United States of America
Ben Merrill
Big centreman with an NHL-calibre shot. Needs to address major skating deficiencies in order to push for a bottom-six role.
Grant Hutton
Solid skating from the blueline as well as strong character and a good work ethic, although offensive numbers have eluded him.
Cameron Berg
He wants to get into shooting range as quickly as possible. His speed and aggression challenge defenders trying to slow him through the neutral zone or when he’s driving to the net. Those attributes also make him a punishing forechecker. He’s much more effective north-south than east-west.
Tyce Thompson
There exists minimal fantasy value in Thompson but could be a decent enough player in 4-5 years.
Cole Eiserman
Eiserman is an elite goalscorer; his release is as potent as his ability to find soft ice off-puck, but his on-puck game and defensive engagement remain raw.
Roman Schmidt
Smart defender with good first passes. Decent two way game, but not much that pops out on either side of the ice.
John Beecher
Physically imposing two-way center that focuses on playing a sound game in all three zones
John Farinacci
A skilled offensive player, Farinacci plays a strong 200-foot game and has good leadership qualities.
Dustin Wolf
A slightly undersized but highly talented and athletic netminder.
Rutger McGroarty
A highly skilled, competitive, versatile forward who can play on the wing and center. Lacks high-end speed and needs to improve his overall skating. He has the size, strength, and leadership qualities to go along with the scoring ability and hockey IQ to develop into a reliable two-way top-six multi-category fantasy option that will contribute to both the powerplay and penalty kill.