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: Aug. 22, 1991
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 201 lbs | 91 kg
Drafted: 5 overall, 2009 round 1 (
LAK)
Reports
Dec. 14, 2023 (Updated Dec. 16, 2023)
Contract: $52,000,000 over 8 years (Cap hit: $6,500,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 32
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Captain of the Blues.
Competitive center who has brings a physical element, competes in the hard areas to extend plays, and provides better than secondary scoring.
On the PP he sets up on the weak-side flank and opens up to one time pucks or direct the play to the middle bumper / crease area. Matches up against top end opponents on the road and at home. Bulk of his ice time comes at ES and PP#1 - some PK at times.
Pace remains sound. Defensive detail has ranged at times but not due to lack of compete.
Average TOI hovers around 17:00 per game. Wins 50% of his draws.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 82 | 20 | 26 | 46 | -22 | 56 |
| 2022-23 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 82 | 21 | 44 | 65 | -27 | 50 |
| 2021-22 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 62 | 24 | 34 | 58 | 21 | 33 |
- Compete/Consistency: 89
- Defensive Zone Starts: 79
- Hockey IQ: 87
- Offensive Zone Starts: 90
- Penalty Kill: 20
- Power Play: 80
- Physicality: 84
- Puck Moving/Passing: 79
- Shot: 79
- Skating: 80
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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