Cristall is such a gifted offensive player, he has the high-end speed and puck skills that allow him to push the pace of play when he picks up the puck in stride. No. 5, is their best player. Reinbacher, FCHockeys No. 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. WebNHL Draft Class 2023; Advisor/Agent NCAA Confirmed 100%; TEAM PREDICTION. He provided an assist to New Jersey Devils prospect Luke Hughes for the US against Latvia. 23, is a two-way winger who plays a responsible game. Perreault has a shooters mentality, rarely passing up the ability get off a shot attempt. 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. With his ability to push the pace of play and serve as a multi-dimensional offensive threat he could potentially push for a higher draft position, but grabbing him in the middle of the first-round is great value. That gave me some momentum in trying to make that (World Junior) team and definitely some momentum I want to carry out of that tournament into the second half, because its a big second half for this team to really prove what were made of.. pic.twitter.com/ccvwqWpYJv. Hes a big center (6-3, 212) and is playing for the US in his second World Juniors in a few short months. DEFENSEMEN:Sean Behrens, Denver (NCAA); Brock Faber, Minnesota (NCAA); Luke Hughes, Michigan (NCAA); Wyatt Kaiser, Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA); Tyler Kleven, North Dakota (NCAA); Ian Moore, Harvard (NCAA); Jack Peart, St. H has the patience and IQ to be an effective puck carrier who dominates the transition game. Comments by third parties are neither sponsored or endorsed by Bleacher Nation. Despite the loss, Canada is not out of it. He might not become a high-end point producer from the back end, but what he can do is play multiple roles and provide solid on-ice impacts in all situations. He also had six points in five games for Canadas U18 team at this years Hlinka Gretzky Cup. 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. 7, has made a name for himself this year with his shot release and ability to make plays in space in the offensive zone. A strong tournament from Gavin Brindley (2023) so far.Few players have been more effective at getting pucks off the boards, getting stops in their own end, and gaining the offensive zone. He can jump into the rush at any given moment, and even help push the play from the back end. Anaheim Ducks. He isnt a big guy (5-8, 165) but hes got a motor. On Monday, he showed some of that offensive ability. 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. And he should be one of the best Slovakian players at the World Juniors. 24 by the Florida Panthers and Matt Coronato, the No 13 pick in 2021 of the Calgary Flames, will help front the roster. Team USAs roster also features a plethora of first-round talent from past draft classes. So, the Blackhawks wont have to worry about the top-ten overall protection Tampa put on the pick in 2023. His offensive game has been likened to that of reigning MVP Auston Matthews. 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. 21 among North American skaters. 05/10/2021 Charlie Stramel Commits to Wisconsin; 2020. Im not going to hide it here: I still like centers with good size. He is joined on the roster by fellow 2023 draft-eligible forward Hunter McKown and goaltenders Kaiden Mbereko and Andrew Oke. He has not scored a goal yet for the United States but has two assists. He's a really good face-off guy, too.". 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. He'll be a top 10 player on the midterm list of International skaters.". Slotting him on a line with Frank Nazar would make me a very happy person in a few years. Charlie Stramel, C, Univ. He scored 51 goals and an even 100 points in just 62 games. "He has smooth hands and is effective in traffic, using good puck-handling skills. He may play his way to a potential top-10 selection by the time the draft comes around. 22, is a dynamic offensive weapon who uses his puckhandling ability to carry the puck into the prime scoring areas. He is expected to begin the 2023 tournament on right wing with center Shane Wright, the No. 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. He has the ability to impact the game at 5v5 and feast on the power play. Mike G. Morreale, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. The six-foot-three center iceman currently plays his hockey for the University of Wisconsin. Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. Solid RHD to play with Power, Samuelsson, and/or Dahlin. Andrew Cristall, LW, Kelowna (NA-16)5-9, 167. The biggest center yet, Charlie Stramel, has scouts targeting his rare combination of size, speed, and skill in the offensive zone. Slovakia was one of two countries that didnt play their first World Juniors game on Monday. After a solid rookie performance in the OHL, Allen has stagnated. Per NCAA rules, doing so during a fight is an automatic ejection. Brandon Miller, after struggling to do much of anything offensively early, finished with 15 points and seven rebounds. He was, and remains, a dynamic offensive defenseman that should get plenty of attention come draft day. One day later Stramel was back on campus, ready to rejoin the Badgers for the first game of their series with Notre Dame. 24 overall. All rights reserved. He has plus level puck skills, showcasing a quick release and basic playmaking ability. Corey Pronman - The Athletic - Nov. 15th: "Hes a 6-foot-3 center who can skate well and plays a highly physical brand of hockey. He reminds us a lot of. Szturc is second on Kelowna with 37 points (and did that in 26 games) and has added five goals for Czechia in this tournament. He's a pretty underrated prospect as well, IMO. He consistently puts himself in the best possible position to make a positive play. The 17-year-old plays his junior hockey with the Regina Pats in the Western Hockey League. The presumed No. Forwards Eduard Sale of Czechia and Samuel Honzek and Dalibor Dvorsky of Slovakia would be mid-first round options. However, that may also open the door for a solid prospect like But to slide in this draft. 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. Quinerly led Alabama with a season-high 24 points and six assists off the bench. even more than Smith. "He's extremely mobile and active in the offensive zone, plays with a lot of confidence and is a good competitor," Stubb said. I like his vision and playmaking ability thats outlined pretty well in the video above. 29. Stramel, on FCHockeys board at No. He is a slippery skater that can turn defenders inside out by changing his pace or direction quickly. Tourigny hasnt really hurt his draft chances with his play. 1st overall Columbus Blue Jackets Connor Bedard, C, Regina Pats (WHL), 2nd overall Chicago Blackhawks Adam Fantilli, C, Michigan (NCAA), 3rd overall Anaheim Ducks Matvei Michkov, RW, SKA (KHL), 4th overall Arizona Coyotes Leo Carlsson, C, Orebro HK (SHL), 5th overall San Jose Sharks Zach Benson, LW, Winnipeg Ice (WHL), 6th overall Montreal Canadiens Will Smith, C, USNTDP, 7th overall Vancouver Canucks Brayden Yager, C, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL), 8th overall St. Louis Blues Eduard Sale, LW, HC Brno (CZE), 9th overall Ottawa Senators Axel Sandin Pellikka, D, Skelleftea (SHL), 10th overall Detroit Red Wings Andrew Cristall, RW, Kelowna Rockets (WHL), 11th overall Philadelphia Flyers Calum Ritchie, C, Oshawa Generals (OHL), 12th overall Nashville Predators Dalibor Dvorsky, C, AIK (Allsvenskan), 13th overall Buffalo Sabres Gavin Brindley, RW, Michigan (NCAA), 14th overall Montreal Canadiens Oliver Moore, C, USNTDP, 15th overall Calgary Flames David Reinbacher, D, EHC Kloten (NL), 16th overall Minnesota Wild Mikhail Gulyayev, D, Omskie Yasterby (MHL), 17th overall Colorado Avalanche Riley Heidt, LW, Prince George (WHL), 18th overall Vancouver Canucks Colby Barlow, RW, Owen Sound Attack (OHL), 19th overall Pittsburgh Penguins Jayden Perron, C, Chicago Steel (USHL), 20th overall Washington Captitals Nate Danielson, C, Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL), 21st overall Los Angeles Kings Ethan Gauthier, RW, Sherbrooke Phoenix (QMJHL), 22ndoverall Edmonton Oilers Otto Stenberg, C, Frolunda (SHL), 23rdoverall Seattle Kraken Quentin Musty, LW, Sudbury (OHL), 24th overall Winnipeg Jets Kasper Halttunen, LW, HIFK (Liiga), 25thoverall Vegas Golden Knights Gabriel Perreault, LW, USNTDP, 26th overall St. Louis Blues Ryan Leonard, C, USNTDP, 27th overall Chicago Blackhawks Matthew Wood, RW, UConn (NCAA), 28th overall New York Rangers Tanner Molendyk, D, Saskatoon Blades (WHL), 29th overall Toronto Maple Leafs William Whitelaw, C, Youngstown Phantoms (USHL), 30th overall New Jersey Devils Luca Pinelli, C, Ottawa 67s (OHL), 31st overall Carolina Hurricanes Charlie Stramel, RW, Wisconsin (NCAA), 32nd overall Boston Bruins Bradley Nadeau, C, Penticton Vees (BCHL). He actively goes to the net and consistently gets himself open in the scoring areas. He has a lethal shot but has turned into an excellent facilitator and has shown the ability to elevate his linemates. Charlie Stramel C, University of Wisconsin, He has all the tools you want in an NHL player but has some glaring question marks that could scare off some scouts. Obsessive Patrick Kane Trade Watch: Could a Suspension Complicate the Timing? Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. He is a safe bet in the back half of the first round if he keeps up his current level of play. 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. 14, is a playmaking winger who uses his speed and vision to create chances for his teammates. 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. I consider him an artist on the ice, but he could be more aggressive and tougher in battles.". Brindley was part of the incredible freshman class at the University of Michigan that was supposed to include Fantilli and Blackhawks first-rounder Frank Nazar. 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. Hes the type of player that just seems to find the puck in high-quality scoring areas. 05/10/2021 Charlie Stramel Commits to Were just a handful of months away from the 2023 NHL Draft. Yager might end up as a winger in the NHL, but his ability to create offensive chances and his improving defensive game make him an intriguing option in the top-10. 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. And, frankly, the Blackhawks have had good fortune with players born on Feb. 4; Denis Savard also shares my birthday. Frankly, Fantilli has left a lot to be desired. There is one obvious talking point when it comes to NHL Draft hopefuls. WebSHARKIE'S 2023 FEBRUARY DRAFT RANKINGS WITH TEAM EXPLANATIONS. Not known to have the best shot, Tourignys value is through his puck moving as hes registered 32 assists from the blue line this season. 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. Bleacher Nation is supported in part by affiliate advertising programs, which you can learn more about here. Dvorsky enters the NHL Draft as the latest promising star coming from Slovakia. Ritchie received an A grade from NHL Central Scouting on their pre-season watch list and there are a lot of elements to his game that I like. WebNHL Draft Class 2023; Advisor/Agent NCAA Confirmed 100%; TEAM PREDICTION. 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. A highly skilled player who can act as a scoring and playmaking option. Charlie Stramel (born October 15, 2004) is an American junior ice hockey forward for the University of Wisconsin of the NCAA. On Monday, Canada were upset by Czechia 5-2. Noah is a strong forechecker but his skating leaves a little to be desired; the Blackhawks have identified skating as a priority, but thats a skill that can be taught if the rest of the package makes sense. s the European and North American junior seasons are now past the midway points of their seasons, FCHockey has revisited its projections by reshaping its. 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. He can play a full two-way game and has the ability to pull off jaw dropping plays every time he touches the puck. Here are my top 32 ranked players as of December 2022. With his big body and offensive prowess, we wouldnt be surprised if he ends up getting picked ahead of Michkov especially if his success continues in the SHL but right now I have him slotted just below him. However, hockey fans certainly should not sleep on the Wisconsin Luke Hughes, the No. Playing in Sweden, Ciernik has been bounced around between the J20 league and the HockeyAllsvenskan. He is on pace to put up 10 points less in his sophomore season while doubling his penalty minutes playing as a -20 defenseman. 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. 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. When this prototypical power forward suited is at the University of Wisconsin. He amassed 75 points (27 goals, 48 assists) in 51 games last season with the National Team Development Program. Molendyk, No. The 2023 NHL draft class is rivalled only by 2015 among the talent pools Scott Wheeler has scouted to date. He can spot lanes and attack them with confidence on a regular basis. Links to content and the quotation of material from other news sources are not the responsibility of Bleacher Nation. He received a B grade on the preseason watch list. "There is room for more physical strength but he's surprisingly effective in battles, and usually comes out on top. 4 selection by the Seattle Kraken in the 2022 NHL Draft, and left wingBrennan Othmann (New York Rangers). He received a B grade on the preseason watch list. 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. Alabama then handled the game quickly, and took a five-point lead its biggest of the game almost instantly when Noah Clowney threw down a dunk and Mark Sears backed it up with a 3-pointer. Defensively, his skating allows him to maintain solid gap control and wont allow attackers to beat him easily. He has 10 points (one goal, nine assists) in 20 games with UM before joining USA Hockey. Heidt, No. Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Stramel is a polarizing prospect in the upcoming draft. Games will be broadcast on NHL Network in the United States and TSN in Canada. Stramel was one of 25 under-20 players to make the World Junior team. He reminds me of Steve Yzerman in this regard too: he's got a killer instinct. 13 overall in 2022 by the Chicago Blackhawks, and Columbus Blue Jackets defense prospect Aidan Hreschuk were the final cuts by the team on Sunday. After not getting drafted last year, he might be in play for one of the Blackhawks second round picks. When Barlow is on, there is no denying him so if he can find that consistency in his game he is going to turn into a top-six scoring winger that is beloved by his teammates and fanbase. He needs to work on his defensive play without the puck. There will be movement between the mid-term rankings and the final rankings, and teams will rely more heavily on their scouting evaluations than just these rankings. He has just four three goals in 17 games this season. If any team could wait on Michkov, I think it would be Anaheim. He, too, is a 2005 birth year player so hes younger than many of his 2023 NHL Draft classmates as well. 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. WebThe NHL Draft class is well on its way to rounding into form, and these are the biggest fallers in FCHockey's Midterm ranking in 2023. 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. There are some flaws in his defensive game and skating that may give scouts some pause, but when you look at his elite offensive skill and ability to elevate his teammates level of play in the offensive zone, he has the potential to be a top-six center for a long time. He is the author of two books about the Blackhawks, most recently "Chicago Blackhawks: An Illustrated Timeline" (Reedy Press, 2021). 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. WebHere are the biggest fallers in FCHockeys Midterm ranking for the 2023 draft: Charlie Stramel | RW | 63 | 213 lbs | Wisconsin (NCAA) Preliminary ranking: 13 Midterm This season, he already has 27 goals and 64 points in just 28 games. He has 18 points (five goals, 13 assists) in 34 games for Orebro and had a fantastic showing for Sweden at the World Juniors. Originally projected as an early second-round pick, he has fallen to the back half of the second round in the mid-term rankings. Reinbacher has high-end awareness and decision-making with the puck on his stick, and shows a knack to not rush decisions under pressure and take what the opposition is giving him rather than forcing a play for the sake of making a play. Sale has six goals and 11 points for HC Brno, which leads all U19 players in the league. There you have it, a look at my top 50 prospects heading into the NHL Trade deadline. The Tigers host No. The way to bump up the list is through the play Ciernik has shown over the last (few) weeks. He received an A grade on the preseason "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. But a cut suffered in their second game against the US ended his tournament prematurely. More https://t.co/Mtw4GaYBjA pic.twitter.com/AphnVpkwcZ. 12, was so impressive at the World Juniors for Sweden, forcing his way to a big role and getting playing time in the most crucial moments. 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. Again, size in the middle is a big piece for me here. 2021. 1 overall pick is now facing two misdemeanor charges weeks before the draft. 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