Defensemen
Samuel Johannesson
A smooth, puck-moving defender. He is very patient and calm under pressure. Makes strong decisions both with and without the puck.
Noel Fransen
Offensive-minded defenseman with sharp skating and a higher-than-average hockey IQ.
Brady Lyle
Offensively inclined defenseman with a tendency to shoot frequently.
Akito Hirose
An undersized defenseman who showcases strong puck-moving abilities, and disruptive defensive skills. Projects as a promising depth NHL option.
Daemon Hunt
Solid all-around defender plagued by injuries in his draft-eligible season. He can do a bit of everything and should be a valuable piece on any blueline.
Scott Morrow
A mobile, right-shot defender who can control the game in all three zones. He has all of the tools that the modern-day defender needs but concerns because he plays prep are present. If Morrow reaches his potential, there could be something special here.
Logan Hensler
Mobile rush defender with the ability (though not always the inclination) to move the puck with his feet
Victor Johansson
January 2025 - Johansson has taken on 20 lbs since being drafted by the Leafs in the fourth round of the 2024 draft. Don't let that growth fool you, Johansson is still somewhat undersized at 165lbs, although it's a positive step forward. He's shown improvements at both sides of the ice, now more engaged overall. [...]
Artyom Barabosha
Big-bodied, physical right-handed defenseman with bottom-pair, penalty-killing upside.
Emil Pieniniemi
January 2025 - The Penguins 2023 third round selection – 91st overall at the time of his draft was widely viewed as a big, mobile defensive defenseman. After his draft he played the bulk of his D+1 season in the Liiga playing big minutes with Karpat but only produced six points in 38 games. [...]