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: Jun. 9, 1992
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 212 lbs | 96 kg
Drafted: 123 overall, 2010 round 5 (
FLA)
Reports
Dec. 14, 2023 (Updated Dec. 15, 2023)
Contract: $38,500,000 over 7 years (Cap hit: $5,500,000)
Position scouted: Right Wing
Age when scouted: 31
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Continues to provide relentless compete, score timely goals, extend plays along the boards, and battle for positioning around the crease.
Hard to play against. Never goes away. Skating is average plus. Part of the reason he isn't used on the PK is his agility/small area quickness isn't ideal for the role.
On pace for over 45 goals. Depending on penalties, his ice time ranges from around 16:30 - 22:30. All of his ice time is trending ES and PP. Top six forward who can skate on first or second line. Reliable. Competitive. On a great contract in relation to his role and output.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 80 | 54 | 23 | 77 | 36 | 48 |
| 2022-23 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 79 | 36 | 47 | 83 | 13 | 39 |
| 2021-22 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 76 | 27 | 27 | 54 | -9 | 36 |
- Compete/Consistency: 94
- Defensive Zone Starts: 80
- Hockey IQ: 92
- Offensive Zone Starts: 95
- Penalty Kill: 5
- Power Play: 96
- Physicality: 85
- Puck Moving/Passing: 80
- Shot: 86
- Skating: 76
Oct. 11, 2023 (Updated Oct. 14, 2023)
Contract: $38,500,000 over 7 years (Cap hit: $5,500,000)
Position scouted: Right Wing
Age when scouted: 31
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Leads by example
Not the most naturally skilled scorer in the NHL but his relentless compete and willingness to battle in the trenches separates him from the pack.
Physicality comes in the form of leaning on opponents / setting screens / boxing out defenders along the boards to extend plays.
Averaged 20:09 TOI in (22/23) ES and PP#1 - very rarely used on the PK
Aggressive directing pucks on net. When he gets a lane / look, with the play on his stick, his first instinct is to drive pucks on net (276 SOG last season)
Takes a beating out front the net but never backs down.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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| 2023-24 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 80 | 54 | 23 | 77 | 36 | 48 |
| 2022-23 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 79 | 36 | 47 | 83 | 13 | 39 |
| 2021-22 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 76 | 27 | 27 | 54 | -9 | 36 |
- Compete/Consistency: 90
- Defensive Zone Starts: 80
- Hockey IQ: 92
- Offensive Zone Starts: 95
- Penalty Kill: 20
- Power Play: 96
- Physicality: 85
- Puck Moving/Passing: 79
- Shot: 82
- Skating: 76
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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