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: Mar. 17, 1989
Height: 6' 0 | 183 cm
Weight: 201 lbs | 91 kg
Drafted: 24 overall, 2007 round 1 (
CGY)
Reports
Oct. 24, 2023 (Updated Oct. 27, 2023)
Contract: $32,100,000 over 6 years (Cap hit: $5,350,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 34
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Named Captain of the Flames before start of training camp.
Signed an extension that kicks in at the start of (24/25) season.
Career Flame.
2-way forward who provides better than secondary offense and is deployed in all situations.
To start the season he's averaging 18:37 TOI - 13:47 ES - 1:55 PP - 2:55 PK
Takes key face-offs in all three zones. Averaging 54%.
Good skater. Not overly physical. Responsible. Detailed. One of the top shot producers on the entire roster. Directed 260 SOG last year. Playing to same identity this year - 22 SOG through 8GP.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 82 | 15 | 24 | 39 | -4 | 24 |
| 2022-23 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 82 | 19 | 37 | 56 | 24 | 36 |
| 2021-22 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 82 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 16 | 30 |
- Compete/Consistency: 85
- Defensive Zone Starts: 84
- Hockey IQ: 88
- Offensive Zone Starts: 84
- Penalty Kill: 82
- Power Play: 80
- Physicality: 70
- Puck Moving/Passing: 79
- Shot: 78
- Skating: 84
Apr. 4, 2023 (Updated Jun. 22, 2023)
Contract: $32,100,000 over 6 years (Cap hit: $5,350,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 34
Projection: Middle Six
Trending: Up
Despite the team having a difficult year, full of distractions, he managed to post a career high in points. Used in all situations. Won over 50% of his draws. Aggressive directing pucks on net (260 SOG). and defensively responsible - his (+24) rating led the team.
A 'glue guy' in the middle of the lineup. Aging veteran who still plays the game quick and fast enough. Not elite offensively - historically - but remains a 'secondary scorer' at this stage of his career. Averages between 17 - 19 minutes per game TOI. Durable. Has had a mostly healthy career to date.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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| 2022-23 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 82 | 19 | 37 | 56 | 24 | 36 |
| 2021-22 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 82 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 16 | 30 |
| 2020-21 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 54 | 9 | 23 | 32 | -7 | 30 |
- Compete/Consistency: 70
- Defensive Zone Starts: 70
- Hockey IQ: 80
- Penalty Kill: 70
- Power Play: 60
- Physicality: 33
- Puck Moving/Passing: 70
- Shot: 60
- 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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