Owns solid penalty-killing qualities. Is an excellent skater and forechecker. Anticipates plays well at both ends of the ice and displays all-around acumen. Can play either wing position. Is somewhat prone to serious injury, which hurts his overall value. Is not a natural goal-scorer. Lacks the ideal size and strength to thrive as a scorer t the National Hockey League level. | |
Long Range Potential: | Solid, fragile two-way winger. |
League | Honor | Description |
NHL | Played in the NHL YoungStars Game | 2006-07 |
HE | Player of the Year | 2004-05 |
HE | "Three Stars" Award | 2004-05 (shared with Ryan Shannon) |
NCAA | East First All-American Team | 2004-05 |
HE | First All-Star Team | 2004-05 |
NCAA | East Second All-American Team | 2003-04 |
HE | Second All-Star Team | 2003-04 |