Age: 29
Date of birth: February 18, 1980
Place of birth: Ust-Kamenogorsk, USSR (now Kazakhstan)
Ht: 6-6 Wt: 230
Shoots: L
Salary: $ 3,500,000
NHL Seasons: 9
Drafted by Toronto in 1998 (1/10).
Acquired as a free agent in 2009.
ASSETS: Can line up at all three forward positions. Plays with poise and patience. Owns good vision and two-way smarts. Has impressive size and reach.
FLAWS: Could stand to play more of a power game in the NHL for a greater impact. Is prone to mental lapses on the ice. Lacks natural goal-scoring ability.
CAREER POTENTIAL: Versatile top six forward.
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