The young defenseman was a regular on Russia's U18 and U20 national squads.

The young defenseman scored the first goal of the game, at 8:45 of the first period, by whirling around the net and firing.

He roomed with Bryan Fogarty, a young defenseman also battling alcoholism.

Lemaire said he spoke to Niedermayer after the talented young defenseman decided not to report to camp.

In his first season, Radmall managed to play 19 games and total 16 points, an impressive return for a young defenseman.

Norstrom is a young defenseman thought to have potential.

The young defenseman had a couple of stints with the Russian national team, but never earned a consistent spot on the squad.

They would still need a young, defense-oriented defenseman with skating skills to clear the slot with intimidating checks.

Bowness is never short on compliments for the young defenseman, who the coach said is the hardest working player he has ever coached.

We got a young defenseman, who is big and strong.