As defensively responsible winger, Levin wants to be in tune with the three pairings on the team as much as possible. Which means knowing who on the pairing has a tendency to carry the puck out as opposed to go for the outlet pass, to adjust his positioning. Who likes to pinch, in order to know which side of the ice he will need to backtrack to in case of a failed play. Understanding defensive assignments both at even strength and on the penalty kill, in order to focus on the right opponent in those breakdown scenarios. Those are all things that are worked on in practice, so Levin doesn't hesitate to ask questions, and even try his luck at playing the role himself, should one of the defencemen want to have a more offensively-minded practice session. He will also sit down in the video room with the assistants to study opposing teams' breakouts and neutral zone play, in order to have better anticipation when the time comes to face them on the ice. He wants to be the link between the defence and the offence as much as possible, turning good play in their own zone into scoring opportunities as much as possible.

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