Big off-hand left winger with soft hands, great physical attributes and an improved skating gear and footwork. Seems like a natural goal scorer with good mobility and pace to his game. Handles passes and in the Five Nations U-17, had a hat trick against the Finns. Improving as an attacker as his legs and hands are coming together. He has good vision and now is playing at a confident tempo. His co-ordination has progressed and was surprisingly physical against the Russians and applied strong forechecking pressure throughout the match. Lets go with dangerous shots through heavy traffic. Jets through open ice and his solid edging helps him cut out of traffic for a good look. He is still filling his frame in. A team captain, he is a prospect with considerable upside, because of his vision and execution on the power play. Uses his body to an advantage, and wants to be on the ice in crucial situations.
—Bill Placzek—
