Dmitri Simashev's mobility creates so much adaptability when he defends transitional attacks. Gaps are always consistent, he drives opponents to the outside, knocks pucks away, and can push aggression. He's a real option for the #Canucks at pick 11.
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Look how easy Simashev shakes off pressure when he goes to retrieve a puck. 6-foot-4 defenders do not typically move like this! #2023NHLDraft