Defensemen
A puck-rushing defenseman with great size and skating ability. Not the most natural offensive threat but has good puck skills and a decent shot. Brings value to the team with excellent transitional play. Has a lot of room for improvement in his defensive game and decision-making. Projects as a 3rd pair defenseman at the NHL level with the ability to be an insulator on a 2nd pair.
A sturdy two-way defenseman who can make a good first pass and has an NHL frame. He has the makings of a responsible bottom-pairing defenseman in the NHL with the possibility of more.
A big, right-handed defenseman who skates well and has a heavy shot from the point. Likely tops out as an AHL defenseman who might get an occasional call-up due to injury.
An intelligent and reliable two-way defenseman with a good set of feet and burgeoning offensive potential. Currently a 3rd pair defenseman with 2nd pair potential.
A smooth-skating defenceman who can play in all situations. Can rush the puck up the ice and jump up into the attack.
A high character, physical, defense-minded defenseman.
Has a heavy shot and is unafraid to play the body. The offensive game is starting to grow.
A massive, NHL-sized defenseman who was passed over in his first year of draft eligibility.
An effective and intelligent two-way defender who should see his stock rise when the WHL gets going. His patience and poise make him a very good prospect in the modern game.
Extremely mobile two-way defender who excels as a distributor. Needs to add size and strength to his frame but has all the tools required to become a modern-day puck-moving defenseman at the NHL level.
