Yeah, what is worrying is not only the speed, which has been deteriorating for years(entirely normal), but his quickness, or "jump". After his back surgery a lot of that came back, allowing him to be effective forechecking and in front of the net. Now it seems to be gone again. He has never been a great passer, defender, or puck carrier, so he can't sit back and do those. Hopefully it's just a dry spell goal scoring wise. His ability to score has always been his greatest attribute.
If this guy plays out his contract, he will look like Heatley did at the end, and that wasn't pretty.
If this guy plays out his contract, he will look like Heatley did at the end, and that wasn't pretty.