Kyle Rossiter

Age: 19

Height: 6-3. Weight: 215

Number: 24

Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta

Position: Defenseman

Last year: 4 goals, 17 assists, 206 penalty minutes.

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

Quick check: WHL and CHL Scholastic Player of the Year two years ago. Tried out for Canadian World Junior Team last month.

Coach’s comment: It’s his year to step up. He’s unsigned. He wants to be signed. He has the skill. It’s up to him.”