2022 NHL Draft: Live Blog

By Taylor Rocca July 7, 2022

Tags: 2022 nhl draft

For the first time since 2019, the NHL Draft will be hosted in-person, with the 2022 edition of the annual event taking place at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

Round 1 of the 2022 NHL Draft is scheduled to get underway on Thursday evening at 5 p.m. MT. Rounds 2-7 of the 2022 NHL Draft will be carried out on Friday, beginning at 9 a.m. MT.

A total of 53 WHL players were ranked by NHL Central Scouting in advance of the 2022 NHL Draft, including Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus (pictured above) and Winnipeg ICE forward Matthew Savoie, who represents the top-ranked WHL skater – fourth overall among North American skaters. – READ MORE

Follow along with the WHL’s 2022 NHL Draft coverage right here and over on Twitter for ongoing updates throughout Thursday and Friday. – @TheWHL on Twitter

2022 NHL DRAFT – WHL FIRST-ROUND SELECTIONS

A 6-foot-2, 175-pound product of Saskatoon, Sask., Kevin Korchinski was a finalist for the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as WHL Rookie of the Year for 2021-22, registering 65 points, including an impressive 61 assists, in 67 games. He was also named to the U.S. Division second all-star team for his efforts. Originally selected by the Seattle Thunderbirds in the first round (10th overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Korchinski has recorded 75 points (4G-71A) in 91 regular season games. He added another 19 points (6G-13A) in 25 playoff games, as the Seattle Thunderbirds went on a deep run in 2022.

HI KEVIN❣️ pic.twitter.com/gyaPn7R9oI

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 8, 2022

With the 7th pick in the draft the @NHLBlackhawks select Kevin Korchinski!#BirdtotheLeague X #nhldraft2022 pic.twitter.com/DSxfrOc21v

— Seattle Thunderbirds (@SeattleTbirds) July 8, 2022

A 5-foot-9, 178-pound product of St. Albert, Alta., Savoie led the Winnipeg ICE in scoring during the 2021-22 WHL Regular Season with 90 points (35G-55A) and was named to the WHL’s East Division First All-Star Team for his efforts. Originally selected by the ICE with the first-overall pick in the 2019 WHL Draft, Savoie has skated in 87 career WHL regular season games, collecting 97 points (35G-62A). In 10 post-season contests during the spring of 2022, Savoie chipped in with 12 points (6G-6A).

Savoie is the second-highest NHL Draft selection in ICE history, following behind Sam Reinhart, who was a second-overall pick of the Sabres back in 2014.

Congratulations to Matthew Savoie on becoming the newest member of the @BuffaloSabres!

ICE Draft Coverage is presented by Cardinal Sport pic.twitter.com/GZG9PF8fn9

— Winnipeg ICE (@WHLWpgICE) July 8, 2022

This guy just gets it.

Let him know where to go, Sabres fans! #LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/DLJdYYnkSx

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 8, 2022

A 6-foot-4, 205-pound product of Strathclair, Man., Geekie enjoyed an outstanding 2021-22 season, notching 70 points (24G-46A) in 63 games. Originally selected by the ICE with the second-overall pick in the 2019 WHL Draft, Geekie has posted 93 points (33G-60A) in 94 career WHL regular season games. In 15 WHL Playoff games, Geekie added another 11 points (3G-8A).

With the No. 11 pick in the NHL Draft, we’ve selected Conor Geekie.

Welcome to the Pack, Conor! ???? pic.twitter.com/v1rif5eJyG

— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) July 8, 2022

Congratulations to Conor Geekie on becoming the newest member of the @ArizonaCoyotes!

ICE Draft Coverage is presented by Cardinal Sport pic.twitter.com/R8Bv1TMvHP

— Winnipeg ICE (@WHLWpgICE) July 8, 2022

A 5-foot-11, 186-pound product of Dominion City, Man., Mateychuk led all Warriors defencemen in scoring during the 2021-22 WHL season, tallying 64 points (13G-51A) in 65 games. The impressive performance earned Mateychuk a spot on the WHL East Division’s First All-Star Team. Originally selected by the Warriors in the first round (11th overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Mateychuk has skated in 88 career WHL regular season games, collecting 75 points (16G-59A). In 10 games during the 2022 WHL Playoffs, Mateychuk notched 10 points (1G-9A).

Let’s give Denton Mateychuk a warm #5thLine welcome ????@mhl | #CBJ pic.twitter.com/3J7fi11ENf

— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) July 8, 2022

Congratulations to Denton Mateychuk on being selected 12th overall by the @BlueJacketsNHL!#TakeFlightMJ | #NHLDraft2022 pic.twitter.com/SHzbjCegWs

— Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) July 8, 2022

A 6-foot-5, 178-pound product of St. Adolphe, Man., Pickering led all Broncos defencemen in scoring with 33 points (9G-24A) in 62 games during the 2021-22 WHL Regular Season, earning a place on the WHL Central Division Second All-Star Team. Originally selected by the Broncos in the ninth round (177th overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Pickering has registered 42 points (11G-31A) in 85 career regular season games.

Pickering is the first member of the Broncos selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins since 1982.

With the 21st pick in the 2022 #NHLDraft, the Pittsburgh Penguins select defenseman, Owen Pickering. Welcome to Pittsburgh! pic.twitter.com/Jk6BYBPaTv

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July 8, 2022

NEWS: Owen Pickering has been drafted 21st overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2022 NHL Draft.

Details: https://t.co/TyQBQDHNvb pic.twitter.com/607HFoZteA

— Swift Current Broncos (@SCBroncos) July 8, 2022

The 6-foot-3, 213-pound product of Spruce Grove, Alta., enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2021-22, posting 58 points (32G-26A) in 66 games. Originally selected by the Thunderbirds in the eighth round (164th overall) of the 2018 WHL Draft, Schaefer has skated in 91 career WHL regular season games. In 25 WHL Playoff games, he’s added 21 points (6G-15A).

Welcome to the #Oilers, Reid Schaefer! #NHLDraft | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/JuBmrBn0oo

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) July 8, 2022

SCHAEFER! Reid goes to the @EdmontonOilers with the final pick of the first round!#BirdtotheLeague X #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/AKwVKsc9m3

— Seattle Thunderbirds (@SeattleTbirds) July 8, 2022

2022 NHL DRAFT – WHL SECOND-ROUND SELECTIONS

The 5-foot-10, 150-pound product of Irma, Alta. led the Moose Jaw Warriors in scoring with 80 points (36G-44A) in 66 games. Firkus was named to the WHL East Division Second All-Star Team. Originally selected by the Warriors in the fourth round (82nd overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Firkus has skated in 101 career WHL games, tallying 96 points (43G-53A).

Welcome aboard! ????

With the 35th overall pick, the #SeaKraken select Jagger Firkus! pic.twitter.com/v0L8LP9qLg

— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) July 8, 2022

Congratulations to Jagger Firkus on being selected 35th overall by the @SeattleKraken!#TakeFlightMJ | @firkusjagger pic.twitter.com/ykMd6gohHa

— Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) July 8, 2022

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound product of Vancouver enjoyed a great season for the B.C. Division-winning Kamloops Blazers, recording 55 points (20G-35A) in 67 games. Originally selected by the Blazers in the fourth round (72nd overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Minten has notched 73 points (24G-49A) in 87 regular season games, adding another 16 points (6G-10A) in 17 playoff games.

Welcome to Toronto, Fraser ????#NHLDraft | #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/iQZt7nsixP

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 8, 2022

New non-stop service between Kamloops and Toronto. pic.twitter.com/WO5hafNpaW

— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 8, 2022

2022 NHL DRAFT – WHL THIRD-ROUND SELECTIONS

The 5-foot-11, 177-pound product of Ardrossan, Alta. secured 52 points (23G-29A) in 58 games during the 2021-22 season, and added another 16 points (4G-12A) in 25 games as the Seattle Thunderbirds advanced to Game 6 of the 2022 WHL Championship. Originally selected by the Thunderbirds in the first round (eighth overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Gustafson has collected 63 points (27G-36A) in 82 career WHL regular season games.

With the 79th overall pick, we are proud to welcome Jordan Gustafson to the VGK family!! #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/kB62MzR0Kj

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) July 8, 2022

A 5-foot-11, 185-pound product of Abbotsford, B.C., Milne had a breakout season in 2021-22, exploding for 81 points (38G-43A) in 68 games for the Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy-winning Winnipeg ICE. Originally by the ICE in the eighth round (155th overall) of the 2017 WHL Draft, Milne has skated in 175 career WHL regular season games, accruing 133 points (60G-73A). He added another 19 points (13G-6A) in 15 playoff games in 2022.

Welcome to Minnesota, Mikey! ????#mnwild x #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/3VCZpxqwOh

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) July 8, 2022

Congratulations to Mikey Milne on becoming the newest member of the @mnwild!

ICE Draft Coverage is presented by Cardinal Sport. pic.twitter.com/7RfFO4oFaw

— Winnipeg ICE (@WHLWpgICE) July 8, 2022

A 6-foot-3, 198-pound product of Kladno, Czechia, Alscher emerged as a dependable blueliner during his first season in Portland, contributing 16 points (7G-9A) with a plus-20 rating in 61 games. Alscher was originally a first-round pick (26th overall) of the Winterhawks in the 2021 CHL Import Draft.

2022 NHL DRAFT – WHL FOURTH-ROUND SELECTIONS

A 6-foot-3, 190-pound product of Winnipeg, Man., Brennan was the top-ranked North American goaltender by NHL Central Scouting after serving as the backbone for the Prince George Cougars in 2021-22. Originally selected by the Cougars in the first round (21st overall) of the 2018 WHL Draft, Brennan has gone 17-32-3-2 with five shutouts in 59 career regular season appearances in Prince George.

A DAY FOR GOALIES.

Welcome to Jersey, Tyler!#DevilsDraft | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/w9DKo9SCj8

— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 8, 2022

A 6-foot, 176-pound product of North Vancouver, B.C., Lindgren was a steadying presence on the blueline for the Kamloops Blazers in 2021-22, tallying 44 points (5G-39A) in 68 games. Originally selected by the Blazers in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Lindgren has skated in 94 career WHL regular season outings, recording 54 points (6G-48A). He added another seven assists in 17 games during the 2022 WHL Playoffs. Lindgren’s father, Mats, was a forward who played in 387 career NHL games from 1996 to 2003.

With our 106th overall pick, we have selected defenseman Mats Lindgren.

Welcome to Buffalo, Mats!#LetsGoBuffalo | @SenecaBuffalo pic.twitter.com/S65qwtEnHK

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 8, 2022

A 6-foot-3, 200-pound product of Vernon, B.C., King was electric during the 2021-22 WHL Regular Season, going off for 105 points (52G-53A) in 68 games. A finalist for the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy, presented to the WHL Player of the Year, King was named to the WHL Central Division First All-Star Team. Originally selected by the Swift Current Broncos in the first round (13th overall) of the 2017 WHL Draft, King has played in 206 career WHL regular season games, tallying 205 points (89G-116A).

We take center Ben King with the 107th pick (fourth round).

“A pro style game and he’s turned into a star at Red Deer.” #DucksDraft | @Honda pic.twitter.com/0tq4d4NFmz

— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) July 8, 2022

A hulking 6-foot-5, 184-pound product of Surrey, B.C., Beaupit backstopped the Spokane Chiefs in 2021-22, winning 20 games and earning one shutout along the way. Originally selected by the Chiefs in the fourth round (82nd overall) of the 2018 WHL Draft, Beaupit has appeared in 62 career WHL regular season games, going 24-27-6-1.

With the 108th pick we’ve drafted Goaltender Mason Beaupit.

Welcome to the Sharks! #SharksDraft pic.twitter.com/OHIJgSacYk

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 8, 2022

2022 NHL DRAFT – WHL FIFTH-ROUND SELECTIONS

A 6-foot, 180-pound product of Edmonton, Alta., Davidson led the Seattle Thunderbirds in scoring during 2021-22, registering 89 points (42G-47A) in 64 games. A 2002-born forward, Davidson was named to the WHL U.S. Division First All-Star Team for his efforts this past season. Davidson went undrafted in the WHL Draft, signing a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the Thunderbirds in August 2018. Over the course of 194 career WHL regular season games, he has collected 128 points (61G-67A).

Avec le 130e choix au total, les Canadiens repêchent le joueur de centre Jared Davidson de Seattle dans la WHL.

With the 130th-overall selection, the Canadiens have drafted center Jared Davidson from Seattle in the WHL.#GoHabsGo | #RepêchageLNH | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/23KHK4Flj8

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 8, 2022

A 6-foot-1, 165-pound product of Tisdale, Sask., Connor Hvidston was quietly effective for the Swift Current Broncos in 2021-22, posting 32 points (13G-19A) in 58 games. Hvidston was originally selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (133rd overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft.

A 6-foot-3, 184-pound product of Coaldale, Alta., Ty Young served as the backup to Tyler Brennan in Prince George, and put in admirable work, going 6-9-3-0 during the 2021-22 WHL regular season. Originally selected by the Cougars in the eighth round (158th overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Young has appeared in 26 WHL regular season games, going 6-11-4-0.

A 6-foot-3, 177-pound product of Abbotsford, B.C., Sward led all Chiefs defencemen in scoring during the 2021-22 WHL Regular Season, tallying 43 points (10G-33A) in 57 games. A 2003-born blueliner, Sward was originally selected by the Chiefs in the first round (17th overall) of the 2018 WHL Draft. In 124 career WHL regular season games, he’s secured 62 points (14G-48A). Sward was also a finalist for the WHL Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2021-22.

Another pick is in! With the 146th overall pick in the 2022 #NHLDraft, the Nashville Predators have selected Graham Sward from the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs pic.twitter.com/Rew6VAb3gI

— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) July 8, 2022

A 6-foot-4, 200-pound product of Campbell River, B.C., Bell finished second in scoring among all Tri-City Americans, registering 49 points (18G-31A) in 64 games during the 2021-22 WHL Regular Season. Originally selected by the Americans in the fifth round (102nd overall) of the 2018 WHL Draft, Bell has skated in 125 career WHL regular season contests, tallying 56 points (19G-37A).

With the 155th overall pick in the 2022 #NHLDraft, the #Flames select Parker Bell! pic.twitter.com/9oxnbdzW0c

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) July 8, 2022

2022 NHL DRAFT – WHL SIXTH-ROUND SELECTIONS

A 6-foot-2, 159-pound product of Winnipeg, Man., Filmon finished third in scoring on the Swift Current Broncos during the 2021-22 WHL Regular Season, notching 45 points (23G-22A) in 67 games. Originally selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (67th overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Filmon has skated in 84 career WHL regular season games, tallying 47 points (25G-22A).

Welcome, Josh! Excited to have you in Jersey.#DevilsDraft | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/4Tux8hRrIO

— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 8, 2022

A 6-foot-1, 191-pound product of Stettler, Alta., Kuefler served as a valuable veteran presence for the Kamloops Blazers this past season, chipping in with 59 points (38G-21A) in 65 games. A 2002-born left winger, Kuefler was originally selected by the Blazers in the 10th round (212th overall) of the 2017 WHL Draft. Since then, he has appeared in 130 career WHL regular season games, accruing 83 points (46G-37A). In 17 games during the 2022 WHL Playoffs, Kuefler added another 17 points (10G-7A).

With the 174th selection of the 2022 #NHLDraft the #Isles select Daylan Kuefler.#LGI | @Jackpocket pic.twitter.com/cAyeYX5wTl

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) July 8, 2022

A 5-foot-10, 144-pound product of Sherwood Park, Alta., Hemmerling served as a strong two-way presence for the Everett Silvertips in 2021-22, notching 47 points (10G-37A) and a plus-22 rating in 57 games. Originally selected by the Silvertips in the third round (49th overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Hemmerling has made his way into 79 career WHL regular season games, posting 54 points (13G-41A).

We’ve selected forward Ben Hemmerling with the 177th overall selection!! #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/SPf5kFxnAp

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) July 8, 2022

A 5-foot-11, 183-pound product of Coquitlam, B.C., Seminoff was a great depth player on a deep Kamloops Blazers squad in 2021-22, producing 57 points (26G-31A) in 64 games. Originally selected by the Blazers in the fifth round (93rd overall) of the 2018 WHL Draft, Seminoff has appeared in 134 career WHL regular season games, registering 88 points (42G-46A). In 17 games during the 2022 WHL Playoffs, Seminoff added another nine points (6G-3A).

Welcome to #TexasHockey, Matthew Seminoff!@ATT | #NHLDraft | #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/99y0nbChYE

— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 8, 2022

A 6-foot-3, 181-pound product of Winnipeg, Man., Hofer tallied 58 points (25G-33A) in 67 games with the Everett Silvertips in 2021-22. The brother of St. Louis Blues prospect Joel Hofer, the 2002-born Ryan was undrafted in the WHL, listed by the Silvertips in 2020. Since then, he has been an impact player in Everett, collecting 67 points (31G-36A) in 89 career regular season outings.

With the 181st pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals are proud to select Ryan Hofer!#CapsDraft pic.twitter.com/ZK3XWtbVxt

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) July 8, 2022

The 6-foot-4, 193-pound Dyck served as backup to veteran Isaac Poulter in Swift Current during the 2021-22 season, going 6-12-1-0. Originally selected by the Broncos in the third round (45th overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Dyck has a career record of 9-16-2-0. He represented Canada at the 2022 U18 World Championship.

With the 183rd pick in the 2022 #NHLDraft, the #NHLBruins select goaltender Reid Dyck. Welcome to Boston, @ReidDyck! pic.twitter.com/7T8jbtxvlW

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) July 8, 2022

A 5-foot-10, 195-pound product of Airdrie, Alta., Josh Davies injected energy into the lineup for the Swift Current Broncos in 2021-22, managing 36 points (16G-20A) in 64 games. Originally selected by the Broncos in the third round (54th overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Davies has recorded 45 points (22G-23A) in 87 career WHL contests.

2022 NHL DRAFT – WHL SEVENTH-ROUND SELECTIONS

A 5-foot-9, 167-pound product of Port Coquitlam, B.C., Lisowsky lit the lamp 33 times in 68 games for the Saskatoon Blades during the 2021-22 WHL Regular Season. Originally selected in the first round (ninth overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Lisowsky has appeared in 94 career WHL regular season contests, collecting 75 points (41G-34A).

With our final pick, we select Brandon Lisowsky.

Welcome to Toronto, Brandon!#NHLDraft | #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/MISOm5ae96

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 8, 2022