Johnny Hoxville
The Return of a Legend
Thank you, but has anything changed since early November? What is your updated view on how he is playing?
He’s struggled somewhat early on. I think people were expecting more flash, maybe? I think the last 12-15 games he’s been very good. Been solid is his own end, makes very subtle plays but has really helped shutdown other teams top 2 lines. He’s also not been overly physical, but has provided a presence down low using his body and positioning well on the backend.
I think it has taken him time to adjust playing with a rover like Brodie, who’s been quite careless with the puck at times this season. Their chemistry was pretty much non existent at times earlier on but they seem to be gelling now and both are playing much better.
I think we overpaid a little, but not much. I’d like to see him use his shot from the point a little more because Brodie doesn’t have much of one but I’m really starting to like what we’re seeing. Much like Dougie, it’s gonna take a good half of a season.