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Valid criticism but I would say he's soft right now and avoids contact. But he still is very effective even without that. He is good at using his body to shield the puck and he makes quick unpredictable passes that create scoring chances and of course he has silky hands. In Washington I believe he depended on the PP. He's producing here 5 on 5.
I can't really refute your argument because I haven't seen him in the playoffs. I suppose we will find out this upcoming April.
He's a valuable asset to get you to the playoffs, he just doesn't respond well to all the physical post-whistle play. Gets riled up and retaliates/gets taken out of his game. Once the opposition starts taking the body on him you can forget about him impacting the game in any positive way.