Jake Dotchin

Dotchin was a revelation last season. He didn't look out of place on the top pairing beside Victor Hedman and he put up 11 helpers in 35 games. Sure, Dotchin got his shot because the Bolts were hurt by injuries, but this 6-foot-3, 210-pound right shot played smart, responsible hockey with a snarl. In fact, Dotchin plays old school, minor-pro style hockey – he hits hard, low and sometimes a little late. That has gotten him into some disciplinary problems (just Google Jake Dotchin hits). he'll be in tough to win a full-time gig given the arrivals of Dan Girardi and Mikhail Sergachev, not to mention the presence of Slater Koekkoek. But Dotchin has proven people wrong at every level. He’s on a one-way deal and his grit provides the Bolts something they sorely lack. Dotchin could deliver multi-categorical production in a couple years, though that could come sooner if someone in the top four goes down with injury. Otherwise, he’s waiver material.