Age: 29
Date of birth: October 22, 1980
Place of birth: Edmonton, Alta., Canada
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 205
Shoots: L
NHL Seasons: 8
Drafted by Washington in 2000 (2/43).
Acquired as a free agent in 2009.
ASSETS: Works very hard and never takes a shift off. Loves to play a crash-and-bang style and is very effective in the corners. Can play either wing position.
FLAWS: Isn't blessed with supreme skills, so he must always play his heart out in order to get on the score sheet. His hard-nosed style leads to injuries.