 29. With NHL Central Scouting delivering their mid-term rankings this week, we now have some tangible lists to look at, digest and start fantasizing about fits for the Blackhawks. Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The six-foot-three center iceman currently plays his hockey for the University of Wisconsin. But he has 13 points in 28 games for sst in Swedens Liiga and produced one goal and one assist in five games at this WJC tournament. "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. 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. Alabama He scored 51 goals and an even 100 points in just 62 games. His awareness and processing are a step behind, as he can often skate himself into danger and turn the puck over, or miss a chance at making a key play. And Im okay with his numbers as a teenage freshman in the Big Ten because its a really good conference this year (and I personally love the coaching staff at Wisconsin). Hes extremely difficult to get the puck off in one-on-one battles and is always driving hard to the net. Hes a big center (6-3, 212) and is playing for the US in his second World Juniors in a few short months. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. C Gracyn Sawchyn. !: https://t.co/EvDqkJ7cI7#RollTide | #BlueCollarBasketball pic.twitter.com/oxHMSTtVGf. Having a player tabbed for a national team usually equates to having a talent on the roster worthy of a high NHL draft pick, the kind of player who can help change the direction of a season. Though Stramel spent a lot of his ice time killing penalties, he was also part of the teams fourth line and assisted on a couple of timely scores in games Team USA ultimately lost. The 2023 NHL draft class is rivalled only by 2015 among the talent pools Scott Wheeler has scouted to date. In addition to news, Bleacher Nation publishes both rumor and opinion, as well as information reported by other sources. 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). Bleacher Nation is supported in part by affiliate advertising programs, which you can learn more about here. He still isn't a big body that can explode into top gear from a standstill, but once he starts flying, there is power in his stride and he uses all his tools to set the pace and tone on the attack. 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. The best way to describe Perron, ranked No. 14, is a playmaking winger who uses his speed and vision to create chances for his teammates. Right now, the Chicago Blackhawks are playing themselves into the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery. Stramel will play lower in the lineup given the quality of the American team at the World Juniors. He provided an assist to New Jersey Devils prospect Luke Hughes for the US against Latvia. Bedard had eight points (four goals, four assists) in seven games to help Canada win gold in the 2022 WJC in August. 6, is a high-end playmaking center who has great hands and elite elusiveness with the puck on his stick. News. Lightning, NHL Central Scouting's preliminary players to watch list. Stramel, who had 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) in 26 games with the US National Team Development Program last season, is considered a first-round talent in FCHockeys preliminary discussions surrounding the 2023 draft class. He was, and remains, a dynamic offensive defenseman that should get plenty of attention come draft day. Stenberg, No. And Ive got a couple on this list (not including either Fantilli or Carlsson at the top if the Blackhawks dont win the lottery). Molendyk, No. Honzek was a player I was excited to watch in the World Juniors because hes tearing up the WHL with Vancouver (where Brent Seabrook is helping coach). Find him on Twitter at @The1Tab. As they started noticing Quinerly and Green get into it on the other end, however, some Alabama players and an assistant coach started running to get involved. He'll be a top 10 player on the midterm list of International skaters.". It would allow him to deal with players who lean on him and play him tough, but it would also allow him to initiate contact more consistently and defend with a combination of stick and body. When he gets the puck in open space, he will make you pay. Johnson led the Tigers with 21 points off the bench, and Flanigan finished with 17 points and eight rebounds. There are many NHL prospects representing their nation their year. He has a lethal shot but has turned into an excellent facilitator and has shown the ability to elevate his linemates. He is on pace to put up 10 points less in his sophomore season while doubling his penalty minutes playing as a -20 defenseman. The Tigers host No. The Winnipeg Ice are loaded with high-end forward talent and there is a legitimate argument that draft eligible Benson, No. Of course, the disruption is worth it. Today, we look at some top prospects for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft to keep an eye on during the tournament. This is a selfish top pick for me, because he was born on my 25th birthday. I thought he had a chance to be the best on his team, and while he is falling in the rankings, he remains the best option out of the NTDP for me this year. A line of Keller-Cooley-Sale would be dominant. 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. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. pic.twitter.com/ccvwqWpYJv. Wisconsin Confirmed 100%; TIMELINE. Photos used are the property of Bleacher Nation, are used under a license with Getty Images, are used with permission, are fair use, or are believed to be in the public domain. Physically, Stramel is the opposite of Brindley. Not only is he FCHockeys biggest faller dropping down 33 places but he also went from our first-ranked defenseman down to 10th. Stramel could begin the tournament at center with left wing Kenny Connors (Los Angeles Kings) and Gavin Brindley (2023 draft eligible). 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. Are There Any Trades Left for the Blackhawks? "He plays a mature game, is competitive and active with an excellent work ethic," Stubb said. The presumed No. Canada will play in Group A with Sweden, Czechia, Germany and Austria, with their preliminary-round games at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. He also captured a silver with the under-18 team last spring and a silver at the 2020 Youth Olympics. 20-ranked prospect, is the highly touted right shot two-way defenseman that NHL GMs love. Stramel was one of 25 under-20 players to make the World Junior team. Stramel is a polarizing prospect in the upcoming draft. Alabamas Jahvon Quinerly and Auburns Wendell Green Jr. got into it under the Auburn bench in what was a rather confusing situation. The I think he gained a ton of confidence in that and I think he carried it over into the tournament. The 2021 draft class will be represented, too. I felt like the team was making progress and trending the right way as well as myself, he said. Here are three of the best NHL Draft hopefuls playing at the 2023 World Juniors. There you have it, a look at my top 50 prospects heading into the NHL Trade deadline. So the Blackhawks will likely have picks at/near the top of the first and second round (their own) and in the mid- to late-20s or early-30s in the first and second rounds from Tampa. The Blue Jackets, last in the National Hockey League standings, would have the best odds at winning the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery and the right to select first in the 2023 NHL Draft with an 18.5% likelihood of getting the luxury of snapping up consensus top pick Connor Bedard of the Regina Pats in the Western Hockey League. Tab is the Lead Blackhawks voice for BN. 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. Bleacher Nation is a private media site owned and operated by Betsperts, Inc., and it is not affiliated in any way with Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago White Sox, or the Chicago Blackhawks. "He's seldom out of position, plays a mature game, is involved and active and can play aggressive and tough when needed.". I included Ritchie in one of my preseason players to watch pieces. He is a lethal threat even when the puck isnt on his stick. If not for Bedard, five goals would be tied for the tournament lead. BORN: Oct. 15, 2004 AGE: 18 BIRTHPLACE: Rosemount, Minnesota, United States NATIONALITY: United States SHOOTS: Right HEIGHT: 6'3" 191cm WEIGHT: 216 lbs 98kg ELC SIGNING AGE: - WAIVERS AGE: - DRAFTED: Undrafted DRAFTED OVERALL: - DRAFT ROUND: - DRAFTED BY: - SUMMARY Charlie Stramel is a 18 The first came on a goal from Michigan's Gavin Brindley that gave the United States a 2-1 lead in what ended as a 6-3 loss to Slovakia on Dec. 28. He is joined on the roster by fellow 2023 draft-eligible forward Hunter McKown and goaltenders Kaiden Mbereko and Andrew Oke. Photos used are the property of Bleacher Nation, are used under a license with Getty Images, are used with permission, are fair use, or are believed to be in the public domain. Before facing Canada in the semifinal round, Stramel won 56.67 percent of his faceoffs in the tournament to lead the US team. He has top-four potential, but even if he ends up as a third pair guy he can play multiple situations and be an effective blueliner for years to come. 18 on FCHockeys board, is a plug-and-play center who has an impact in all three zones. Definitely a different role over there, but you take what you learn over there playing against great players in different situations and you try to translate the best you can here, Stramel said. Wisconsin Confirmed 100%; TIMELINE. 1, is the odds-on favorite to be the first overall selection in 2023 and for good reason. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. When this prototypical power forward suited is at the University of Wisconsin. He can find the soft spots in the offensive zone and has the ability to create offensive chances, both on and off the puck. I WILL BREAK SOMETHING IF THE SLOVAKIA LINE DOESN'T HAPPEN. 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