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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
He's had 4 years of professional hockey experience, I think we can do away with the inexperienced commentary.
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2013-14 - 25 game shortened season due to injury
2014-15 - 32 games in the AHL, 26 in the NHL; again, shortened due to injury
2015-16 - 71 games - first full season after he finally solidified his spot on the team after that playoff run.
2016 -17 - 76 games - just finished his second full season, one in which saw him being the most productive winger rotated through that top line.
Now, you can choose to look at '4 seasons of pro experience', but I don't think many do. I see 2 full seasons and 2 half seasons plagued with injuries that coincided with him having personal issues. I think he hardly qualifies as a vet, and I stand behind my statement that until he plateaus, you are seeing a player develop and improve in the NHL.