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: Jan. 13, 1987
Height: 6' 3 | 193 cm
Weight: 209 lbs | 95 kg
Drafted: 12 overall, 2005 round 1 (
NYR)
Reports
Dec. 7, 2023 (Updated Dec. 19, 2023)
Contract: $1,100,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $1,100,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 36
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Veteran 'D' who is nearing the end of a solid career.
At this stage he's a 6th or 7th defenceman who can be moved in and out of the lineup. A bit of a security blanket. Averages around 14:00 TOI when dressed. Deployed at ES and PK.
Pushes back along the wall and out front his net. No issues blocking shots.
Skating is barely at the NHL level. When he starts to break down his pace can be exposed.
Leans 'Defensive D' overall.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 35 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 14 |
| 2022-23 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 82 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 43 |
| 2021-22 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 71 | 3 | 13 | 16 | -1 | 28 |
- Compete/Consistency: 75
- Defensive Zone Starts: 80
- Hockey IQ: 89
- Offensive Zone Starts: 59
- Penalty Kill: 70
- Power Play: 0
- Physicality: 80
- Puck Moving/Passing: 64
- Shot: 65
- Skating: 62
Mar. 1, 2022 (Updated Jul. 12, 2022)
Contract: $2,000,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $2,000,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 35
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Flat
AVG TOI (16:45) in 21/22 season. 2-way 'D' being deployed at ES and on the PK.
Veteran presence. Mostly low risk. He's aware. Plays the game the right way. Skating is avg.
Small area quickness is area of weakness at this stage of his career. Relies on positioning and long reach. Will get into the lane and block shots occasionally.
A #6 on a contending team. He is best suited to match up against middle 6 forwards but is trustworthy off D-zone draws. Makes simple plays with the puck. Identifies and outlets.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2021-22 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 71 | 3 | 13 | 16 | -1 | 28 |
| 2020-21 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 56 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -5 | 20 |
| 2019-20 | New York Rangers | NHL | 52 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
- Compete/Consistency: 60
- Defensive Zone Starts: 60
- Hockey IQ: 70
- Penalty Kill: 60
- Power Play: 0
- Physicality: 33
- Puck Moving/Passing: 50
- Shot: 20
- Skating: 53
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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