Defensemen
Filip Nordberg
He’s a strong skater who possesses fairly good puck-handling skills. He plays a very physical game and likes to finish his hits.
Adam Engström
Engström is a mobile defenseman who shines brightest with the puck on his stick in transition; he sparks quick counterattacks and jumps in to support the rush in the offensive zone.
Kevin Korchinski
Smooth skating offensive defenceman with good size. Defensive game is a work in progress but his raw tools give him top-four upside.
Reece Willcox
Depth defenseman with minimal upside
Arber Xhekaj
Xhekaj is a tough old-school physical defenseman. While he does have some skill and is a good skater for his size, his niche in the NHL - if he makes it - will be as a physically-dominant defensive defenseman, with a limited offensive ceiling. He would be an especially intriguing add in any league using hits and PIMs, as he puts up a tonne of both.
Logan Mailloux
Big-bodied right-shot defenseman with a pro-level shot, and high intensity. Needs to work on recklessness on the ice, as he takes many minor penalties.
Mattias Norlinder
An offensively-minded defenseman with above-average hands, and sneaky speed. His high hockey IQ makes it look like he sees the game in slow motion.
Mitchell Vande Sompel
A converted forward it’s no wonder that Vande Sompel operates extremely well as an offensive defenseman with high-end puck moving abilities. He’s not terrible defensively but it’s an area that will need continued focus in order to ensure he experiences success at the next level.
Dmitri Kostenko
An interesting defenseman that needs a lot of refinement. His offensive creativity and willingness to get involved in the play in all three zones are intriguing. He skates well and exhibits confidencemon with the puck on his stick but will need to reign things in a bit and focus defensively.
Libor Hajek
A sturdy two-way defenseman who supports the play well and could be capable of moderate contributions in the NHL.