The ability is still there. We saw it just last game. He had a string of shifts in the 2nd and 3rd period where every time he stepped onto the ice he created for his teammates with his playmaking. It's honestly absurd the amount of times he has received the "third assist" on a play this season. Obviously he needs to do that far more consistently, but that comes with confidence. He needs some damn puck luck and some finishing talent alongside him.
Hopefully he can come in refreshed mentally after the holidays.
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