Big centre foward whose value at this juncture is in his upside to become a all-around player with a full toolbox to go to work with. Displays good vision, decent hockey IQ and soft hands. His game is going around but he still must gain quickness, continue toe lengthen his stride so he is able to impact in three zones. Unless he is separated from the pack, he has trouble even straight ahead, and coughs pucks under pressure in tight quarters. Uses his reach and can sometimes use his size to his advantage but he isn't a high twitch pounder that goes after the opponents at this point. Long term development guy, who could hear his name called.
--Bill Placzel--
