Defensemen
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.
Defensemen
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.
Pure defensive defenseman, limited offensive upside. Potential in blocks/hits leagues.
Defensive defenceman who has yet to garner a significant role in the SHL. Must continue to develop his defensive game.
A defensive defenceman with an active stick who is at times prone to turnovers and sometimes slow to move the puck.
Heavily involved on the offensive side of the game, active in the attacking zone and effective at creating opportunities from the point.
Undersized puck-moving blueliner who defends well for his size. Longshot to make the NHL.
Physical two-way defenseman with a powerful shot. Could develop into an all-around contributor on a team's third pair.
D-man with scoring numbers on the WJC
Big, poised defenseman that has a good first pass. Lohrei can contribute on both special teams.
A transitional defender with great skating ability and a terrific shot. Plays a heady, up-tempo style.