2022 NHL Entry Draft News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about 2022 NHL Entry Draft from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on 2022 NHL Entry Draft, including key stories and in-depth articles.
2022-09-09, 18:302022 NHL Entry DraftDevin Kaplan is starting to create an identity moving forward
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with Philadelphia Flyers third-round pick Devin Kaplan on EP Rinkside.
2022-07-26, 19:322022 NHL Entry Draft
Looking at the noteworthy OHL players who were passed up in the 2022 NHL Draft, and what their future holds
Elite Prospects OHL regional scout Lauren Kelly examines every OHL player from the Elite Prospects final draft ranking that didn't get called on at the 2022 NHL Draft and determines what their future might hold.
2022-07-15, 19:542022 NHL Entry DraftDrafting the other Jack Hughes: A look at the Los Angeles Kings 2022 NHL Draft decision
Get an inside look at the Los Angeles Kings thought process as they drafted Northeastern centre Jack Hughes with the 51st overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.
2022-07-12, 19:302022 NHL Entry DraftScout's Roundtable: Our favourite selections at the 2022 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects scouting group teams up for this roundtable article where they share their favourite picks from the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
2022-07-08, 23:442022 NHL Entry DraftGrading each team's performance at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft
Mitch Brown and David St-Louis team up to grade every team's haul at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft
2022-07-08, 12:302022 NHL Entry Draft"When I play good for the team, maybe then they'll like me:" Juraj Slafkovský wants to win over the Canadiens faithful with his play
Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis reports live from Montréal where the Canadiens used the first overall pick on Juraj Slafkovský. He wants to win the fan base over with his play.
2022-07-08, 06:002022 NHL Entry DraftWinners and losers from the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft
EP Rinkside Editor-in-Chief J.D. Burke reports live from Montréal on Day 1 of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, looking at the winners, losers, and big picture takeaways from a busy day of NHL action.
2022-07-08, 05:072022 NHL Entry Draft"We feel he can be a lighter Lucas Raymond:" Canucks get their man with Jonathan Lekkerimäki at 15th overall
Elite Prospects Dir. of Film Scouting Cam Robinson reports live from Montréal on the Vancouver Canucks selection of Jonathan Lekkerimäki with the 15th overall pick.
2022-07-07, 22:532022 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects 2022 NHL Entry Draft Live Blog
Join J.D. Burke and Ryan Lambert as they provide instant analysis on everything that happens in and around the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in real-time on EP Rinkside.
2022-07-07, 19:402022 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Why Cutter Gauthier is one of the 2022 NHL Draft's late-risers
Elite Prospects American regional scout Joey Padmanabhan takes you into the Film Room to look at Cutter Gauthier's game.
2022-07-07, 16:002022 NHL Entry Draft"I can be the deciding factor in a game:" Why David Jiříček is Elite Prospects top ranked defenceman in the 2022 NHL Draft
Czech defenceman David Jiříček has been the highest-ranked defenceman on the Elite Prospects draft board from the start of the season right up until the draft in Montréal. In this piece, David St-Louis and Marek Novotny break down his season to explain why our staff likes his game so much.
2022-07-06, 21:302022 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Making sense of Brad Lambert's challenging projection
Elite Prospects Dir. of European Scouting Lassi Alanen takes you into the Film Room ™️ to look at one of the 2022 NHL Draft's most controversial prospects, Brad Lambert.
2022-07-06, 20:302022 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Jimmy Snuggerud could be the premier support player in the 2022 NHL Draft
Elite Prospects crossover scout Daniel Gee takes you into the Film Room to examine how Jimmy Snuggerud has quietly developed into one of the 2022 NHL Draft's best playmakers.
2022-07-06, 13:002022 NHL Entry DraftThe EP Rinkside DE Draft Series: A Q&A with 2022 NHL Draft prospect Marco Kasper
Get to know Austrian forward Marco Kasper in this one-on-one, Q&A interview with our colleagues over at EP Rinkside DE, translated for an English-speaking audience on EP Rinkside.
2022-07-05, 19:542022 NHL Entry DraftThe EP Rinkside DE Draft Series: A Q&A with 2022 NHL Draft prospect Lian Bichsel
Get to know Swiss defenceman Lian Bichsel in this one-on-one, Q&A interview with our colleagues over at EP Rinkside DE, translated for an English-speaking audience on EP Rinkside.
2022-07-05, 15:192022 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Why Owen Pickering is one of the 2022 NHL Draft's most fascinating prospects
Pickering is skilled, aware and creative. That combination would make him a top prospect whether he’s 5-foot-11 or 6-foot-4. But he just so happens to be the latter.
2022-07-05, 14:572022 NHL Entry DraftShane Wright or Juraj Slafkovský: What should the Montréal Canadiens do with the first overall pick
For the first time in years, there's real intrigue with the first overall pick. Juraj Slafkovský? Shane Wright? Which player will the Montréal Canadiens take off the board first? Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis breaks down the decision from every angle in his latest.
2022-07-05, 14:302022 NHL Entry DraftThe EP Rinkside DE Draft Series: A Q&A with 2022 NHL Draft prospect Vinzenz Rohrer
Get to know Austrian forward Vinzenz Rohrer in this one-on-one, Q&A interview with our colleagues over at EP Rinkside DE, translated for an English-speaking audience on EP Rinkside.