Akira Schmid
Schmid has surprised many with his early burst onto the North American scene. He has a long way to go but early impressions have been very good.
Brett Berard
A diminutive forward who has a crafty skill set and a willingness to get to the net. His playmaking ability is creative and aimed at the middle of the ice.
Zakhar Bardakov
Sizable forward with a knack for the front of the net. Can win puck battles but limited finishing ability.
Ilya Solovyov
A big, steady force on defence who blocks shots and loves throwing hits anywhere on the ice.
Stephen Halliday
The knock on him to date has been that he does not use his size enough and plays on the perimeter. Mix in average skating and Halliday has relied on his above-average playmaking abilities to have the success he has had so far.
Brandon Bussi
Large framed goaltender who moves well and is aggressive on pucks. Can be too aggressive at times. Likely needs more time in the AHL, but could be an NHL backup, possibly even 1B if things break right.
Roman Kantserov
High-octane offensive facilitator who excels at finding space in the offensive zone. Extremely raw, but could develop into a middle-six playmaker.
Jiri Kulich
Solid two-way center with good size and skating ability. Makes good reads in the offensive zone but needs to continue to add strength to his frame.
Alex Steeves
Undrafted late bloomer with a nose for the net. Competes hard and has good offensive instincts.
Samuel Helenius
Defensive forward with good mobility for his size. Will need to significantly improve his offensive game if he is to develop into anything more than a bottom-six shutdown center.