[GioforPM]

I think Huberdeau’s work rate is OK. It’s not as visible as, say, a guy like Greer. He’s not a buzz saw. He doesn’t skate at a seemingly high tempo like Mangiapane, who skates for miles (then nothing happens). But he does go to corners, he tries to get into pays (he’s slow so it’s sometimes late).

One thing I will say though - the guy takes super short shifts. Either he’s being disciplined as to shift length as per what the coach is asking, or he’s not in good shape, or he’s so in confident right now he wants off the ice. I’d love to see him stretch a shift. I used to yell at Lucic because he’d overstay his shifts and get burned. But Huberdeaus’ the other way. Two rushes and he’s off the ice, with Backlund and Coleman still playing with whoever jumps on for Huberdeau.