Aidan Castle

Castle impacts the defensive end through energy, pres- sure, and awareness. He sprints his off-puck routes, pushing back the line of defence to create space in his wake. When many players just skate up the boards, he swings across to become short support. In the offensive end, he supports the puck, then dashes into the slot for rebounds and deflection opportunities. He slips behind defenders for backdoor opportunities and establishes body positioning on those that he can’t outwit. -EliteProspects 2022 NHL Draft Guide