A big strong two-way forward. A balanced skater with nice speed, agility and balance in his stride. Has some offensive creativity and quick hands but lacks the high-end vision to become a real point producer at the next level. Some question his work ethic and effort level from shift to shift. Battles along the wall and engages in hard fought puck battles all over the ice. Still raw in his development as he has just come through a growth spurt and has some coordination issues but should be fine going forward. Needs to round out his game and work at adding strength and understanding of his defensive responsibilities. Does not really have the skill-set to play anything but a two-way complimentary role as a pro. (May 2011)