Chay Genoway

Genoway is a powerful, blue-collar type of defenseman who comes from the University of North Dakota, where he stood out as a first team All-WCHA and All-America selection in 2010-11. Since the start of his collegiate career in 2006, the 5-foot-9, 177-pounder has accumulated 26 goals and 101 assists in 168 games, albeit away from the professional ranks. But he's likely to take the next leap forward in his development after signing a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild last April.