Bobby Nardella
Very smart offensive defenseman, and can find open players with ease. He does not shoot enough though and he is under-sized for a defenseman. Needs to add strength
Very smart offensive defenseman, and can find open players with ease. He does not shoot enough though and he is under-sized for a defenseman. Needs to add strength
Starting goalie upside, but as with most goalies there is a lengthy wait time
He can make a solid top-four defenseman that can bail injured specialists in a pinch, think Sami Salo if things go his way.
A likely 3rd/4th liner with some offensive upside
Pillar is a versatile playmaker who utilizes his strong skating to create space and also backtrack on defense. Despite being undersized, Pillar is always engaged and isn’t afraid of going to the dirty areas to make a play. Capable of playing at center and the wing. Although you shouldn’t expect great point-scoring statistics from Pillar, you can count on him to be consistent with SOG and hits.
Smallish defenseman who thrives in transitions and on the power play. Has a powerful slap shot and likes to throw his body around. Needs to work on his defensive game.
Highly productive playmaking centerman. Great speed through the neutral zone, excellent puck handling skills. Undersized, which will hold him back, but has enough skill to eventually overcome the size deficiency. Natural centerman but will likely end up on the wing at the professional level. Tufto’s fantasy value will come in the form of goals, assists, and SOG.
Two-way defenseman with above average puck moving ability, Schmiemann is a good passer and defender and may be able to carve out a role as a depth NHL defenseman.
A grinder of average speed who offers puck support on the forecheck. Plays a depth role.
Big, physical defensemen that was the victim of not a lot of exposure over the past year. The hope is he progresses to become a reliable, defensive-minded bottom four defensemen at the NHL level.