Has an excellent frame, plus plenty of scoring and all-around acumen. Leads by example and is driven to succeed. Is dangerous in front of the opposing goal. Owns underrated passing skills, too. His face-off skills are not at an elite level, which may be why he was moved off the center position (he is far more effective at left wing). Can take a few bad penalties due to over-exuberance. | |
Long Range Potential: | Excellent scorer, power forward and leader. |
League | Honor | Description |
NHL | Art Ross Trophy | 2014-15 |
NHL | First All-Star Team | 2015-16, 2013-14 |
NHL | Second All-Star Team | 2014-15 |
NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2015-16, 2011-12 |
Memorial Cup | Ed Chynoweth Award | 2008-09 |
Memorial Cup | All-Star Team | 2008-09 |
WHL | West First All-Star Team | 2008-09 |
Olympic | Olympic Gold Medal | 2014 (Canada) |