Sanderson sits at 89 OVR with Ottawa, presenting a balanced rookie-to-stable defender profile that translates into solid fantasy depth, especially in keeper formats.

Sanderson’s sophomore impact could steady Ottawa’s D pairings and unlock more offense from the back end. With Spence in, his 5-on-5 and penalty-kill roles gain reliability, potentially elevating overall team defensiveness and allowing Stutzle more premium offensive opportunities.

Sanderson’s growth pairs with Spence’s arrival to solidify Ottawa’s young defense, providing stable minutes and opportunities to contribute on both ends, while growth from Pinto and Stützle should lift the entire back end’s fantasy upside.

Sanderson, a member of the 2022 US squad, is among the camp’s core younger players evident in the forward/defense mix, representing the next generation expected to propel the Olympic program forward.

Sanderson brings elite two way work and transition speed to the US team. His ability to activate from the back end and contribute on the penalty kill makes him a high floor fantasy asset with upside for point production if he earns power play minutes.