Mendel is a big, strong defender who does his job effectively and without any flash. Hes not fleet of foot and is limited to a plateaued level of speed. His feet do the job in short windows of opportunity, as he is effective at protecting the puck for the periods of time he has it. Theres zest to his passes, but the potential to be a creative and lead a high octane breakout eludes him. Theres some...