Full Name: B.B. NatPosition: DefenseAge: 18Handedness: Left HandedJersey Number: 2Height (inches): 73Weight (lbs.): 201Birthplace: Kailua, HIPROS
Defense:
If you're looking for a rookie defenseman that can see into the future, Nat is arguably the closest you'll get. His on-ice vision and heavily-defensive mindset puts him in the right place at the right time as offensive plays begin to unfold for the other team. Likewise, breakaways and deflections become very difficult for opposing players when B.B. Nat is on the ice, almost always in their way. His ability to consistently be in position has also proven to save him some gas and it gives coaches the option to keep him on the ice longer than most players.
Skating:
You won't find Nat tripping over the blue line anytime soon, or very often at that. This man has some pretty magic feet for a rookie. It's refreshing to see a defenseman that doesn't struggle to get ahead of the play and can match the opposition's push skating forward or backward; and while he doesn't necessarily excel in this area compared to more seasoned athletes, Nat has shown consistent improvement in his speed and skating ability. We expect these to be invaluable assets later in his career.
Puck Handling:
"Are you sure that puck isn't tied to his stick?" B.B. Nat brings some fancy drags and dekes to the table when he plays for your team. We're excited to see how this skill set will couple with his skating as he continues to improve, because it's already shown to put a damper on the opposition's attempts to steal pucks back or prevent some key zone entries. His silky mitts might also be a key skill when it comes to potentially improving on one of his biggest weaknesses; scoring. You might not see B.B. sniping a corner from the top of the circle, but maybe some pucks will find the back of the net from a sick wrap around or getting tucked through the 5 hole.
CONS
Scoring:
Nat has clearly found his place as a defensive defenseman, and there's no shame in that, but unfortunately this choice often comes with a short supply of goals scored. We've seen time and time again with B.B. that he'll almost always elect to make that pass instead of taking the shot; looking for the assist rather than a goal. However, he's acknowledged this "deficiency" and has talked about improvement in the future.
Fighting:
Take away, Nat's stick and gloves and the intimidation fades. This man cannot fight. Like Boppo the punching bag clown , B.B. might rise back up after taking a punch to the face, but unfortunately it's only to take another punch... and another. That doesn't stop Nat from putting himself in situations where a fight could arise though. He'll talk shit and get hit, but at least he does it for his teammates. Atta boy, B.B.
Leadership:
Its great to see how easily B.B. Nat is to get along with in the locker room and on the ice, but an assertiveness seems to be missing. Others tend to look toward more senior and confident players for motivation or advice. This almost always comes with time and experience, but at the moment, is an obvious blemish on Nat's place within a team.
+8 Nat
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