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Old 11-11-2017, 09:54 AM   #686
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Originally Posted by Kipper_3434 View Post
I think he has the IQ, it's just overshadowed by his drive and aggressive nature. I think his problem is that he has tried to become a gamebreaker too early, rather than becoming a good player first. Im excited for the day he turns the corner.
That's fair (and hopefully right!), but is hockey IQ something that typically takes years to catch up to skill in the NHL? I don't have any examples handy but it seems high IQ players are typically known for their IQ out of the draft.

Basically it seems like skills catch up to a high IQ player and then he becomes a star, but I don't feel like opposite happens that often.
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