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.
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Events
Birthday: May 31, 1996
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 185 lbs | 84 kg
Drafted: 24 overall, 2014 round 1 (
VAN)
Reports
Nov. 28, 2023 (Updated Dec. 3, 2023)
Contract: $25,000,000 over 5 years (Cap hit: $5,000,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 27
Projection: First Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Top line forward for Seattle who averages over 17:00 TOI
Deployed in all situations.
Shooter on the PP from his strong side. Elite release / ability to beat NHL goalies from range with a quick / accurate shot.
Defensive detail can range at times, but he's seeing time on one of the PK units and being asked to win some key defensive zone draws.
Element is offense. Has found a home in Seattle. Signed to long term deal.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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| 2023-24 | Seattle Kraken | NHL | 80 | 29 | 33 | 62 | -10 | 31 |
| 2022-23 | Seattle Kraken | NHL | 79 | 40 | 30 | 70 | 18 | 14 |
| 2021-22 | Seattle Kraken | NHL | 74 | 27 | 23 | 50 | -26 | 33 |
- Compete/Consistency: 80
- Defensive Zone Starts: 79
- Hockey IQ: 85
- Offensive Zone Starts: 97
- Penalty Kill: 65
- Power Play: 95
- Physicality: 60
- Puck Moving/Passing: 62
- Shot: 97
- Skating: 89
Mar. 2, 2022 (Updated Mar. 3, 2022)
Contract: $5,880,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $2,940,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 25
Projection: Middle Six
Trending: Up
AVG TOI ranges between 16:00 - 18:00 per night depending on special teams.
In Seattle he is being used at ES and on the primary PP unit. Group (2) F/A end of year.
Having a break out season offensively. First time in his career he has scored over 20 goals. Has a great release. Sets up on his off-side on the PP. One times / directs pucks to the net. When space opens up he will take pucks to the crease. Good skater. Can separate. Off the puck detail and defensive 'dig in' ranges. Has the ability to be used in a variety of roles provided he buys in to what the coach is asking. Only 25 years old. His best could still be on the horizon.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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| 2021-22 | Seattle Kraken | NHL | 74 | 27 | 23 | 50 | -26 | 33 |
| 2020-21 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 43 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 17 | 8 |
| 2019-20 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 66 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 6 | 17 |
- Compete/Consistency: 45
- Defensive Zone Starts: 50
- Hockey IQ: 67
- Penalty Kill: 10
- Power Play: 80
- Physicality: 50
- Puck Moving/Passing: 70
- Shot: 80
- 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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