Consistent, reliable and effective. What more can you ask for in a defenseman? Kraut is a big, rangy defender who maintains tight gaps throughout the rink. I love the way he collapses down the offensive zone, taking away time and space before an opposing rush can even get started. And when it does, he uses that positioning to stay engaged in transition back down the ice. Pay close attention to this guy, because for the average fan, it’s easy to take his steadiness for granted.