Defensemen
Hunter McDonald
A big-bodied defenseman known for his physical style of play and strong work ethic. McDonald possesses a fringe sixth or seventh defenseman ceiling at the NHL level.
Daniil Orlov
Smooth-skating left-handed defenseman with some decent small-area skills and rush defending. Needs to improve his puck skills, but had a great season production-wise in the MHL and could develop into a bottom-four NHL defenseman.
Kasper Kulonummi
Well rounded puck-moving defenceman with good hockey sense and decision-making. Could eventually grow into a 2nd or 3rd-pairing puck-moving defender with powerplay utility at the NHL level.
Michael Fisher
Elusive and deceptive right-handed defenseman with great offensive tools. Has size and reach, with good habits when defending the rush. Raw, boom-or-bust prospect.
Lane Hutson
Mobile, undersized defender with strong edgework and exceptionally quick feet. Has all the skill to develop into an effective puck mover at the pro level but his lack of size and strength could hold him back.
Ziyat Paigin
A big defender that can contribute offensively but seems content on staying in Russia for the foreseeable future.
Noah Juulsen
Poised mobile defender with top-four upside.
Shai Buium
Mobile offensive defenseman with good size who's defensive game improved greatly in the NCAA. His upside remains modest at best, especially in multicategory leagues.
Jake Furlong
Reliable two-way defender who moves the puck efficiently. Has potential as a bottom-of-the-lineup NHL defenseman.