Big, aggressive, mean and nasty are nice qualities to have in a power forward. Has all those and more as he hits like a Mack truck, will drop the gloves and tune an opponent and can contribute some timely offense as well. Skates fine with a powerful stride, good balance, adequate speed and agility for his north-south game. Shoots the puck hard and most effective when he drives the puck through defenders and to the net. Can be a beast on the forecheck, making bit hit after hit and causing defenders to make mistakes with the puck. His game does not possess very high offensive upside for the next level. While he may have some ability to finish in the Junior leagues, his ability to consistently contribute at the next level is in doubt. The reason is that he lacks offensive creativity and the hands to make plays. (May 2011)