Birthplace: Windsor, ONT | Acquired: Drafted 1st Round, 1st overall in 2014
Assets: Owns a fantastic combination of National Hockey League size and tremendous skating ability. Also has plenty of offensive ability and hockey sense. Shoots the puck with aplomb. Can quarterback a power play.
Flaws: Needs to become a bit more physically aggressive in the National Hockey League, so as to to carve out his territory and keep opponents honest more often. Must also resist putting too much pressure on himself.
Career Potential: Elite all-around defenseman.
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Why you should know who he is: Every Cup hopeful needs a stud defenseman to eat big minutes in all situations and put up points.