Leon Muggli

June 2024 – Muggli was selected in the second round, 52nd overall, by the Washington Capitals in the 2024 NHL Draft. Hadi Kalakeche

February 2024 – Leon Muggli is a left-handed two-way defenceman who’s been playing surprisingly big minutes for a draft-eligible player in the NL, the Swiss top league. The first thing that stands out when watching Muggli is his skating ability. He has quick first strides and utilizes many quick turns and crossovers. Muggli is not the toolsiest or the biggest (6’0″ & 165 lbs) defenceman, but he uses the tools he has quite effectively. He has good scanning habits and understanding of space, which allows him to position well. Offensively, Muggli is not any playmaking maestro, but he likes to join the rush actively and create space with his skating – Anni Karvinen

February Ranking: 50th

February 2024 – Muggli is an intelligent defenseman who is quite capable of getting the most out of his tools. He’s far from the biggest (6-0, 165 lbs), but he uses leverage well to give himself an advantage in puck and board battles, lowering his center of gravity and absorbing contact well. However, it’s in the offensive zone where his intelligence shines brightest. He’s not overly daring with the puck on his stick. Still, he’s a capable distributor and play connector who keenly understands where the puck should go to enable scoring chances in any given situation. His tools make it difficult for him to project confidently into a top 4 NHL role. Still, his intelligence and instincts as a distributor could unlock that potential with more time and development. – Sebastian High