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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
He looked too slow to play in the NHL without costing his team. I think for all of his skill, it's as simple as that. Can't skate, can't play.
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I saw what you saw, but I also saw what he does well.
He's not that fleet of foot and when he relies on his feet too much he gets in trouble. However his brain/vision is so far ahead of most other defensemen (on either team) he really stands out when the play starts to develop.
I'm fine with not calling him ready right now. But the good thing is he just needs to simplify his game when the play is meant to be simple, avoid foot races he doesn't need to be in, and then let the rest of his game come to the top.