Plays a reliable safe game defensively and also has some strong passing abilities. Works hard and never gives up on the play. Smart and makes great defensive reads. Skates well enough but lacks top end speed. Has heavy feet at times but is usually in proper defensive positioning. Uses his body and an active stick to defend and maintains strong gap control. Has limited offensive abilities but makes strong passes. Is poised and calm on the ice. Uses his size to his advantage along the wall. Shows some sound leadership qualities. (May 2010)