In his third collegiate season, Wiebe sees himself skating with an ‘A’ on his chest, and the extra responsibility for the team could have boosted his confidence on the ice somewhat. He has come out of the gate with a goal and two assists across his first four matchups, and is consistently seeing 20 minutes in ice-time a night.

Wiebe will be a long shot to skate on the Vegas Golden Knights blue line for meaningful minutes, but his development has been on a consistent uptrend for the University of North Dakota. He remains a watchlist, not a roster, and his eventual transition to the NHL will give us more data to see if that becomes necessary to change.

He’s a big boy who has worked to turn his shot into a weapon from the point on the power play. He’s a competitor who moves well for his size (I like his mobility laterally and pivots) and plays the game with intention. He has a good first pass. He has a good stick but can also step up and close gaps in physical engagements. There’s some pro quality there and he looks like he’s on a path to getting signed.

“Abram symbolizes consistency in his game,” UND coach Brad Berry said. “When he goes back to break out a puck, he has a plan. He knows the next play. He’s invests in himself on a daily basis, which gives him an opportunity to be ready in games and to be an impact player. That says a lot for a young guy in NCHC hockey to make an impact.”