A play it safe defender with a calm demeanor and solid defensive end game. Isn’t going to get your attention with rink long carries or flashy activations into the attack zone; he does, however use huis body to shield pucks he is carrying. He is an excellent shot blocker, takes away the cross-ice feed, and gets between the puck carrier and his outlet. Strong checker who can remove attackers form the puck and always takes the body when he is faced with one on one. Displays good jump, smooth footwork, and good recognition that suggest he may with time, develop into an excellent stay at home defenseman.
—Bill Placzek—
