Every year, The Hockey Writers puts together extensive NHL Draft prospect profiles that detail every top draft-eligible player’s background, NHL projection, strengths, and things they need to work on. They also include quotes from some of the industry’s top scouts and writers along with a video (where available) of the prospect in action.
Here is a list of all the prospect profiles that were written at THW for the 2022 NHL Draft.
2022 NHL Draft Class
1. Juraj Slafkovsky (Montreal Canadiens)
As for what he brings with his game, Juraj Slafkovsky is a big kid at 6-foot-4 and around 220 pounds. At 18 years old, he’s likely not done filling out. He has the potential to grow into a legitimate power forward by definition with his high-end offensive skill and ability to engage physically. Call it a mean streak, but Slafkovsky’s size and physical edge make him arguably one of the more dominant players in this draft.
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2. Simon Nemec (New Jersey Devils)
Simon Nemec is an outstanding, two-way, puck-moving defenseman. The thing that stands out the most in regard to his play is his poise and confidence when he’s on the ice. Every decision he makes is with conviction as he displays high-end hockey sense. Even when he’s facing a great amount of pressure or makes a high-risk move, he doesn’t panic as he has excellent patience and control. He has great body positioning and does a great job of evading and fending off opposing players.
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3. Logan Cooley (Arizona Coyotes)
Logan Cooley will succeed in the NHL due to his complete game and Selke Trophy-like qualities. He doesn’t only thrive in the offensive zone, he can make elite plays in the defensive zone too. Combined with his faceoff ability, diligence to a 200-foot game, smart stick, and high hockey IQ, he is someone every aspiring Stanley Cup winner wants on their team and every coach wants on the ice in key situations.
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4. Shane Wright (Seattle Kraken)
Shane Wright is a highly skilled and very responsible two-way center that possesses an offensive flare. The one thing that stands out immediately in his game is his high-level hockey IQ and decision-making. He has a keen eye as he thinks and reads the game at a quick pace, being able to make snap decisions and catch his opponent off-guard, while rarely making a mistake in the process.
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5. Cutter Gauthier (Philadelphia Flyers)
As one would hope for a prospect who’s 6-foot-3, Cutter Gauthier brings physicality to his overall 200-foot game. He has the strength to fend off attackers, knocking them off the puck in the defensive zone, and using his body to create turnovers in the offensive zone. He also loves to get involved in scrums when he gets the chance.
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Second Round
Third Round
Fourth Round
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 98 |  | Isaiah George |
| 101 |  | Simon Forsmark |
| 102 |  | Tyler Brennan |
| 104 |  | Stephen Halliday |
| 106 |  | Mats Lindgren |
| 107 |  | Ben King |
| 108 |  | Mason Beaupit |
| 109 |  | Kirill Dolzhenkov |
| 110 | | Daniil Orlov |
| 116 |  | Angus Booth |
| 117 |  | Cole Spicer |
| 120 |  | Arseni Koromyslov |
| 121 |  | Ryan Healey |
| 123 |  | Tucker Robertson |
| 124 | | Cruz Lucius |
| 125 |  | Ludvig Jansson |
| 126 | | Charles Leddy |
| 127 |  | Cedrick Guindon |
| 128 |  | Cameron Whitehead |
Fifth Round
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 133 |  | Alex Bump |
| 136 | | Jorian Donovan |
| 137 |  | Tnias Mathurin |
| 139 | | Connor Hvidston |
| 140 | | Jake Furlong |
| 148 | | Otto Salin |
| 149 |  | Jake Karabela |
| 150 |  | Zam Plante |
| 153 | | David Spacek |
| 156 | | Vladimir Grudinin |
| 157 | | Sandis Vilmanis |
| 161 |  | Maxim Barbashev |
Sixth Round
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 166 | | Josh Filmon |
| 175 |  | Fabian Wagner |
| 176 |  | Jackson Dorrington |
| 179 |  | Matthew Seminoff |
| 180 | | Jack Sparkes |
| 183 |  | Reid Dyck |
| 185 | | Servac Petrovsky |
| 186 | | Josh Davies |
| 187 | | Gustav Karlsson |
| 189 | | Tyler Muszelik |
Seventh Round
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 198 | | Artem Barabosha |
| 200 | | Jackson Edward |
| 205 | | Alexander Pelevin |
| 208 | | Kirill Kudryavtsev |
| 212 | | Brennan Ali |
| 213 | | David Gucciardi |
| 214 | | Liam Arnsby |
| 218 |  | Brandon Lisowsky |
| 221 | | Jack Devine |
| 225 |  | Ivan Zhigalov |
