still can't believe how good this kid is. When a player has elite talent, its clear as day and it leaves you without question--you just know.
It’s amazing. He’s done in 36 games, what I thought he’d do in 82 games. Think about it, 12 goals, 23 assists and 35 points is a pretty damned good rookie season. If someone told me that would be his rookie season total, I would’ve been happy. I think that’s what I predicted (less goals though).
Also, I always thought 20 goals would be his ceiling as far as goals in a season. Thought he’d be a 15 goal 40-50 assists kind of player (Adam Oates comparison as far as stats, not playing style). He’s proving me wrong as far as scoring goals.
The confidence he has in himself is unbelievable, I know his teammates and coaches have tons of confidence in him, but his self confidence is through the roof. I just hope he can continue this throughout his career. Makes things happen almost EVERY shift. Even the power play goal they scored against Winnipeg was due to his slick pass, despite not getting an assist.
Just wonderful to watch. Nice to see a prospect finally pay off.