Defensemen
Matteo Mann
A massive shutdown defenseman with a long reach. He has the size and strength to potentially provide fantasy value with hits and blocks—minimal offensive ability.
Anton Olsson
Agile defender with good closing speed and an active stick. Sometimes struggles to move the puck under pressure but has potential as a bottom pairing defensive blue liner.
Dylan MacKinnon
Raw two-way blue-liner with solid defensive habits and shutdown tools. On-puck game and decision-making are concerns, but has the tools to become a high-end, bottom-pair defenseman.
Hugo Gabrielson
An offensive-minded defender who can run a powerplay in the future.
Kalem Parker
A two-way defender with the potential to become a third pairing defenseman with penalty killing usage.
Ian Mitchell
A smart, smooth skating, offensive defenseman has all the tools to be a future top four pairing. A comparison within the organization is Duncan Keith.
Ryker Evans
A great skating, puck-moving defenseman who plays with an edge. A good multi-cat candidate who still flies under the radar in most circles.
Brandt Clarke
A dynamic offensive defender who could have the highest ceiling of any player in the 2021 draft class. He has good size but needs to fill out his frame and his skating is elite. A potential number one defenseman in the future.
Simon Edvinsson
Big, smooth-skating defenseman with outstanding puck handling ability. Aggressive in joining the rush and activating from the offensive blue line. Top pair NHL upside.
Olen Zellweger
Puck rushing defenseman with outstanding skating ability. His well-rounded games gives him potential as a top-four defender in the NHL.