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: May 15, 1996
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 187 lbs | 85 kg
Undrafted
Reports
May 9, 2024 (Updated May 11, 2024)
Contract: $1,525,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $762,500)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 27
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
2-way 'D'
Solid skater. Jumps to space quickly in the defensive zone. Stands up on his blue line to gap up and kill entries.
Generally 'safe' with his decision making. Doesn't take a ton of risk that leads to him getting caught out of position. Outlets very well. Provides reliable compete every night. Has enough ability to be thrust into top four when required.
Regular season TOI averaged around 16:00. Playoffs spiked to over 20:00 per game. Primary ice time comes at ES and PK. Better than average physical push back in the hard areas. Gets in the lane to block shots. Due a significant raise in relation to his role.
Expiring contract. Pending UFA who earned $763K in 23/24.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 72 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 15 | 24 |
| 2022-23 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 78 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 35 |
| 2021-22 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Wolves | AHL | 44 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 33 |
- Compete/Consistency: 95
- Defensive Zone Starts: 85
- Hockey IQ: 90
- Offensive Zone Starts: 70
- Penalty Kill: 80
- Power Play: 10
- Physicality: 84
- Puck Moving/Passing: 85
- Shot: 82
- Skating: 90
Oct. 24, 2023 (Updated Oct. 26, 2023)
Contract: $1,525,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $762,500)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 27
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Reliable depth defender. Solid pace. High end compete. Involved. Doesn't shy away from contact or battles. Mobile. When pucks are dumped into his area his pivot / continuation pace is sound. Arrives ahead of forecheck more often than not. Contributes some depth offense but it's not his element.
A '2-way D' who averages 11:44 TOI - 10:15 ES - 1:28 PK
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 72 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 15 | 24 |
| 2022-23 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 78 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 35 |
| 2021-22 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Wolves | AHL | 44 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 33 |
- Compete/Consistency: 85
- Defensive Zone Starts: 75
- Hockey IQ: 84
- Offensive Zone Starts: 59
- Penalty Kill: 75
- Power Play: 0
- Physicality: 78
- Puck Moving/Passing: 79
- Shot: 74
- Skating: 82
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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