HM Jace Weir Red Deer (WHL), Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. Kevin Korchinski, D, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL): Great skating ability that allows him to get back on pucks quickly, initiate the rush and walk the offensive zone blue line. HM Nick Moldenhauer Chicago (USHL)
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Eight of our 10 scouts ranked Wright either No. He had 58 points (32 goals, 26 assists) in 66 regular-season games, and was second among rookies in the WHL playoffs with 21 points (six goals, 15 assists) in 25 games. After taking centers Marco Rossi (No. Logan Cooley, C, USNTDP: Is confident enough to attempt and often execute the unthinkable. Kimelman -- Pavel Mintyukov: The Sharks need to get younger and more skilled at defenseman and Mintyukov is among the most gifted at the position in the 2022 draft class. Between postponed and cancelled games in all major leagues across North America and Europe and the abrupt cancellation of the World Junior Championship, there have been few opportunities to evaluate talent well. 26. What separates Slafkovsky from Wright for me is that hes bigger, he played harder, he was more consistent with his competitiveness, and he stepped up to produce on big stages [Olympics and world championship], another NHL head scout said. Photo Credit: Robert Lefebvre/OHL Images. There are no slam dunks. He had 70 points (28 goals, 42 assists) in 56 games and nine points (three goals, six assists) in six games at the World U-18s. Theres also volatility based on where we project the top-end defencemen to go, and how early will they go? Sportsnet and SN NOW will have complete coverage . Slafkovsky was great at the Olympics and worlds, but he only scored five goals in [Finlands] Liiga this season and went some really long stretches without scoring a goal at all, said another scout. Morreale -- Jonathan Lekkerimaki: A pure sniper with a hard wrist shot who plays a two-way game with good hands and explosiveness. Use another Now that we've entered the new year and with more than a third of the 2021-22 schedule already played, it's a good time to . Be sure to stay tuned for our Mock Draft which will be released July 5. Teams who like Wright at No. 3 Logan Cooley USA U-18 (USHL)
Recent history indicates that every season, at . Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Logan Cooley. 13. A safe pick. During the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery, the Montreal Canadiens won the first overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery this past Tuesday, while the New Jersey Devils jumped up to get the . The first round will be July 7 (7 p.m. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, which took place July 7-8, and selected Juraj Slafkovsky in a surprising departure from what was once the consensus. 1. Like the first drawing, the second winner can only jump ten spots. Round 1 (#17) - Broderick Jones, T - Georgia The National Champion, to put it bluntly, is a . Draft overagers in their second, third, or fourth year of eligibility who were born between Jan. 1, 2000 and Sep. 15, 2002 are also included in this ranking. He's an outstanding skater with high-end offensive instincts. All Rights Reserved. 5 to No.2. The wonkiness of the NHL season forced all draft related items to be scheduled differently. 63 Adam Sykora Nitra (SVK)
. 26 Lian Bichsel Leksands (SHL)
3. He started the season as a consensus Top 5 pick but now theres no telling when he might be selected. Second, we will have teams back on the draft floor, live and in-person which should lead to more conversation and more business getting done on or before July 7. Morreale -- Rutger McGroarty, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP): A versatile player with great leadership skills, McGroarty (6-1, 204) thinks the game at a high level, will shoot the puck and competes all over the ice. Kimelman -- Denton Mateychuk: Getting more dynamic at defenseman could be an area of focus for the Islanders, who had one defenseman score more than five goals this season (Noah Dobson, 13) and lack a game-breaking prospect at the position. NFL MOCK DRAFT. Why Anthony Richardson won't be available for Lions at No . 1 spot heading into the draft in Montreal on July 7-8. Marco D'Amico. 6 pick in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. The No. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound receiver caught just five passes . 1, the Canadiens could continue to add depth at the position with Lambert, whose skating and speed drive his offensive game. However, the NFL Combine is this week, and rookie draft stocks will rise and fall over the next few days. 32 selection goes to the Stanley Cup champion, but the Colorado Avalanche traded the pick to the Coyotes for goalie Darcy Kuemper on July 28. 25 Ryan Chesley USA U-18 (USHL)
It was more difficult to get consensus rankings on the Russians this year because not all teams are ranking Russians as they have in the past. He'll play at least one season at . 46 Matyas Sapovaliv Saginaw (OHL)
Corey Pronman ranks this years draft-eligible players based solely on their tools. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, which took place July 7-8, and selected Juraj Slafkovsky in a . One club executive nicely summed up the dilemma in choosing between Slafkovsky and Wright. 18 Ji Kulich Karlovy (CZE)
Official Heights and Weights: 2022 NHL Draft Combine. Morreale -- Rieger Lorenz, LW, Okotoks (AJHL): Lorenz (6-2, 194) dominated the Alberta Junior Hockey League, and was named rookie of the year after leading first-year players with 38 goals. Morreale -- Frank Nazar: Nazar is a smart, skilled right-shot forward who plays with energy to be first on pucks and can play big minutes on the power play and penalty kill. 21. Gauthier will start at center next season at Boston College, adding more versatility to his game. Video: Draft Prospect: Best of Frank Nazar. 7 in our survey of scouts. Morreale -- Owen Beck, C, Mississauga (OHL): Beck (5-11, 187) tied for fifth among OHL rookies with 51 points and was ninth with 30 assists. {* backButton *} Kimelman -- Logan Cooley, C, USA U-18 (NTDP): Cooley (5-10, 174) is an elite skater with high-end offensive skills and a strong work ethic. Select as many teams as you like from the leagues below. 19. Plays with pace and skill and is a fierce competitor. 3 and as low as No. The truth is no one seems to know for sure how the Russians will be considered in this years draft. Gino Reda hosts a weekly syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian Amateur Hockey across Canada. 80 Vinzenz Rohrer Ottawa (OHL)
A right-handed shot, Jiricek projects to be a high-skill, top-pair defenseman with the size (6-3, 189) to win 1-on-1 battles in the defensive zone. 7. 4 and as low as No. The most important event on the draft calendar, the IIHF . 2022 NHL Mock Draft. Who has the most to win (and lose)? 14. 14 and forward Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. The 6-2 185 lb defenseman has a hockey scholarship to Northeastern where he will have four years of play in the NCAA before the Sabres decide whether to sign him to an entry level contract or whether to let him walk. Enter Search Term. Especially after the Slovak centre made the cross-Atlantic journey to join the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms. account. Ties are broken by teams' total number of regulation wins (RW), regulation and non-shootout overtime wins (ROW), and then head-to-head if still tied, Playoff teams that did not win their divisions and did not make the conference finals, sorted by points, are assigned the next picks, Playoff teams that won their divisions and did not make the conference finals, sorted by points, are assigned the next picks, Conference finals losers sorted by points are assigned picks 29 and 30, Stanley Cup runner-up is assigned pick 31, Note: This site uses points-per-game instead of points to account for different number of games played between teams. McGroarty's skating also got better from last season to this season, and projects to keep improving as he continues to develop physically. HM Quinn Finley Madison (USHL)
1 pick; Brad Lambert continues to drop. NHL Draft Confidential: What scouts and executives think about the No. The scouts who had Wright at No. 2022 NHL 1st-Round Mock Draft. The Montreal Canadiens had the No. The Montreal Canadiens had the No. He had 58 points (33 goals, 25 assists) in 30 games in Sweden's junior league. Joakim Kemell:The smallish (5-foot-9-1/2) Finn is an attacking, goal-scoring winger who plays a dynamic, high-energy, albeit inconsistent, game. The nationality breakdown for TSNs Top 32 is as follows: Canada (nine); United States (eight); Sweden, Russia and Slovakia (three each); Czechia and Finland (two apiece); and Austria and Switzerland (one each). Marco Kasper: The Austrian 6-foot-1 centre can play all three forward positions and his overall game is as mature and complete as it is versatile. While that assessment may be a little heady, he does fit inside the top 10 of this class. 66 Aleksanteri Kaskimaki HIFK (SM Liiga Jr.)
Director of Scouting, Brock Otten, Director of Video . . 1 pick | What makes Shane Wright special, Juraj Slafkovsky: Slafkovsky vs. Wright and the decision for the No. - One of the major storylines to follow will be how Russian prospects will be dealt with by the 32 NHL clubs. David Jiricek Can beat defenders to the outside, but also manages the puck well away from the body to take it to the middle of the ice. The Draft Analyst Podcast: NHL Interlude (Division Finals/Round 2) May 20, 2022. If a team in the 12-16 range won the first drawing, the worst team keeps the 1st pick and is excluded from the second drawing. Miroshnichenko is the drafts biggest wild card. Morreale -- Brad Lambert: Arizona needs to continue to add depth up front, and at this spot Lambert would be a good pick. The charges filed against Georgia star Jalen Carter were two misdemeanors racing and reckless driving. NHL.com is counting down to the draft with in-depth profiles on top prospects, podcasts and other features. Brad Lambert, C, Pelicans (Liiga): Despite possessing all the offensive tools to play a top-six role in the NHL, he will enter this draft as a wildcard who could go anywhere from top 10 to Day 2. Lorenz is a power forward with impressive skill. 2022 Draft Profile: LW Ivan Miroshnichenko January 26, 2022. 57. He had 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in 37 games in the top professional league in Slovakia. Pavel Mintyukov, D, Saginaw Spirit (OHL): A high-risk player with excellent offensive instincts. 12. 78 Christian Kyrou Erie (OHL)
While NHL draft rankings will differ and the discussion of potential trades has the final order of the opening round in doubt before it begins, here is a . (Photo: Mike Stobe / NHLI via Getty Images). This draft projects to be one full of volatility and two key elements are contributing to the uncertainty. The last month or so has been an absolute insane process of attempting to evaluate prospect talent. 19 are wild cards of sorts. 60 Paul Ludwinski Kingston (OHL)
As New Jersey looks to build its lineup, Slafkovsky brings elite offensive skills in a power forward body (6-4, 229). Sam Cosentino sits down with top NHL draft prospect, Shane Wright, who has no doubt he should go number one. Typically, we have some certainty as to the first half of the draft, but this year we have some level of certainty in the first quarter of the opening round, or the first eight picks. There are a total of 98 schools represented in these rankings, and 57 of those schools have multiple prospects ranked. One-on-one with the NHL Draft prospect on his speed, whats next, Lahti, and more. 1 are struggling with Wrights draft year being so average [compared to prior seasons], he said. He didn't have a point in 21 games in the Kontinental Hockey League but his average of 1.57 points per game (36 points in 23 games) was fifth among players with at least 20 games in Russia's junior league. Two, this consensus ranking has nothing to do with the preference of the team the Montreal Canadiens that is picking first overall. "Not every . Morreale -- Matthew Savoie: As one of the most dynamic skaters in the 2022 draft class, Savoie is a top-line playmaker with good hands and is exceptional on special teams. }}. With Montreal hosting the first in-person draft since 2019, the hometown Canadiens have won the lottery and the . He was second at the World U-18s with 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in six games to help Sweden win the tournament. Scott Wheeler explains how he dissects the game and its players in order to put together his draft rankings. 58 Bryce McConnell-Barker Sault Ste. He's already shown he can excel against older competition in Liiga, and at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where he was the youngest player in the tournament and named its most valuable player after leading all players with seven goals in seven games for Slovakia. Montreal Canadiens - Shane Wright, C, Kingston (OHL) . 4. The 2nd overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls. Howard has proven hes not just a first-rounder, hes one of the very best players in the 2022 NHL Draft class. 52 Rieger Lorenz Okotoks (AJHL)
34) Olen Zellweger was named the best defenseman in the Western Hockey League this season, but Korchinski (6-2, 185) could be too good an option to pass on here. His ceiling is high because all the elements are there for a long, successful NHL career. Kevin Korchinski 1 on their lists said he got extra marks for playing a premium position (centre) and still putting up 94 points in 63 games in what many would concede was a disappointing season. Shane Wright , Robert Lefebvre/OHL Images. Marco Kasper, C, Rogle (SHL): Hard not to like a guy who plays such a well-rounded game, but is also willing to do whatever it takes to continue improving. Draft Grades for all 32 teams, plus scouting reports for every player. Who should go No. Mateychuk can use his outstanding skating as an impact offensive player but also knows how to utilize it smartly to defend. Kimelman -- Frank Nazar, C, USA U-18 (NTDP): Nazar (5-10, 180) is an explosive skater, and his speed allows him to pull away from defensemen or to use as a weapon to push defenders back to create space for himself. 2022 NHL Draft: Top QMJHL Prospects (Skaters) February 1, 2022. 31 Sam Rinzel Chaska High (USHS)
Theres just not as much separation and fewer defined tiers of talent this year compared to others. He'll likely be able to showcase more of those offensive skills next season at the University of Minnesota. Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL): Theres no pure elite element to his game, but he plays a pro style, utilizing his size efficiently. ET; NHLN, ESPN+ . In addition to the shadow of sanctions due to the war with Ukraine, Miroshnichenko had to overcome a series of injuries that slowed him, and then was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. 39 Alexander Perevalov Yaroslavl (MHL)
Simon Nemec, D, HK Nitra (Slovakia): Has two-plus years of experience playing in the top mens league in Slovakia, but also the benefit of two worlds and an Olympics, and hes never looked out of place. 11. There are things I like about both guys, but I have some reservations, too.. The 16 teams that missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs took part in the lottery drawing for the first two selections; the Canadiens won the No. 1 pick, What is the scouting process for NHL Draft prospects? 11 Kevin Korchinski Seattle (WHL)
2, but two scouts had him at No. He led WHL rookie defensemen with 65 points (four goals, 61 assists) in 67 games and his playmaking ability ranks among the best at his position in this year's draft. Neither one of them [Slafkovsky or Wright] are locks to be first-line players in the NHL. The Canadiens won the lottery and will select No. Brad Lambert He led Gatineau defensemen with 43 points (12 goals, 31 assists) in 43 games. He uses his size, reach and strength as an effective and active checker in the offensive and defensive zone and is exceptional at protecting the puck, has creative hands and a high ceiling. Corey Pronmans final mock draft (July 6), Corey Pronmans complete seven-round mock draft (June 30), Dueling two-round mock draft: Corey Pronman and an NHL source predict the 2022 NHL Draft (June 20), Corey Pronmans Mock Draft 2.0: First-round picks, analysis (June 7), Corey Pronmans Mock Draft 1.0: The entire first round (May 17), Shane Wright: The makings of the likely No. 1. 5 Cutter Gauthier USA U-18 (USHL)
Based on the MHN's NHL Draft Rankings, the following Mock Draft was created based on the players available at each position. Morreale -- David Jiricek: A knee injury that required surgery in January limited him this season, but Jiricek plays a mature, physical, two-way game. David Goyette Tristan Luneau Listen. Conor Geekie Those [Wrights first OHL season and U-18 performance] seem like such a long time ago, another scout said. 1r.1 no trade. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. The Athletics staff, led by the endless research of prospects writers Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler, provided insight, including an in-depth look at the top draft-eligible prospects and the impact these players could have on an NHL team. Noah Ostlund, C, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE U20): Gained a lot of steam with a dominant performance in the U18 worlds. 1. Well this is gonna be fun. The NHL released their final draft rankings this week along with several other notable junior hockey experts. 12 in our scouting survey. His skating is good but not great, and he projects as solid top-four defenceman who, like Nemec, could be a 2-3. The Coyotes have three first-round picks (also No. Boston Bruins Latest News; . Mark J . Shane Wright, granted exceptional status into the OHL, has owned top spot for the better part of three years. He's under contract in the KHL for at least one more season but taking a chance on him here could be a smart value move. Date, time, TV channel, top prospects. May 5, 2022. 9, 16 and 28). Matt Savoie:The Winnipeg Ice 5-foot-9 centre is a quick, gifted, and skilled, albeit undersized, offensive presence who can score goals and make plays. Our scouting survey ranked him as high as No. Kimelman -- Lane Hutson, D, USA U-18 (NTDP): Hutson has a dynamic offensive game that stands out among players in his draft class; his 63 points (10 goals, 53 assists) in 65 games were the second-most ever by an NTDP defenseman (Cam York, 65, 2018-19). Final 2022 NHL Draft thoughts 7 Joakim Kemell JYP (SM Liiga)
1 pick in the NHL Draft? The critical question is: whats his offensive upside? Often there's a debate over the top two projected picks -- think Tavares/Hedman, or Taylor vs. Tyler -- but rarely the top three. Connor Bedard will undoubtedly be picked first overall in the upcoming NHL Draft but where do the other picks land from 2-16? 64 Mats Lindgren Kamloops (WHL)
Possesses net front presence. 1 Juraj Slafkovsky TPS (SM Liiga Jr.)
The information you requested is not available at this time, please check back again soon. Jonathan Lekkerimaki:The somewhat undersized (5-foot-10-1/2) Swedish winger has a big-time shot and high-end finishing ability and performed at a high level at the 2022 U-18 World Championship. Gaucher is strong on face-offs and is a solid presence in front of the opposing net and was an alternate captain this season. {{ video.Name Morreale -- Juraj Slafkovsky: The big forward would be a nice fit alongside any of the Devils' top centers. The 1st overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls. As was Frank Nazars deep-seated, quiet competitiveness has propelled him to the very top of the NHL Draft. Morreale -- Luca Del Bel Belluz: A responsible, high-end center, Del Bel Belluz was used in all situations because of his good speed, skating ability, excellent hands and puck skills. Team: Omskie Yastreby (MHL) Statistics: 23 G, 22 A in 35 GP. 77 Kirill Dolzhenkov Moskva (MHL)
Wrights game left some scouts wanting more from him, especially in terms of competitiveness and goal scoring. With 2022 NHL Draft this week, the team at McKeen's Hockey has prepared a mock draft to give you an idea of how the first day could unfold. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Why Nemec projects to play on a top pairing and top power-play unit in the NHL. Everything you need to know. He plays with a lot of energy, is strong on the forecheck and has great work ethic. Some NHL scouts see him more as a winger than a centre, but high-end smarts and skill level project him to be a top-six offensive forward in pro. Early Look 2022 NHL Draft Rankings #1-5 2021-22 Pre-Season Rankings and Reports Kimelman -- Rutger McGroarty: McGroarty was the captain of the NTDP U-18 team, which speaks to his leadership ability. We use cookies to improve your experience. Kimelman -- Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg (WHL): Savoie (5-9, 170) has the kind of dazzling offensive skill set teams can build around. The New Jersey Devils move up from No. Morreale -- Liam Ohgren, LW, Djurgarden Jr. (SWE-JR): An explosive skater with speed, acceleration and balance, Ohgren (6-1, 201) could be a steal at this point in the draft. Mock drafts; Exclusive rankings; Team specific needs and speculations; Looking ahead to the 2022 NHL Draft and beyond; Latest Posts. 40 Lane Hutson USA U-18 (USHL)
account that can be used to sign in here. Alexander Suzdalev, LW, HV71 J20 (J20 Nationell) Related: 2022 NHL Entry Draft - Top 10 Centres. Is an effective defender, distributor and shooter. Isaac Howard, LW, USNTDP: Another player with a strong end to the season, where he was seen buzzing all over the ice at the U18s. Nemec has three seasons of experience playing in the top men's league in Slovakia, and his six points (one goal, five assists) in eight games for Slovakia at the 2022 IIHF World Championship are the most ever by an 18-year-old defenseman in the tournament. 86 Arseni Koromyslov St. Petersburg (MHL)
He has played center and the wing and has top-level experience after playing in Liiga the past three seasons. While the rest of the hockey world debates the relative merits of top NHL Draft prospects Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, TSN Director . All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Mocks. He can carry pucks out of his zone and lead the rush, and his ability to track back and keep a tight gap allows him to break up plays before they become dangerous and trigger transition offense. 5. 12, is not viewed with the same uncertainty. Adding strength is a necessity, especially when it comes to playing in his end, but Havelid has all the qualities of a future NHL power-play quarterback. 32 Thoughts: What's up with every team heading into the NHL Draft? Meet Rutger McGroarty, the Nebraska kid making history on his way to the draft. 2022 Mock Drafts 2021 Mock Drafts 2020 Mock Drafts 2019 Mock Drafts 2018 Mock Drafts 2017 Mock Drafts 2016 Mock Drafts. Kimelman -- Luca Del Bel Belluz, C, Mississauga (OHL): Del Bel Belluz (6-foot, 179) is a good skater with strong puck control skills and quick hands that make him effective in tight spaces. A right-shot defenseman, he played primarily on the left side this season. Based on how things look today, the 2023 scouting season will be as close to normal as weve seen in the past three years. Cutter Gauthier, LW, USNTDP: His own opinion is that he should be in the conversation as the first player taken. The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft could be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, with the intrigue beginning as early as the No. He's good at protecting the puck, is strong along the boards and in front of the net and became an offensive threat this season. NHL Draft prospect Cutter Gauthier has a great shot no matter the hand. 28. 5. 3, their opinions vary widely. At 18 years old the left-handed shot was the top defenseman on a Swift Current team that struggled this season, but scouts liked how he responded to the adversity. 87 Ben MacDonald Noble & Greenough (USHS)
Howard has great quickness, instincts and is tenacious on pucks. Kimelman -- Brad Lambert, C, Pelicans (FIN): After selecting Wright at No. 16 Brad Lambert JYP (SM Liiga)
Playing most of this season as a 17-year-old (he turned 18 on April 27), Kemell scored 15 goals in 39 games, the most by an under-18 player in Liiga since Kaapo Kakko scored 22 in 45 games in 2018-19. 23 Owen Pickering Swift Current
His range in our survey was as high as No. 27 Rutger McGroarty USA U-18 (USHL)
The Canadiens won the lottery and will select No. Size and not consistently using his linemates to maximum effectiveness are two things that could prevent that from happening. Our 2022 NHL Mock Draft. Sorry we could not verify that email address. Which prospects are the best skaters, have the best puck skills, hockey sense, shot, and are the most physically dominant? The 2022-23 NHL season is well underway and fans are already starting to turn their attention to one of the most important dates on the hockey calendar: the NHL Draft. The draft order is based after NHL draft lottery and heading into the Conferenace Finals. Slafkovsky was ranked either No. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. The path to the 2023 NFL Draft will cross a major checkpoint with the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana from Feb. 28 to March 6.. Team needs and tendencies have been loosley been taken into consideration. Morreale -- Joakim Kemell: A shoulder injury sidelined him twice, totaling more than two months, but he still led Liiga rookies with 15 goals and was second with 23 points in 39 games. Kimelman -- Ty Nelson, D, North Bay (OHL): Nelson's skating is outstanding going forward or backward. No one in the 2022 NHL Draft class has travelled a road to Montreal quite like that of fearless centre Vinzenz Rohrer. 42 Filip Bystedt Linkping (SWE J-20)
17. 9. Kimelman -- Marco Kasper: Kasper's athleticism, skating and offensive ability stood out against older competition in the SHL this season; his 11 points (seven goals, four assists) in 46 games led all under-18 players in the league. - Its not looking like a banner year for Canadians in the draft. The draft order is based after NHL draft lottery and heading into the Conferenace Finals. Jiri Kulich, C, HC Karlovy Vary (CZE): Was his nine-goal effort at the U18s a mirage, or a true representation of what he will be able to do in the NHL? Player Rankings updated 11 days ago | Draft Order updated after every game. 10. 1 spot on TSNs 2022 NHL Draft Final Rankingand, by the slimmest of margins, its Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright. That time was faster than the 4.44 seconds unofficially announced and the 10-yard split is the fastest time by an edge rusher in the history of the NFL Combine.