Nikita Okhotiuk
Physical, defensive-minded defender with bottom-pairing NHL upside.
Shakir Mukhamadullin
Tall, mobile two-way defenseman. Closes gaps quickly and effectively, and can skate his way out of offensive pressure with fluidity and purpose. Has top-two D upside, though more likely a 4th-5th D. Fantasy drafts that account for plus-minus should look for this player.
Martin Kaut
All-around winger with third-line upside, fourth line most likely
Dmitri Buchelnikov
Dynamic playmaking forward who puts up buckets of points everywhere he plays. Will need to continue filling out his thin frame and find other ways to contribute to ensure he can impact the game at the NHL level.
Lian Bichsel
Massive, smooth-skating blue-liner with polished defensive habits. Offensive tools need some work but could easily become a top-four defensive defenseman.
Reece Scarlett
Not overly strong at any one thing. Could become a third pairing defenseman at the NHL level.
Dmitry Sokolov
Sokolov is a goal scorer’s goal scorer. He may not get as many high danger chances as others, and his defensive play may be lacking, but a third line power play specialist doesn’t seem out of the question.
Matvei Guskov
Guskov is a 200-foot player who has had his role limited on a strong London Knights squad. He flashes offensive tools but consistency and opportunity are an issue at the moment.
Oskar Pettersson
He’s an average skater who is very adept at getting open in front of the opposition’s net and using his quick release to score goals.
Victor Berglund
Berglund’s upside is that of a two-way defenseman, although he will likely bring more defensive value to his professional team than he will offensive value to your fantasy team. He has a good shot and would bring additional value in leagues that count plus-minus.