Hickey definitely isn't a Brodie clone, but they do share a lot of the same assets that make them dangerous. Hickey just has the physicality and heavy shot to go along with it.
That's not to say Hickey is going to ever reach Brodie's level, but he may potentially have an even higher ceiling than Brodie. It's up to Hickey to continue developing at the pace he has been. One more year of college and a year of AHL will hopefully be sufficient. Hickey could be a legit top 4 defender by the 17/18 season if all goes well.
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