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Originally Posted by Anduril
There was only ever one point in the season where Tkachuk looked physically slow to me. He was last man back chasing a loose puck and got caught up to by another player in a straight line race.
Other than that his skating is okay for the NHL level. Good enough to make use of his awareness when past the blue line.
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I'd be very happy to see Tkachuk paired with Bennett so long as the other winger had speed. Bennett often gained the blue line last season and could not find anyone to dish to because his linemates were way behind.