Defensemen
Shai Buium
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.
Antti Tuomisto
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.
Albert Johansson
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.
Ryan Johnson
A smooth-skating defenceman who can play in all situations. Can rush the puck up the ice and jump up into the attack.
Patrick Geary
A high character, physical, defense-minded defenseman.
Eric Pohlkamp
Has a heavy shot and is unafraid to play the body. The offensive game is starting to grow.
Carl Otto Magnusson
A massive, NHL-sized defenseman who was passed over in his first year of draft eligibility.
Vincent Iorio
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.
Seamus Casey
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.
Artem Duda
Offensive-minded defenseman with size and skill. Efficient as a power-play quarterback and a great decision-maker with the puck. Defending backwards is a work in progress, but could crack a top-four.