Russia
An intelligent goalie who tracks and anticipates the puck well. Lacks high-end athleticism and size but is aggressive in the crease and challenges shooters—a long-term project like many Russian netminders, worth keeping an eye on in deep dynasty leagues.
Highly talented offensive weapon that can impact the game with his shot as well as his passing ability. Needs to become more consistent with his compete level but has the raw skill to be a star in the NHL.
Tall, mobile two-way defenseman. Closes gaps quickly and effectively, and can skate his way out of offensive pressure with fluidity and purpose. Has top-two D upside, though more likely a 4th-5th D. Fantasy drafts that account for plus-minus should look for this player.
A replacement-level producer with soft hands and a large frame. He could play in a team’s bottom-6 to provide some depth scoring while leveraging his size against NHL competition.
An athletic goaltender with raw skill and moves well from side to side. Needs time to refine his game.
Diminutive but highly skilled center with a pass-first mentality. Needs to continue to round out his game and add strength to his slight frame.
Do-it-all top-nine winger with physicality and a scoring touch
One of the best two-way forwards in the draft. Svechkov is great in transition, excellent in his own end, and has some offensive tools that are on the verge of really popping.
A small, shifty player who can feather passes through the seams or shoot the puck through small targets. High upside player who carries some risk.
Dynamic playmaking forward who puts up buckets of points everywhere he plays. Will need to continue filling out his thin frame and find other ways to contribute to ensure he can impact the game at the NHL level.
