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Old 10-22-2013, 05:17 PM   #31
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Pretty happy with him. I think the issue is that since he's European everyone expects him to be an ultra high skill forward. However, he's a solid depth and two-way forward instead.

I think he develops into a solid 50-65 point centre with great 2 way game. The problem is everyone is holding him up to his expectation of 60+ point European dangler. He was also selected with a 24th overall pick, not a top 10. He's been very good value for his draft position so far.

Im probably falling victim to this. Guess i need to evaluate him more as a 2 way guy, as opposed to dynamic offensive player. If he does hit the 50-65 point range, coupled with good FO % and + - then all is well.
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