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| Player | Rights | Pos | Age | Report | Overall | Notes | Created | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Carrier |  | RD | 27 | 3 of 4 | 87
P3
| Carrier is undersize but he's competitive in the hard areas of the ice. The '2-way D' is in the last year of his contract. His cap hit is $2.5M. Through 57 games he's averaged 18:26 TOI. His ice time breaks down as follows: 15:45 ES - 0:26 PP - 2:14 PK He's been credited with 52 hits and 114 shot blocks. Shot blocking is an asset when killing penalties. He's quick to space and his read/react game is generally sound. An interesting name to keep an eye on at trade deadline. Also provides some secondary offense (4G-15A | Feb. 22, 2024 | Mar. 5, 2024 |
| Tyson Barrie | | RD | 32 | 4 of 4 | 77
P3
| The Preds and Barrie are on a collision course for a divorce. Barrie would like a change of scenery, especially since he has been a consistent healthy scratch in Nashville. Barrie is a veteran - '2-way / Transitional' defenceman who can quarterback a PP unit. He's an average defender who plays the game with a minimal amount of physical push back. Best described as an 'area' defender. When his 'routes' are off, in his zone, he has a difficult time containing his check to the perimeter. Barrie has played 35 games for Nashville in 23/24 He's averaged 18:26 TOI - with 99% of his ice time coming at even strength and PP - he rarely sees time on the PK 1G - 11A and (-10) defensively. Leans bottom pairing at even strength. Distributor on the PP. Cap hit = $4.5M Expiring deal - pending UFA | Feb. 22, 2024 | Mar. 5, 2024 |
| Juuse Saros | | G | 28 | 2 of 3 | 90
1A
| After suffering through some ups and downs, earlier in the season, he's back playing to the best of his ability Workhorse. Has appeared in 49 games as of March 5th His last five starts - from February 22nd - March 2nd - he posted outstanding numbers - 1.20 GAA / .955 save percentage Butterfly athletic goalie. Competes to keep pucks out of the net. At times he gets outside his posts and has to travel a long way back to regain his crease - making him smaller in the net in the process Great feet. Good low net coverage for his stature. One more year left on a contract that pays $5.0 million but doesn't have trade protection. Many high end years ahead. Only 28 years young. #1A NHL starter. | Feb. 22, 2024 | Mar. 5, 2024 |
| Noah Hanifin |  | LD | 27 | 6 of 7 | 89
P1
| Statistics updated March 5th - 2024 '2-way D' with a transitional element. Provides better than secondary offense. Outlets pucks and joins as an extra layer. Elite skater. Has the legs to lead the rush on his own. Gaps up to take away time and space in the defensive zone. Through his first 61GP - 11G-24A - 123 shots on goal - 46hits - 89 shot blocks - has scored 8 goals and 18 assists at even strength. Expiring contract. $4.95M AAV - Contract has an 8 team 'no trade'. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Mar. 5, 2024 |
| Jacob Markström |  | G | 34 | 4 of 4 | 90
1A
| Report updated March 5th - 2024 The Calgary Flames MVP so far in 23/24. Huge bounce back season compared to last. At the 39 game mark he had posted a 2.61 GAA and .912 save percentage. Signed through 25/26 to a contract that counts $6.0M against the cap. Full 'no move clause' There are nights he gives up goal he would like to have back … but he has proven, this year, that he digs in to make the next save and beyond. If he goes to market, he is the top goalie target for this deadline cycle. 33 years young but a #1A puck stopper. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Mar. 5, 2024 |
| Jake Sanderson |  | LD | 21 | 4 of 4 | 90
P1
| Trending towards being the Senators top defenceman Averaging 23 minutes, per game, time on ice Used in all situations Matches up against top opponents Has contributed 7G-20A with (2G) - (7A) on the PP Not overly physical - credited with 36 hits Blocks shots at ES and on the PK (104) Elite skater. Fantastic edges. His speed gives him an advantage over opponents when tracking pucks or closing on them to kill plays. Generally an area defender - but plenty smart about his approach - High end hockey sense Competes - Skates - Provides secondary offense - Likely to score more in time - 2-way / Transitional 'D' | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Ridly Greig | | C | 21 | 3 of 3 | 85
L3
| Young, still developing, forward who plays a skilled / energetic / pesty style of game. Not huge in stature but always involved. Never backs down from contact and battles in the hard areas of the ice. Good skater. Can push the play in transition. Can play both center and the wing. Averaging 14:32 TOI through 49GP - used in all situations Produced 9G-12A 6G - 12A at even strength | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Shane Pinto | | RW | 23 | 2 of 2 | 83
L3
| Since returning from suspension he has played in 18 games as of March 4th / 2024 Averages 17:41 TOI - used in all situations - secondary PK Winning 51% of his draws More push back to his game - credited with 20 hits and 20 shot blocks in the 18GP Has produced 6G-10A Playing with purpose. Pending RFA. Trending towards a second line forward role in the near future. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Claude Giroux | | C | 36 | 3 of 3 | 80
L2
| Offense has fallen off a bit in 23/24 - in 59GP he's produced 18G -35A Averaging 20:00 TOI - Used in all situations - Remains one of the best face-off forwards in the entire NHL - wins 58% of his draws Makes plays on the PP - mostly from his weak side flank - at times moving to the middle lane Limited amount of bump to him physically - only credited with 29 hits and 21 shot blocks Pace ranges at times - not a burner between the blue lines but does have a bit of an extra gear to surprise opponents at times. On balance he continues to play to his strengths offensively compared to the rest of his team mates. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Erik Brännström | | RD | 24 | 2 of 2 | 80
P3
| Brannstrom has been mostly solid for the Senators in a third pairing role. Through 53GP he was averaging 15:49 TOI His primary ice time comes at ES and the PK - Rarely used on the PP Contributes some depth offense - 3G - 10A Quick to space. Not big in stature. Relies on jumping to pucks ahead of his opponent in the defensive zone. Mostly area defender with an active stick. Average when the game gets heavy out front his net. Limited physical push back (24 hits) but fronts the shooter (73 shot blocks) Much improved year over year - more reliable detail defensively - (+2) rating | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | | RD | 23 | 1 of 1 | 79
P3
| Bernard-Docker has been generally solid for the Senators in 23/24 Average plus stature Decent strength / push back in the trenches Keeping things mostly simple with the puck on his stick Has averaged 15:38 TOI through 50GP - Deployed at ES and PK - Depth offense 4G-8A Rotates well on the PK / fronts shooters in his zone / blocks shots (107) Low risk approach - protects 'the house' first - knows his role - 3rd pairing 2-way 'D' | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Mathieu Joseph | | RW | 27 | 3 of 3 | 82
L3
| Joseph has played to his identity this year for Ottawa. He's produced 10G -20A in 49GP Average TOI for the season has landed at 16:30 Used in all situations. Limited impact on the PP. Plays fast. Competes up and down the ice. Can create turnovers with his tenacity. Provides secondary offense and some push back physically - 75 hits - 30 shot blocks The kind of player who can be a bit of a pest when he's firing on all cylinders Combination of energy - speed - better than average skill when at his best | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Drake Batherson | | C | 25 | 2 of 2 | 81
L2
| Through 59GP Batherson has averaged 17:39 TOI and produced 21G - 24A 5G - 8A on the PP All of his ice time comes at even strength and the power-play. He doesn't have a role on the PK Big body who's difficult to defend around the crease and along the wall. When he boxes out opponents they have a tough time pushing him out of danger areas in the offensive zone. Great release. Can be slotted into the power-play net front or as the bumper. Has the ability to beat goalies from long-range. Shoots the puck hard and accurately. More physical overall this season. Credited with 75 hits and 27 shot blocks Overall - average / average plus defensively - (-7) defensively. Has stood in for 90 face-offs on the year - winning only 41% of his draws | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Tim Stützle | | LW | 22 | 3 of 3 | 92
FP
| Logs over 21:00 TOI - Used in all situations Generally energetic / competitive / offensive play driver who's hard to defend in all areas of the ice. Through 59GP - 14G -42A (-6) Hasn't scored a goal on the PP in 23/24 - OG - 12A with the man advantage. Involved - credited with 82 hits and 32 shot blocks - 148 shots on goal He's involved in something every shift - but overall his offense has dropped off from last year - and much of it is due to lack of goal scoring success on the PP Last season he produced 10G - 18A on the PP alone. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Joshua Norris | | C | 24 | 2 of 2 | 86
L2
| An important player for Ottawa who has had a tough time remaining healthy. Play driver. Quick. Fast. Pushes opponents back when he hits the offensive blue line with a full head of steam. Used in all situations - Was averaging over 17 minutes per game TOI before going down with injury at the beginning of March Produced 16G - 14A with 5G and 7A coming on the PP Wins over 52% of his draws 2-way / speed forward who looks capable of producing even more offense but hasn't historically been an elite point producer. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Brady Tkachuk | | LW | 24 | 2 of 2 | 85
L1
| Empties the tank every night. Averages around 19:00 TOI - Deployed at ES and PP - Rarely used on the PK Through 58GP - 26G-24A 7 goals on the PP Physical (198 hits) - Aggressive directing pucks on net (248 shots on goal) Leads by example. There are instances he could dial it back a bit and not get involved in every scrum - during the play and after the whistle - but it's part of his DNA and what makes him such a valuable young leader. When called upon he wins 54% of his draws Hard to defend along the wall and out front the net - especially on the PP - | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Jakob Chychrun | | LD | 25 | 6 of 6 | 85
P1
| Chychrun has contributed offensively for the Senators. He produced 9G-22A in his first 59GP Continues to average north of 23 minutes per game TOI. All of his ice time comes at even strength and the power-play. Defensive detail ranges - his (-15) rating is the worst of any defenceman on the Sens roster. There are times, in games, he has difficulty timing his gaps and keeping opponents outside the dots in his zone. Best described as a '2-way D' who isn't shy about directing pucks on net in the offensive zone. He's been credited with 145 shots on goal and contributes offense on the power-play (4G-8A) Plenty strong - 50 hits - 107 shot blocks Excellent skater One more year on his current contract that's armed with a 10 team no trade clause. Affordable $4.6M Top pairing 'D' at even strength. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Artem Zub | | RD | 28 | 2 of 2 | 86
P2
| Arguably the Senators MVP this season - certainly their most consistent defenceman on a nightly basis. Logs around 21:00 TOI per game. All of his ice time comes at ES and the PK. Matches up versus top forward groups every shift. Tied for the team lead, on defense, with 20 even strength points although he missed time with injury and had only played 46 games as of March 3rd. 97 hits - 80 shot blocks and a (+10) defensively Moves well - thinks the game - competes every night - reliable Signed to a great contract - $4.6M AAV through 26/27 season. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko |  | RW | 32 | 4 of 4 | 81
L3
| Tarasenko, arguably, has been one of the Senators forwards who has generally played to his identity and strengths this season. He's a pending UFA who carries a cap hit of $5M His contract is armed with a full no move clause - meaning he can chose his destination at the trade deadline Continues to average 16 minutes per game TOI - deployed at even strength and the power-play. Through 57GP he contributed 17G - 24A 15G - 18A at even strength. Generally responsible defensively - certainly average at worst - a (+13) on the season Pace remains NHL caliber. Still enough game to play in top six if required Clearly not done producing offense. Could add a secondary layer for a contending team. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Dominik Kubalik | | LW | 28 | 4 of 4 | 71
L4
| Kubalik is a pending UFA. His contract carries a cap hit of $2.5M. He's a shell of the player he once was offensively and he brings very little attention to detail defensively. In his first 55 games, this season, he contributed 9G-4A He averages 12:30 TOI at even strength and the power play. A team looking to take on the risk of acquiring Kubalik is banking on him contributing more offense than he has - especially on the power-play. Shooter more than distributor - but only credited with 68 shots on goal - also doesn't play with much push back physically - only credited with 38 hits and 15 shot blocks Risk/Reward acquisition. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Thomas Chabot | | LD | 27 | 2 of 2 | 87
P1
| 2-way transitional 'D' Elite skater - Quick - Fast - Agile Averaging 24:00 TOI per game in 23/24 Missed some time with injury Through 37GP - 6G - 16A 1G - 5A on the PP The kind of defenceman who can skate pucks out of his zone or outlet and join as an extra layer offensively Not a ton of physical push back (credited with 29 hits) Willing to block shots (74 through 37 GP) Mostly 'area defender' who relies on quickness to pressure opponents / get in shooting lanes Active stick Leans distributor more than shooter but his shot can not be underestimated - when he sees an opportunity he directs pucks on net with authority Top pairing - Minute muncher | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| Matt Dumba |  | RD | 29 | 3 of 4 | 83
P2
| Dumba's last five game segment ( from February 21st - March 1st ) Averaged over 21:00 minutes per game over the stretdch. Deployed in all situations - including primary PK role. Physiccal - in the segment he was credited with 17 hits - 5 shot blocks Competitive. Plays with pace. Execution with the puck ranges Pending UFA - $3.9M Cap Hit | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 2, 2024 |
| Josh Anderson |  | RW | 29 | 2 of 2 | 77
L3
| Anderson's season has been uneven overall. His offensive numbers are down considerably - year over year Through the first 56GP - Anderson has contributed 7G- 9A He's (-18) defensively. A two-way power forward who's a solid skater and can be a threat off the rush at times. Best attribute is his battle game in the interior of the offensive zone. Averaging 16:05 TOI - Primary ice comes at ES and PP Signed through 26/27 - 5.5M AAV - 8 team no trade list | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 2, 2024 |
| Anton Lundell | | C | 22 | 2 of 2 | 82
L3
| Most recent five game segment (February 20 - 29th) resulted in an average TOI that ranged from 13:00 - 18:46 Continues to be deployed in all situations - secondary PP and PK Offense comes in streaks - 5G - 3A in last fifteen games High end of average skater. Reliable three zone detail. Not an elite play driver but finds a way to get pucks to the net. Likely to always provide secondary offense, but production has been slow to arrive (consistently) in his young career. Struggling to return to same form he had in 21/22 season. Not overly physical. Credited with 36 hits / 27 shot blocks through 56GP Cap hit = $925K Pending RFA Generally wins over 50% of his draws. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 2, 2024 |
| Justin Holl |  | RD | 32 | 3 of 3 | 71
P3
| Holl is having a hard time finding a roll in Detroit He's been a healthy scratch - recently - for nine straight games. Polarizing player who's impact and detail ranges wildly at times. Doesn't produce much offense Big body. Hasn't been playing with enough physical push back / engagement. In his last five game segment he was only credited with 9 hits and 2 shot blocks. When he does dress, his TOI has been trending down - averaging between 13 - 17 minutes - deployed at even strength only. Signed through 25/26. AAV = 3.4M. Contract includes 10 team no trade list. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 2, 2024 |
| James Reimer | | G | 35 | 3 of 3 | 70
2B
| Has only played five games since December 27th. Mixed results overall ... but last two games (Feb 17 / 25th) were both solid starts ... two wins ... one via shutout vs Calgary ... stopped 72 of 74 shots he faced Veteran back-up at this stage of his career Butterfly style. Mid-range athleticism. There are times he makes himself 'small' when fronting the shooter and dropping / leans forward or sits 'down' in the butterfly - exposes room over his shoulders. Still has enough game to steal some points for his team on occasion. Expiring contract. Pending UFA. 35 years old. Cap hit = $1.5M - Contract armed with 7 team no trade clause. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 2, 2024 |
| Ty Henry | - | LD | 17 | 2 of 2 | A-
P3
| NOTE: Updated height and weight = 6'3 1/4 200lbs Ty has to be watched closely to be appreciated. He does a lot of subtle things very well. Small area plays that contribute to defensive zone exits, killing plays when gapping up and fronting shooters to block shots. Good size. Plenty strong. Pushes back in the hard areas. Solid skater - especially on straight lines - up and down the ice. Good edges. Pivots and generally maintains his pace. There are times, occasionally, that Ty could push harder out of the blocks - exiting offensive zone from a dead stop / skating backwards ... and jumping from net front / corner to position himself quicker defensively. Despite the fact he doesn't produce a lot of offense, he is capable with the puck. Ty can move the play from his zone / launch the attack via outlets. When things break down he chips pucks to neutral ice. On occasion he walks the offensive blue line and directs pucks on net from range ... looks capable of doing it more often in fact. Hockey sense / skating / compete are all in place. Leans 'Defensive D' but could trend 2-way / Defensive D as he matures | Feb. 25, 2024 | Mar. 1, 2024 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin |  | RD | 29 | 6 of 7 | 72
P3
| Up to date stats before being traded from Anaheim to Toronto 55GP - 0G - 4A 51 PIMS (-13) Averaged 17:08 TOI - all ice time came at ES and PK. Credited with 112 hits / 138 shot blocks Predictable player. Bottom pairing - right shot - defenceman who can match up against middle six forwards and find a role on the penalty kill. Average plus skater. Below average puck skill. Very limited making plays. Simple is best. Glass and out when nothing available. Expiring contract - Pending UFA - $2.75M AAV | Feb. 25, 2024 | Feb. 29, 2024 |
| Kaapo Kähkönen |  | G | 27 | 2 of 2 | 82
1B
| A big body who takes up a ton of net when playing with poise and not wandering outside the posts. Hybrid / Butterfly style. Athletic. Agile. Above average gloves. Good push laterally. Plenty strong and quick enough to move side to side and use his size to his advantage to make desperation stops. Rebound control has ranged at times this season. When the play in front of him is organized, he tends to absorb pucks and find shots through traffic more effectively. Five game segment - from Jan 31st - February 27th - his game road the roller coaster that is the San Jose Sharks in 23/24 .... Faced 161 shots ... Plenty high danger ... Allowed 18 goals against ... save percentage in four games .912 / .974 / .902 / .912 - one poor outing = .774 and 7 goals against ... Pending UFA ... Cap hit $2.75M ... Better than a backup ... not quite a true #1A | Feb. 27, 2024 | Feb. 29, 2024 |
| Luke Kunin |  | RW | 26 | 1 of 1 | 77
L4
| Depth forward who plays with pace and isn't shy about battling in the trenches. Occasional threat to take pucks to the net off the rush. Used in all situations in San Jose. Not a player who would be a power-play candidate on most teams in the NHL. Through 52GP - 8G - 2A Credited with 108 hits / 38 shot blocks (-21) Defensively Expiring contract. Pending RFA. Current contract counts $2.75M against the cap. Only 26 years young. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Feb. 29, 2024 |
| Mike Hoffman | | LW | 34 | 3 of 3 | 68
L4
| Pending UFA on an expiring contract that counts $4.5M against the the salary cap. When in the mood he can produce offense on the power-play. Has the ability to rip pucks from the weak side flank. Three zone detail ranges. Not the kind of player who can be trusted in key defensive scenarios. If a team were interested in him at the trade deadline they would be hoping he can provide some depth offense and improve their fortunes with the man advantage. Has recently been averaging between 7:30 - 12:00 minutes TOI. Very little push back / bump to his game. Credited with 26 hits and 24 shot blocks. 8G - 10A through 55GP ... (-18) defensively | Feb. 27, 2024 | Feb. 29, 2024 |
| Artem Grushnikov | | LD | 20 | 1 of 1 | 80
P3
| Grushnikov is in the midst of his first year as a pro. With the Texas Stars he was averaging around 16:30 TOI per game. The bulk of his ice time came at ES and PK. Solid skater. Agile. Pivots well to track pucks that end up chipped deep in his zone / efficient keeping his pace turning from frontward to backward skating. 2-way 'D' who takes very little risk offensively. Rarely pinches down to extend plays in the offensive zone. Prefers to keep the play in front of him in all three zones. Reliable defensively. Identifies his responsibility at ES / locks onto his man in d-zone coverage Fronts the play on the PK. Occasionally blocks shots. A low-risk defensive prospect who skates well, competes, and rarely takes chances. Better than average push back physically. List size updated - 6'1 205lbs | Feb. 24, 2024 | Feb. 28, 2024 |
| Brock Faber |  | RD | 21 | 3 of 3 | 91
P1
| Faber is one of the top stories in the NHL rookie class this season. He's averaging an incredible 25 minutes per game for the Wild and being deployed in all situations. He's produced 4G - 29A - (+2) defensively. Faber has some push back physically. He's involved and doesn't back down in the hard areas - along the wall and out front his net. Credited with 49 hits and 114 shot blocks. Complete player. No weaknesses. Solid skater. Elite thinker. High end compete and detail. Just getting started. Long NHL career ahead. Top pairing 'do it all' - right shot defenceman | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 24, 2024 |
| Cale Makar |  | RD | 25 | 3 of 3 | 96
FP
| Transitional defenceman who logs over 25:00 TOI every night. Used in all situations. Not just offense. Has some bump to his game physically. Committed defensively. Works to win pucks. Defends with purpose. Credited with 101 shot blocks through the first 53GP Overall stats line - 53GP - 13G - 47A (+6) Leads the rush, joins as an extra layer, aggressive directing pucks on net (164 shots on goal) Fantastic skater. Quick. Fast. Explosive. No holes in his game. Franchise player. Will likely contend for Norris trophies his entire career. Relentless competitor. Leads by example. | Feb. 22, 2024 | Feb. 24, 2024 |
| Quinn Hughes |  | LD | 24 | 2 of 2 | 92
FP
| Elite offensive talent. Play driver. One of the best skater in the league. Fantastic edges / agility Exceptional vision. Play maker / Power-play quarterback. Defensive game has vastly improved since arriving in the league. Light / area defender who pounces on pucks ahead of opponents and uses an active stick to keep players to the perimeter / create turnovers. First year Captain. Leads by example. Averages 24:41 TOI - Deployed in all situations - Secondary PK Through first 59GP - 12G - 57A (+32) Aggressive directing pucks on net - credited with 137 SOG - understated shot that can catch goalies by surprise. | Feb. 22, 2024 | Feb. 24, 2024 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | | G | 35 | 2 of 3 | 91
1A
| Bobrovsky ran hot in playoffs, last spring, for the Panthers and he's continued his stellar play in to this season. Through 42GP he posted a 2.36 GAA and .916 save percentage. Athletic. Great feet. Quick moving side to side. Can be a bit 'busy' in the crease at times but he's doing a nice job of fronting shooters and taking away net. His game, in its current form, has rarely given up poor goals against this season overall. Securely in the discussion for another Vezina trophy. Heavy workload. One of the top 5 goalies in games played. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 24, 2024 |
| Connor Hellebuyck |  | G | 30 | 5 of 6 | 91
1A
| Continues to provide the Jets with the kind of goaltending that can lead teams to successful runs come playoffs. In his first 41GP he's posted a 2.19 GAA and a .925 save percentage - both statistics are best in the league for goalies who have played over 35 games. Gives the group a chance to win tight checking, low scoring games. Big in the net. Relies on sound positioning. Squares up. Doesn't give the shooter much to look at. Confident. Poised. No concerning holes in his game overall. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 24, 2024 |
| Connor Bedard |  | C | 18 | 8 of 8 | 88
FP
| Continues to adapt to the NHL and the amount of responsibility he carries with the rebuilding Hawks. Through 44GP he scored 17G - 22A - (2G - 8A on the power-play) Average time on ice has come down a bit from the beginning of the season. Clocks in for 19:14 per game. All of his TOI comes at ES and PP#1. Elite brain. Play driver. Equal parts shooter / play maker. Elusive in tight areas. Hard to defend in small areas. Directs pucks on goal from seemingly impossible areas in the offensive zone. Fantastic release - one of the most accurate shooters in the entire NHL already. Has directed 132 SOG. Work to do in the fade-off circle - only wins 39% of his draws. Elite / Franchise Player / Cornerstone piece for Chicago's on going rebuild. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 24, 2024 |
| Jordan Eberle |  | RW | 33 | 3 of 4 | 76
L3
| Eberle is easily defined at this stage of his career. He's almost a power-play specialist in many regards. Through his first 51GP he was averaging 17 minutes TOI and being deployed at even strength and the power-play for the Kraken. Remains aggressive directing pucks on net (109 SOG) Barely any bump to his game (16 hits / 11 shot blocks) Has scored 4 power-play goals and 5 power-play assists. Average plus skater. Not a burner in open ice. Middle six forward at even strength. Better than average detail defensively (+4). Potential first unit power-play contributor. Expiring contract. Pending UFA. Cap hit is $5.5 million. His contract is armed with a sixteen team no trade clause. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Alexander Wennberg |  | C | 29 | 2 of 2 | 86
L3
| Wennberg is a player who is making too much money for his output offensively ($4.5M) - but he does play a variety of roles for Seattle. Good size. Plays with pace. Most of his offense comes from the perimeter. Not over powering physically. Willing to get in shooting lanes and block shots. Through 55GP, Wennberg averaged 18:40 TOI and was being deployed in all situations. He chips in with secondary offense (8G-14A). Pending UFA with a ten team no trade clause in his contract. Middle six forward / leaning third line. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| John Gibson |  | G | 30 | 4 of 4 | 82
1B
| Gibson's game mirrors that of the rebuilding team he plays for. There are nights he looks like a true #1A - but there are nights he also looks like less Through 37GP he's posted a 3.16 GAA and a .896 save percentage Big in the net. Has the quickness, and range moving side to side, to come up with the kind of saves others struggle to make. At times moody looking. No doubt he competes and cares - just in his own way. A change of scenery might benefit Gibson … but his $6.0M cap hit through 26/27 and 10 team no trade clause might stand in the way. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Trevor Zegras | | C | 22 | 3 of 3 | 78
L1
| Remains out of the Ducks lineup, recovering from surgery for a broken ankle. Limited to 20GP so far this season. Averaged 17:00 TOI - ES and PP#1 Dynamic offensive talent who has holes in his game defensively and, at times, lacks a full 200ft effort. (-5) defensively at time of his injury. Took a step back offensively as well (4G-3A) with all of his assists coming on the PP. Room for significant improvement in the face-off circle (40%) Plays with pace. No doubt top line offensive skill. Needs to be only average defensively to have his element stand out as the primary positive in his game. Signed through 25/26. $5.75 million AAV. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Adam Henrique |  | C | 34 | 6 of 7 | 83
L3
| Henrique is on an expiring contract that pays $5.85M. The deal has a 10 team no trade clause. Through 55GP - 16G - 20A with 4PPG - 5 PPA … also has 2 SHG and 2 SHA Averages 17:25 TOI - Deployed in all situations - Wins 54% of his draws. In a recent 10 game segment - 2G-6A - 15 hits - 7 shot blocks - winning 57% of his face-offs. Valuable veteran player who plays a responsible three-zone game and has the ability to play both center and the wing. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | | RD | 29 | 5 of 7 | 73
P3
| Not much changes with Lyubushkin's game. Defensive 'D'. Average puck skill. Average plus skater. Gaps up. Plays with physical push back. Blocks shots. Best suited as a bottom pairing 'D' Averages 17 minutes TOI - Deployed at ES and PK. Through 53GP - 0 goals - 4 assists - (-11) - 107 hits - 133 shot blocks. Pending UFA - $2.75M Cap hit - | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Christopher Tanev |  | RD | 34 | 6 of 9 | 82
P2
| Tanev only knows how to play the game one way. He's a 2-way / Defensive 'D' and one of the top shot blockers in the entire NHL. Through 54GP he averaged nearly 20 minutes TOI. All of his ice time comes at even strength and the penalty-kill. He matches up against top six forwards. Capable with the puck. Chips in with some depth offense - 1G- 11A Credited with 24 hits and 165 shot blocks. Plays to his strengths. Bleeds character. Lays it on the line every shift. Pending UFA. Cap hit = $4.5M. Contract armed with a 10 team no trade clause | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Jason Zucker | | LW | 32 | 1 of 2 | 81
L3
| Zucker's ice time has ranged in Arizona. The '2-way' forward has averaged around 14:00 TOI, for the year, overall. Zucker continues to play quick and fast. He's always been a strong skater. His pace is an asset when he's thrust into a checking / penalty killing role. Pressures opponents into turnovers. Provides some secondary scoring (8G-14A). Can move up and down the lineup if required. Credited with 66 hits and 13 shot blocks. (-3) defensively. Pending UFA. Contract carries a cap hit of $5.3M. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Nick Bjugstad |  | C | 31 | 1 of 1 | 85
L3
| Bjugstad is a 31 year old veteran forward who can play both the wing and centre. Big body. Not overly physical. Moves well. Extends plays with his reach / range. Goes to the net area to create screens and look for secondary pucks. Solid skater. Averages 17:00 TOI. Through 56GP he had produced 12G - 18A and was being deployed in all situations. Solid depth forward who can slide in to a third or fourth line role at even strength and roll over the boards to assist with special teams. Responsible defensively (+2) Signed through 24/25 season. Cap hit is $2.1M. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Matt Dumba | | RD | 29 | 2 of 4 | 83
P2
| Dumba is logging 20:00 TOI per game with the Coyotes. His primary ice time comes at even strength and the penalty kill. He plays with reliable pace and plenty of push back physically. Through his first 52GP he had produced 4G - 5A and been credited with 134 hits and 78 shot blocks. Execution with the puck ranges at times. Expiring contract. Pending UFA. Cap hit is $3.9M. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Anthony Mantha | | LW | 29 | 3 of 5 | 75
L3
| Mantha's a bit of an enigma. On one hand his size, skill, and potential to break out and score even more goals than he does is an attractive risk. On the other hand, he can frustrate with a lack of detail and push back for his stature and skating ability. A pending UFA who carries a cap hit of $5.7M Leans goal scorer more than play maker. Has the pace to be a threat off the rush in transition. Has the length to coral pucks in high danger areas and direct the play to the net. Can be a distraction / hard to defend when engaged. Lacks consistency … but he's scored 17G-11A in 50GP Averages 14 minutes per game TOI. All of his ice time comes at ES and on the PP. For a big man he lacks physical push back. Only credited with 27 hits and 17 shot blocks. Goal scorer when he's on. Shoot first mentality. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Joel Edmundson | | LD | 30 | 2 of 5 | 79
P3
| Edmundson's year was delayed due to injury but he has skated in 38 games and averaged 16 minutes TOI. The '2-way / leaning Defensive D' is being deployed at even strength and the penalty-kill. Big body. Long reach. Hard to make plays 'around'. Mid-range physical push back. Credited with 47 hits and 42 shot blocks. Doesn't produce much offense. At this stage of his career he's an 'in and out' top four defenceman who's likely best slotting in at #5D role on a contending team. Affordable. $1.75M contract. Expiring deal. Pending UFA. 10 team no trade clause. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Nic Dowd |  | C | 33 | 4 of 4 | 82
L3
| Dowd is a reliable, middle of the lineup, forward who competes and plays with pace. He continues to average around 16:00 TOI. Dowd is deployed at ES and PK. He leans match-up / checking forward but also chips in with some depth offense. Through 45GP he had posted 8G-8A and was a (+8) defensively. His contract runs through 24/25. The cap hit is $1.3 million. A reliable, bottom six, veteran forward. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Alexandre Carrier | | RD | 27 | 2 of 4 | 87
P3
| Carrier is undersize but he's competitive in the hard areas of the ice. The '2-way D' is in the last year of his contract. His cap hit is $2.5M. Carries averages 18 minutes TOI. He's deployed at even strength and the penalty kill. He's been credited with 50 hits and 104 shot blocks. His shot blocking is an asset when killing penalties. He's quick to space and his read/react game is generally sound. An interesting name to keep an eye on at trade deadline. Also provides some secondary offense (4G-12A | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Tyson Barrie | | RD | 32 | 3 of 4 | 77
P3
| It's only a matter of time before Barrie and the Preds part ways with each other. The question is whether it will come at the trade deadline, or in the off-season. Pending UFA. Cap hit $4.5M. Same player he has always been. A mid-range '2-way/transitional D' who can quarterback a power-play. Leans distributor more than shooter. Average defensively. In 35GP with the Preds this season he has averaged 18 minutes TOI - deployed at ES and PP - while contributing 1G-11A. On a contending team he is likely a #5D more than a consistent top four at even strength. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Reilly Smith |  | RW | 32 | 3 of 4 | 80
L3
| Smith has averaged 16:00 TOI over the course of the season in Pittsburgh. In his first 47GP he chipped in with 10G - 13A. He's used in all situations and continues to skate at NHL pace. His role on the PK is second unit. Play driver at times. Shooter on the PP. Generally responsible defensively, but like all players he has moments where he could be more dialed in. Not a ton of physicality with his game (34 hits - 12 shot blocks) Streaky. Signed through 24/25. Cap hit $5.0 million. Ten team no trade clause this year - drops to eight teams next season. Middle six forward. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Jake Guentzel |  | LW | 29 | 5 of 5 | 83
L1
| It will be interesting to see how long Guentzel takes to get healthy after suffering an upper body injury that projects to keep him out of the lineup past the trade deadline. Expiring contract. $6M AAV. Proven scorer. Has played along side Sidney Crosby for the majority of his NHL career. Through 50GP this season - 22G - 30A - (18G-21A) at even strength. Averaged 21 minutes TOI. Deployed at ES and PP #1 with the Penguins. Barely average defensively. Elite element = offense. Very little push back physically. Aggressive directing pucks on net. Leans shooter more than play maker. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | | RW | 32 | 3 of 4 | 80
L3
| All things considered, Tarasenko has had a generally decent year in Ottawa. He's averaging 16 minutes per game TOI - deployed at even strength and the power-play. Through 51GP he had scored 15G-22A. 13G-17A at even strength. Most impressive is the fact he's a (+16) Pending UFA. His cap hit is $5M. His contract carries a full no trade clause. Moving well and playing to his strengths offensively. Still has enough game to slide into a top six role. Clearly not done producing offense. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Dominik Kubalik | | LW | 28 | 3 of 4 | 71
L4
| Kubalik is a pending UFA. His contract carries a cap hit of $2.5M. He's a shell of the player he once was offensively and he brings very little attention to detail defensively. In his first 49 games, this season, he contributed 9G-3A. He averages 13 minutes TOI - deployed at even strength and the power play. A team looking to risk taking him on is banking on Kubalik contributing more offense than he has - especially on the power-play. Shooter more than distributor - but only credited with 65 shots on goal overall this year. Risk/Reward acquisition. 4th line forward at even strength who slides into one of the PP units. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Jakob Chychrun | | LD | 25 | 5 of 6 | 85
P1
| Chychrun's year has been solid offensively. He contributed 9G-21A in his first 53GP. Averages over 23 minutes per game TOI. All of his ice time comes at even strength and the power-play. He's a (-14) defensively. Chychrun is best described as a '2-way D' who isn't shy about ripping pucks on net in the offensive zone. He's been credited with 125 shots on goal and contributes offense on the power-play (4G-8A) Defensive detail ranges. Plenty strong. Excellent skater. 'Routes' to kill plays in his zone, and contain opponents ranges. One more year on his current contract that's armed with a 10 team no trade clause. Affordable $4.6M Top pairing 'D' at even strength. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Arthur Kaliyev |  | LW | 22 | 3 of 4 | 66
L4
| Kaliyev is polarizing. He doesn't play the game quick or fast. He's an average skater at best. His three zone detail ranges wildly. He definitely cannot be utilized in key defensive scenarios. His element is goal scoring. Kaliyev has great mitts and a fantastic release. He can coral pucks in tight spaces and deposit pucks in the back of the net. Unfortunately his compete in the hard areas also ranges. He's been - in and out - of the dog house in LA. Through 40GP he averaged 13:00 TOI - deployed at even strength and the power-play. Over his most recent twenty game segment he only produced 2 assists. Pending RFA. Cap hit is $894K. It's possible he could upgrade an team's power-play. A change of scenery might motivate him more. Fourth line forward at even strength who finds a role on the PP. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Boone Jenner |  | LW | 30 | 2 of 2 | 85
L2
| The captain of the Blue Jackets has spent his entire career in Columbus. Average plus skater. Has never been a burner in open ice. Character player. Competitive. When he arrives on time, he isn't shy about entering the battle physically. Deployed in all situations for the Blue Jackets. Averages 19:30 TOI. Leans shooter / finisher more than play maker. Aggressive directing pucks to the net. In his first 40GP he scored 18G-8A. Responsible in all three zones. Only a (-1) defensively, which is solid considering he matches up against top six forward groups. Signed through 25/26 season. $3.75M AAV. 8 team no trade clause. 2-way 'middle-six' forward. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Adam Boqvist | | RD | 23 | 3 of 3 | 79
P3
| Bogvist has missed considerable time with injury this season. The 2-way / Transitional defenceman is a solid skater and capable puck mover. He quarterbacks one of the power-play units in Columbus as a distributor more than a shooter. Average defensively. An area defender who relies on an active stick more than body positioning and physical push back. Through 25GP this season he's averaged 18 minutes TOI - deployed at ES and PP Signed through 26/27. $2.6M AAV. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Andrew Peeke |  | RD | 25 | 3 of 4 | 69
P3
| One of the most obvious Blue Jacket players who looks like, both he and the team, could benefit from a change of scenery. In his most recent 10 game segment (January-February 2024) he averaged between 11:00 - 19:00 TOI. His primary ice time comes at even strength and the penalty kill. Good size and range. Gets in the shooting lane to block shots and has some physical push back. Limited offensively. Third pairing 'D'. Credited with 2 assists - 16 hits - 20 shot blocks in the segment. Overall, only 20GP on the season - average TOI 15:40 - and a (-4) defensively. Signed through 25/26 season. Cap hit $2.75M. 2-way / Leaning defensive 'D'. | Feb. 20, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Morgan Frost |  | C | 24 | 4 of 4 | 78
L3
| Frost has been challenged by the coaching staff in Philly to provide more consistent compete in all three zones / get more consistently involved outside of producing offense. He's generally answered the bell. Through 46GP - 9G- 18A and a (+6) defensively. Mid-range push back physically - 37 hits / 40 shot blocks Top 9 skill. Not shy directing pucks on net when he gets a look (90 SOG) Face-off circle continues to be an area that needs attention. Winning only 47% of his draws. | Feb. 21, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Scott Laughton | | C | 29 | 3 of 4 | 82
L3
| The Flyers are in the midst of a surprisingly strong bounce back season for the organization. Laughton is part of the leadership group in Philadelphia and contributes in a range of roles. He's capable of providing more offense than he has this season, but he's generally engaged in the hard areas and plays with pace. Through 57GP he's produced 7G-19A - while averaging just over 15 minutes per game TOI. Deployed in all situations. Committed on the penalty kill. Credited with 105 hits and 35 shot blocks. Room for improvement in the face-off dot. Wins only 49% of his draws. Signed through 25/26 Affordable contract that pays $3.0M. 2-way forward. Middle six role. Can match up versus top scorers in a checking role if asked. | Feb. 21, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Erik Johnson | | RD | 35 | 3 of 3 | 76
P3
| A team looking for a veteran, who can add depth to their lineup, might be interested in acquiring Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres. Easily defined. Checking 'D'. No frills. Doesn't bring much offense. Takes care of his zone first. Provides push back physically. Through his first 48GP in Buffalo he averaged 14 minutes TOI at even strength and the penalty kill. Johnson was credited with 88 hits and 65 shot blocks. Expiring contract. $3.25 million cap hit. | Feb. 21, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Mikael Granlund | | C | 31 | 1 of 2 | 82
L3
| Granlund is being used in all situations with the Sharks. He's averaging 20:00 TOI He appears, generally, more engaged this season overall. Through his first 42GP he produced 6G-25A 49% in the face-off circle More reliable three zone detail and compete (-7) defensively isn't terrible considering how much ice time he logs and the match-ups he ends up with every night. Mid-range physicality (48 hits - 35 shot blocks) One more year on a contract that pays him $5.0M | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Mario Ferraro | | LD | 25 | 3 of 4 | 85
P2
| Has returned from injury that he sustained before the All-Star break. First game back was February 15th. 2-way 'D' who averages 24 minutes TOI - Deployed in all situations. Provides some secondary offense. Proficient shot blocker. Involved physically. Credited with 88 hits and 140 shot blocks in his first 51GP Added 1G - 13A offensively. Signed through 25/26. Cap hit $3.25M. Valuable middle pairing defender. Competes. Perhaps under-valued compared to his peers. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Anthony Duclair | | RW | 28 | 3 of 3 | 72
L3
| Duclair is a pending UFA on an expiring contract that counts $3M against the cap. A traditionally streaky scorer who needs to produce offensively to provide, at least, a secondary layer of distraction for opponents. Defensive detail ranges. Not physical - credited with 33 hits and 24 shot blocks through 50GP Averages 16 minutes TOI. Deployed at ES and PP in San Jose. 11G - 8A (-12) Has the pace and skill to drive play when engaged. Credited with 80 shots on goal in the 50 GP. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Tanner Pearson | | LW | 31 | 4 of 4 | 78
L3
| Through 37GP - Pearson has scored a pedestrian 4G-6A. He continues to average right around 13:00 TOI. He's deployed in all situations - second PP unit. His (-12) rating has to be a concern in relation to his overall TOI in relation to this offensive element. Credited with 56 shots on goal - 38 hits - 30 shot blocks $3.25M cap hit - pending UFA - Skates at NHL pace and has some mid-range push back physically. Continues to lean 4th line / depth forward / more than consistent top 9 contributor offensively. | Feb. 21, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| David Savard | | RD | 33 | 5 of 5 | 75
P3
| Savard is a 33 year-old veteran defenceman who has one year left on his current contract that pays $3.5M through 24/25. Through 34GP he produced 4G-9A. Savard plays heavy match up minutes in Montreal. He averages 20 minutes per game at even strength and the PK … which speaks to his (-11) rating defensively … no easy shifts. Savard produces some depth offense, but he's mostly counted on to defend with some push back. He isn't a burner. In fact he's an average skater who relies on his hockey sense and read/react game to get in shooting lanes and block shots. He's been credited with 43 hits and 98 shot blocks. | Feb. 21, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Marshall Rifai | | LD | 25 | 1 of 1 | 81
ML
| Depth organizational defenceman who leans '2-way D' Older prospect coming out of college (Harvard) Doesn't have a history, at any level, of producing a great deal of offense. Excellent skater. Quick to space. Pivot / Continuation pace is on time. Agile. Not shy. Pushes back physically. Gaps up to kill plays. Enters the fray to defend team mates. Has the pace to join the rush as an extra layer / escape and lead the breakout at times. Reliable. Not elite. Skating / Compete / Hockey Sense give him a chance at NHL game. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 20, 2024 |
| Logan Stankoven | | C | 20 | 3 of 3 | 89
L2
| Recalled by Dallas - February 20th / 2024 Off to a fantastic start to his pro career Through the first 46GP in the AHL he produced 24G-33A Deployed at ES and PP#1 There was a time a player like Stankoven was viewed as undersize for the NHL game, but he's easily on a trajectory to be a top six forward and contribute offense. Sturdy/Strong - Relentless compete - Quick in transition - Elite thinker in the offensive zone - Identifies where the play is moving and finds open space off the puck - Extends zone time with quick retrievals / puck protection / and playmaking. One of the top young prospects in the entire NHL. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 20, 2024 |
| Adam Valentini | - | C | 15 | 2 of 2 | A+
L1
| Adam continues to stand out as one of the top players in his age category. Elite offensive talent. Sees the ice. Jumps to open space off the puck to open up seams for his team mates to outlet plays to him in stride. A threat off the rush. Ability to beat opponents 1vs1 via offensive zone entries with speed. Playing LD on the PP speaks to his versatility and offensive acumen. Equal parts shooter / distributor in the role. Average plus defensively. There are times he could 'lock onto' his man better ... but overall he's always in the area and rarely cheats defensively. Outstanding in the face-off circle. Set plays can come off his stick via winning draws in all three zones. Has a gear / can push the play aggressively when he sees opportunity. Top line OHL in the near future. Monitor shift length in relation to energy / consistent push throughout the entire game. Future prospect who will be monitored closely, immediately, when he arrives in the OHL - by NHL scouts. | Feb. 16, 2024 | Feb. 18, 2024 |
| Matthew Knies | | LW | 21 | 7 of 8 | 81
L2
| Knies has found himself bouncing up and down the lineup with the Leafs forward group for stretches in his rookie season. Through his first 50GP - he's averaged 14:16 TOI - 13:20 ES - 0:34 PP - 0:20 PK No issues with his effort / compete There are times his detail / managing pucks / clearing his zone / locking onto his responsibility defensively has ranged - but for a rookie he's generally been average plus overall in al three zones. Extends plays along the wall. Battles for net front position. Scores in streaks. Still evolving. Compliments line mates who aren't as engaged physically 9G - 11A - 20PTS (+4) Credited with 91 hits | Feb. 15, 2024 | Feb. 17, 2024 |
| Jayden Struble | | LD | 22 | 6 of 6 | 79
P3
| In 36GP - as of February 17th - Struble was averaging 15:57 TOI - 15:26 ES - clean up duty on special teams - 0:28 overall on the PK Solid pace. Keeping the game simple for the most part / low risk. Competitive. Physical. Engaged. Closes on opponents. Doesn't give away any free ice. 2-way 'D' - potentially more offense in time. For now he is getting his feet wet at the NHL level and earning the trust of his coaches. Matches up, generally, versus middle six opponents. On the rise. Room for his category ranking to improve as he gets more miles as a pro. Tracking positive overall. | Feb. 15, 2024 | Feb. 17, 2024 |
| Cole Caufield | | RW | 23 | 4 of 4 | 82
L1
| Caufield continues to play to his identity offensively. He's a shooter / goal scorer more than a natural play maker - but his distribution game has improved overall. Average defensively. Not the kind of forward the Habs will utilize in key defensive zone scenarios. Solid skater - more quick than fast - explodes out of the blocks - not a pure burner in open ice Elite release. Pucks are on and off his stick quickly and accurately. Requires very little room to deposit pucks bar down. Through 54GP he Caufield averaged 19:10 TOI - 15:24 ES - 3:45 PP - doesn't PK 19G - 26A - 45PTS (-1) 11G on PP High volume shot producer. Aggressive getting pucks on net. Credited with 202 SOG | Feb. 15, 2024 | Feb. 17, 2024 |
| Kaiden Guhle | | LD | 22 | 4 of 4 | 90
P1
| On the rise. Trending towards being a consistent top pairing / '2-way D' Fantastic skater. Ability to escape pressure. Legs to lead the rush if he chooses. Plenty fast enough to add an extra layer off the rush. Understated offensive upside. Not being used on the PP regularly but capable if asked. Good size. Pushes back physically. Through 50GP - 4G - 10A -14PTS (-6) Averages 20:54 TOI - 18:39 ES - 0:14 PP - 2:00 PK Credited with 73 hits and 134 shot blocks Matches up against top six forward groups every night. | Feb. 15, 2024 | Feb. 17, 2024 |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | | RW | 19 | 7 of 7 | 78
L2
| Slowly rounding into form. His overall game is easier to identify this season. Playing with power and more awareness. Not absorbing the physical contact he did last year / putting himself in dangerous situations. Better spatial awareness overall. Heavy in the trenches. Hard to move off pucks below the goal line. Solid pace but he does tend to fall off a bit after 30 seconds. Averaging 17:04 TOI - 14:14 ES - 2:49 PP - Doesn't PK 81 SOG - 81 hits - 43 shot blocks All stats through 54GP 12G - 17A - 29PTS (-11 | Feb. 15, 2024 | Feb. 17, 2024 |
| Nick Suzuki | | C | 24 | 3 of 3 | 86
L2
| Suzuki continues to log a ton of ice time for the Canadiens. His average TOI = 21:11 - 16:27 ES - 3:45 PP - 0:56 PK Through the first 54GP he's produced 19G - 33A - 52PTS - (-12) 11 goals at even strength - 8 goals on the PP - 15 even strength assists - 18 PP assists Wins 53% of his draws Matches up against top opponents every night. No easy shifts. Only 123 shots on goal. More of a distributor than shooter generally. Mid-range bump to his game. Absorbs contact. Works to extend plays. Smart in all three zones. Solid skater. Not a pure #1 center. A high end #2 when the Canadiens turn the corner as a group and become a playoff team. Leads by example. | Feb. 15, 2024 | Feb. 17, 2024 |
| Brodie Ziemer | - | RW | 17 | 1 of 1 | A-
L2
| Captain of Team USA's USNTDP U18 team. Infectious approach. Plays the game fast. Creates offense at even strength and on the power-play. Equal parts shooter / distributor. Strong core / foundation. Adequate battle. Has the hockey sense to be used in a variety of roles but his element is on display at ES and especially the power-play. Quick stick. Sees the ice. | Feb. 7, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Viggo Gustafsson | - | LD | 17 | 1 of 2 | B+
P3
| Plays with a presence. Good size. Pushes back physically. Easily identified - a 'shut down / defensive defenceman' who takes a regular shift at even strength and on the penalty kill. No frills with the puck. Sees what's available and moves the play out of danger from his zone via outlets or chips to open ice. Skating is average and will have to go to another level for the NHL game. Recognizes what he is and doesn't stray from his skill set. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Alexander Zetterberg | - | C | 17 | 1 of 2 | A-
L4
| Undersize offensive talent who does his best work on the power-play. Rips pucks from the weak side flank. Never shy about trying to direct the play on net. Crafty in small areas. Thinks the game offensively. Doesn't PK. Impact at even strength ranges at times. Element is offense - goal scoring - play making Power play specialist (? | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Alfons Freij | - | LD | 17 | 1 of 2 | A-
P2
| Transitional 'D' Bulk of his ice time comes at even strength and the power-play. Quarterbacks one of the PP units for Sweden's national U18 team. Beautiful skater. Great jump. On his toes all the time - exploding to take away space or pounce on a puck / outlet / and join the rush offensively. Average plus defender. Not overly physical. Elite elements are pace and puck moving. Needs to be paired with a 'stay at home' / more physical 'D' partner. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Anton Frondell | - | C | 16 | 1 of 1 | A-
L1
| One of the top prospects for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft Could challenge for top draft slot. Good size. Moves well. Extends plays with his reach and compete in the hard areas. Shields pucks effectively. Creates off the rush. Displays a absolute 'rocket' from the weak side flank on power-play. Elite shooter. Wastes no time getting pucks on net. Combination of compete and skill is noteworthy. Highly motivated offensive threat every time he hits the ice. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Lucas Pettersson | - | RW | 17 | 1 of 3 | A-
L2
| Pettersson brings more to his team than just offense. His role with Team Sweden's National team finds him land in all situations. Responsible defensively. Rotates very well on the PK. Gets in shooting lanes. Jumps to the perimeter to disrupt opponents. Offensively he's best described as equal parts distributor and shooter. Strong pace off the rush. Creative thinker. Involved every shift. Jack of all trades. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Gabriel Eliasson | - | LD | 17 | 1 of 2 | B+
ML
| A big, strong, physical presence. Defensive 'D' who doesn't project to provide offense. Very simple with the puck. Almost never joins the rush offensively. His job is to assist with keeping the puck out of his net - plain and simple Generally hard to play against. Average skater who needs to find another gear - especially in small areas. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Leo Sahlin Wallenius | - | LD | 17 | 1 of 3 | A-
P2
| Mid-size '2-way / Transitional D' Excellent skater. Ability to escape pressure in his defensive zone and lead the rush on his own. Average plus defender with adequate push back physically. Power-Play Quarterback / leans distributor more than shooter. There are times he needs to identify his options more quickly and move pucks - to avoid pressure and turnovers. Not elite offensively but certainly capable. Could end up more defined as a 2-way D who gets places ahead of opponents / moves pucks / joins as an extra layer offensively / provides secondary offense. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Cole Eiserman | - | LW | 17 | 5 of 7 | B+
L1
| Continues to play to his identity as a goal scorer - but working to make more plays and check better defensively. Has a long way to go with his detail off the puck / identifying who his check is and how to lock into a defensive mindset. Playing with more and more quickness. Making plays from below the goal line to his line mates. Elite element is his shot - and will always be his ability to score goals - especially off the weak side flank on the power-play. Work in progress outside of his natural element. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Shane Vansaghi | - | C | 17 | 1 of 2 | B+
L4
| A bit of a throwback style. Power forward. Hard to play against in the trenches - along the boards and out front the net. Extends plays by using his frame as an advantage / pushing opponents of the puck. Empties the tank every shift. Average skater. Average skill. No frills Easily identified. Struggles to find a role on any special teams at the USNTDP - but has the kind of skill set that could be used as a net front presence on the PP | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Will Skahan | - | LD | 17 | 2 of 4 | A-
P3
| There's a ton to like about Skahan's game. He's big. He skates well. He takes away time and space in the defensive zone. He's willing to body up and make life difficult on opponents. Puck play ranges. Executing / making plays has - at times - been inconsistent. Leans 2-way 'D' - potentially shut down 'D' as he establishes himself. Primary ice time comes at even strength and penalty kill at the USNTDP. Not likely to produce much offense. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Max Plante | - | LW | 17 | 1 of 1 | A-
L3
| Plays on the top line at the USNTDP - his off-side / right wing Motion player. Plays fast. Has the pace to make opponents back off and give up their blue line when he's on the attack. Understated puck touch and vision. Sees the ice in the offensive zone and moves pucks quickly and efficiently - especially on the PP. Leans distributor more than shooter. Element is offense but does appear to have the commitment and sense to be used in a defensive role if required. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Cole Hutson | - | LD | 17 | 3 of 5 | A-
P2
| Took his game to another level at the Five Nations tournament (February) in Plymouth. Scored 2G-6A in 4GP. Playing to his strengths / ID Elusive. Makes plays spinning off checks or finding subtle passing lanes to distribute on the offensive zone. PP QB - leans distributor but he has the ability to beat his check high in the zone and find lanes to the net / direct pucks on goal. Average plus defensively but always competes. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Lucas Van Vliet | - | LW | 18 | 2 of 3 | A-
L3
| A prospect who is on the rise. Has taken a step with his shift to shift impact. Used primarily at even strength and second unit power-play at the USNTDP Driving play. Taking pucks to the net off the rush or cycle. Playing with pace and high end compete. Play driver on his line. Potential to produce more offense. Sound hockey IQ. Plays the game the right way. Reliable. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Kristian Epperson | - | LW | 17 | 1 of 1 | A-
L3
| A competitive bottom six player at the USNTDP who plays the game with pace. Works every time his name is called. Attacks with pace. Despite his depth role on the U18 team he looks like a player who could play up in the lineup and produce more offense. His energetic style projects him as a player who can be used in a variety of roles, eventually, at the pro level. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Logan Hensler | - | RD | 17 | 1 of 1 | A-
P2
| Under age - right shot defenceman - eligible for the 2025 NHL entry draft. Good size. Excellent feet. Agile. Great edges. Ability to make plays in small areas. Not a ton of bump to his game physically. Leans distributor on the power-play. Creative at times. Walks the blue line and spins off checks to open up lanes to make plays. Average plus defender. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Kamil Bednarik | - | C | 17 | 1 of 1 | A-
L3
| 2-way forward who is used in all situations at the USNTDP. Excellent skater. Quick. Fast. Pushes the play in transition. Jumps to extend plays or clear pucks from danger in his zone. Efficient penalty killer who pressures the puck up ice and creates havoc. Utility player who does a bit of everything. Blocks shots - provides better than secondary scoring - takes key face-offs. Not elite in any one category but very solid in the majority. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| James Hagens | - | C | 17 | 2 of 3 | A-
L1
| Elite thinker offensively. Makes plays in small areas. Recognizes how open ice is developing and exposes opponents by taking pucks to the net or finding open line mates and distributing. Play driver at the USNTDP One of the top prospects for the 2025 NHL draft. Competes. Plays with pace. Can't teach his offensive skill. Above average defensively. Doesn't cheat. Works the entire length of the ice. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Austin Baker | - | LW | 17 | 2 of 2 | A-
L4
| Plays to a consistent identity. A middle of the lineup worker who can be used on the second unit PP - but leans middle of the lineup energy / match-up / secondary scorer on projection / potential penalty killer. Great skater. Quick. Fast. High end compete. Involved. Doesn't shy away from contact or battling in the hard areas. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Teddy Stiga | - | LW | 17 | 1 of 1 | A+
L2
| A player to keep an eye on as the NHL draft nears in June Undersize but always involved. Stocky strong. Plays with high end pace and relentless compete. NEVER goes away. Always around the play. Used in all situations at the USNTDP. Not naturally gifted with the puck. His offense comes from hard work and determination. Not the kind of player who will slow the game down and get too creative with the puck. Reliable in all three zones. Tracks back full 200ft. Can slot into the top six or middle six and contribute to team results. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
| Dakoda Rhéaume-Mullen | - | LD | 17 | 1 of 1 | A-
P3
| Under age prospect - not eligible for the NHL draft until 2025 - Depth role with the USA U18 team but capable of more minutes Excellent skater. Agile. Quick out of the gate. Has the look of a player who is capable of leading the rush on his own more often - via defensive zone escapes Efficient walking the offensive blue line to open up options Not overly physical. Mostly motion defender. Relies on getting to pucks ahead of opponents to kill plays. '2-way D' with a transitional element. Provides some depth offense. | Feb. 10, 2024 | Feb. 11, 2024 |
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