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Rasmus Larsson

By Ben Gehrels|2025-01-31T12:38:11-05:00January 3rd, 2025|

The 19 year old Larsson, listed at six foot three and 203 pounds, is a sturdy, puck-moving defenseman with an accurate shot. Larsson will spend the 2023-24 campaign with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL, and then will be on to the NCAA for the 2024-25 season. Drafted as an overager, Larsson will need plenty of development time over the course of the next few seasons, as he attempts to earn himself an NHL contract. Luckily for Larsson and the Rangers organization, the club holds his signing rights until August 15, 2028. If it all comes together for Larsson, he can become a big, bruising bottom-four NHL defenseman.

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Marek Alscher

By Ben Gehrels|2025-01-31T12:43:00-05:00December 27th, 2024|

Big, physical defensive defenceman who does not score often but shows promise in transition. He could become a bottom-pairing type at the NHL level.

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Vladislav Lukashevich

By James Connelly|2025-01-31T12:43:01-05:00December 27th, 2024|

A smooth skating defenseman specializing in the transition game and moving the puck up ice. His passing is strong enough to be his primary tool at the highest and could help him excel past his original draft position.

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Matt Kiersted

By Ben Gehrels|2025-01-31T12:43:01-05:00December 27th, 2024|

An undrafted defender who is an effortless skater who sees the ice well. May have untapped offensive upside.

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Dylan Coghlan

By Jokke Nevalainen|2025-01-31T12:03:06-05:00December 22nd, 2024|

A depth defensemen that moves the puck well with solid offensive instincts and a big shot. Limited fantasy upside.

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Kirill Kudryavtsev

By Dave Hall|2025-01-31T12:01:31-05:00December 17th, 2024|

A creative defender who brings a little bit of everything to the table. Despite being a seventh-round pick, carries sneaky NHL upside

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Santeri Hatakka

By Jokke Nevalainen|2025-01-31T12:40:19-05:00December 10th, 2024|

Smooth-skating two-way defenseman with good speed and vision. Lack of skill is a bit worrisome.

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Simon Nemec

By Nick Richard|2025-01-31T12:40:21-05:00December 10th, 2024|

Strong two-way defender who controls the ice in all three zones. Has the potential to grow into a top pairing defenseman at the NHL level.

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Tom Willander

By Hadi Kalakeche|2025-01-31T12:01:34-05:00December 10th, 2024|

Fleet-footed right-handed defenseman who excels defensively. Limited puck skills, but has second-pairing upside in the right hands.

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Ville Heinola

By Jokke Nevalainen|2025-01-31T12:03:09-05:00November 27th, 2024|

An offense-minded defenseman with top-four upside who can run a powerplay unit. An excellent skater but needs to get stronger to improve in the defensive zone. Undersized, which limits his ability to play a physical game. Provides very little in the hits and blocks categories.

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