bert
Registered User
His two way game isnt close. He has alot of developing to do away from the puck. Turnovers in bad places too, he can get there but he has a ways to go. D.J even mentioned it last year. As a fan base were going to have to be patient.I think he might have stuck last year if not for concussion issues
Sure, you can say he has a top 6 skill set and that would be true but you also have to consider the likelihood of him reaching that level. For me I think it's pretty unlikely at this point. He's a skilled player but I question how much of that translates. I think he could be a useful player because of his motor but his foot speed just isn't very good.
Agreed he has a terrific work ethic but the lack of elite skating and when youre that small really does hinder his ability to be effective with his style of play. I like what he brings if his game can mature and his speed improves he could get there ala Cam Atkinson as a ceiling.