Ottawa Senators prospect Jacob Bernard-Docker is what coaches dream of in a right-handed defender. A smooth skater, with all-world vision and a cannon of a shot to match, his well-rounded game has arguably turned him into the best defenceman in college hockey.
“Usually, when I’m asked for a comparison to an NHLer, I say Morgan Rielly,” said the 20 year-old via Zoom, “He’s a guy that I strive to be like; responsible in both ends of the ice, skates extremely well, and he’s physical when he needs to be.”
“I’ve got a lot of work to do to be a player like him in the NHL, but I think that’s what you’ve got to shoot for.