Known as a cerebral player, Krebs is a world-class thinker and he oozes talent. Logging lots of ice time, he’s constantly in the thick of the action. Although his skating still needs work, he’s very shifty on his edges and has a quick and efficient stride that generates lots of power. He has beautiful vision and feathers passes into spaces that most players wouldn’t see. He is equally adept with both his forehand and backhand and executes tape-to-tape passes with remarkable regularity. He has elite vision and his quick hands create lanes for himself. He’s completely fearless carrying the puck in all three zones and challenging defenders with his aggressive stickhandling. While he doesn’t play small, he can get roughed up a bit by bigger defenders. His shot has some pop, but he can still improve on his velocity to match his accuracy. His release is quick and smooth, making his shot deceptive and dangerous. He has excellent instincts and predicts the play effectively. Not only does he cause consistent turnovers, he is lightning quick at turning those mistakes into offence. He’s a master at disrupting and regaining possession. His game speed and mental processing is a major strength. He provides significant back pressure and is an ideal supporter of play in his own zone, showing awareness and conscious efforts to be proactive and stay on the right side of the puck.

– FCHockey’s 2019 NHL Draft Guide