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Transition specialist with surprising mobility and intelligence for his size. Developing consistency is key, but could be a fringe second-pair defenceman down the line.


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June 2025 – The Philadelphia Flyers did not sign Sotheran to an entry-level contract as of June 1, 2025. He is an unrestricted free agent. Mark Henry

June 2023 – Sotheran was selected 135th overall by the Flyers. Pat Quinn

June 2023 – Sotheran has a special skillset, which was difficult to fully grasp from a scouting perspective. Although he is a big body and can get involved defensively, his primary asset is how good he is in transition. This barely shows on the scoresheet, however, as his 23 points in 68 games for the Portland Winterhawks this past season don’t jump off the page.

Sotheran is exceptionally good at drawing pressure in and making plays through it. He has a very high threshold for panic, which allows him to keep a cool head in the midst of an opposing forecheck and find the right passing lane to diffuse that pressure and contribute to clean breakouts. He has a unique combination of size, intelligence, and composure, while showing a growing habit of hopping into rushes and activating from deep within the neutral zone. These remain flashes, however, and a lack of developed offensive skill still limits his game, but as a third or fourth-round option, Sotheran is a solid bet. Hadi Kalakeche

Attributes
Fantasy Upside 5.5
NHL Certainty 4.5
Country CAN
Position D
Roster Type Junior
Shoot/Glove Right
Date of Birth June 26, 2005
Height 6‘3”
Weight 185 lbs
Drafted 2023 Round 5; Overall: 135
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Stats – Frozen Tools – Profile on FT

SeasonLeagueTeamGPGAPTSPIM+/-
2024-2025WHLPortland Winterhawks666273381-7
2023-2024WHLPortland Winterhawks661327406846
2022-2023WHLPortland Winterhawks68419235414
2021-2022MU18HLPembina Valley Hawks U18 AAA41203454420
2020-2021MU18HLPembina Valley Hawks U18 AAA410100
2019-2020WAAA U15Pembina Valley Hawks U15 AAA36143044380
2018-2019WAAA U15Pembina Valley Hawks U15 AAA36122032380
2014-2015Brick InvitationalWinnipeg Jr. Jets (Brick)600020

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