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: Mar. 20, 1991
Height: 6' 0 | 183 cm
Weight: 207 lbs | 94 kg
Drafted: 16 overall, 2009 round 1 (
MIN)
Reports
Dec. 14, 2023 (Updated Dec. 16, 2023)
Contract: $16,000,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $4,000,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 32
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Skating on the Blues second pairing.
2-Way 'D' with a transitional element. Has the legs to join the rush as an extra attacker and escape pressure in his zone / lead zone exits on occasion.
Averages around 22:00 TOI - Bulk of his time comes at ES and PK - rarely used on the PP in St.Louis but capable if required. Provides secondary layer offensively. Blocks shots defensively. Generally reliable compete. Matches up against top nine forwards.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 82 | 3 | 25 | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| 2022-23 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 78 | 2 | 21 | 23 | 4 | 20 |
| 2021-22 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 20 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 55 | 1 | 15 | 16 | -33 | 16 |
- Compete/Consistency: 85
- Defensive Zone Starts: 85
- Hockey IQ: 85
- Offensive Zone Starts: 80
- Penalty Kill: 82
- Power Play: 10
- Physicality: 60
- Puck Moving/Passing: 85
- Shot: 79
- Skating: 89
Mar. 1, 2022 (Updated Jul. 12, 2022)
Contract: $38,500,000 over 7 years (Cap hit: $5,500,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 30
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Flat
AVG TOI (21:22)
Used ES and on the PP. Some nights on the PK but not every game.
A 2-way / Transitional 'D' who remains a solid skater. Agile. Can lead the PP breakout. In the offensive zone he is a distributor more than a shooter. Offensively he is not producing at an elite level.
Best suited matching up against middle of the lineup opponents. Average plus defender.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2021-22 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 20 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 55 | 1 | 15 | 16 | -33 | 16 |
| 2020-21 | New York Islanders | NHL | 56 | 2 | 29 | 31 | -3 | 8 |
| 2019-20 | New York Islanders | NHL | 60 | 3 | 18 | 21 | -1 | 14 |
- Compete/Consistency: 45
- Defensive Zone Starts: 40
- Hockey IQ: 50
- Penalty Kill: 40
- Power Play: 60
- Physicality: 13
- Puck Moving/Passing: 60
- Shot: 10
- 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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