Cameron Allen
Two-way blueliner with inconsistent hockey sense who defends well and drives play from the back end. Possesses good mobility and competes hard, projecting as a potential middle-pairing defenseman at the NHL-level.
Tomas Hamara
Solid two-way defender who likes to activate and join his team on the rush. Not a dynamic talent but has the potential to grow into a steady top-four defenseman at the pro level.
Berkly Catton
Catton stands out for his abundant dynamism, skill, and creativity, but his defensive engagement will need to take a few steps before he can make the jump to pro hockey.
Kashawn Aitcheson
Punishing defenceman that likes to fire the puck and jump in the rush
Cam Squires
Deceptive winger with excellent hockey sense and above-average skating ability.
Miroslav Holinka
January 2025 - A breakout player for the Czechs at the World Juniors, Holinka has always been a slippery and creative offensive player, something that may have been unrecognized given Holinka's lower upside. He's adjusted well to NA ice playing in the WHL. He's a strong play maker who's defensive game has grown since moving [...]
Emil Pieniniemi
January 2025 - The Penguins 2023 third round selection – 91st overall at the time of his draft was widely viewed as a big, mobile defensive defenseman. After his draft he played the bulk of his D+1 season in the Liiga playing big minutes with Karpat but only produced six points in 38 games. [...]
Hunter St. Martin
A true Swiss Army Knife style player, St. Martin can play in any situation and play alongside bottom-six grinders or top-six scorers. His skating is one of his best attributes and could help him take the next leap in his game. He will need to improve most aspects of his game, especially his consistency, to make the NHL but as a player who went in the sixth round as an overager, St. Martin looks to be a nice upside bet.
Ethan Gauthier
Creative, relentless forward with decent but improvable puck skills. Still raw, but could develop into a potent top-six forward at the NHL level.
Xavier Veilleux
Strong two-way, puck-moving defenseman with good vision and some offensive upside. His ability to manipulate defenders to open a passing lane and create opportunities for his teammates helps to drive play for his team in every area of the ice. He has great discipline and uses his skating to help provide stability to the backend, allowing for consistently positive plus-minus statistics that can help contribute to leagues with that category.