I expect Sven will make the team next year but I don't expect him to carry the team or win the calder. I think he'll be able to contribute offensively if handled properly and I hope he's allowed some time to mature and come into his own.
I'm actually hoping he'll start on the 3rd line (maybe) with Backlund and they can help elevate each other's play. They seemed to have some decent chemistry building during the preseason. If he gets stuck on the 4th learning how to grind it out or "to round out his game" count me in the dissapointed camp.
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