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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
I love Kylington's game. I am also impressed at how he is doing physically - he is battling and pushing guys off the puck more regularly. Kid always had a really high ceiling, but a really low floor. That floor has taken a quick elevator ride up a few stories at least this season.
Also, he was ranked as the #2 prospect going into his draft year on a couple of notable lists that I saw. He fell throughout the year, but I think a lot of him falling was also a consequence from not finding a definitive role on his team, and being shuffled between 3 (or was it 4?) teams that year. Hard to get any consistency and development when you are being shuffled around so much.
Every single year since the draft he has been improving on his weaknesses - his defensive acumen - and I really trust him out there right now. His skating is absolutely glorious, and I have seen him make the odd mistake and still got back to recover.
It is one of the bright spots this season watching him progress. I have no idea where he tops out at. I also think he has an underrated shot - when he gets it off, it is surprisingly heavy.
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Yes - the progression in physical play is what I’ve noticed about Kylington. It’s not big hits but as you say, pushing guys off pucks and not being pushed off the puck himself. He needed to get stronger and he has.
I think his offensive talents need opportunities (offensive zone starts with offensive players) but he needs to be more aggressive offensively - get shots through, jump up and create chances.