Alexander Weiermair
A 200-foot center with great vision, competes hard, and contributes in all aspects of the game. Has late-round draft pick sleeper potential.
Bryce Pickford
Two-way defenseman with a solid shot.
Maxmilian Curran
Intelligent playmaking center who can exploit gaps and work the cycle down low. Needs to work on both his physical pace.
Filip Růžička
A big, steady, reliable, technically sound goaltender who tracks pucks extremely well, who does not overcommit and uses his size to his advantage. Keep an eye on him as he enters the 2026 NHL Draft.
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.
Braeden Cootes
Fast and furious forechecker with a high level of pace and puck skill
Daniil Skvortsov
A sturdily built defenseman who plays a physical, sensible, game, closing checks and moving the puck the puck up ice with intention.
Giorgos Pantelas
September 2026 - Giorgos Pantelas is a physical, defense-first blueliner the Los Angeles Kings landed 153rd overall, a value pick given consensus boards had him closer to the second round before he faded down the stretch. He anchored the top pair for the Brandon Wheat Kings all season and tripled his offense to 37 points, [...]
Markus Ruck
June 2026 - Kyle Dubas did his best Brian Burke impression on the second day of the draft, though with much less fanfare and shenanigans. After taking Liam Ruck on the first day of the draft, the Penguins selected Markus 39th overall. The two will be able to continue their synergy together as they both [...]