Sutter likes to pressure the puck everywhere - fast paced, keep your feet moving, close gaps, and don't give the puck carrier time and space.
Valimaki plays a steady, slow, patient kind of game, picking his spots. In many ways, Kylington used to play like that as well.
Kylington has learned to use his skills, and most importantly, use his speed, to be more impactful. Valimaki hasn't figured it out yet. I am sure he will though. He has the tools, but he needs to play at a higher tempo, and dictate the play more.
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