Like Backlund he seems to have learned to hold on the the puck for that extra second. That, combined with increased strength and already very good decision-making should lead to more assists. Possession numbers should go up as well. He's already showing to be better on faceoffs than last season, hovering around 50% would be a great sign for the future. His assertiveness will likely lead to a few more penalty minutes, which I wouldn't take as a bad thing.
Can't wait to watch his continued progression!
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