Defensemen
Sami Niku
High-risk, high-reward fantasy player with great vision and a great shot from the point.
Defensemen
High-risk, high-reward fantasy player with great vision and a great shot from the point.
Reliable bottom-pair defenseman who can chip in a bit offensively.
Cukste is a long way off from being part of the Sharks plans. Might be worth a roster spot in the deepest of leagues with a strong freshman NCAA season and solid WJC tournament.
Limited fantasy upside, but has proved he can competently play on the power play at the CHL level.
Defensive defenseman with great size.
If he makes the NHL, it will be because of his physical defensive play.
If he ever makes the NHL, it will be a bottom-pairing defenseman
Bottom three defender with the tools necessary to effectively make plays at both ends of the ice.
Defensive-minded defenseman with little offensive upside.
All-around defenseman who hasn't developed offensively as well as hoped. Could become a depth player at the NHL level.