Age: 21
Date of birth: March 17, 1988
Place of birth: Mississauga, Ont., Canada
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 200
Shoots: R
Salary: $ 585,000
NHL Seasons: 0-R
Drafted by New Jersey in 2006 (1/30).
ASSETS: Has shutdown upside and a wealth of physical toughness. Can drop the gloves. Usually makes safe plays in his own end. Plays with a high hockey IQ. Is a natural leader.
FLAWS: Doesn't have natural offensive ability, so his point-producing upside is limited. Needs to avoid a surplus of bad penalties that could hurt his team.
