Big framed centre who controls the middle ice area. At this point his co-ordination is in adjustment stage, as his skating seems cumbersome. Once in motion, he is ok, as he finishes checks, jumps back in and competes every minute he is out there by going into the trenches and greasy areas. He overloads scrums, aiding his linemates. Will throw passes off the dashers to the middle after unearthing them in scrums. Has good vision and above average puck skills. Hits teammates with pinpoint passes as they are breaking into the attack zone. His long arms break up plays. Pressures defenders and creates off man breaks. When the co-ordination comes, he blossoms.
—Bill Placzek—