For context on how clear cut Wrights first overall selection is, four players were ranked second on at least one board. Alexander Appleyard, Paul Zuk, Sebastian Jackson, Matthew Somma, Mikael Holm, Tobias Pettersson, Austin Brass and Josh Tessler combined their draft rankings and put together the official Smaht Scouting 2022 NHL Draft Winter Rankings. Josh Filmon, LW, Swift Current Broncos (WHL), 145. Dowhaniuk (6-0, 158), is a left-handed defenseman who is currently the 50th ranked prospect overall on the 2022 DraftPro preliminary rankings list. There are a lot of holes in his game and I need to see him improve on his playmaking if he wants to have a hope of NHL success. Calle Odelius, LHD, Djurgrdens IF J20 (J20 Nationell), 32. Statistics of Matthew Seminoff, a hockey player from Coquitlam, BC born Dec 27 2003 who was active from 2019 to 2023. Lastly, Im not completely sold on Londons Isaiah George falling to the third round. . All Rights Reserved. That means, he could either be a first-rounder or a third-rounder. Ive watched Seminoff over the past three seasons and the growth in his game over that span has been stellarHe has really emerged as an effective offensive contributor, including being a guy who does the creating. July 8, 2022 MONTREAL -- With the 179th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Stars selected Matthew Seminoff from Kamloops of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Jagger Firkus, RW, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL), 45. Seminoff (5-11, 178), is a diligent skater and a better puck carrier, says Farenholtz. Wright was the number one ranked player in every single rankings list. section: | slug: stars-matthew-seminoff-drops-to-stars-in-round-6 | sport: hockey | route: article_single_fantasy | Its been another long year of hockey and ranking and keeping up on which overagers may make the cut this time around at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal. Samuel Savoie, C, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL), 87. An improvement to say the least. Brayden Schuurman, RW, Victoria Royals (WHL), 110. Matthew Seminoff, RW, Kamloops (WHL) DOB: 12 . He tries to be an offensive defenseman and attempts to use his speed to overpower defenders, but he isnt skilled enough with his shot or playmaking to create many high danger chances. Tnias Mathurin, LHD, North Bay Battalion (OHL), 160. Aleksanteri Kaskimki, C, HIFK (Liiga), 74. Much like his older brother, Geekies shot is an underrated aspect of his game and one that can beat goalies from almost anywhere in the offensive zone. Rieger Lorenz, C, Okotoks Oilers (AJHL), 54. Joakim Kemell, RW, JYP (Fin. Theres something to be said about a player that never gives up on the play. Jumping up to the forward position here are three prospects to keep an eye on this season. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Seminoff is one of those players that is relentless on the forecheck and a scoring threat any time hes on the ice. I dont expect Lindgrens scoring slump to continue. For full scouting reports on every prospect accounted for on the Elite Prospects 2022 NHL Draft ranking and an additional 100 or so afterwards, keep your eyes peeled for this year's draft guide, set to drop in mid-June. As I said, this draft can go a whole number of ways and it will be a trickle-down effect of how the first round plays out. DallasStars.com is the official Web site of DSE Hockey Club, L.P. Matthew Seminoff had 6 goals, 3 assists, and 9 points in 17 games as a line 2 right winger during the 2022 WHL Playoffs. Last season with Winnipeg, the left-handed center averaged just under a point per game notching 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 24 games, which was good enough to lead all 2022 NHL Draft eligible prospects in points. 6. Zandee is currently the 39th ranked prospect overall on the 2022 DraftPro preliminary rankings list. From the first round all the way to pick No. 100SportsBaylor BearsCollege SportsCowboysFC DallasGolfMavericksNorth TexasOklahoma SoonersOther SchoolsOther SportsRangersSMU MustangsStarsTCU Horned FrogsTexas . Seminoff, who also had an assist, got his 21st goal at 4:39 of the first period, for a 1-0 lead. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Ludwig Persson, C/LW, Frlunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell), 58. PATRICK KANE - Kane won't play Wednesday versus the Flyers but will make his Rangers debut Thursday versus the Senators, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. There are more players that I liked as fourth round or later selections, but I felt that the ten I selected were the best that the WHL has to offer this season, for one reason or another. As for my final rankings, Ill have the top 192 as I see them going this season. Lindgren (5-11, 165), is a left-handed defenseman who was selected seventh overall in the first round of the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft by the Kamloops Blazers. He is a powerful skater with exceptionally quick feet to win short-area races or blow by defenders down the wing and he has the lateral mobility to weave around checks or cut to the middle of the ice off the rush. DATABASE. In his rookie 2019-20 season with Winnipeg he contributed seven points (seven assists) in 22 games. HEAD TO HEAD Feb 25 @ MH - TALE OF THE TAPE Seminoff, 18, scored a. Matthew Seminoff. As one fellow scout I spoke with said, Seminoff absolutely lives on the inside. He gets to the front of the net and establishes inside position to battle for rebounds and jam loose pucks into the net, has good hand-eye coordination to deflect incoming shots, and positions himself for dangerous shooting opportunities in the slot. Nick Richard, Dobber Prospects, Seminoffs forechecking ability is something I could see frustrating teams for years to come. It is the 27th time the event has been hosted by Montreal, and the first since 2009. I mean, he will, but I think his skating and poise with the puck should signify a slightly higher selection for the defenceman. - Connect directly with players, coaches, teams, scouts and agents (optional) 225 Selections. He can be a turnover machine and his skating is only average to slightly above average. Thats one of the first things youll notice about Seminoff. 225 Selections Table; Round 1 NHL Scoring Stats NHL Goalie Stats; Overall Team Player Nat. 1. He added nine points (six goals, three points) in 17 playoff games. He picked up an assist in the contest. Having said that, work ethic, speed and forechecking are valuable commodities to have in the NHL, especially when it comes to the grind of the playoffs. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. His hands are soft and quick, which allows him to control the puck well in tight traffic. Hes a player that just a couple years ago was expected to be a top-five pick. His dad by the same name, Mats Lindgren, was taken 15th overall by Winnipeg in the 1993 NHL Draft in Quebec. Seminoff, who hails from Leesburg, Virginia, and lived there until he was about six years old before making the move to British Columbia, has taken the rankings by storm as of late. When we sat down to rank Mateychuk, I was still riding high on his offensive abilities and ranked him 16th. Minten does a lot of things well but isnt elite in any area, making me question his upside and NHL odds. Now, he has taken this season by storm putting up career-high numbers alongside the likes of 2022 prospect Fraser Minten and 2023 draft eligible Connor Levis. This includes a trio of defensemen, Mats Lindgren of the Kamloops Blazers, Keaton Dowhaniuk of the Prince George Cougars and Denton Mateychuk of the Moose Jaw Warriors. There is definitely no shortage of hockey roots in the Geekie family. But the hands and finishing ability need to improve for him to score consistently in this league. Seminoff will also gain valuable experience due to the fact Kamloops will be hosting the 2023 Memorial Cup. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/SDlwvRXm6u, Seminoff possesses a unique combination of dogged determination and soft hands around the net. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Think Jannik Hansen when he was in his prime with the Vancouver Canucks. 7. Cole Spicer, F, U.S. National U18 Team (USDP), 93. Player profile for Matthew Seminoff (Right Wing) Odds Odds My Bets. Outside of the top three, its anyones guess as to how each player will pan out. Ultimately, that attribute alone will give him a good chance of gaining employment in an NHL lineup one day and becoming not only a favorite of the fans but his head coach as well. Enter Search Term. Tim Almgren, C, rebro HK J20 (J20 Nationell), 108. When a team drafts Geekie, theyll be getting a power forward with legitimate top six upside and playmaking ability. Its great when your first round pick works out, but its almost more exciting having one of your later picks turn into an NHL player because it shows that your scouts put in the work that season. Liam Arnsby, C, North Bay Battalion (OHL), 158. 8. The Dallas Stars primary logo is a registered trademark and the Stars name and secondary logos are trademarks of the Dallas Stars. Eric Alarie, LW, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL), 122. Our rankings include those from Dobber Prospects, Future Considerations, McKeens Hockey, EliteProspects, Sportsnet, The Hockey Writers, Bob McKenzie, and Craig Button. Jack Sparkes, RHD, St. Michaels Buzzers (OJHL), 139. Savoie (5 foot 9, 178 pounds) is a dynamic right-handed center that possesses an elite skating ability. Its never too early to start thinking about the draft, and since Ive been doing some scouting work on the side this year, its time to bring you all my top 10 list for WHL players. Last season he played his rookie WHL season for Saskatoon and had a solid year, posting 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in 24 games. Forward Matthew Seminoff was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the sixth round on Friday, 179th overall. He displays a solid understanding of how the play is unfolding in the offensive zone and what his next move needs to be, and he also recognizes when he needs to match a higher pace, Neumeier said. His work ethic is off the charts, not only on the ice but off of it as well. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Analysis: The Stars clearly focused heavily on defensemen in this draft and got some good ones with their first two picks. Id like to see improvements in the defensive zone and at even strength, but overall, I think he could be a late first or early second-round prospect. James Stefan, RW, Portland Winterhawks (WHL), 127. Like the past couple seasons, this year had its own challenges. This shouldnt come as much of a surprise considering the fact that Savoie currently sits as the consensus number two pick in the draft, right behind Shane Wright. He snapped a 4-4 tie at 19:52 of the third period. Cameron Lund, C, Green Bay Gamblers (USHL), 143. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. The NHL draft was hosted in Montreal from its inception in 1963 until 1984 before it was moved to a different city annually, beginning with Toronto in 1985. Give Seminoff the puck and hell ensure that your team at is at least able to generate some offense off of the rush.. He also has a keen eye for playmaking and can get pucks to their destination off of both his forehand and backhand. Derek Neumeier, FC Hockey, F Matthew Seminoff (#13, white)This clip is representative of Seminoff's impressive all-around game, work ethic, and ability to read plays developing.How many good things does he do in this 0:18 clip? For more information, including dates, click here. He joins Fraser Minten and Mats Lindgren, who heard their names called earlier in the day.. 225, this page will be your home for tracking every selection, including notes on team fit for the 32 players taken in . Previous Entry Draft. More of an accuracy shooter than a power shooter. Elias Pettersson, LHD, rebro HK J20 (J20 Nationell), 105. Mateychuk is one of the smarter defensemen in the draft, with the ability to see the ice in the offensive zone better than most of the other defensemen. As of right now, Im not comfortable with ranking him in the top 50, but I could see him finding his way into the end of the second round or early third round. Overall, its a pretty top-heavy WHL class. He made his WHL debut during the 2019-20 season, which was abruptly cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. OTTAWA SENATORS: MATTHEW SAVOIE, C, WINNIPEG (WHL) Only three players exceeded 20 goals for Ottawa in 2021, so the Senators elect to draft WHL center Matthew Savoie. Storm Advisory 2/27/23: NHL Daily News, Links and Roundup, Canes Countrys Trade Deadline Big Board: Trade Chips. Brother: Dominic Seminoff, Powered by Pretty huge gap if you ask me. He also appeared in 11 games with Leksand's junior team, earning seven points (three goals, four assists). Michael Fisher, RHD, St. Marks (USHS-Prep), 147. He also has a keen eye for playmaking and can get pucks to their destination off of both his forehand and backhand.. Luca Pinelli, Matthew Mania, Denver Barkey, Joey Willis, Easton Cowan, Nick Lardis, Angus MacDonell. Michael Buchinger, LHD, Guelph Storm (OHL), 142. Matthew Seminoff is ascending. Ernst also earned a spot as the backup goalie on Team Canada at the 2020 Youth Olympics where he won a bronze medal. . Matthew Somma from Smaht Scouting points out, The Pipeline: A conversation with Matthew Seminoff, NHL Rumors: Canucks, Predators, Ducks, Maple Leafs, Oilers. Sandis Vilmanis, F, Lulea HF J20 (J20 Nationell), 112. Should the Red Wings Trade Tyler Bertuzzi. Seminoff is ranked all over the place from as high as 29th by Dobber Prospects to as low as 91st by Craig Button of TSN. Ty Nelson, RHD, North Bay Battalion (OHL), 33. Franchise Hockey Manager, Drafted 2018, 5 #93 overall by Kamloops Blazers in the WHL Bantam Draft, 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Draft. Adaptable, too. 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