David Boychuk

Age: 19

Height: 6-4

Weight: 225

Number: 21

Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta

Position: Defenseman

Last year: 4 goals, 8 assists, 1 game-winning goal, team-high 224 penalty minutes.

NHL draft status: Free agent

Quick check: Played the invaluable tough guy role on a small, quick team. Will take on more responsibility in transition game.

Coach’s comment: “ A big, reliable D man who can skate and move, especially for a guy his size. When he gets involved he’s one of the best defenseman in our Division, when he wants to be.”