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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
I don’t see it. His positioning and gap control is poor. He’s not strong enough to be effective on the wall or in front of the net. But he skates fast up the ice on the rush and forces pucks deep in the offensive zone. Fans love their ‘offensive’ style d-men because offence is exciting yet teams can just cross the blue-line untouched shift after shift after shift and have clear shots to the net over and over as the D just backs in.
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Gap control at the NHL level is very important. I think as he becomes more comfortable he will improve in that area, he is still relatively inexperienced at the NHL level. That will only come as he sees more ice time and gains more confidence.
I never played D but I assume the tendency when you have elite level talent coming down on you is to back up to ensure you don't get beat to the net.
His natural offensive instincts can't be taught though, he's also a great skater and moves the puck really well.
A lot to be excited for when it comes to Kylington.