Scouting Report
A late-round watch-list defender in the NCAA with developmental runway. Currently with Dartmouth.
Strengths
- Blue-line reads
- Developmental upside
- Projectable frame
- Draft-day value
NHL Projection
Comparable
Development D
Frequently Asked About Cooper Cleaves
Who is Cooper Cleaves?
Cooper Cleaves is a American Defenseman for Dartmouth in the NCAA Men's Hockey, ranked #259 on the Draft Prospects Hockey big board for the 2026 NHL Draft. A late-round watch-list defender in the NCAA with developmental runway. Currently with Dartmouth.
What position does Cooper Cleaves play?
Cooper Cleaves plays Defenseman for Dartmouth.
Where does Cooper Cleaves play hockey?
Cooper Cleaves plays for Dartmouth in the NCAA Men's Hockey.
What is Cooper Cleaves's NHL projection?
Cooper Cleaves projects as a development d at the NHL level.
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