Size, speed and a good motor. That will get you a long way in the NHL. He’s got pedigree and talent, but doesn’t seem to handle the speed of the game to be a consistent scorer. I still think that if put in a position to succeed - right coaching, matchups etc - he will develop in to a Blake Wheeler light, or Kris Kreider.
I think his confidence was shattered coming over. Had language issues, ####ty coaching and the old boys club screwing with his expectations. Then a rabid fanbase turned on him as he was getting injured in an organisation infamous for its horrible handling of player injuries.
In essence, everything that could go wrong did go wrong. He probably has as much part in it himself, but he is/was a kid.
I doubt he’ll be a 40g scorer, but there is talent there. All depends on acquisition cost, but I think he’d look good in a flames uniform.
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