Aron Kiviharju
An intelligent puck-moving defenseman who anticipates play ahead of professional competition on a regular basis but still has physical habits to learn and muscle to put on before making an NHL lineup.
An intelligent puck-moving defenseman who anticipates play ahead of professional competition on a regular basis but still has physical habits to learn and muscle to put on before making an NHL lineup.
Smaller winger who dominates in transition with his skating and handling.
September 2026 - Mans Gudmundsson is a big, physical, right-shot two-way defenseman the Toronto Maple Leafs selected 76th overall out of Farjestad BK's system. He spent 2025-26 with the club's junior team, posting 25 points in 35 games plus five more in the playoffs, earned a one-game SHL look, and finished the year on Sweden's [...]
Big, physical, smooth skating defenseman that projects to be a penalty killer. Could have value in multi-cat leagues that use hits. Needs to keep developing offense.
Intelligent, detailed C with good vision to match.
Undersized offensive defenseman with great mobility and puck skills. Needs to continue to mature physically but has the skill to reach the NHL.
September 2026 - Artyom Matyuk is a small, skilled, high-motor center the New York Islanders selected 173rd overall out of Chaika Nizhny Novgorod. He set career highs with 39 points, 26 of them assists, in 54 games in Russia's top junior league, finishing third in scoring on a team headlined by Montreal first-rounder Gleb Pugachyov. [...]
Mobile, two-way left-shot defenseman who moves the puck cleanly and reads the game well beyond his draft slot. The fantasy ceiling hinges on power-play access, which isn't guaranteed, so the realistic value is a steady second-pairing role with second-unit looks at best.
Left-shot, play-driving center who thrives on give-and-go support, inside-lane timing, and small-area deception. Top-six upside with points from five-on-five creation and PP touches; peripherals will depend on usage.
A power forward with strong goal scoring abilities. His skating will need to improve if he hopes to be a middle-six winger in the NHL in the future