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: Apr. 17, 1995
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 196 lbs | 89 kg
Drafted: 75 overall, 2013 round 3 (
NYR)
Reports
Feb. 22, 2024 (Updated Mar. 6, 2024)
Contract: $23,200,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $5,800,000)
Position scouted: Right Wing
Age when scouted: 28
Projection: First Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
A 'do-it-all' forward for the Blues.
Averages 20:00 TOI - Deployed in all situations - Produces offense at ES / PP / PK - Makes plays / threat off the rush and in small areas with his skill.
Through 60GP he had produced 24G-24A and was a (+8) defensively.
15G-20A at even strength
7G-3A on the power-play
2 short handed goals - 1 short handed assist
5 game winning goals and 5 game winning assists
Signed through 24/25 season. Cap hit $5.8 million. Contract armed with a twelve team no-trade list.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 80 | 27 | 36 | 63 | 3 | 48 |
| 2022-23 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 63 | 26 | 41 | 67 | 14 | 36 |
| 2021-22 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 73 | 30 | 46 | 76 | 29 | 34 |
- Compete/Consistency: 94
- Defensive Zone Starts: 89
- Hockey IQ: 93
- Offensive Zone Starts: 95
- Penalty Kill: 90
- Power Play: 92
- Physicality: 60
- Puck Moving/Passing: 90
- Shot: 90
- Skating: 90
Dec. 14, 2023 (Updated Dec. 16, 2023)
Contract: $23,200,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $5,800,000)
Position scouted: Right Wing
Age when scouted: 28
Projection: First Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
An established player who has proven he can produce offense.
Leans finisher more than elite play maker.
Significant role on the PP and PK. Scores in both roles.
Moves well. Plays quick up and down the ice.
Not a ton of bump or push back in his game. Active stick. Smart.
Used in all situations. Averages around 19:30 TOI per game.
A top line forward who isn't the most elite point producer but provides all round impact and results.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 80 | 27 | 36 | 63 | 3 | 48 |
| 2022-23 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 63 | 26 | 41 | 67 | 14 | 36 |
| 2021-22 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 73 | 30 | 46 | 76 | 29 | 34 |
- Compete/Consistency: 88
- Defensive Zone Starts: 89
- Hockey IQ: 88
- Offensive Zone Starts: 95
- Penalty Kill: 90
- Power Play: 92
- Physicality: 59
- Puck Moving/Passing: 79
- Shot: 88
- Skating: 90
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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