Defensemen
Doesn't show a ton of offense to his game. If he makes the NHL it will be as more of an bottom pairing defenseman who chips in the rare point here and there but will be useful in leagues that count stats like hits and blocked shots
Keane has a lot of question marks surrounding his file. He has a moderate ceiling as a potential 4th or 5th two-way defender, but could also top out at the same place on an AHL lineup.
A shifty defender out of the AJHL, Benning is a prototypical modern-day blueliner. He has the ability to skate, make a good first pass and create in transition.
Strong, sizeable defender who protects the puck and plays each shift with purpose.
A sturdy, reliable defenseman, known for good breakout passes and the ability to exit his own zone effectively. Possesses a lot of very good tools and has shown strong improvement over the past few seasons.
After tearing it up for Minnesota State, the offensive defenseman has had trouble cracking an NHL roster spot.
A nimble defender who plays a tactical offensive game
A good short-range passer and sees the ice well; however, he lacks consistency with his passes. Fluid skater but lacks top-end speed. Offensively limited and doesn’t add much value with hits and blocks.
Simple, smooth-skating defensive defenseman with smart positioning and solid scanning habits. Will likely become a bottom-pair shutdown specialist, but could improve his way to a second-pair role.
A steady, quiet two-way defender. Plays a cautious defensive game with few offensive assertions. Sometimes is slow to react to developing plays.
