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An athletic goaltender who moves well for his size.
An athletic goaltender who moves well for his size.
An impressively dynamic player for his size, Shlaine is all offence and no defence. He has the puck on his stick often, driving offense himself rather than through his teammates. He has a slim chance of becoming an elite playmaker, but odds are this pick is one to forget.
A shut-down defenseman who thrives through his positional play and managing his gaps on the rush. Skates very well and makes the smart, easy plays first. His play does not excite the casual viewer but impacts games in ways that do not shine as brightly on the score sheet. He will not score 50 points in a season, but he is a tight-checking player who can offer minimal value in deeper category leagues, including hits and/or blocks.
Hard-working speedster who can make plays or score and loves to push the pace. If he gets stronger and heavier as well as improving his commitment to defense, he could become a solid, contributing middle-six NHLer.
A big, slow, offense-minded forward who can snipe corners and set up his teammates. Poor skating is holding him back, but if appropriately addressed, he could become a solid middle-six option and power play contributor.
A fast and courageous player who doesn't let his size hold him back. Has a good shot but needs to refine most other elements of his game.
Very skilled but undersized forward.
A gifted offensive winger with great puck skills and a quick release. Needs to get stronger but has top-six upside at the NHL level.
Nelson is a big centerman who can be a strong net-front presence but is limited in NHL projection, likely topping out as a fourth-line center.
A shifty forward who possesses an effective release.