Just last year, the 23-year-old blueliner was a NCAA signee trying to prove his worth to the organization, a goal that he certainly seemed to accomplish. In 62 games last season, he had three goals and15 points and was a plus-8. He also racked up 111 hits and 64 blocks during the regular season and was one of the team’s most reliable defencemen.
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His success also carried over to the postseason, where he had three assists and 48 hits in 12 playoff games with Edmonton.