Well the thing just might be it. He just doesn’t fit in the shape everybody is trying to fit him in. He is not a complimentary player either. I think this pseudonym called VOR knew what he was assessing.
”...In order to understand why Jesse is a horse for a course consider the game he will play when he gets his full growth doesn’t erode in the playoffs. It actually improves. This is why playing on the international stage Jesse tore it up. Possession matters far more as the intensity and quality of the opponent increases...”
”...He is a horse for a course. His course is called the Stanley Cup playoffs.
I know I won’t change anybody’s mind but try watching him the next time he plays with possession puck support – for example with Ryan Strome. He is already helping tilt the ice a huge amount.
In time every line he plays on will tilt the ice.
And gradually he will grow from a coltish kid to a dominant heavy horse...”
This has been on display especially this season on pre-season games and 3-v-3 plays. He simply has dominated.
Sunday Morning Coming Down – Lowetide.ca