He is a pure playmaker. That is what he is and what the Kings always hoped he would become. He doesn't have much of a shot, just sort of a get it on net mentality, he isn't a sniper and won't go for corners. He is a pure passer, and he is really good at it. He is quick at finding passing lanes and can thread the needle to his snipers. It is his number one asset.
He isn't trash at all. He projects as a potential second line center. If you put finishers on his line, he will rack up the points. Think of like a poor man's Cammalleri with playmaking ability instead of goalscoring ability. He will likely rack up some injuries and isn't very physical because of his lack of size and strength, but he is offensively gifted. He is a smooth skater, and the buzz word always associated with him is "shifty". He can dance around opponents and find quick passes, but once he gets caught in a corner his size will work against him, so he has to stay elusive.
He is good trade bait too, especially if he gets a grasp on an NHL roster. The reason he yielded less than we hoped was because he is a flight risk to Russia. If he plays some times with the Devils this year, if your organizations wants, I am sure he could yield a profit in the future via trade.
