"There's nothing fancy about this guy, he just goes out there and plays," said Tim Bernhardt, Arizona's Director of Amateur Scouting. "He can step up and hit guys, he makes a good first pass. Again, he's not an overly flashy offensive guy, but he can contribute ... He's going to a real good program at Wisconsin and he'll have time there to develop, so we like the way it all sets up."
Emberson attended the draft in Dallas and was thrilled when his good friend and teammate K'Andre Miller was picked 22rd overall by the New York Rangers late in the first round. The next morning, Emberson heard his own name called early in the third round.
"It was all a blur," Emberson said. "It was so great to experience the draft with my family and friends down in Dallas, but right after that it was out to Arizona the next day and back to work."
Emberson's week at the development camp was productive. He said he learned a lot about the Coyotes organization and got a taste of what it's like to be a pro. A highlight came when Coyotes Head Coach Rick Tocchet addressed the nearly 40 prospects as a group.
"I was very impressed by Coach Tocchet and his playing tactics," Emberson said. "It's all about playing fast and respecting the game. That's exciting to me."
Emberson said he patterns his game after NHL defenseman Ryan McDonagh, a former Badger. He likes the way McDonagh plays with composure and skates the sheet.