Defensemen
Marc Del Gaizo
Physical defenseman fit for a bottom pairing and 2nd powerplay unit
Konnor Smith
A big, physically aggressive defenseman who doesn't produce much offensively. He needs to work on his positioning; his aggression leads to being out of position. He's off the fantasy radar, but in deep leagues that value hits, he could be worth an add as he develops throughout his career.
Nikolas Matinpalo
Shutdown defenseman who moves well for a big man. Will not be relied upon for his offense—projects to be a third-pairing defenseman specializing in putting up hits and blocked shots.
Alfons Freij
An average-sized defenseman who can create offence with an above-average shot and pro-ready one-timer. Has NHL skill and mobility but lacks hockey sense. Needs to develop on both sides of the puck; the offence is ahead of the defence. Has the potential to make an impact in all three zones and the upside to become a number three puck-moving defenseman.
Henry Thrun
A well balanced defenseman. Good puck mover that can shoot the puck well and plays smart defensively.
Declan Carlile
A big, mobile defensive defenseman.
David Reinbacher
Mature and well-rounded defender who processes the game at a high level. More substance than flash but projects as a reliable top-four NHL defenseman.
Abram Wiebe
NHL sized two-way defenseman.
Ville Ottavainen
A towering defensive defenseman with minimal offense.
Victor Söderström
Smart, two-way defenseman who projects to become possibly a top-pairing blueliner. Great puck-mover, good skater and has an excellent shot.