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: Sep. 17, 1985
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 236 lbs | 107 kg
Drafted: 1 overall, 2004 round 1 (
WSH)
Reports
Nov. 24, 2023 (Updated Nov. 27, 2023)
Contract: $47,500,000 over 5 years (Cap hit: $9,500,000)
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 38
Projection: Elite/Franchise Player
Trending: Under NHL Contract
No secrets at this stage of his career.
Elite shooter. Remains difficult to defend on the weak side flank on the PP.
Pushes the pace on occasion. Shift length effects how quick he plays the game overall. Heavy in the trenches. Big, strong, hard to move off the crease and push off pucks along the wall.
Defensive detail / commitment has always ranged.
Offense will always win out.
Competes his own way. Averages over 20:00 TOI - ES and PP#1 - Does not PK
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 79 | 31 | 34 | 65 | -22 | 20 |
| 2022-23 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 73 | 42 | 33 | 75 | -16 | 48 |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 77 | 50 | 40 | 90 | 8 | 18 |
- Compete/Consistency: 90
- Defensive Zone Starts: 89
- Hockey IQ: 90
- Offensive Zone Starts: 100
- Penalty Kill: 0
- Power Play: 100
- Physicality: 88
- Puck Moving/Passing: 80
- Shot: 99
- Skating: 79
Oct. 13, 2022 (Updated Oct. 14, 2022)
Contract: $47,500,000 over 5 years (Cap hit: $9,500,000)
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 37
Projection: Elite/Franchise Player
Trending: Flat
Still an elite shooter. Teams know the puck will end up on his stick on the PP but continue to have a tough time defending against his back door one timer.
First three strides have power and can create separation. Occasionally an open ice threat off the rush. Plays a heavy game along the wall. Hard to defend.
Cuts corners in his zone at times and his shifts are occasionally too long but his elite goal scoring wins out.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2022-23 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 73 | 42 | 33 | 75 | -16 | 48 |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 77 | 50 | 40 | 90 | 8 | 18 |
| 2020-21 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 45 | 24 | 18 | 42 | -7 | 12 |
- Compete/Consistency: 50
- Defensive Zone Starts: 50
- Hockey IQ: 80
- Penalty Kill: 40
- Power Play: 100
- Physicality: 50
- Puck Moving/Passing: 70
- Shot: 100
- Skating: 77
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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