Kyle Rossiter

Age: 18

Height: 6-3. Weight: 215

Number: 24

Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta

Position: Defenseman

Last year: 6 goals, 16 assists in 61 games.

NHL draft status: Unsigned second-round pick of the Florida Panthers, the 30th player chosen in ‘98.

Quick check: Shoulder separation may have cost him first-round status in the draft. WHL and CHL Scholastic Player of the Year.

Coach’s comment: “Big, strong player who moves the puck. The challenge is to lead us as well.”