Calm and steady offensive defenseman who has good gap control and active feet in his own end. Does get flustered and begin running around in defensive coverage, but needs to be a bit more aware of his assignments in coverage. In the attack zone when he has possession, he’s good at reading his best option; when there are none, he throws the puck on net to try and create rebounds for the forwards. Good fluid backpedal after pinching in and establishing his position on the attacking blue line. He probably needs to get better at using his stick as a defensive deterrent in all phases.
—Bill Placzek—