Note: Reports prior to Sept 2023 were originally graded out of ten, and also included additional categories that have been merged into the current categories.
This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
Results will average out accordingly as more data is accumulated.
Events
Birthday: Feb. 21, 1989
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 225 lbs | 102 kg
Drafted: 18 overall, 2007 round 1 (
STL)
Reports
Sep. 30, 2023 (Updated Oct. 4, 2023)
Contract: $3,000,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $3,000,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 34
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Competitive veteran who is entering the back side of his career
Works - bodies up - willing to block shots - provides some depth scoring - best described as a '2-way / defensive leaning' #5D at this stage of his career
Brings character and leadership
Average plus skater Low risk - rarely rushes the puck on his own - prefers to keep the play in front of him and not get caught up ice - Averaged 19:23 TOI last season in Tampa - all at ES and PK - 117 hits - 123 shot blocks
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 78 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 61 |
| 2022-23 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 78 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 61 |
| 2021-22 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 75 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 83 |
- Compete/Consistency: 82
- Defensive Zone Starts: 75
- Hockey IQ: 84
- Offensive Zone Starts: 64
- Penalty Kill: 79
- Power Play: 0
- Physicality: 77
- Puck Moving/Passing: 72
- Shot: 66
- Skating: 72
Mar. 1, 2022 (Updated Jul. 12, 2022)
Contract: $2,900,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $2,900,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 33
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Flat
Veteran 'D' who is used at ES and on the PK. Average TOI in 21/22 was 17:09 per game.
No easy minutes. Matches up against some of opponents top lines. Not shy about leaning on opponents. Has some bump to his game. Not shy about pushing back. Simple with the puck. Low risk approach. Rarely involved off the rush. Manages the game within his skill set. Reliable. Consistent.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2021-22 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 75 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 83 |
| 2020-21 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Minnesota Wild | NHL | 52 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 32 |
| 2019-20 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 65 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 36 |
- Compete/Consistency: 65
- Defensive Zone Starts: 70
- Hockey IQ: 70
- Penalty Kill: 70
- Power Play: 0
- Physicality: 43
- Puck Moving/Passing: 50
- Shot: 20
- Skating: 63
Weighting
- 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
- 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
- 8%: Shot
- 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality
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