Utah Mammoth forward Logan Cooley recorded a record-breaking hat trick in Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens, reigniting discussion about the 2022 NHL Draft order. Cooley, selected third overall in 2022, scored three goals in the second period as the Mammoth faced the Canadiens in Montreal on November 5, 2026. The performance prompted analysts to revisit the debate over which prospect should have been taken first overall that year.
Cooley celebrated with teammate Clayton Keller after his third goal. The 2022 draft class featured several highly touted players, and Cooley's recent production has added fuel to the conversation about draft rankings.
