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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. 5, 1994
Height: 6' 2 | 188 cm
Weight: 212 lbs | 96 kg
Drafted: 14 overall, 2012 round 1 (
BUF)
Reports
Oct. 21, 2023 (Updated Oct. 23, 2023)
Contract: $2,500,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $2,500,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 29
Projection: Fourth Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Depth forward for the Sabres
Effective in his role
Good size. Moves well. Provides some depth goal scoring. Leans shooter more than distributor with the puck on his stick. Not a natural play maker.
Averaging 10:33 TOI - 9:04 ES - 1:27 PK
Rotates pretty well on the PK. Fronts the play. Willing to block shots. Has range and recovery. Not shy. Provides push back in the hard areas. Can match up against middle six forwards if required.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 63 | 8 | 6 | 14 | -1 | 21 |
| 2022-23 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 80 | 10 | 8 | 18 | -5 | 14 |
| 2021-22 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 56 | 10 | 8 | 18 | -7 | 27 |
| 2021-22 | Latvia (all) | International | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | - | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Latvia | OGQ | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
- Compete/Consistency: 82
- Defensive Zone Starts: 79
- Hockey IQ: 84
- Offensive Zone Starts: 60
- Penalty Kill: 83
- Power Play: 0
- Physicality: 84
- Puck Moving/Passing: 67
- Shot: 79
- Skating: 79
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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