Acquired: Signed a two-year deal as a free agent with the Florida Panthers on July 10, 2009.

LAST SEASON
2008-09:
• Skated in two games with the Washington Capitals
• Captured his second Calder Cup with the Hershey Bears and finished second on the team with seven goals and fourth with 15 points in the 2009 Calder Cup Playoffs
• Scored a career-high 32 goals along with 59 points to finish second and fourth on the team, respectively during the regular season
• Was second on the team with plus/minus rating of +26
• Re-signed with Washington as a free agent on 7/02

CAREER
2007-08:
• Matched his AHL career high with 71 games played for Worcester and finished second on the team in goals (24) and tied for second in points (55)
• Had a team-high 12 PPGs, tied for 19th in the AHL
• Recorded two goals and an one assist on 2/31 at Manchester and 2/02 vs. Manchester
• Scored two goals, including the GWG, at Bridgeport on 11/07
• Posted three points (1+2) in the season opener at Springfield on 10/06

2006-07:
• Led the team in playoff assists (5) and tied for the team lead in points
• Scored the Sharks’ first postseason goal 4/18 at Manchester.
• Established AHL career highs in goals (31), assists (32) and points (63) in 61 games with Worcester
• Tied for 13th in the AHL in both goals and PPGs (13)
• Ended the season on an eight-game point-scoring streak (8+6)
• Made his Worcester debut 10/27 vs. Portland, registering two assists

Personal: Married: wife, Cristina... Has a real estate license in the state of Vermont where he spends his offseasons.