Albert Wikman

The foundation of Wikman's game is his skating. He moves his feet, reads plays, angles rush attempts wide, and is quick to draw a stick out to disrupt a play or block a lane. He gaps up early, guides plays towards the boards, pivots quickly and wins the body positioning by having superior leverage and driving through the opponent's hands for an easy breakup. He generates a ton of defensive value by breaking up plays, both in transition and in the defensive zone. -EliteProspects 2023 NHL Draft Guide