 He was drafted by the Rangers in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft in the seventh round, 164th overall.In 1993–94, his first pro season, he played games with the Rangers, their AHL affiliate in Binghamton.He was acquired by the Oilers in a trade for Craig MacTavish and continued play with their affiliate in Cape Breton (and in his last couple of seasons with the Oilers, had the distinction of being one of the few NHL players to be coached by an ex-player for whom he was once traded).