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NHL Big Board 2022 Matthew Savoie drops Kevin Korc

  • In just three short months, the 2022 NHL Draft will kick off at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.Hockey seasons acro s the globe are winding down, the 2022 CHL Top Prospects Game shined a light on some top Canadian talent, and the 2022 Beijing Olympics gave one NHL Draft Kole Calhoun Jersey -eligible a major stock boost.Keeping a close eye on all corners of the hockey world, the scouts at FCHockey have updated their ranking for the 2022 draft, releasing the annual Spring edition.While theres no change within the top three, with Kingston Frontenacs captain Shane Wright still very much leading the pack along with U.S. Under-18 National Team star Logan Cooley and Slovak stud defender Simon Nemec.MORE: The No. 4 spot has a new name with Juraj Slafkovsky rising up. Even before his standout Olympic performance, there was a strong push within FCHockeys discu sions to see him rise up the board. Being named MVP of the mens side of hockey at the 2022 Beijing Olympics made it a very easy decision to move Slafkovsky up.Another big riser within the top-10 is Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Kevin Korchinski. The blueliner has entered the conversation for the top defender available in this cla s and is nipping at the heels of the top five. Hes showing no signs of slowing down, either.The changes continue throughout the top-32, with four new names cracking FCHockeys first round.In the second-last edition of this ranking before the 2022 NHL Draft, heres how FCHockeys top-32 is looking. 1. Shane Wright, C, Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)Previous Rank: 1 (-)The king remains king. Wright has had some questions about whether or not hell hold onto this spot down Arizona Diamondbacks Jersey the stretch but the centers play on the ice has silenced those critics. Wright leads all first-year OHL draft eligibles in points this season and was named one of two top players at the Top Prospects Game. If it wasnt automatic before, the top spot in the 2022 NHL Draft looks to be locked in at this point.2. Logan Cooley, C, USNTDP (USHL)Previous Rank: 2 (-)Holding onto the No. 2 spot, Cooley continues to impre s this season, racking up points in nearly every single game he plays in. Hes one of the most dynamic players in this cla s, an absolute offensive dynamo. His skating and creativity are among the top in this draft. Hes a ton of fun to watch and already looks like a future fan favorite for the NHL team that lands him.3. Simon Nemec, D, HK Nitra (Slovakia)Previous Rank: 3 (-)Nemec remains the top defender in the cla s in the eyes of FCHockey and holds onto his third overall ranking. He was a member of the bronze medal-winning Team Slovakia at the Olympics granted he played minimal minutes as the tournament went on. Nemecs not a lock for the first blueliner off the board on draft day, but he remains the strongest contender.4. Juraj Slafkovsky, C, TPS (Liiga)Previous Rank: 8 (+4)The first riser on FCHockeys Spring board, Slafkovsky hadnt been Curt Schilling Jersey getting the respect or attention he deserves this season until his performance at the Olympics. On the international stage, the Slovak led the team in goals and points with seven, helping lead the team to their bronze and earning both a spot on the All-Star Team and tournament MVP honors. The remarkable performance showed a glimpse of what Slafkovsky can do at the next level.5. Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL)Previous Rank: 4 (-1)Matthew Savoie may be sliding a spot here, but this is more about the rise of Slafkovsky than the play of Savoie. The young star has continued to dominate play in the WHL, bringing an exceptional level of impact in all three zones, while shining offensively. His size 5-foot-9 and 179 pounds may lead to him sliding down the board slightly on draft day, making him one of the early potential steals to keep an eye on.6. Danila Yurov, RW, Metallurg Magnitogorsk (KHL)Previous Rank: 7 (+1)Danila Yurov is another player that hasnt been getting enough attention all season, despite spending some significant time in the KHL. This is due to the fact hes been playing minimal, sheltered minutes in Ru sias top league. When hes been in the MHL, hes shown flashes of dominance at both ends of the ice. He needs to be in the discu sion more as the draft approaches.7. Kevin Korchinski, D, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)Previous Rank: 14 (+7)The lone new name in FCHockeys top-10, Korchinskis play in the WHL has had scouts drooling. The defender has improved a great deal over the course of the season and currently looks like a very real challenger to be the first defenseman off the board. Hes also in the conversation for best skater in this cla s, all drastically improving in his own end this season. If youre Abraham Almonte Jersey not already on the Korchinski hype train yet, the train has left the station.8. Brad Lambert, C, Pelicans (Liiga)Previous Rank: 5 (-3)If you just take a quick look at Brad Lamberts numbers this season, its not hard to tell that hes struggled with production. However, when you watch him play, you can see why hes remained in FCHockeys top-10. He plays the game at such a high speed, excelling in transition to help lead his teams attack. He shows the ability to dictate the pace of play and just exudes intelligence on the ice. Hes not in the No. 1-2 conversation that he was entering the season, but hes still an intriguing option near the top.MORE: 9. Joakim Kemell, RW, JYP (Liiga)Previous Rank: 6 (-3)Joakim Kemell started the season a man on fire in Liiga. Yet after mi sing the month of November to injury, we havent seen that same level of production from the Finnish winger. Still, he remains an exciting offensive talent with the ability to take over games. He has a knack for finding the back of the net and will be the target of many teams when July rolls around.10. Frank Nazar, RW, USNTDP (USHL)Previous Rank: 9 (-1)Similar to Kemell, Frank Nazar is one of the most exciting prospects in this cla s. A strong playmaker, he can also hit you with a goal, keeping defenders on their toes at all times. Hes a strong skater with long, powerful strides. He does need to show improvement in the defensive end, but the offensive potential is enough to help mask the flaws with Nazar.11. David Jiricek, D, HC Plzen (Czechia)Previous Rank: 10 (-1)David Jiricek was climbing up draft boards until an injury at the 2022 World Junior Championship put a hold on his season. He has yet to play a game since then, and while it was recently announced that he wont play in the mens World Championship, it looks like he will resume his efforts with the U20 team once again at the 4 Jake Lamb Jersey Nations tournament later this month.RELATED: TOP RISERS IN FCHOCKEYS SPRING RANKING12. Rutger McGroarty, C, USNTDP (USHL)Previous Rank: 12 (-)Rutger McGroarty isnt getting the love he deserves this season. The USNTDP forward is a big body that might just be one of the most impactful
      September 4, 2022 8:30 PM PDT
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