Assets: a talented two-way d-man with great hockey sense and vision. Reads and thinks the play well. Stands out with skating and puck skills. Looks good in physical play. Is not scare to hit his men in all ends of the ice. Safe in defense. Very strong positionally.

Owns good offensive upside. Can give a good offensive pass out of his zone. Has much ice time - plays in PP and PK units. Possesses hard and accurate shot from the point. Coachable. Demonstrates a very mature play for his age.

Makes Russia U18 team.

Flaws: As most players of his age, he lacks consistency at times, from shift to shift, from game to game. However, he has everything to overcome this weakness.