I’m not saying he’s getting better. I’m just saying inconsistent play from young defensemen who aren’t superstars should be expected. Especially young offensive minded defensemen in the defensive zone.
It will work out with time. Is it exactly great for right now and where we are currently? Probably not, but I’m assuming a little has to do with the switch in d/breakout schemes that all our entire team has struggled with in the DZ
Getting a value from other teams perspectives is certainly useful. But a lot of the “values” that are put on players are based upon 3 or so viewings of a nationally broadcasted game per year as well looking at stats and trying to perceive the value based off of those stats without having a great knowledge of how to do so clearly and objectively.
The best thing you can generally gather form a fan base is the other teams needs and if the two align. It is definitely a fun excercise though.