The amazing Kelowna defenseman factory seems to continue to crank out solid NHL candidates and seems like yet another in KK. He plays a smart positioned offensive game with his precision passing and opportune slides to open areas. Handles the puck well on his receptions and has good knee-bend, so he pivots with power in transition. That’s also the case when he provides a secondary outlet for his teams puck carrier out of their defensive zone. Very good in his end and handles business inside the box area. Is very cognizant when he has to move to another man in his defensive assignment. Although not looked as a power play primary QB, he has a good half wind-upshot, and is excellent at disguising a pass with a slap pass shot to a teammate on the doorstep. Has nice size and upside. —Bill Placzek—