Big, lanky Russian defenseman who is a smooth and agile skater for his size. Possesses a good hard slap shot which lacks some accuracy, though. He plays aggressively along the boards and makes use of his big size. Can play gritty in battles and lays out big open ice hits. Is rather hard to pass by in the defensive zone. Contributes offensively from time to time but plays an unreliable own-zone gam...