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We're now entering the week of the 2022 NHL Draft. This could be an exceptionally busy week for the Chicago Blackhawks with trade rumors swirling and big

EdmontonOilers.com looks at who draft experts have projected at 29th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft

Let's take a look at another forward today as we're now one week away from the beginning of the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft.

The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held July 7-8 at Bell Centre in Montreal. The first round will be July 7 (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are July 8 (11 a.m. ET; NHLN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS). NHL.com is counting down to the draft with in-depth profiles on top prospects, podcasts and other features. Today, a look at center Shane Wright of Kingston in the Ontario Hockey League. NHL.coms full draft coverage can be found here.

David Jiricek is one of the top players in the 2022 draft, and one of the 2 highest ranked defensemen along with Simon Nemec. Learn what makes him rated so highly in today’s prospect profile.

Today, we look at six skaters out of Russia, Czechia and Slovakia to round out our skater draft coverage.

The Blue Jackets hold two first-round picks going into the July 7-8 selection process

Today for our continuing prospect coverage at AATJ, we take a look at the top ranked North American goaltending prospect from Central Scouting. With the Devils desperately needing goaltending help, he could be someone of interest to this team.

As the youngest player in the NCAA, he is firmly on the first-round bubble.

Examining 9 players who could be available late in the 1st round.