In a draft featuring a generational defenceman such as Rasmus Dahlin, it’s easy to overlook many of the other defenders in this year’s crop, especially as the hype grows bigger and bigger as the draft approaches.
However, defence could arguably be the deepest portion of the 2018 draft, with players like Quinn Hughes having gone under the radar. Hughes could easily become one of the dark horse picks of this draft, as he’s projected to become an elite defensive talent using his exceptional skating and high-end offensive vision.
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Date of birth: October 14, 1999
Shoots: Left
Position: Defence
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 174 lbs.