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Didn't he only have 1 assist in his first 20 games? Now has 12 points in 30? What's been going on there?
Dzierkals? It's the nature of the league. Young players typically do not get a ton of ice time. That is why Korshkov is quite impressive despite his injuries. When he plays, he's got a rather huge role... More so for his ag.e.
Dzierkals has played himself up to earn regular minutes now. I do not get many Riga highlights, but his numbers suggest he is trending upwards.
Now I do not think the Leafs are going to deal with him, and Dzierkals may not want to deal with the Leafs, but I think he has done enough to pique the interest of a few teams for a later round pick, or as an add-on in a trade. Otherwise, some teams may be interested in him once his rights expire (if his rights expire).
If his rights do not expire, which I do not think they do but capfriendly says otherwise, then the Leafs may keep his rights until they feel like he is pretty much ready for an NHL jump.