But so much of what the 31-year-old brings cannot be declared on the score sheet. His underlying metrics are that of a play-driver - second only among forwards to Valeri Nichushkin with a 56.98% possession rate. He plays with an edge, brings energy on the forecheck, and is one of the league's best at drawing penalties.
(Which is great, because he's an extremely effective powerplay finisher.)
In the span of only a few weeks, the Flames went from having Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Tkachuk and Sean Monahan in the fold, to Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau up front, and MacKenzie Weegar on the backend.
"He's got a unique combination of skill and snarl and he plays a premier position at centre ice," Treliving said, noting the Flames' depth down the middle. "Watching him over the course of his career, he's really developed the ability to play in all situations. As guys do over their careers, they mature. But I think that blend is unique.
"He can play on a powerplay. He can play heavy. He's highly, highly competitive, and is a highly skilled, smart player.
"He's our kind of player.
"When we were doing our homework on him, the thing that kept coming back is that he's a winner. He's got that attitude and he's got that aura around him that he's here to play for keeps, and I think he's going to fit in great with our group."