Can play any way you want as a energy checking type or along your top six scorers…has a never give up engine…skates well and has deceptive speed…strong for his size and uses his leverage well against stronger opponents…drives to the net and plays a semi-physically grinding game…forechecks hard…possesses nice hands and can make plays in tight spaces…has a nice shot that he gets off quickly…is smart and reads the play well…plays solid in his own zone…a very coachable player…future captain material…has the knack for scoring clutch goals. No real glaring weakness to his game…his offensive upside is not the highest although a top six forward is still likely…his lack of size and strength can hinder his style of game against larger opponents… (May 2009)