A solidly built defensive defenseman with impressive mobility. Skates very well with outstanding speed for his size. Has great agility and balance on his blades. Great athleticism. Covers a lot of ground in his own zone. Has nice size and uses it well. Shows good smarts and defensive zone awareness. Has a good level of compete and is a real team player. Does not have much to offer offensively although his shot is decent. Handles the puck like a hot potato at times. Needs to work on his puck skills and passing. (May 2010)