He's been great and getting better. I'd like to see him show more consistent intensity and hustle in his play with the puck sometimes. He's had the puck in prime positions a few times and was a little too slow to act, gliding and waiting too long to make a play. I know that's his style and he was looking for a pass, but he's made successful passes before by skating hard to the net and faking shots (a Tatar goal in particular). When he glides and waits, passing and shooting lanes close fast in the NHL.
He still needs to learn to shoot faster, and that will not only help his goal scoring but also open up passing opportunities. Like I said, he needs more consistent urgency and hustle in his game (not to be confused with running around like a headless chicken). I'm sure he'll learn eventually. I'm excited to see how he will improve over the rest of the season and next year.
He still needs to learn to shoot faster, and that will not only help his goal scoring but also open up passing opportunities. Like I said, he needs more consistent urgency and hustle in his game (not to be confused with running around like a headless chicken). I'm sure he'll learn eventually. I'm excited to see how he will improve over the rest of the season and next year.
