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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
Playing on the wing has helped his game the most. He's a smart player with good offensive instincts but too slow to be a full time centre at this level. He isn't needed down the middle for the Oilers either so it works out well for them.
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Watch him this year. He has not been slow at all. Really worked on foot speed in the offseason.
Check out the replay from his back check in OT against Anaheim that led to the winning goal.