His offensive instincts aren't on Crosby's level. He's also not on Crosby's or Bergeron's level at the position quite yet. Throwing out "elite" is a bit excessive.
When he can help his line dominate opposition, even against non favourable matchups on the road, then we'll talk. For him it's not a numbers thing but watching him I don't see a dominant top line center quite yet. But an extremely well-rounded player for his age group he most certainly is.
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