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Originally Posted by heep223

Regardless of points or anything though, I just think that his IQ ranks very low. I notice that he rarely makes the correct small plays that smart players make. Ie he passes when he should shoot and vice versa, half a second in front or behind, rarely looks for the trailer when it’s the right play. Compare him to Tkachuk, who makes the right play almost every time.

I’ve liked his game this year. I just don’t think he’s smart, and that limits him to a bottom six role. Which he can be effective at, and maybe very effective for that matter.

Pretty accurate, IMO.