Vancouver Canucks Prospects Showdown highlights Pettersson, Gaudette

7. Chatfield and Brisebois proved their worth

Though Juolevi deservedly received all the attention on the blueline side of things, two other defensemen stood out in Thursday’s prospects match: newly signed Jalen Chatfield from the OHL Windsor Spitfires and former third-round pick Guillaume Brisebois.

Chatfield and Juolevi played together for most of the night. Although he wasn’t physically imposing, his skating was sure and strong at all times. He had multiple forays into the offensive zone and joined the rush on most occasions.

Perhaps his confidence came from having Juolevi as his partner. Chatfield seemed confident moving the puck around, in many ways like Ben Hutton except that Chatfield may be a bit more aggressive with the puck.

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Is it just me or does Chatfield give off a Brent Burns-like aura/personality?

Guillaume Brisebois

Despite the criticism Jim Benning received for picking Brisebois with the pick acquired in return for Eddie Lack, Brisebois is finally starting to show why the Canucks drafted him and why Team Canada junior teams are always keeping him around.

In fact, Brisebois is quite the dynamic defender and has a nice frame at 6-foot-3. He uses the frame well to be strong defensively and be confident rushing the puck into the enemy territory. He is not a hard hitter.

The more and more fans watch Brisebois, they will come to appreciate how good of a defenseman he could be. A two-way defender with smart instincts and a good frame is always in demand at the NHL level.