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: Jan. 1, 1985
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 218 lbs | 99 kg
Drafted: 11 overall, 2003 round 1 (
PHI)
Reports
Oct. 10, 2023 (Updated Oct. 12, 2023)
Contract: $6,250,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $3,125,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 38
Projection: Fourth Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
In the twilight of a long and prosperous career.
His game has fallen off in most categories but he has the skill the play a role on the second PP unit.
Pace and three zone detail is not what it used to be.
Averaged 13:42 TOI in (22/23).
Deployed at ES, PP#2, and PK#2
Has the ability to take key face-offs in all three zones. Averaged 59% on draws last season.
Role player at this stage of his career.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 72 | 11 | 4 | 15 | -7 | 12 |
| 2022-23 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 79 | 13 | 16 | 29 | -16 | 30 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 76 | 19 | 26 | 45 | -8 | 38 |
- Compete/Consistency: 65
- Defensive Zone Starts: 59
- Hockey IQ: 84
- Offensive Zone Starts: 79
- Penalty Kill: 59
- Power Play: 79
- Physicality: 66
- Puck Moving/Passing: 70
- Shot: 84
- Skating: 78
Jan. 30, 2022 (Updated Feb. 1, 2022)
Contract: $58,000,000 over 11 years (Cap hit: $5,272,727)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 37
Projection: Middle Six
Trending: Up
Veteran presence with high end hockey IQ. Responsible away from the play. Sound three zone detail and awareness.
Plays all situations in Pittsburgh
Continues to show he can play at NHL pace
A threat to produce offense (especially on the power play)
Trusted to take key defensive zone face-offs
Has a couple years left in the tank
Over his last 10 games his average TOI has dropped below his season average of 18:25 but his production has remained
(1g-5a-6pts TOI 16:15
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 76 | 19 | 26 | 45 | -8 | 38 |
| 2020-21 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 14 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 40 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -6 | 22 |
| 2019-20 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 60 | 17 | 10 | 27 | -21 | 36 |
- Compete/Consistency: 60
- Defensive Zone Starts: 60
- Hockey IQ: 70
- Penalty Kill: 60
- Power Play: 80
- Physicality: 33
- Puck Moving/Passing: 70
- Shot: 80
- Skating: 70
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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