Right Wing
Antti Saarela
Complementary forward with middle-six upside. Has played center in junior but projects to be a winger at the pro level.
Right Wing
Complementary forward with middle-six upside. Has played center in junior but projects to be a winger at the pro level.
May prove a serviceable playmaking wing but will need to bulk up and build defensive chops to excel in North America.
2016-17 Hobey Baker nominee hasn't progressed as hoped as a pro.
Physical winger with no legitimate chance to play in the NHL.
There’s little doubt, he’ll be a contributor at the NHL-level, but the question is whether it will be in a more offensive or defensive role.
If he makes the NHL, he could be a complimentary player on a second line, but that is a long shot.
Scherbak is a strong forward who has made significant development since arriving in North America. The Russian winger projects as a scoring-line winger
Shumakov improved his scoring in the KHL every season since entering the league in 2012-2013. He has the skill to be a top six winger but needs the opportunity to produce. Likely is more of a line complimentor than a line driver
Scoring and power-forward upside in search of a good fit
Late blooming winger with strong puck handling skills, and a quick release.