Defensemen
Artemi Kniazev
An aggressive, explosive skating defenseman that lacks size with good puck-moving skills. While not an elite offensive contributor, he can chip in when called upon. The upside is limited.
Axel Sandin Pellikka
Mobile, offensive-minded blueliner who likes to activate into the offensive zone. Plays with energy on both sides of the puck and has the potential to become a top-four defenseman in the NHL.
Gustav Lindström
Reliable top-four defender that competes hard and can effectively get the puck out of the defensive zone.
Gustav Berglund
Good skater who activates offensively. Long term project with bottom pairing upside
Kaden Hammell
Smooth skating, sharp passing, defensively responsible rearguard
Calle Odelius
Puck-moving defender with good hands and escapability. Shows intelligence in all three zones and could grow into a 4-6 defender at the NHL level.
Aleksi Malinen
Mobile skater who can accelerate quickly in any direction, and has some playmaking potential. However, a lack of production in Finland so far tilts a projection toward a bottom-pairing blueliner with sneaky upside. A long-term project.
Emil Andrae
An undersized offense-minded defenseman that plays a complete 200-foot game. Skates well has a great shot and isn’t afraid to play physically. Excellent on breakouts and makes quick decisions with the puck in the defensive zone. Can play in any situation.
Josh Jacobs
Mobile and physical potential 3rd-pairing defenseman maybe even 2nd-pairing defenseman.
