He's a legit NHL prospect, don't let the naysayers convince you otherwise. Despite being somewhat undisciplined, he has elite playmaking skill, something Minnesota has virtually none of, resulting in Khovanov being awarded his ELC this year. Don't be surprised to see him in the NHL sooner rather than later. It's true that his skating is only average but it doesn't hold him back in the least and he has improved over the past two seasons. Khovanov's game is more important to Pelletier than the reverse, not to take anything away from Pelletier who is as determined a player as you will see.