But for many , it 's his work in transition that defines Merrill .
In the back end , he remains one of the game 's elite defenders with precision footwork and timely checks , be they with the body or stick .
For many , it 's his work in transition that defines Merrill .
In the back end , he remains one of the game 's elite defenders with precision footwork and timely checks , be they with the body or stick .