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  • Seth Jones

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    Seth Jones RHD | 6’4″, 205 lbs. Portland Winterhawks (WHL) 10/3/94 – big frame, total package, shut down defender – excellent skating stride and top speed, covers a lot of ice – moves the puck quickly, very good decision making – strong, physical, and disciplined – projects as #1 NHL D, “franchise” potential

  • Josh Morrissey

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    Josh Morrissey LHD | 6’1″, 184 lbs. Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) 3/28/95 – multi-dimensional defender with excellent mobility and scoring instincts – smooth with the puck, controls pace from back end – very good passing game, gets shots off quickly – led Prince Albert blueliners in scoring (2011-12, 2012-13)

  • Darnell Nurse

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    Darnell Nurse LHD | 6’4″, 185 lbs. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) 2/4/95 – dominant size and physical play, smooth skating – excellent mobility and puck-rushing ability – developing offensive potential, still sems raw at times – projects to top-4 defenseman

  • Rasmus Ristolainen

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    Rasmus Ristolainen RHD | 6’3, 203 lbs. TPS (SM-Liiga) 10/27/94 – big physical defender, heavy hitter – good all-around skill in all three zones – projects to play shutdown role – calm and poised with puck – bullet shot from right point, low and accurate

  • Ryan Pulock

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    Ryan Pulock RHD | 6’0″, 211 lbs. Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 10/6/94 – two-way defender with high offensive potential – excellent rushing skills, huge, heavy point shot  – strong leadership, smart physical style in own end – attacks from the point – very good shooting skills – excellent power play distributor

  • Eric Roy

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    Eric Roy LHD | 6’3″, 194 lbs. Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 10/24/94 – sturdy defensive execution with a simple, effective offensive game – size and up-ice skills give him plenty of two-way upside – physical edginess in own zone, uses his body and long stick to win battles – above average skating, very hard slap…

  • Nikita Zadorov

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    Nikita Zadorov LHD | 6’4, 205 lbs. London Knights (OHL) 4/16/95 – hard-hitting, smooth skating defender – excellent puck carrier and passer – displayed good D positioning as OHL rookie – drafted by London (1st round, 9th overall) in 2012 CHL Import Draft

  • Steve Santini

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    Steve SantiniRHD | 6’3″, 205 lbs.U.S. NTDP (USHL)5/7/95 – big, strong defender with pro-style transition game– physically imposing, good all-around skill base, strong skater and crisp passer– plays with high rate of speed and precision– committed to Boston College

  • Madison Bowey

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    Madison Bowey RHD | 6’1″, 194 lbs. Kelowna Rockets (WHL) 4/22/95 – rangy two-way defender with superior skating ability – great speed and balance, very athletic, intelligent with puck – sees the ice well from the point, good PP potential – good physical game, will defend teammates – raw but loads of potential with added…

  • Dillon Heatherington

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    Dillon Heatherington LHD | 6’4″, 196 lbs. Swift Current Broncos (WHL) 5/9/95 – steady, reliable defender who can move the puck – strong skater with light feet, good stops/starts, pivots – emerging physical presence, smartly uses his body – smart stick, uses reach to eat up space, clog lanes  – mostly safe plays with the…