NHL Draft 2021

Player Profile D.O.B – February 5, 2003 Nationality – Sweden Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height –6’4 Weight –185 lbs Position – Defense Handedness – Left Observations December 2020 – Edvinsson started the year with Frolunda of Sweden’s J20 Nationell league but earned a call up to the SHL after picking up a goal and five assists in 14 games. His play has earned the attention of the national team as well, with Edvinsson being named to Sweden’s...

Player Profile D.O.B – February 1, 2003 Nationality – Russia Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height –5’10 Weight –161 lbs Position – Center/Right Wing Handedness – Left Breaking into one of the top KHL teams, such as CSKA Moscow, is difficult for a draft-eligible player. As a result, 17-year-old forward Prokhor Poltapov played just one KHL game this season. He got plenty of ice time in the Russian Junior League, the MHL. Poltapov scored 25 goals and...

Zakhar Bardakov 2020-21 Team: Vityaz Podolsk Date of Birth: Feb. 24, 2001 Place of Birth: Seversk, Russia Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 198 pounds Shoots: Left Position: RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 third-year eligible Quotables “Passed over twice, one name that has popped up often over the past year – good or bad – is Bardakov. Bardakov plays a power forward game, but at points, it looked like he was more focused on the power side of things, evidenced by...

Player Profile D.O.B – January 19, 2003 Nationality – Sweden Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height –5’10 Weight –176 lbs Position – Left Wing/Right Wing Handedness – Right His skating form is nearly perfect, with great posture, depth, and flexibility at the ankles, knees, and hips, giving him straight-line speed and two-step quickness to burn. Lysell spots teammates through layers, and has the deft touch to get them the puck when the time is right.

Kirill Kirsanov 2020-21 Team: SKA St. Petersberg (KHL) Date of Birth: September 19, 2002 Place of Birth: Tver, Russia Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 198 pounds Shoots: Left Position: Defense NHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Physically stronger than most of his peers.. he might have the best defensive stick in the entire 2002 class (aug), Draftin Europe 2019

Player Profile D.O.B – May 5, 2003 Nationality – Canada Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height – 6’2” Weight – 196 lbs Position – Defense Handedness – Right Steve Kournianos - The Draft Analyst - May 24th: "Marrying all his positives into shift-to-shift consistency has been a battle, however, and even a decent offensive showing at the under-18 world championship also revealed positional issues on the defensive side." Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - May...

Alexander Kisakov 2020-21 Team: MHK Dynamo Moskva (MHL) Date of Birth: Nov. 1, 2002 Place of Birth: Solikamsk, Russia Ht: 5-foot-10 Wt: 141 pounds Shoots: Left Position: Left Wing/Right Wing NHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Quotables “Kisakov is a pure goal scorer. He has an excellent wrist shot and a very quick release. His ability to toe-drag and change the angle on his shot before letting it go can cause issues for opposing...

Player Profile DOB – January 14, 2003 Height – 6’1″ Weight – 201 lbs Handedness – Left Lambos is a potent shooter with the skill and instincts to manipulate defenders and improve his shooting location. With and without the puck, he activates from the point, becoming a passing option and a scoring threat. He fakes shots and passes, waits for the defender to commit, then bursts into the space he created. Constant head fakes add another layer of...

Player Profile D.O.B – November 14, 2002 Nationality – Sweden Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height –6’3 Weight –214 lbs Position – Goaltender Catches – Left He’s a strong, fluid skater in the crease, and doesn’t mind coming out to challenge oncoming threats. He’ll ramp up the aggression when necessary, but only when the moment calls for it. He tracks pucks well. He doesn’t get rattled when he makes a mistake. Wallstedt’s precise finding his...

Player Profile D.O.B – October 12, 2002 Nationality – Sweden Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height – 5’10 Weight –172 lbs Position – Left Wing/Center Handedness – Left Fantasy Summary A highly skilled offensive player who has shown the ability to produce at a high-level in the SHL during his draft year. Older for the 2021 draft class but as talented as they come. Observations December 2020 – Originally expected to be a big part of the Swedish World...

Player Profile D.O.B – November 5, 2002 Nationality – United States Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height –6’1 Weight –174 lbs Position – Center Handedness – Left Beniers played for Milton Academy and the Cape Cod Whalers before joining the USNTDP. His brother, Bobby Beniers most recently played division three hockey at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Fantasy Summary An instinctual producer who thrives as a two-way threat. A...

Player Profile D.O.B – May 2, 2003 Nationality – American Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height –6’0 Weight –172 lbs Position – Centre Handedness – Right Chaz Lucius's Player Profile Steve Kournianos - The Draft Analyst - May 24th: "Lucius also chips in at the faceoff dot and makes up for average speed with excellent balance and puck protection." Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - May 12th: "Will his outstanding 12-game stint with the USNTDP after...

Player Profile D.O.B – January 30, 2003 Nationality – Canada Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height –6’1 Weight –196 lbs Position – Center Handedness – Left Cam Robinson - Dobber Prospects - : "A play-creation expert who has nifty hands that can manipulate small spaces. Has the innate ability to ‘feel’ a play. Soft saucers, snap passes, the odd hook dish." Jacob Barker - Dobber Prospects - Feb. 3rd: "He also possesses an offensive toolbox highlighted...

Player Profile D.O.B – February 16, 2003 Nationality – Russia Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height –5’10 Weight –161 lbs Position – Right Wing Handedness – Left One of the better Russian players eligible for this year’s draft class, Nikita Chibrikov has a lot of promise to his game. What impresses me the most about him is his poise with the puck on his stick and his skating ability. He is able to effectively get to top speed using crossovers and is...

Player Profile D.O.B – April 5, 2003 Nationality – Russia Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height –6’0 Weight –179 lbs Position – Left Wing/Center Handedness – Left Fyodor Svechkov’s Overall Game Svechkov is known as one of the best defensive forwards in the entire 2021 class. If it wasn’t for Matt Beniers, he would be arguably the best. However, the knock on Svechkov’s overall game is his explosiveness, as well as a fast pace. His offensive production...

Player Profile D.O.B – May 16, 2003 Nationality – Canada Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height –6’0 Weight –201 lbs Position – Center Handedness – Left Fantasy Summary Pure goal scorer who possesses a heavy, accurate shot and fantastic puck handling ability. Will need to improve his skating ability significantly to reach his potential at the next level. Observations January 2021 – Sillinger had a big rookie season with Medicine Hat in the WHL...

Player Profile D.O.B – October 22, 2002 Nationality – Russia Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height –6’3 Weight –185 lbs Position – Defense Handedness – Left Fantasy Summary A defensive blueliner who has some offensive tools but hasn’t quite put that part of his game together yet. A better asset in real-life than fantasy unless you play in a deeper multi-cat league. Observations February 2021 – A defensive-minded blueliner, Daniil Chayka generally...

Player Profile D.O.B – February 9, 2003 Nationality – Canada Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height –6’1 Weight –181 lbs Position – Defense Handedness – Right Fantasy Summary A dynamic offensive defender who could have the highest ceiling of any player in the 2021 draft class. He has good size but needs to fill out his frame and his skating is elite. A potential number one defenseman in the future. Observations February 2021 – Clarke went overseas to...

Player Profile D.O.B – October 18, 2002 Nationality – Canada Draft Eligibility – 2021 Height –6’1 Weight –165 lbs Position – Center/Left Wing Handedness – Left Fantasy Summary A potential top-line center who thinks the game at a high level. He is crafty, creative, and can create dangerous plays. He has all the offensive tools to be an elite center in the NHL but will need to build a bigger frame. Observations March 2021 – Michigan’s NCAA...

Aatu Raty 2020-21 Team: Oulun Karpat (#52) Date of Birth: Nov. 14, 2002 Place of Birth: Oulunsalo, Finland Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 181 pounds Position: C NHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Fantasy Summary A play-driving offensive center who plays a solid 200-foot game. A dual-threat because he can both make plays and finish them. Great skating ability combined with high-end puck-skills makes him a threat all over the ice. Needs to work on...