Casey Cizikas has dazzled in his seven years with the New York Islanders—not in raw skill, but in hard hits and energy.
Cizikas’ personal traits on the ice help fans remember him regardless of his point totals. Hard hitting and fast skating are just a couple things that the fourth-liner is known for. His heart and energy that he brings in every shift is a major factor to his game. In some cases, timely goals as well, like that clincher in Game 4 against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2013 conference quarterfinals.
In that position, it isn’t his job to be the top point scorer on the team.