Brondberg is a smooth skater for his size but his skating is average overall. He is a bit slow and not overly agile, but his stride mechanics are good and once he adds more leg muscle, he could gain an extra gear. He isn’t a physical presence, but his positioning allows him to defend effectively. He is smart and savvy defensively, with a quick stick that he uses to his advantage. Makes responsible decisions with the puck in his own zone, easily turning away from pressure and making bank passes off the boards to his teammates.  With his size and reach he does a very good job of cleanly tying up, boxing out and pinning opposing players without taking a penalty, although his own-zone awareness and coverage could use some work. While his size and reach still stand out, he needs to add some strength to be able to use his size to greater advantage. He could be more aggressive offensively, jumping into the rush more and taking more chances from the offensive blue line. That said, he makes a great first pass and he is poised with the puck, plays heads-up hockey and reads the game well with no signs of panic. He flashes some decent puck movement; however he can be hesitant in his decision making and while he usually ends up making a good decision, the deliberation often slows the play down to the detriment of his team’s breakout. The IQ is there but he needs to be more assertive in pulling the trigger.

– FCHockey’s 2020 NHL Draft Guide