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sworkhard · 06-07-2011, 02:10 PM

I think Textcritic has it right. I believe the Flames think that he will eventually make the NHL because he has the drive necessary to continually improve his game and competes hard every shift. His current skillset isn't good enough to be anymore than a good AHL player, but i he can adjust the the size of the AHL and develop into a scorer at that level, he can likely develop into a NHL player simply because he gives it his all every shift and has good vision (according to Howse) indicating he processes the game quickly. Consistent effort and quick thinking are two critical things many AHL vets (Jamie Lundmark for example) simply arent't able to do consistently.

06-07-2011, 02:10 PM	#1024
sworkhard First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2009 Exp:	I think Textcritic has it right. I believe the Flames think that he will eventually make the NHL because he has the drive necessary to continually improve his game and competes hard every shift. His current skillset isn't good enough to be anymore than a good AHL player, but i he can adjust the the size of the AHL and develop into a scorer at that level, he can likely develop into a NHL player simply because he gives it his all every shift and has good vision (according to Howse) indicating he processes the game quickly. Consistent effort and quick thinking are two critical things many AHL vets (Jamie Lundmark for example) simply arent't able to do consistently.