This was a dominant performance for Schaefer, and the Swiss had no answer for him at either end of the ice. On the offensive end, he was uncontainable, breaking free from his mark and scoring a couple of pretty goals as he maneuvered into the slot. Even when the defensive structure could see what was coming, he’d still find a way to shimmy and shake off coverage, explode into the open space, and rip the shot home. Rinse and repeat. His raw athleticism, mobility, and strength are all tools that should translate seamlessly to higher levels, and they serve as the foundation of everything he accomplishes at either end of the ice. His agility and deception on puck retrievals are top-notch, and he has the strength to power through contact even if the forechecker perfectly reads his intentions. The trap that many physically gifted defenders fall into is using their tools as a crutch and losing sight of the flow of a cohesive team breakout, and here again, Schaefer is ahead of the curve. He has a great feel for where the mismatch is on the ice and is quick to get the puck up ice, then finds the secondary layer that he can slot into as part of the attack. I think there is no question that Schaefer is one of, if not the best, defensemen available in this year’s draft, and I think he has true superstar potential in his game. He’ll be a fun watch all year.