David Boychuk

Age: 18

Height: 6-4. Weight: 225

Number: 21

Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta.

Position: Defenseman

Last year: 7 assists, 84 penalty minutes in 59 games.

NHL draft status: Undrafted.

Quick check: Added 15 pounds in the long off-season. Acquired from Tri-City in January for Brad Ference and a fourth-round ‘99 draft pick.

Coach’s comment: “Strength to go with size and skating ability. Has to work hard enough to maximize his physical tools. That means being a physical, mean presence who competes every night.”