Long term developmental player who has a decent skill set and size, but lacks strong feet. Needs to be able to see developing situations and thus by getting "head fast", can react with play-making. The pro sized body and muscle is in place, but needs to develop better all around hands and hockey instincts. Committed to Boston College.
--Bill Placzek--
This big-bodied centre / right winger played a very effective role on the USNTDP checking line. He's very effective along the boards in the o-zone. Displays flashes of creativity that suggest he may have an offensive upside. Perhaps his footspeed is what kept him off the team's pk, however, he uses his body and good positioning to close the lane.
I would like to see the same effort on the backcheck that he exhibits on the forecheck, as he works the front and back of the net very well. All in all a very adept forward on the cycle who has tools to make an impact as a role player.
--Ronald Perinpanayagam--
