2007-08: Made his professional debut, October 5 @ Rochester, scoring his first professional goal… Recorded three points (1g, 2a) his first multiple point game as a professional, October 12 @ Binghamton… Named Rbk Edge/AHL Rookie of the Month for the month of October, 2007 (appeared in 12 games with 4 goals and 12 assists)… Recorded 2 assists in his first game back after missing 19 games due to injury, December 29 vs. Manitoba… Recalled by Columbus, January 10 and made his NHL debut that night vs. St. Louis… Recorded his first NHL point (an assist), January 20 @ Colorado… Scored his first NHL goal vs. Minnesota, February 2… Returned to Syracuse, February 26… Scored once with two assists, March 22 vs. Grand Rapids… Recorded his first multiple goal game as a professional, March 29 vs. Lake Erie... Recorded three assists, April 2 vs. Binghamton… Had a season high five points (1g, 4a), April 6 @ Rochester.