Kyle Aucoin
Undersized but intelligent two-way defender with bottom pairing upside.
Undersized but intelligent two-way defender with bottom pairing upside.
Big bodied netminder with good lateral movement for a big man. Good positionally downlow, pucks find a way to hit him in tight. Can look awkward at times with pucks in his feet.
A goaltender with excellent flexibility and anticipation when reading the play and when to challenge shooters. Has good positioning but needs to work on rebound control.
Eiserman is an elite goalscorer; his release is as potent as his ability to find soft ice off-puck, but his on-puck game and defensive engagement remain raw.
A mobile, two-way defender with decent offensive upside.
A powerful and physical player who makes his living around the net
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.