He already uses his reach effectively, what else is there for growth spurt that would be a "hindrance" if not his playstyle? It's being out-muscled and afraid to play aggressively using his size to his advantage in puck battles when people talk about not adjusting to his size, at least I thought. The problem is he's a very lanky 18 year old still, expecting him to play like a 210+ pound player when he's 170 pounds playing in a league with more physically matured 20 year olds doesn't quite make sense.
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