Finland
Mobile skater who can accelerate quickly in any direction, and has some playmaking potential. However, a lack of production in Finland so far tilts a projection toward a bottom-pairing blueliner with sneaky upside. A long-term project.
Good two-way defenseman with offensive upside.
Talented winger has top six potential, with goal scoring upside at even strength and with the man advantage.
Hard-hitting winger who goes up and down his side of the ice willingly punishing opponents. His heavy shot punishes goalies, especially when his one-timer doesn’t give them time to get set.
A big, athletic center that sees the ice well. Competes hard and is reliable defensively. Foot speed and skating need improvement at the pro level. Has a limited fantasy upside.
Potential starter with size and athleticism
Smooth-skating two-way defenseman with good speed and vision. Lack of skill is a bit worrisome.
An offense-minded defenseman with top-four upside who can run a powerplay unit. An excellent skater but needs to get stronger to improve in the defensive zone. Undersized, which limits his ability to play a physical game. Provides very little in the hits and blocks categories.
A talented and smart forward who can affect the game all over the ice. He is a more than capable offensive player who can dish the puck with soft hands and pick corners with a nice shot. His skating is the issue but the center could be a steal in the third round.
Big, toolsy forward that works well in tight spaces.
