Defensemen
Lukas Cormier
A well-rounded left-handed defenseman, who is an efficient puck mover.
William Wallinder
A puck-rushing defenseman with great size and skating ability, he lacks offensive upside but has good puck skills and a decent shot. Needs to improve defensively and with his decision-making; projects as a third-pair defenseman with second-pair upside.
Antti Tuomisto
A big, right-handed defenseman who skates well and has a heavy shot from the point. Likely tops out as an AHL defenseman who might get an occasional call-up due to injury.
Jonathan Myrenberg
A puck-moving, right-shot defender, with a solid frame and an offensive mindset.
Isaac Belliveau
An organizational depth defenseman, likely to stay in the minors. There is no fantasy value.
Carter Sotheran
Transition specialist with surprising mobility and intelligence for his size. Developing consistency is key, but could be a fringe second-pair defenceman down the line.
Matthew Mania
Mania is a composed defenseman with playmaking upside, but he remains quite raw and will need a handful of years to reach his potential.
Luca Münzenberger
Defensively responsible bottom pairing defender with size and solid mobility. Makes simple plays to alleviate pressure and makes a good first pass out of the defensive zone. Does not make much of an impact offensively but has a good point shot.
Maxence Guénette
Late-round pick who has seemed to have been worth the flyer to this point. A steady defender who doesn't have a true standout skill.
Kirill Kudryavtsev
A creative defender who brings a little bit of everything to the table. Despite being a seventh-round pick, carries sneaky NHL upside