Smart quick scoring centre who gets loose and can shoot the puck. Displays a quick release and strong shot that he can get off in traffic with accuracy. Thinks the game fast but plays under control and can patiently slow things down. He draws defenders towards him, and uses his calm stick to locate and hit his teammates crisply or with beautiful feathers despite the traffic. He plays with a very long stick but keeps pucks in close. A three zone player who plays smart and isn't wasting effort, but letting things develop. Doesn't look like a guy who is going to attempt to play too physical; he will beat you by suddenly bursting and disrupting with an interception, break-up or a no long pass to a teammate. He does tend to stay out of the dirty areas concentrating on using his feet, hands, and imagination at even strength the penalty-kill or the power play. Has excellent hands and good creativity and vision, but needs more ice time to develop fully.
--Bill Placzek--
