Fantasy Summary
A defense-minded defenseman who reads plays well in the neutral zone, has good gap control, and an active stick to cover up passing lanes. Clears the front of the net well and allows his goaltender to see shots from the point. He is effective at moving the puck up ice with a good first pass to break out of the zone.
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July 2025 – In the past three drafts, the Montreal Canadiens have added a ton of beef to their prospective blue line, and Andrew MacNiel is among the biggest of them all. His confidence in the OHL with the Kitchener Rangers grew over time, and his confidence blossomed as he etched a defensive role for himself on the team. He won’t wow you offensively and isn’t known for putting up points, but he’s defensively sound and does all the little things right. MacNiel was a late bloomer in the OHL, and there’s a chance he can do the same at the NHL level, but his skating will need to catch up for him to do so. He’ll be in Kitchener this upcoming season, so we’ll see where his confidence lies and if he can maintain his physical play. – Shawn Wilken
| Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Fantasy Upside | 3.5 |
| NHL Certainty | 4.0 |
| Country | CAN |
| Position | D |
| Roster Type | Junior |
| Shoot/Glove | Right |
| Date of Birth | July 25, 2007 |
| Height | 6‘3” |
| Weight | 196 lbs |
| Drafted | 2025 Round 6; Overall: 189 |
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