Fantasy Summary
Mobile rush defender with the ability (though not always the inclination) to move the puck with his feet
Observations
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January 2025 – There was a lot of handwringing about Hensler’s lack of production to start the year. Even though he hasn’t changed into an offensive force, thanks in part to a steady performance at the WJC, we’re still high on his upside.
Hensler’s greatest strength is his rush defense, which is easily among the best in the class. He’s proactive in breaking up plays in both the neutral zone and when pinching. Hensler has a very timely defensive stick and closes gaps in a smooth, controlled fashion.
Standing at a lanky 6-2, what defensive areas Hensler does need to shore up can largely be accomplished by growing into his frame and building that strength. As Hensler is such a strong defensive base to build on, we feel confident projecting him as a top four defender.
Luke Sweeney
Attributes | |
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Fantasy Upside | 6.5 |
NHL Certainty | 7.0 |
Country | USA |
Position | D |
Roster Type | Draft Eligible |
Shoot/Glove | Right |
Date of Birth | October 14, 2006 |
Height | 6‘2” |
Weight | 196 lbs |
Drafted | No |
Stats
Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | |
2020-2021 | Minnesota Blades 14U AAA | 14U AAA | 13 | 1 | 9 | 10 | - | | | ||||||
Woodbury Bantam AA | 15U AA | - | - | - | - | - | | | |||||||
Draftday Hockey Selects U14 2 | WSI U14 | - | - | - | - | - | | | |||||||
Draftday Selects U15 | WSI U15 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 | - | | | |||||||
2021-2022 | B15 - District 8 | MNHP | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | - | | | ||||||
Team Columbia | USA-S15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | | | |||||||
Minnesota Blades 15U AAA | 15U AAA | - | - | - | - | - | | | |||||||
Hill-Murray School | USHS-MN | 31 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 17 | | | |||||||
2022-2023 | U.S. National U17 Team | NTDP | 60 | 5 | 23 | 28 | 12 | | | ||||||
USNTDP Juniors | USHL | 38 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 6 | | | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
USA U17 | WHC-17 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | | | |||||||
2023-2024 | U.S. National U18 Team | NTDP | 61 | 4 | 28 | 32 | 26 | | | ||||||
USNTDP Juniors | USHL | 27 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 6 | | | |||||||
USA U18 | WJC-18 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | | | |||||||
2024-2025 | Univ. of Wisconsin | NCAA | 19 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 19 | | | ||||||
USA U20 | WJC-20 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | | |
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