From what I've seen he has been very professional regardless of which situation he's been in. I see a lot of progression from game 9 compared to game 1. He's learning what he can do at the NHL level as well as what plays he can no longer get away with. I see a more north/south game from him and hes winning more puck battles than he previously was.
I expect him to start producing more regularly with consistent minutes along side better linemates. He may only have 1 assist, but it sure was a beauty of NHL caliber. Once he builds some confidence I see him earning the trust of Hartley and will be given extended powerplay time which he has now had a taste of.
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