A gritty hard working two-way forward. Plays the game bigger than his five-foot-10 frame would indicate. Skates well but lacks high end speed, uses shifty jumps and quick bursts to make up ground quickly. Always hustling and skating his bag off in all zones. Plays a physical game while not being a bruiser but just enough to let the opposition know he is there. Willing to get his body in front of shots and take a hit to move the puck. Surprisingly strong in front of the net and he has a good set of hands in close. Has good natural ability and strong hockey sense that drive his game. Can handle the puck and uses a hard shot to contribute offensively. Questions abound about how his game translates to the NHL level and if he even has enough speed or size to be effective even as a third line checker. (May 2011)