2024 NHL Draft Profile: Calgary Hitmen defenseman Carter Yakemchuk

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Is Carter Yakemchuk what the San Jose Sharks need on the blue line? Daniel Gee of Elite Prospects joins to profile the 6'3 right-handed defenseman out of the WHL. We examine what makes him such an intriguing prospect and how he ranks compared to some of the other defensemen in this draft. Then, we discuss his timeline and development and why he is a Mike Grier type of player. Finally, Daniel gives his opinions on the 2024 NHL Draft class, who he likes in the top 5, and his love of Cayden Lindstrom.