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: Nov. 5, 1993
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 201 lbs | 91 kg
Drafted: 50 overall, 2012 round 2 (
NSH)
Reports
Nov. 28, 2023 (Updated Dec. 4, 2023)
Contract: $20,000,000 over 7 years (Cap hit: $2,857,143)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 30
Projection: Third Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Reliable '2-way' Forward who is used in a variety of roles for Nashville.
Averages around 16:30 TOI - ES - PP#2 - PK#1
Provides some push back when required. Chips in secondary offense.
Moves well. Competes in all three zones. Threat to create offense on the penalty kill.
Smart. Reads the play very well. Creates turnovers. Pressures opponents into quick decisions.
Wins over 50% of his draws.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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| 2023-24 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 81 | 15 | 20 | 35 | -6 | 38 |
| 2022-23 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 82 | 12 | 18 | 30 | -4 | 20 |
| 2021-22 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 79 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 2 | 30 |
- Compete/Consistency: 88
- Defensive Zone Starts: 89
- Hockey IQ: 89
- Offensive Zone Starts: 79
- Penalty Kill: 89
- Power Play: 79
- Physicality: 79
- Puck Moving/Passing: 74
- Shot: 84
- Skating: 84
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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