LA Kings Draft: Sean Behrens 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Don’t let his size fool you. Sean Behrens may stand at 5’10”, but the fearless defenseman delivered big hit after big hit. So much so that there is an entire YouTube video dedicated to them.

The LA Kings need more defensemen in their prospect pool. Behrens’ rankings are all over the place from various media outlets, but he’s generally believed to be a second-round pick.

The Barrington, IL native developed under Reign head coach John Wroblewski at the US National Team Development Program, and he’s headed to the University of Denver next season. Behrens recently played in the U18s for Team USA, finishing second among defensemen with four points in five games.

An undersized defenseman, Sean Behrens isn’t afraid to use his body to deliver a big hit. He’d be a great pick for an LA Kings prospect pool that needs defense.

Sean Behrens, D

Vitals

• Age: 18
• Height: 5’10”
• Weight: 176 lbs
• Shot: L

Rankings

• Ranked #22 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
• Ranked #52 by FCHOCKEY
• Ranked #50 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
• Ranked #33 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
• Ranked #53 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
• Ranked #26 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
• Ranked #42 by SMAHT SCOUTING
• Ranked #57 by TSN/McKenzie

Scouting Report

March 2021 – Behrens is an exciting defenseman who displays overall strong skating skills, which helps him succeed in the transition game. He isn’t lighting speed, but he is mobile and has good footwork, making him able to walk the blueline with ease. On top of his skating ability, he has nice puck control and hands to make plays in all areas of the ice, especially on the breakout. He has excellent vision and sees the ice well to make very good passes. Behrens can shoot the puck too, as his shot is accurate, but is definitely more of a passer. Even while being undersized, Behrens plays a great defensive game. He used his stick to break up plays and to push the puck up ice and out of the zone. He also has shown he can use his body as well. Overall, the University of Denver commit has the potential to be a solid defenseman at the next level. Dobber Prospects/McManus

Production

• 19-20: 6G, 31A, 24 PIM in 45 games for USNTDP U17 Team
• 20-21: 7G, 28A, 18 PIM in 46 games for UNSTDP U18 Team (USDP)
• 20-21: 4G, 14A, 14 PIM, -1 in 23 games for USNTDP (USHL)
• 2021: 1G, 3A, 2 PIM, -1 in 5 games for Team USA (U18s)