A lot to like about his game, some things not so much.
After 11 games he has 4 goals and 1 assist. I think this is the biggest change in his approach. Shooting more and getting to the open areas to score. In previous seasons he would be looking for a linemate to make a pass first. Seeing some of his goals looks like its so easy to score. Well, that's his best asset, knowing where to go and how to get there at the right moment. The last goal on PP as the perfect example, stood just behind the red line and paced his start to the Krug's rush into the o-zone, made no attempt on Krug pass and let it go to Heinen. A lot of credit to Heinen to execute Krug's idea to perfection. Before his goal he had 2 more golden opportunities, one very similar in the first period and then he was all alone in front of Delia in the second period. Also made a nice dish to Moore on PP. For a guy who was referred as not having NHL pace not so bad.
Things to like not so much. Turnovers. For a skilled guy with his IQ its just infuriating. I noticed that as a puck carrier he still has a moments when he mentally relaxes too much. That split second is the difference where the opposing or back checking player closes a gap on him. He is much better as a puck distributor with his quick one touch passes.
During the board battles he relies mostly on his frame, muscles and skill. He should involve also his skating like he did on Pasta's goal against Rangers.
His skating itself has been a little bit better than the previous seasons. Not much improvement on his foot work or top speed but he is able to back check better. If he could improve his first 2 steps and the edge work that would be a huge thing for him.
A couple of his quotes in an article I came across. It was posted after his first game in Philly.
"When sent again to AHL did you consider going back to Europe?"
"No, never. Not even once. I am still young and I want to play in the NHL regularly, either with Bruins or somewhere else."
"Did you watch the Winter Classic game?"
"I watched it at home. One of my goals for this season was to be with a big club by New Year's day and play at the WC game."
I am just wondering if it meant so much for Cehlarik how much that game meant for Bjork. Also not sure he will sign more than 2 year bridge deal if not traded this month.