He’s such an impressive skater for a defenseman of his size. His hip flexibility, strong edges and long stride give him incredible range across the ice in any direction. A beast of a player who skates among the best in the West, he showcases a raw power and finesse that allows him to be an explosive rush option. While his transitions could use some work, that should be cleaned up when he adds more strength to his lower body. He plays with a physical style that allows him to head off a lot of entries in the neutral zone and court opponents consistently into checks or into giveaways by offering an intimidating and tactical presence defending the rush. He’s aggressive in coverage and challenges players quickly, which often ends up in play being swallowed up and back on his stick looking to counterattack. He is a commanding presence on the back end. Offensively, he has good hands, manages pucks well with a strength and softness but doesn’t play with a lot of flair or creativity. He shows flashes of an added offensive streak but so far isn’t a consistent force offensively. He makes crisp outlet passes and simple reads but can get frantic when pressured which sometimes leads to being caught out of position. Additionally, he has some undisciplined moments that he will need to curb. His overall hockey sense is good but needs to be better and he needs to reign in his aggressiveness and watch the puck less.

– FCHockey’s 2020 NHL Draft Guide