At the risk of being labelled a "hater", how does an offensive forward manage to look like the complete best player on the ice some games and also have 2 goals and 30 shots in 22 games? Admittedly I have only watched him the one time Dallas played Vancouver (where ironically he scored 1 of his 2 goals), and did not come away with the same conclusion. I realize he is only 18 and still figuring out both the NHL and NA game, so I don't actually expect much out of him yet. I just find it odd to see such lofty praise (best player some games, watch just for him, etc) yet not see much in the way of actual production or even shots. Is he a possession beast? Puchhound? Best defensive player? Does he generate opportunities for others that they are not converting? I know he's played with Seguin and Benn lately, which has coincided with the uptick in his production, so are you saying he has looked better than these two PPG players on some nights?
Legit questions btw, for anyone who intends to jump down my throat thanks.