Today we have The Athletic’s staff of NHL writers project the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft. This allows our writers to break down the draft from the standpoint of the teams they cover with their unique knowledge of the franchise’s needs and tendencies. I provided broad guidance but the writers made all the picks. Trades were allowed (and one was executed). Afterwards I provide an audit and also enlist NHL scouts to provide feedback on our picks.
Drive 4 Five
Hockey Buzz
Kingston Frontenacs
HC TPS
HK Nitra
HC Skoda Plzen
JYP
Rogle BK
Winnipeg Ice
Seattle Thunderbirds
Djurgardens IF
Lahti Pelicans
Saginaw Spirit
Leksands IF
Metallurg Magnitogorsk
Swift Current Broncos
Gatineau Olympiques
HC Karlovy Vary
Quebec Remparts
Chaska High School (MN)
Avangard Omsk
HK Poprad