A strong two-way player…he battles it out all over the ice…strong on the wall and on the cycle…has good hands and can dangle…his shot is his biggest asset as it is both hard and accurate…plays with a gritty edge…uses his size to protect the puck and bull his way to the net…he distributes the puck effectively…back checks hard…willing to block shots and plays smart. His skating is a major concern and will need improvement…still learning the impression he can make when he fully utilizes his size…first round skills but many shortcomings come from his lack of poor skating. (May 2009)