This kid is da real deal. I have watched Marlie home games and a couple in upper state NY. He is so reliable defensively as a KID. When puck is on his stick he is virtually mistake free on the breakout and transition. In his own end he already knows where to go. Most kids his age are still learning that skill he already possesses it in spades. His edge work is incredible he is very rarely on his butt. He could use some more strength which will increase his break away speed over time. He looks like an experienced vet on Marlie defense. The one guy when he is on the ice you feel totally safe defensively. And Keefe is playing him on #1 PP. This kinda surprises me a little as i think Lilly is better offensively but Keefe like him offensively too.
No one knows for sure but I think we have a potential #1 d on our hands here. I would give him a 2nd year of experience with Marlies next year but if push came to shove i think he could play on Leafs now. He is much better than Oz, Z, Marincin or Holl.
D depth wise right now --- Rielly, Muzzy, Gards, Dermott, Hainsey, Sandin. I think he would be my #6 right now. 6 left handers.