A hard nosed power forward who intimidates the opposing. Skating is a big of an issue as he is heavy footed. Lacks first step quickness but has decent speed and does not turn like a battleship, but work is needed. Can really look at footed when playing more mobile opponents. An able fighter who makes room on the ice for himself and his teammates. Likes the physical aspect of the game and playing the body every chance he gets. Can also handle the puck and utilizes a decent shot and a nose for the net to also score some goals. Hard to play against, especially along the wall and in front of the net, and will be even more dominant in those areas when he adds more strength. Scouts were divided on if he has the ability to improve his skating enough to be effective at the next level. (May 2011)