Defensemen
Reese Hamilton
From his handling and skating, to his brain and positioning, his efficient game is strong across the board, though lacking a standout skill and a willingness to create for himself.
Charlie Trethewey
A two-way defenceman with a big shot who can struggle under pressure.
Dakoda Rhéaume-Mullen
A blueliner with strong skating skating and defensive instincts, despite his less-than-ideal frame.
Basile Sansonnens
Big, mobile defensive defenseman that keeps the puck out of the net. Plays on the penalty kill, uses an active stick to prevent chances. Brings value to leagues that value takeaways, blocked shots.
Elias Salomonsson
An offense-minded defenseman with excellent vision and passing skills. Has the potential to be a top-four NHL defenseman and can run a powerplay unit. The defensive side needs some work, as being over-aggressive in his end leads to missed coverage.
Ville Heinola
An offense-minded defenseman with top-four upside who can run a powerplay unit. An excellent skater but needs to get stronger to improve in the defensive zone. Undersized, which limits his ability to play a physical game. Provides very little in the hits and blocks categories.
Vsevolod Komarov
An offensive defender who is not particularly mobile, but uses strength in the crease defensively. Can be caught chasing plays. Has dramatically improved his offensive game since arriving in North America.
Mikhail Gulyayev
Undersized but dynamic puck moving defenseman who defends well despite his physical limitations. Could grow into a serviceable top-four defender with the ability to drive offense and quarterback a powerplay at the NHL level.
Albert Wikman
An excellent skater whose game is built around his mobility and frame. While his offensive skillset is not the most robust, he could put up points when relied upon. He could become an NHLer who can produce on the bottom pair in sheltered minutes.
Evan Nause
A composed defender who makes the right play consistently. He may not be the most flashy player but he is effective in all three zones and finds his way onto the scoresheet more often than you'd think.