From what I've heard/read about him, I think he fits the mold of the "new breed" of shut down defenseman.
Not just a big, lumbering, hard hitting, tree on skates.
But a d-man who uses size, mobility, smarts and positioning to shut down opposing players. Being able to make a good first pass is key as well.
My hope is that he turns into a more mobile version of a guy like Scott Hannan.
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