Defensemen
Blake Fiddler
Smooth, mobile, and defensively solid, Fiddler still has some areas to clean up in his game to develop to the next level.
Cameron Reid
Mobile and heady d-man in both ends despite smaller size.
Stevie Leskovar
A very physical shutdown defenseman.
Konnor Smith
A big, physically aggressive defenseman who doesn't produce much offensively. He needs to work on his positioning; his aggression leads to being out of position. He's off the fantasy radar, but in deep leagues that value hits, he could be worth an add as he develops throughout his career.
Brady Cleveland
A big, physical defenseman who is tough to play against and is a fierce competitor who can deliver punishing checks. Offensively, he offers very little upside.
Louis Crevier
A defense-minded defenseman with a long reach and skates well for a player his size. He is well off the fantasy radar, even in deep leagues.
Rodwin Dionicio
A below-average skater, making him a defensive liability at times. Even with that, he has good offensive awareness and hockey IQ. If his skating can improve, there is a top-four upside.
Tyson Jugnauth
A pass-first defenseman who uses his deception and puck-carrying skills to set up the offense.
Cole Hutson
Cole Hutson is an offensive defenseman with elite creativity, deception, and handling skill, but his defensive game needs an overhaul for him to not project as a liability in his own zone at the NHL level.
Eric Pohlkamp
Has a heavy shot and is unafraid to play the body. The offensive game is starting to grow.