Noah Juulsen’s career after being picked in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft has had a multitude of ups and downs. Various injuries have slowed down some aspects of his development in recent years, but when fully healthy he makes it very clear why he’s the most NHL-ready of the right handed defensive prospects.
Birthplace: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Date of Birth: April 2, 1997
Drafted: 2015 (26th overall)
Shoots: Right
Position: Defence
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 193 lbs.
Team: Montreal Canadiens (NHL)/Laval Rocket (AHL)
After a tough rookie year between the struggling Montreal Canadiens and basement-dwelling Laval Rocket, Juulsen was a prime candidate to establish himself on the Habs’ blue line behind Shea Weber and Jeff Petry.