Henry Mews Scouting Reports

Mews is the kind of defender who will log ice time, likely on the third pairing, at even strength - but has the offensive capabilities to land on one of the power-play units as the quarterback
Average defender
At times need to simplify his puck play / decision making / take what is given instead of trying to create something out of nothing / leading to turnovers in high danger areas of the ice
Leans distributor more than shooter, but has the vision to find quiet ice in the offensive zone and catch and release pucks quickly on goal
Has time on his side to clean up some of his deficiencies
Moves well - brings offensive element - defensive commitment is work in progress

Defensive detail has improved over the course of the entire season
Elite element will always be offense
Quarterbacks the PP - outstanding vision - finds open lanes to make plays either directing the puck on net or distributing
Solid skater. Deceptive when exiting the defensive zone, leading the rush, and making plays as he enters the offensive zone.
Transitional 'D' - mostly light defender - power play QB - converted forward - plays with a swagger.

Mews is the kind of defenceman that can take over a shift offensively. He grew up playing forward before switching to 'D' in his Bantam season. It's clear to see his element offensively.
Mews can quarterback the power-play, lead the rush, or join as an extra layer.
Defensively his commitment ranges. There are moments, in games, that he is too passive with his gaps/contains and off the puck read/react.
Solid skater. Not light. Adequate bump. Not punishing. Team that selects Mews is banking on his offense to translate to the NHL.

It's easy to identify his elite element and potential upside at the NHL level.
Elusive, offensively gifted thinker who makes plays, isn't afraid to lead the rush, and QB's the PP at the junior level playing for Ottawa (OHL)
Right shot. Good skater. Sturdy.
Some bump to his game when required, but not overly physical.
Mostly area defender who relies on his read / react / hockey sense to kill plays and go on offense.
Only scraping the surface of his offensive potential. Equal parts shooter / distributor.
Players like this will turn some pucks over on occasion, but he works to recover.
Skill wins out. Potential second pairing NHL D - ES / PP QB / 4vs4 / 3vs3