In this episode of The Hockey Writers Prospect Corner, Matthew Zator, Peter Baracchini and Devin Little welcome in Arizona Coyotes credentialed writer and host of the THW Grind Line Patrick Brown to discuss players to watch at the 2022 IIHF U18 World Championship, what the Coyotes might do at the upcoming 2022 NHL Draft, whether Shane Wright would be their choice at first overall and a potential trade involving Jakob Chychrun.
Then they dive into the Coyotes' prospect pool and talk about their top prospect Dylan Guenther, which prospects have improved from the beginning of the season to now, players they are excited to see in the NHL one day, underrated prospects and more.
Before getting into the usual Prospects of the Week segment, they answer questions about J.J. Moser's rise in the NHL after being a second-round pick in 2021, predictions on how many goals Guenther will score in his prime, Josh Doan's ceiling, Karel Vejmelka's potential to be an elite goaltender behind a strong team and more.
Time Stamps
3:40 Players to Watch at the U18 World Championship
9:13 Connor Bedard & Adam Fantilli
12:42 Logan Cooley & Frank Nazar
14:55 Ohgren, Lekkerimaki, Ostlund & Odelius
16:53 Tournament Predictions
21:54 Coyotes' Draft Philosophy
30:24 Chychrun Trade at the Draft?
33:46 Shane Wright at First Overall?
36:03 Other Targets in the First Round
39:53 Dylan Guenther
44:12 Jack McBain & Nathan Smith
48:14 McBain's Rank in the System
51:27 Prospects That Have Improved in 2021-22
51:48 Jan Jenik
52:54 Karel Vejmelka
55:21 Prospects You're Excited To See in the NHL
55:57 Ty Emberson & Liam Kirk
56:55 Victor Soderstrom
58:49 Liam Kirk
1:00:39 Underrated Coyotes Prospects
1:03:47 J.J. Moser's Surprising NHL Success
1:07:12 Predict Dylan Guenther's Career High
1:09:54 Josh Doan's Ceiling in the NHL
1:13:01 Vejmelka: Elite Behind a Strong Team?
1:17:33 Prospects of the Week
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