Defensemen
Dylan Coghlan
A depth defensemen that moves the puck well with solid offensive instincts and a big shot. Limited fantasy upside.
Ville Heinola
An offense-minded defenseman with top-four upside who can run a powerplay unit. An excellent skater but needs to get stronger to improve in the defensive zone. Undersized, which limits his ability to play a physical game. Provides very little in the hits and blocks categories.
Seamus Casey
Extremely mobile two-way defender who excels as a distributor. Needs to add size and strength to his frame but has all the tools required to become a modern-day puck-moving defenseman at the NHL level.
Simon Nemec
Strong two-way defender who controls the ice in all three zones. Has the potential to grow into a top pairing defenseman at the NHL level.
Luke Hughes
A smooth-skating defender with a projectable frame, Hughes is going to put up some points and will be a premier powerplay quarterback for the NTDP.
Ethan Edwards
Elite skater with impressive offensive tools (passing, shooting, stickhandling) - must work on his D-zone effort and positioning to make the jump. Physicality will always be a weakness, but could end up being a bottom-four puck-moving blueliner if things go well. Fantasy leagues with emphasis on points for D-men will likely benefit from this prospect if he makes the NHL.
Santeri Hatakka
Smooth-skating two-way defenseman with good speed and vision. Lack of skill is a bit worrisome.
Daniil Misyul
Misyul shows some good speed and ability to rush the puck which could translate at higher levels.
Michael Vukojevic
Vukojevic could be a bit of a force if everything develops right -- the ability to shoot and hit the puck is high.
Topias Vilén
Sturdy defensive defenseman with issues on the passing side. Strong but under-utilized shot, great anticipation and stick-checking off the rush. Likely a bottom-pair or depth defenseman, but could add tools to his game in the next few years.