Latvia
Arturs Silovs
Big, athletic netminder with quality quickness. Untapped upside.
Sandis Vilmanis
A sniper who can elevate the puck quickly in tight and capitalize on high-danger chances from the slot. He skates well and has a decent all-around skill set but has faced criticism for his sub-standard pace
Dans Locmelis
Two-way center with good hands and playmaking ability. Needs to add size and improve physical game.
Raivis Ansons
A strong skating forward who works well off the rush.
Kristiāns Rubīns
Reliable blueliner with good size and mobility. Needs to inject more physicality into his game but has third-pairing upside.
Martins Dzierkals
Creative playmaker but unlikely to be an NHLer
Teodors “Teddy” Blueger
Possible middle-six forward with a bit of upside if things fall into place the right way.
Matiss Kivlenieks
Dominant in prior levels and still very young, has time to develop in the AHL and potential to backup in the pros.
Kristers Gudlevskis
The numbers game has limited his opportunities and when he got one he didn't seize it. Upside is there but clock is ticking.
Karlis Cukste
Cukste is a long way off from being part of the Sharks plans. Might be worth a roster spot in the deepest of leagues with a strong freshman NCAA season and solid WJC tournament.