Centers
Bäck is a pass first, two-way centerman who doesn’t excel in any particular area but is adequate in many (ie. skating, puck protection, acceleration and shot). He will not be a volume shooter at the next level and his low PIM totals will not give him any added value in leagues that count that statistic.
A very smart forward who skates well with a good wrist shot and works hard off the puck.
An intelligent and defensively capable pivot who could forge a long-term NHL career and a bottom-six center.
A depth center with some offensive capabilities. Projects as a bottom-six forward.
Willis is an intelligent two-way forward with play-driving upside and a third-line ceiling.
A high hockey IQ centerman with an NHL-level two-way game who works hard and does all the small things right. Projects as a middle-six center with the potential to be a top-six with proper development.
A power-forward with an intriguing offensive toolkit.
An undersized forward who has taken time to develop offensively, he has the skill to become a reliable middle-six forward. Given his experience in the KHL, he could be in line for immediate production in the NHL once he comes to North America.
A big, strong, physical center with average skating skills. Defensively responsible and will struggle to succeed at the next level without improving his skating ability—projects as a bottom-six forward who could see time on the penalty kill.
