Power forward. It's a named position in basketball, it's a descriptor of a kind of player in hockey. It's someone who plays big and is strong enough to win pucks, succeed in physical areas on the ice, and dole out big hits. It's also someone who is also skilled enough to make and finish a variety of offensive plays while also being smart enough to contribute off the puck on defense. A hockey forward who can do all of those things are quite valuable - even if they are not necessarily the sort of player that leads a unit.
"Complementary Power Forward " Taylor Raddysh: 2016 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
