Icebreakers
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- Apr 29, 2011
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Been watching his shift by shift videos on youtube
This kid needs a lot of work in his own end if he wants to play a regular shift. With enough time and space he's generally fine, it's a big reason why he shines on the PP but morphs into Bartkowski with some pressure on him. He also really doesn't like being hit. From his blueline out he's essentially a 4th forward and really crafty with the puck, very good at fooling guys by looking off his passes and turns.
I want to like this pick but am not sold, especially with the hype he's been given. Hopefully he takes some steps forward this year.
I mean if he was amazing defensively he woulda went top 2 and we would never have the chance to get him. There is no perfect prospect you can get at 7. You can't have it all.