I'll say it once again, he will be our #1 center, probably next year. This injury may keep him from scoring 40 pts. this year even with virtually no points in the first 20-30 games. He is directly responsible for Hartnell's success this year and last and Saad's career year. There were many here who wanted him sent down as recently as 25 games ago citing among other things like his inability to win FOs. Well, he's now gotten his % up in the mid 40s. Am I the only one who is seeing the defense back off of him when he has the puck on the side wall because they know there is no hope of taking it from him? Or how about when there is missed shot or free puck when he is the first on the ice to get to where it eventually will be? And board battles where he almost always ends up with possession? This kid has got the goods and he's only 21.