dee centerman iv obviously has only one goal as a player--defense. centerman iv is already a premier checking defenseman and plays a physical game, so his next step is to get faster and more efficient. an ideal dee centerman would have maxed checking, maxed hitting, and a ton of defensive read to ensure he is in the right place at the right time. on top of that, dee centerman needs to be agile on his skates and accelerate quickly so he can cover gaps and play a 200 foot game. centerman iv will never be a premier goal scoring defenseman or an elite power play quarterback, but he needs to be at least competent in the opposing zone to keep offensive plays going and enable his more scoring oriented teammates. ultimately, this will require centerman to focus on being firm on his skates and getting cleaner, bigger hits while he's on the ice.