The kids going to be a great player. He's already way better than I ever thought he would top out at.
I disagree with those who suddenly think he plays physical. He peels off almost every check and is not totally willing to take a hit to make a play. He needs to add 15 lbs of muscle.
honestly he seams better than I thought he would be too... still a rather limited number of games to judge on. certainly didn't look as good last year.
I'm glad though he looks the real deal. whether we end up trading him or keeping him, his value has gone up a lot in either scenario.
I like trying to guess what might happen... and honestly I don't really care if I'm wrong as long as the team is right. I still see a simple numbers game where not every kid can stay. its going to be painful to watch any of our top 3-5 kids being moved. but its good that they are building their value before they are moved
I honestly like heinen more than Bjork. I think Bjork might have higher upside but I think heinen is suited to be the more consistent performer and more of a bruin type of player.
I like debrusk more than either of these guys but all 3 look like legitimate top 6 wingers to me.
and from what ive seen of cehlerik I like him too
with marchand and pastrnak ahead of any of these 4 guys... there will be a numbers game... they will all deserve to be paid in a couple years... the future has no room for all 6 of these top end wingers.
but its a great problem to have