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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Skating is a skill that young players are now seemingly better able to improve after the draft. Bo Horvat also was able to dramatically improve his skating. Unlike ten years ago this is something that will no longer make or break a young player's career.
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It might still make or break a career, but I believe you are right, skating seems to have changed from a God given talent that you either have or don't have, to a skill that can be improved. The will and determination to change and improve might be the God given talent at the core.
I suspect Tkachuk will continue to improve his year, although a drop in production is always a possibility for a sophomore pro.