Defensemen
Pavel Mintyukov
Offensively minded blueliner with good size. Will need to hone his defensive game but has the potential to be an offensive driver from the back end.
Graham Sward
Two-way defenseman that has solid positioning and awareness but needs to improve his skating. Bottom-pair ceiling.
Quinton Burns
Burns is a mobile and intelligent defenceman who closes his gaps very quickly and relies heavily on stickwork defensively, he is likely a bottom-pairing piece if he forges an NHL role.
Anton Johannesson
An undersized, mobile, offence-minded defenceman. Injury-prone, long-term development project that needs to stay healthy.
Alexander Alexeyev
The big Russian defenseman can skate, play physical, produce offense, and has a hard shot
Viktor Persson
A smooth-skating, transitional defender. Carries underrated offensive tools and projects to be a top-six defender.
Joel Nystrom
Strong skater who plays big minutes for one of the better teams in the SHL. Defense is ahead of offense, but the offense has some indications that show room for growth and potential. Could play NHL games later down the line.
Jakub Zboril
Zboril does not excel in any particular area of the game, but also has no glaring weaknesses. His overall ability should make him a lock for top-four duty in the NHL sooner than later.
Calle Själin
A reliable puck-moving defenseman who doesn't overcommit on either side of the play.
Jack Thompson
A strong-skating defenseman who plays a good two-way game.