Tyson Jugnauth
A pass-first defenseman who uses his deception and puck-carrying skills to set up the offense.
Andrei Loshko
A high IQ playmaking winger with good puck skills and offensive creativity who plays a solid two-way game. Has an underrated shot with a quick release and good accuracy.
Jakub Fibigr
A mobile two-way defenseman who makes an impact in all three zones on the ice with good offensive instincts and playmaking ability.
Carter Sotheran
Transition specialist with surprising mobility and intelligence for his size. Developing consistency is key, but could be a fringe second-pair defenceman down the line.
Matteo Mann
A massive shutdown defenseman with a long reach. He has the size and strength to potentially provide fantasy value with hits and blocks—minimal offensive ability.
Dylan MacKinnon
Raw two-way blue-liner with solid defensive habits and shutdown tools. On-puck game and decision-making are concerns, but has the tools to become a high-end, bottom-pair defenseman.
Oliver Johansson
Limited games played in his draft year but sneaky quick with strong offensive instincts. Needs more game time to get a decent read on his upside.
Cooper Foster
A more diminutive but elusive playmaker with an intense and high motor. Deceptive skill with middle-six upside.
Raoul Boilard
Faceoff specialist with great hockey sense, a strong motor and decent playmaking. Physical game and skating need work, but has upside as a middle-six defensive centre.
Tyler Peddle
While his relative lack of production would not indicate so, Peddle has a fairly high offensive ceiling and a wicked shot to compliment refined offensive habits; that said, the floor is quite low as well.