LC, Rochester Americans (AHL)
6’3” | 200 lbs.
2012 (1st round, 12th overall)
2012 (1st round, 12th overall)
- game based on vision and puck skills
- average at best skating ability
- feet appear heavy, lacking acceleration
- high end playmaker with soft passing hands
- pro size, long reach, tough to knock off puck
- much improved defensive positioning
- versatile shooting arsenal, can pull trigger more
Highlights:
- average at best skating ability
- feet appear heavy, lacking acceleration
- high end playmaker with soft passing hands
- pro size, long reach, tough to knock off puck
- much improved defensive positioning
- versatile shooting arsenal, can pull trigger more
Highlights:
- 2011-12 CHL Rookie of the Year
- 2011-12 QMJHL Rookie of the Year
- won silver (2012) and bronze (2013, 2014) with Russia at World Junior Championship
- signed NHL entry-level contract July 18, 2012