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.
Vladislav Kolyachonok
Mobile two-way defender with a strong first pass. Great in both ends of the rink and is not afraid to get in the dirty areas of play. Value added in leagues that include hits and PIMs
Ales Stezka
Large netminder, who has a decent International resume, transitioning back to North America
Urho Vaakanainen
Smart, smooth-skating, two-way defenseman. Will have more value for his actual team than for your fantasy hockey club.