After listening to that, it does feel like the frustration was mounting for him. Don't get me wrong, I think he just kept pressing forward, but some of those comments lean toward feeling like he didn't have a chance to prove himself. Not that there's anything to it. He was essentially blocked by NHLers in the only role available to him.
Still, I do believe we may have missed an opportunity. Big, strong, fast scoring right-shot wingers don't come along everyday. He might end up being nothing more than a grinder or a tweener. I'm hoping he does well as I was always an advocate.