Rubtsov surprised me with his skating ability for his size. Fast and agile, he uses his skating on both sides of the puck. On the back check he was able to chase down the puck carrier, get his stick in to disrupt the play and regain possession. Offensively, Rubtsov used his quick feet, tight turns and agility to carry the puck from the wall to the slot with relative ease on a number of occasions. ...