A dominant rearguard, he’s got powerful strides. He’s shown that he can move around very smoothly in all directions, which allows him to buy time at the blue line. He’s able to move laterally, escaping the puck-chasers and opening up passing lanes. An always noticeable player, he brings an incredible presence to both ends of the rink. He has tremendous vision, an outstanding understanding of the game. He can supply an extremely offensive game. He joins rushes whenever he can and he can carry the puck up ice with great speed and immense confidence. With his pace, he is able to shed opponents in the neutral zone with just two or three strides. If he opts to pass instead of rush, he’s capable of unleashing long and accurate outlet passes. It’s like he sees lanes before he even gets possession of the puck. Whenever he’s on the ice, his team is likely to receive an odd-man-rush opportunity. He never appears to be under pressure and he makes the right decision, thanks to his heads-up approach. Physically, he plays really solidly, closing gaps with sound physical play and winning lots of board battles. No opponent sneaks by him. His defensive game, overall, and his positioning are greatly improved. Occasionally, he’ll jump out of position to pursue a possible attack, but he’s very reliable. Impossible to beat one-on-one.