A gritty, two-way playmaker who really showed solid improvement toward the end of his season. Needs to work on his first few steps as he can be a little slow off the mark, but once he gets going, he generates some impressive speed. Has a deceptively quick stick and can make a defender look foolish if he gives him too much time and space. Has impressive vision and makes some high-end skilled passes. Dangerous off the rush and getting better at the cycle game. Has really improved his board work, and uses his strength and size to win those 50/50 battles with more consistency. Is poised and dangerous with the puck on his stick. Needs to work on his defensive consistency as he can shut down a top offensive foe one game and barely touch the defensive zone the next. (May 2014)