Was bounced around between levels this year as he never seemed to find a comfortable fit. Skates well enough but lacks jump in his first few steps. Is very creative and smart especially in the offensive zone. Sees the ice well and can play the role of playmaker because of his hands and soft touch. Has a decent shot but it sometimes has a hard time finding the mark. When he is on his game he is a hard force to stop but that is not always the way he plays. Willing to go to the net and play with a bit of grit. Has nice size, hockey sense and ashes some unbelievably quick hands. Needs to work on his feet and adding strength this summer as he has some solid pro potential. Really picked up his play after February and finished strong at the U18’s in Germany. (May 2011)