Metzller took this off season very seriously to prep for pre-season. Being his rookie year, he knew he would have to put in a lot of work during the summer to be ready for the season. He worked with his personal trainer to come up with a program that aimed to add a few pounds but also increase his speed and agility. His average workout week consisted of 3 lifting days and 3 plyometric/running days. He came very well prepared into preseason ready to make a name for himself. He wanted to make his mark as a dependable defenseman who can be trusted to counter attack with the forwards. He knows he won't be getting first line minutes in his first year, but fully cementing himself as a 3rd line defenseman with potential for second line minutes later in the year weas his goal for the preseason. He wasn't going to slack off and possibly be the 7th defenseman on the team