January 2025 - Johansson has taken on 20 lbs since being drafted by the Leafs in the fourth round of the 2024 draft. Don't let that growth fool you, Johansson is still somewhat undersized at 165lbs, although it's a positive step forward. He's shown improvements at both sides of the ice, now more engaged overall. [...]
Big-bodied, physical right-handed defenseman with bottom-pair, penalty-killing upside.
Tall, athletic overage-drafted goaltender with a proactive mindset. Uses his stick efficiently to block out the slot; has a low posture that makes him susceptible to shots from further out.
A big center (6-4) who plays well defensively, Hradec's offensive performance at the 2025 WJC opened eyes.
Mobile skater who can accelerate quickly in any direction, and has some playmaking potential. However, a lack of production in Finland so far tilts a projection toward a bottom-pairing blueliner with sneaky upside. A long-term project.
Good two-way defenseman with offensive upside.
Cerebral playmaker with a heavy shot. Skating and finesse in board battles allow him to play openly on a power play.
A potential bottom-six forward with decent skating and puck skills.
Russian winger with good size and puck skills, lacks foot speed but excels as a goal scorer with a heavy and accurate shot. Carries upside as a top nine NHL winger.
A big, intelligent, strong winger with a scoring touch but lacks offensive creativity—projects as a bottom-six net-front presence that’s hard to knock off the puck. Skates well for his size and has a good shot, but he needs time to develop his all-around game—limited fantasy upside.
