Captains the U.S. National team and has big time physical defender written all over him. His offensive game emerged a little but time will tell if he has a dominate offensive side. His forte is his own zone,in front and anywhere there is a body to thump. The opposition quickly gives him the respect he deserves shy away from him. If they don't shy away he will quickly show puck domination because the attacker doesn't have it any more. Can develop into a shutdown defender. Let's his fellow defenseman handle much of the puck carrying at this juncture. He does display good outlet passing, including the stretch. Also has a heavy wrist shot. Bloodlines are a factor, as is that fact he is captain material, and big enough to grow in to a monster player. Granted a NHL team may view him as limited offensively, but it difficult to pass if he truly is a shutdown defender.
--Bill Placzek--
