An offensive defender who takes chances in looking to create offense…has good speed and offensive creativity…aggressive on his pinches…solid overall mobility and possesses good speed…makes good tape-to-tape passes…has a decent shot…uses his mobility and an active stick in his own zone. His size is concerning although he is on the stocky side…has some obvious defensive deficiencies…often his lack of effort level in his own zone is glaring…needs to tone down his offensive gambling…some question his hockey sense. (May 2009)