MarkusNaslund19
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I've watched them too and did so leading up to the draft.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.
By way of response what I will point out is that Quinn Hughes is superlative at his strengths. So walking the blue line, being evasive on the breakout when he has the puck under control, etc.
These strengths are basically world class already and so they enticed the coaches and management of Michigan and the U.S. world championships teams to bring him onto the teams.
However, not all of his game is up to those levels yet, and so you saw some exposure there. It's okay, playing a level up is good for his development. He's clearly a quick learner. Can you imagine how he would have torn the OHL apart?