A true sparkplug of a winger, he is a treat to watch because of his competitiveness and intensity. Has explosive skating ability because he plays on his toes and churns his feet quickly, but his short strides do hurt his top gear. He gains separation but can have trouble maintaining it if opponents have enough time to catch up.  Plays with a ton of jump and hustle, getting involved in the play all over the ice. Oozes confidence when the puck is on his stick, and has the quick hands, quick feet and quick mind to be dangerous and unpredictable when he gets it in a good area. However, his shooting and playmaking ability could be better and will need to improve but he possesses a quick release. He is equally comfortable as the primary playmaker or as the triggerman.  His best assets are his game sense and panic threshold.  Can be a major threat in transition, both cutting inside as well as sliding to the outside and then floating sauces passes to teammates who are driving the net. For a small player, he plays a hard game and won’t be found shying away from contact, board battles or the dirty areas of the ice. Defensively, he’s a good penalty killer and is willing to do what it takes to help his team win. A polished player in all three zones of the ice, he has high potential as a high-energy player who can complement talented linemates.

– FCHockey’s 2020 NHL Draft Guide