Damien Riat
A good value pick for the Capitals. He appears to be a dangerous top six forward but time and increased competition is needed for him to continue developing.
Filip Eriksson
Hardworking and dynamic playmaking centre with two-way upside.
Albert Wikman
An excellent skater whose game is built around his mobility and frame. While his offensive skillset is not the most robust, he could put up points when relied upon. He could become an NHLer who can produce on the bottom pair in sheltered minutes.
Alfons Freij
An average-sized defenseman who can create offence with an above-average shot and pro-ready one-timer. Has NHL skill and mobility but lacks hockey sense. Needs to develop on both sides of the puck; the offence is ahead of the defence. Has the potential to make an impact in all three zones and the upside to become a number three puck-moving defenseman.
Mikus Vecvanags
An athletic and versatile goalie who can handle a large workload. Still needs to fill in his frame and add strength.
Jesse Pulkkinen
Towering, mobile left-handed defenseman with great poise and tools. Needs to rein in the offensive aggression, but can develop into a unique second-pair blue-liner.
Hugo Alnefelt
Athletic netminder with the ability to make highlight reel saves, Alnefelt owns the potential to eventually become a solid 1A/1B goaltender at the NHL level.
Egor Velmakin
Fantasy Summary – Athletic and proactive with active hands at the top of the crease. Needs to work on the fundamentals but has upside as a low-end 1B in the future.
Leon Gawanke
Raw offensive upside with a heavy shot from the blueline; could take plenty of seasoning in the minors before he's ready to make the jump to the NHL.
David Edstrom
Despite some tool limitations, Edstrom has some upside as a powerful bottom-six center with good passing ability and physicality.