A speedy two-way competitor. Is hard to contain coming down the wing with good speed and lateral agility. Has quick feet and some nice jump in his first couple steps. Has a very underrated wrist shot that is accurate, hard and off the blade in a ash. Smart and has good vision on the ice. Needs to work on his strength as well as consistently bringing his A game. Might have been downgraded by some NHL teams because of his perceived regression over the last year, but has showed off the tools he possesses to contribute on both sides of the puck. Raw but has very nice potential and upside as long as his head is in it. (May 2011)