Defensemen
Anton Olsson
Agile defender with good closing speed and an active stick. Sometimes struggles to move the puck under pressure but has potential as a bottom pairing defensive blue liner.
Ty Murchison
A defensive-minded blueliner that relies upon his solid skating and physicality to rid the opponent of the puck. Lacking much offensive upside, Murchison caps out as a potential bottom-pairing or seventh NHL defenseman.
Brian Zanetti
A mobile puck-moving defenseman who can take care of the defensive end of the ice. Lacks offensive upside.
Ethan Samson
Offensive-minded and lanky blueliner who shows the willingness to jump into the attack. Capable of handling the point on a power play unit. He must work on his 200-foot game to become a full-time NHL defenseman.
Ryan O’Rourke
A solid two-way defenseman who can play in all situations reliably. A jack of all trades but a master of none.
Kim Nousiainen
A very smart but undersized offensive defenseman. Has been working on his defensive game and decision-making to avoid unnecessary risks.
Albert Johansson
A strong intelligent two-way defenceman who skates with a fluid stride. Not afraid to block shots, make some hits and has a decent point shot. The offense is starting to come along.
Alex Cotton
Offensively minded blue liner who takes risks to make plays. Could develop into a third pairing power play specialist.
Bode Wilde
Potentially a top four-defenseman, a big strong physical player who can create space in the offensive zone. A great passer with patience, and poise, Tools include a low, hard, booming shot with a quick release. Defensive game needs work.
Otto Salin
Offensive-leaning right-handed defenseman with great mobility. Improving his in-zone play and physical game will help bring out his top-four D potential.