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: Apr. 24, 1987
Height: 6' 0 | 183 cm
Weight: 201 lbs | 91 kg
Drafted: 62 overall, 2005 round 3 (
PIT)
Reports
Oct. 10, 2023 (Updated Oct. 11, 2023)
Contract: $36,600,000 over 6 years (Cap hit: $6,100,000)
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 36
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Despite some physical setbacks, he continues to play at a high level.
Leans second pairing 'D' more than top pairing at this stage of his career, but remains a solid top four overall.
Skating remains sound. Excellent vision. Makes plays offensively. Involved defensively.
He isn't always detailed in his zone, but he competes and works to keep the puck out of high danger areas. Averaged 24:51 TOI in (22/23) 161 shots on goal - 162 hits - 108 shot blocks
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 82 | 10 | 41 | 51 | 13 | 62 |
| 2022-23 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 64 | 12 | 29 | 41 | -13 | 30 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 78 | 10 | 58 | 68 | 20 | 49 |
- Compete/Consistency: 85
- Defensive Zone Starts: 79
- Hockey IQ: 88
- Offensive Zone Starts: 89
- Penalty Kill: 66
- Power Play: 89
- Physicality: 79
- Puck Moving/Passing: 86
- Shot: 84
- 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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