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: Jun. 15, 1993
Height: 6' 2 | 188 cm
Weight: 207 lbs | 94 kg
Drafted: 37 overall, 2011 round 2 (
CBJ)
Reports
Feb. 20, 2024 (Updated Feb. 23, 2024)
Contract: $15,000,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $3,750,000)
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 30
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
The captain of the Blue Jackets has spent his entire career in Columbus.
Average plus skater. Has never been a burner in open ice.
Character player. Competitive. When he arrives on time, he isn't shy about entering the battle physically.
Deployed in all situations for the Blue Jackets. Averages 19:30 TOI.
Leans shooter / finisher more than play maker. Aggressive directing pucks to the net.
In his first 40GP he scored 18G-8A.
Responsible in all three zones. Only a (-1) defensively, which is solid considering he matches up against top six forward groups.
Signed through 25/26 season. $3.75M AAV. 8 team no trade clause.
2-way 'middle-six' forward.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 58 | 22 | 13 | 35 | -8 | 28 |
| 2022-23 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 68 | 26 | 19 | 45 | -32 | 51 |
| 2021-22 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 59 | 23 | 21 | 44 | -11 | 22 |
- Compete/Consistency: 92
- Defensive Zone Starts: 89
- Hockey IQ: 90
- Offensive Zone Starts: 89
- Penalty Kill: 89
- Power Play: 80
- Physicality: 88
- Puck Moving/Passing: 80
- Shot: 89
- Skating: 74
Nov. 22, 2023 (Updated Nov. 24, 2023)
Contract: $15,000,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $3,750,000)
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 30
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Pure pro. Plays the game the right way. Prepares. Competes.
Through the first 20 game segment to start the year he has already scored 10 goals - and chipped in with 3 assists - On pace for, potentially his biggest goal scoring year of his career
Averages 19:40 TOI - 14:58 ES - 3:28 PP - 1:13 PK
Credited with 25 hits and 25 shot blocks
Wins over 58% of his draws.
Has never been a burner in open ice. Efficient skater. Never backs down from a challenge.
Leads by example. Solid second line center who isn't an elite scorer but produces better than secondary offense.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 58 | 22 | 13 | 35 | -8 | 28 |
| 2022-23 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 68 | 26 | 19 | 45 | -32 | 51 |
| 2021-22 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 59 | 23 | 21 | 44 | -11 | 22 |
- Compete/Consistency: 92
- Defensive Zone Starts: 89
- Hockey IQ: 90
- Offensive Zone Starts: 89
- Penalty Kill: 89
- Power Play: 80
- Physicality: 88
- Puck Moving/Passing: 80
- Shot: 89
- Skating: 74
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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