A tremendous playmaking center in his earlier days, he evolved into more of a two-way forward than he was in his prime. His leadership and mentoring skills became big selling points after his offensive numbers dropped off. Not a great skater in his prime, he made up for it with supreme vision and deft passing skills. Could be guilty of passing up too many quality shots in order to set up teammates from time to time, especially because he owned a very underrated slap shot. | |
Long Range Potential: | Excellent playmaker. |
League | Honor | Description |
AHL | Les Cunningham Plaque | 2004-05 |
AHL | John B. Sollenberger Trophy | 2004-05 |
NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2011-12, 2007-08 |
AHL | First All-Star Team | 2004-05 |
AHL | All-Rookie Team | 2002-03 |
Canadian Hockey League | Top Draft Prospect | 2000-01 |
OHL | Top Draft Prospect Award | 2000-01 |
OHL | First All-Rookie Team | 1998-99 |
OHL | Third All-Star Team | 2001-02, 2000-01 |
WJC-A | Media - All-Star Team | 2000-01 |