“He has talent, but more than that, he has an incredible passion for the game.”
—Hall of Famer Bobby Orr

“He handles the media better than I ever did.”
—Orr

“He finds players on the ice that no one else even sees.”
—NHL Scout Paul Henry

“He has an open mind, which is a great quality.”
—Former NHL coach Tom Webster

“Honest to God, I’ve seen things in him that you don’t see in any other player.”
—Panthers GM Rick Dudley

“He reminds me of Gretzky, the way he handles himself.”
—Hockey guru Don Cherry

“He has the whole package. He skates well, he handles the puck well. He has everything you’re looking for in a player.”
—Team Canada official Barry Trapp

“He knows where everybody on the ice is and has unbelievable control of his body.”
—Junior Coach Stan Butler

“He’s an elite player. When he’s out there it makes a big difference.”
—AHL coach Michel Therrien

“People underestimate Jason’s strength. He’s strong on the puck, and he showed strength of character by hanging in there, waiting to get his chance.”
—NHL veteran Bryan Smolinski