Vertti Svensk

Final Rankings: We realize we have Vertti Svensk ranked a lot higher than the consensus, but there simply are not many players who can skate like him. The highly mobile left shot defender builds his game on his special trait. He utilizes his feet to escape pressure with rapid crossovers and acts as a one-man breakout. He likes to join the rush as your modern puck mover typically does. Right now, there’s still a lot to be desired. His game lacks physicality and he gets pushed around easily against men. His decision making needs to improve as well; right now he has a tendency of throwing pucks away. His skating alone makes him an intriguing upside bet at this point. After all, it’s always easier to round out your game than to develop special traits.  – Anni Karvinen