The 6'4" power forward who was ranked 154th by Central Scouting in 2010, somehow went undrafted.
Now entering his second season in the OHL, he posted 13 goals and 11 assists with 30 PIM in his rookie season in 62 games. So what happened?
He possesses great speed for his size and has a good finish. He started the season showing he has offensive ability but lacked in the physical department. Once he found his physical game, his offensive game disappeared. He has the tools and just needs to put it all together. He could be a real attractive project for a team that isn't looking for someone to step in the the next couple of years.
He's off to a good start this season with 5 goals and 4 assists in 12 games. And he is using his size and skating. The only question now is, can he maintain that consistency?
One of the hardest workers on the ice whenever he is out there makes him a leader. Rarely loses one on one battles. He has an active stick and positions himself well defensively.
He could use more speed, especially on his initial strides. He;s not known as an offensive defenseman but put up respectable numbers last season with 7 goals and 14 assists in 67 games.
The 6'7" giant is now in his third season in the OHL and second with Sarnia, having come over from Saginaw last season. Last season in 41 games split between Sarnia and Saginaw, he registered 1 assist and was a minus 13.
He won't be an offensive force but could be an excellent shut down defenseman with a mean streak.
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