A big kid with some solid two-way skills…he has good overall mobility and fine straight line speed…a big frame that he will likely be able to add some weight to and which will take his physical game to another level…plays is not flashy but effective in all three zones…has good hands and can carry the puck…balanced and hard to knock the puck as well as possessing very solid puck protection skills…gives and takes passes well although he is more of a scorer…willing to play in dirty areas and pay a price for an opportunity…his shot is good with a quick release and he makes the most of the offensive opportunities he has. Lack of consistent effort level is a concern as he is known to take shifts off…offensive upside is not projected to be too high as a pro…a bit of a injury history is a concern especially with his style of play. (May 2009)