Unlike most players, he already boasted an NHL body before draft day. He is not only stronger than a lot of his peers, he is also willing to take punishment in order to make plays. That, coupled with the soft hands required to score goals and make deft passes to his teammates, are his best attributes for the pro ranks. May not have the elite playmaking ability required to play a leading role on offense at the highest level, but he does have the skills to be a top-six forward. | |
Long Range Potential: | Big, complementary scoring forward with upside. |