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A well balanced defenseman. Good puck mover that can shoot the puck well and plays smart defensively.


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July 2024 – Playing 51 games in San Jose last season, Thrun will likely be a full-time NHL defenseman in 24-25. Recording 11 points in 2023-24, a minor boost in his production is possible. However, do not expect him to significantly impact the score sheet. John Gove

March 2023 – Thurn was traded to the San Jose Sharks for a 3rd round selection in 2024. The defenseman moves to a similar team in the standings but one with less competition on teh back end. He could flourish here, if he signs. Pat Quinn

February 2023 – Thrun has announced that he will not be signing with the Anaheim Ducks. The smart offensive defenseman has had a strong NCAA career, and will be a hot commodity in free agency. Aaron Itovitch

May 2022 – Further to the below note, as part of Team USA Thrun was thrust into the role of shutdown defenseman and he embraced it well, showing the defensive side to his game. After playing in the USHL for a year thanks to COVID shutting down the program at Harvard, Thrun returned for his sophomore season and dominated offensively. He finished seventh in the nation in scoring amongst defensemen. He will return to Harvard for his junior year and  has already been named Team Captain. – Dobber

December 2020 – Thrun has officially made Team USA. This is a huge accomplishment for the Massachusetts native as many people are starting to recognize the talent the Harvard defenseman possesses. Lucas Main

December 2020 – In his first collegiate season, Thrun registered 21 points in 31 games and made the ECAC All-Rookie Team. The former 4th round pick has also made Team USA’s preliminary roster for the 2021 World Junior Championship. Many thought he was benefitting from playing on a stacked USNTDP, but in fact he may have been one of the reason’s that team experienced so much success. Keep him on your radar as he continues to rise. Lucas Main

March 2020 – Playing on a USNTDP filled with first round talent, Thrun flew under the radar. The Anaheim Ducks selected him in the fourth round and he currently plays in the NCAA for Harvard University. He contributes in all three zones, providing crisp breakout passes and the ability to skate with the puck from end to end. He has good size (6-foot-1), but could stand to gain some weight to win more puck battles. Lucas Main

Attributes
Fantasy Upside 7.0
NHL Certainty 8.0
Country USA
Position D
Roster Type NHL
Shoot/Glove Left
Date of Birth March 12, 2001
Height 6‘1”
Weight 190 lbs
Drafted 2019 Round 4; Overall: 101

Stats

 Season Team League GP G A TP PIM      Playoffs GP G A TP PIM 
 2010-2011 Boston Jr. Bruins Brick Invitational6 0 33 2|        
 2013-2014 Minuteman Flames QC Int PW2 0 00 0|        
 2015-2016 St. Mark's School USHS-Prep30 1 1516 -|        
 2016-2017 St. Mark's School USHS-Prep28 15 1934 -|        
  Team Orange USA-S153 0 00 -|        
  NV River Rats 16U AAA NationalMHSL U169 1 34 0|        
  NV River Rats 18U AAA NationalMHSL U1810 0 00 0|        
 2017-2018 USNTDP JuniorsUSHL34 3 1720 8|Playoffs8 2 57
  U.S. National U17 TeamNTDP58 7 3239 12|        
  U.S. National U18 TeamNTDP2 0 00 0|        
  USA U17WHC-175 0 22 0|        
 2018-2019 USNTDP JuniorsUSHL28 4 1923 16|        
  U.S. National U18 TeamNTDP64 8 2937 22|        
  USA U18WJC-187 0 11 0|        
 2019-2020 Harvard Univ.NCAA31 3 1821 12|        
 2020-2021 Dubuque Fighting SaintsUSHL24 8 1422 4|Playoffs2 0 00
  USA U20WJC-207 0 11 4|        
 2021-2022 Harvard Univ.NCAA35 7 2532 10|        
 2022-2023 Harvard Univ.NCAA33 7 2431 14|        
  San Jose SharksNHL8 0 22 0|        
  USAWC10 0 00 0|        
 2023-2024 San Jose SharksNHL51 3 811 16|        
  San Jose BarracudaAHL18 1 56 10|        
 2024-2025 San Jose SharksNHL18 0 55 11|        

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