I think the thing that impresses me the most about him though is that he makes smart decisions. I think he could totally be padding his offensive stats if he wanted to play a more selfish game, but he is all about the team it seems.
He still seems to be learning and adapting, but you can tell he really thinks the game and isn't just reacting. His hockey IQ is off the charts. In a lot of ways he still reminds me of Huselius the way he almost teases the opposition with the puck. He makes it seem like he is going to be an easy target, but as soon as they come for him, he just kind of slips away all the while pulling them out of position. He creates a lot of room on the ice that way.
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