Vass is a bit of a throwback player—a classic crease-clearing defenseman who thrives in physical battles, whether clearing the front of the net, chipping away at opponents, or locking up his man along the boards. You’ll never catch him unprepared for physicality; he embraces it as a key part of his game. Despite his defensive, risk-averse style, Vass doesn’t slow down play. He’s a very str...