An offensive blue-liner, he is a smooth skater with great mobility. He skates backward very well and also pivots nicely. He rarely needs to go at top speed, but when he requires a high gear he can find it. That lateral movement and agility help him close gaps very quickly. Offensively, he has the ability to keep control of the puck. He protects it well when he has to. And, in a pinch, he can move ...