Joel Kiviranta
Two-way, undersized forward who could easily fit into a team’s bottom six. Not known for his high-octane offense but he can kill penalties
Two-way, undersized forward who could easily fit into a team’s bottom six. Not known for his high-octane offense but he can kill penalties
While Shaw has significant offensive potential, knee injuries resulting in a lost season rarely work out perfectly, and his development may have taken a major hit. A full recovery from the injury could warrant middle-6 potential, but for now he's got a bit of a hill to overcome.
Xhekaj is a tough old-school physical defenseman. While he does have some skill and is a good skater for his size, his niche in the NHL - if he makes it - will be as a physically-dominant defensive defenseman, with a limited offensive ceiling. He would be an especially intriguing add in any league using hits and PIMs, as he puts up a tonne of both.
Very good skater and dangerous offensive forward with top-six upside.
Poised mobile defender with top-four upside.
Possesses some intriguing tools, with a strong shot and above-average speed, however, his decision-making is questionable and he is at times a defensive liability.
Limited upside. Inconsistent; best suited as a backup at the NHL level.
Punishing physical defenseman with limited offensive skills. Needs to work on his skating to reach the NHL but has middle-pair upside. Can provide a good amount of peripheral stats but not much in points.
Undersized but physical right-handed defenseman with decent puck skills and refined defensive habits. Could become a top-four blue-liner in the near future, but likely tops out as a 5-6D with some power-play upside.
Shifty, creative defender, who skates well and boasts a rocket of a shot. Capable of big minutes and big point totals.