Struble is the kind of D that has a lot of tools (Smooth skater, good hitter and grit, strong passer, disciplined etc) and he generally knows his limits and has been good playing within them. But we have to remember that even though he's only average/decent right now, he's a smart player. He makes good decisions and because he's such a good athlete we have to be patient, because I think once he collects enough games played in the NHL, he's going to be such a steady presence as a depth D. He's going to use his physical tools in a effective way via decision making and experience.
I think about a D like Beaulieu and how he had no toolbox, and I look at Struble and I see so much potential because he strikes me as a real student of the game. A guy that doesn't have the most talent but he's got a rare combo of athletics and IQ. I think in his prime he could be a more physical and mobile Josh Gorges
