Lit up the OHL Hamilton championship team, with 31 goals in his rookie season. Has duel-citizenship as a Russian American, he was arguably the best player on the USA team at the Ivan Hlinka. A pure sniper and effortless skater floating on his edges, looking nonchalant as the game comes to him. Sees the developing looks and circles to soft areas looking for the puck. He can pick a corner, or be on a rebound quickly. He dismissed the knock that he isn't willing to play hard in his own end and dispel the criticisms that he should be hustling more in all phases. There is lots their to unlock.
--Bill Placzek--
