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Jason Chen reviews a number of young defensemen who are moving from college (and juniors) to the pro ranks, including new Sabres signee Casey Nelson.
Dougie Hamilton is already playing in the NHL, but under Darryl's criteria he still qualifies as a prospect and thus tops our list.
Ryan Suter's departure creates an opening for a top defenseman prospect on the Preds.
2012 Fantasy Outlook
Bystrom fell to the 43rd spot in the 2011 draft where he was picked up by Dallas. He quickly signed an entry-level contract and has been assigned to MODO of the SEL. We'll have a better idea of his NHL-readiness once he comes stateside in a year or two, but he projects as a skilled, puck-moving defenseman who could eventually slot in on the second pair.
