Tyler Kleven

After getting tastes of NHL action over the previous two campaigns, Kleven logged 79 regular-season appearances with Ottawa in 2024-25, finishing with four goals, 10 points, 27 PIM, 78 shots, 105 hits and 97 blocks. Those aren’t bad numbers for a 23-year-old, especially when you consider that he averaged a modest 14:28 of ice time. Although Kleven will likely remain in a third-pairing role this campaign, it would not be surprising to see his playing time increase. Don’t expect him to impress you with his offensive numbers, but he’ll probably top his 2024-25 numbers in terms of PIM, hits and blocks by modest amounts. Read Past Outlooks