Big-bodied, strong-skating Notre Dame defenseman comes in at No. 18 on our Top 25 Under 25.
Coming in at No. 18 on our Top 25 Under 25 List for 2016 is American-born defenseman Dennis Gilbert. Gilbert is a player that is already familiar with playing hockey in the Chicago area, as he was a member of the USHL’s Chicago Steel prior to being drafted in 2015, and is currently enrolled at the University of Notre Dame, where he just finished his freshman season.
Key info
Position: Defenseman
Birth date: Oct. 30, 1996
Acquired via: Third round (91st overall) in 2015 NHL Entry Draft
Most recent stop: University of Notre Dame (NCAA)
Nationality: American
Size: 6'2, 198 pounds
Contract: None
Breakdown
Gilbert’s scouting report indicates that he is a strong two-way defenseman who is an especially good skater for a player of his larger frame.