Ian Mitchell

Mitchell has gotten tastes of the NHL, but he hasn't managed to secure a regular role at that level. The 2023-24 regular season was more of the same in that regard -- he recorded two assists, a plus-6 rating, 10 PIM, three hits and 13 blocks in 13 contests with Boston, but most of his work came with AHL Providence where he registered six goals, 24 points and 25 PIM in 42 outings. He didn't factor into Boston's playoff run, but he did provide two goals and four points in four minor-league playoff appearances. While Mitchell has shown promise, at the age of 25 it would be better to regard him as an organizational depth defenseman. To that end, he'll likely continue to bounce between the NHL and AHL in 2024-25.