Defensemen
Viggo Gustafsson
A reliable defensive specialist who moves well and has bottom-pairing upside.
Alexander Siryatsky
Smart defensive player who has decent playmaking potential. Needs to work on using his shot more effectively.
Luke Hughes
A smooth-skating defender with a projectable frame, Hughes is going to put up some points and will be a premier powerplay quarterback for the NTDP.
Michael Vukojevic
Vukojevic could be a bit of a force if everything develops right -- the ability to shoot and hit the puck is high.
Yegor Zaitsev
A versatile bruiser that can hold his own on offense and defense. Needs to develop further to stand out from the pack.
Kevin Bahl
At this point Bahl seems more of a defensive defenseman and doesn't offer much fantasy wise other than in leagues that count stats like hits, blocked shots and penalty minutes.
Owen Protz
Protz excels in the physical side of hockey, with a persistent motor for big hits. Many negative aspects of his game could be addressed with significant skating improvements.
Nate Clurman
Defensive defenseman; wont put up points but can prevent them
Tyrel Bauer
High energy, physical, pro-framed right-shot defensive defenseman. Lays heavy hits and will matchup and shutdown opponents top players. Shows capable puck moving ability, along with exceptional leadership qualities. As a prototypical stay-at-home defenseman, he has additional value in peripheral category leagues including hits, blocks, PIMS, and plus minus.
Alexis Bernier
Smart, proactive defenseman who can do a bit of everything well. Lacks complexity and risk-taking, but could be an effective bottom-pair NHL blue-liner.