It was not an easy year for Montreal Canadiens defenders. Between injuries and general underwhelming performances it was a season to forget across the board for many. Noah Juulsen was not one of those players, as he worked his way into being one of Claude Julien’s more trusted defencemen by season’s end.
Not always flashy, but undoubtedly effective in his play style, Juulsen is a coach’s dream across the board. He has a big body, which he uses to dish out devastating body checks, and a great hockey IQ that allows him to use smart positioning to keep opponents at bay.