Logan Stankoven
A feisty undersized forward with one of the best shots in the 2021 NHL Draft. He plays a high-motor game with the offensive skill to burn teams.
Jakub Lauko
Dangerously fast forward with potential to put up points. Capable of playing center but likely ends up being a winger.
Marat Khusnutdinov
A high-energy playmaker who makes things happen whenever he steps on the ice. A responsible two-way center who plays a strong 200-foot game. Slightly undersized but doesn't shy away from action. Good leadership abilities.
Justin Brazeau
Big-bodied goal scorer, middle-six upside. On an AHL contract, meaning he is an NHL UFA.
Nikolas Matinpalo
Shutdown defenseman who moves well for a big man. Will not be relied upon for his offense—projects to be a third-pairing defenseman specializing in putting up hits and blocked shots.
Spencer Knight
Athletic netminder with exceptional reflexes and good size. Franchise goaltender potential who fantasy owners should draft early.
Jackson Blake
A good player in tight and off of the rush as Blake has great hands to set up a play or score in front. He is going to need to bulk up to move up the professional ranks but no one doubts his creativity and ability
Denton Mateychuk
Mobile two-way defender with good puck moving ability. Not a flashy player but a smart one who could develop into a top-four defenceman at the NHL level.
Cutter Gauthier
Offensively efficient, smart defensively. Has the size, strength, and skating ability to excel at the pro level and become an impact top-six forward.
Elias Pettersson
Fluid-skating two-way blue-liner with size and a solid shot. Needs to work on his playmaking and using his body more efficiently, but projects as a second- to third-pair defenseman.