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Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #24 Darren Dietz

After an injury-riddled disappointing rookie season, Darren Dietz played a total of 71 games for the Hamilton Bulldogs last season, predominantly in a top four role alongside Mac Bennett. Despite a rough start to the season Dietz was able to assert himself as a reliable defenseman for head coach Sylvain Lefebvre, who trusted Dietz with both power play and penalty kill time this past year.

While he did receive a call-up as one of the Habs Black Aces during the post season, it is likely that Dietz will start the year in St.