Merisier-Ortiz is a calm, versatile puck-mover who also has modern shutdown skills. He is a highly-involved and solicited defenseman on the ice and the puck simply seems to follow him wherever he goes. He is a fluid skater with or without the puck. His speed doesnt seem to take a bump when in possession of the puck, as his backward skating that seems to me flawless. Merisier-Ortiz is able to keep ...