It has barely been a month since the 2021 NHL Draft wrapped up but hockey never sleeps and our team has already begun work on the 2022 class. The 2021 draft cycle was an unusual one – to say the least – but the hockey world looks to be getting back on track and scouts got an early look at some of the top names for 2022 at the recent U18 World Championships, as well as the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and World Junior Summer Showcase. Before we get to our preliminary rankings, let me introduce you to the 2021-22 DobberProspects Draft Scouting Team:
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