Tim Heed is just a little too old to be included in our 25 under 25 series, so here’s a bonus dive into the defensive prospect’s NHL potential. Heed is an offensively gifted defender who can skate well and has a big, accurate shot. If he adjusts well to the smaller rink that North American hockey brings, he could be a nice surprise for the Sharks this season.
Heed was originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the fifth round of the 2010 draft and signed with the Sharks during the Western Conference Final. He played with Skellefteå AIK for the past three seasons and piled up 73 points in 135 games.