Patrick's son already has one strong rookie season in the Q under his belt and looks to build on his 45 point season. Injures slowed him to a point per game pace. This kid is a power forward in the making with a strong first step. Uses power moves while in the attack zone, and creates space in the dirty areas because the word on his chippiness got out. Always moving, sidestepping and showing excellent feet in navigating the attack zone and unearthing loose pucks. Protects the puck with his bigger frame and he uses his skating and edging to power into full speed cuts. Has fast feet, fast head and plays fast. Plays both wing positions and processes the game quickly and effectively. It hard for me to imagine he won't come off the draft board before the last third of the first round. Sometimes your bloodline gets your name called quickly.
--Bill Placzek--
