A quick forward who carries great speed, but he still lacks the top-end speed needed for a center. Agile enough to dance around his opponents. Is great at getting in on the forecheck and putting pressure on defenders to make a play. Able to find his teammates coming through the slot and can create scoring chances on his opportunities. Not afraid to attack open lanes and carries himself with enough confidence. Plays with an active stick and can cut off passing lanes with his quick decision-making. Always looking for a safe, open option in the offensive zone for scoring opportunities. Sets up his linemates well. Excellent face-off centre. Able to sneak through the net front traffic to get a shot or deflection. He puck handles very well through traffic to keep in defending position. Often a step ahead of the play.  Defensively speaking, he needs to hone his skills to make a better impact on his team’s side of the ice. Does well to challenge his opponents in their own defensive zones. Impatient when transitioning to the neutral zone, as he’s up ice when the puck is still in the defensive corner, which can lead to misplays. However, he battles well in front of his own net, pushing opponents out of the blocking view of his goalie. Overall, he has potential but needs to finesse his skills on both ends of the ice.

– FCHockey’s 2021 NHL Draft Guide