“Jason was an elite skater with good vision, skill and always played the game the right way.   I respect the perseverance and determination that Jason showed after becoming a first-round draft pick.  He had to deal with the high expectations that came his way.  He played for Canada in the World Jr Championship before getting his crack at playing in the NHL.  When things didn’t go the way he had envisioned, he still battled for every NHL game that he could get. All these up and downs are really tough to manage as an athlete, they can really take a toll mentally and physically throughout a career.  These experiences provide a very unique understanding of dealing with the high of highs and low of lows and everything in between.  The knowledge of these experiences is invaluable to current athletes and the young kids growing up playing any sport. Jason has shown a passion for coaching young kids and I have had the pleasure to coach with him. The determination he showed as a player has now carried over to his coaching style. I hope my kids are lucky enough to get coached by Jason one day.”

David Oliver,
Assistant Coach,
New York Rangers