Uvis Balinskis Scouting Report

Depth defenceman who is likely to be in / out of the lineup for stretches
Solid skater. Tracks up and down the ice effectively on straight lines.
Occasionally joins the rush as an extra layer. Can pinch down to extend plays and retreat to defend on time.
Generally keeps things simple. If nothing is available, he chips pucks to open space.
Has no issues with bumping up against opponents or absorbing contact to make a play.
Defensively there are times he loses body positioning on his check below the hash marks and around his crease. Work to do containing / boxing out.