Folin is a #6/#7 defenseman.
He's got good size (6'3 204), decent mobility, but nothing special, but also nothing awful.
It's a good, low cost depth signing - with Alt gone, Friedman not ready, and injuries inevitable.
Last two years:
pp/60 0.66, CF48.80, CFrel -1.48, xGF 50.34, xGFrel -1.57
Owns an ideal frame (6-3, 204 pounds) and plenty of puck-moving acumen. Is sound defensively and can provide a fair amount of offense at lower levels.
Needs to prove he can handle National Hockey League power forwards in the big league. Must also prove he can produce more offense in the NHL.
Coming out of college:
Folin has good size and strength. His mobility and footwork are sound and make him tough to get around. He battles well enough around the walls, though I think most teams would like to see him be a bit more punishing with his frame. Folin certainly doesn’t shy away from contact and every once in a while he’s good for a big hit. His puck-moving ability is solid, but I think it’s his patience with the puck that really makes him effective. Additionally, his poise defensively and with the puck on his stick is what makes him an attractive option for the pro game. There is no panic in him, regardless of competition and he often sees teams’ top lines.
Folin can do a little of everything but other than his physical game he doesn’t stand out in a ton of areas. He’s big, strong and hits so physically even for a college player he should make the physical transition to the pros somewhat easily