Biography

Draft: Undrafted
Acquired: Signed to a one-year contract by Tampa Bay on July 5, 2011

2010-11 NOTES:
Acquired by the Columbus Blue Jackets from Anaheim Ducks in return for Nate Guenin

CAREER NOTES:
2009-10: Ranked second in goals, third in scoring, and tied for third in assists in 2009-10 with Bridgeport. 2008-09: Led Bridgeport in goal scoring and finished second in points in 2008-09…Named AHL Rookie of the Month for February 2008 (15 points in 13 games)…Netted first NHL goal on 01/08/09 vs. Calgary (Kiprusoff)…Made NHL debut on 12/31/08 vs Florida.
COLLEGE CAREER:
2007-08: Named NCAA East Second Team All-American in 2007.