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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Yeah, he needs a little more strength.
He also needs to just get that comfort level in the NHL. Sutter always talked about it taking a couple years, or about 100 games to just 'get it' and have the game slow down for a player.
Both of those issues can be solved with a good summer of training, then have a good camp and a reset next year. I am not at all worried about Coronato, even though he just isn't there at the moment.
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No doubt he could use all this and I think he’s right on track to be a top six forward in the NHL. Honestly, I think he has looked good in the games he’s recently been up with the big club. He’s getting some great scoring chances and created chances for his teammates. He’s carried the puck with speed/confidence and made some skilled plays. Hasn’t put up much for points so far but I think he is passing the eye test for the most part. Could use some more strength overall on his skates... which will come with training this summer I think.
Can’t forget that it can also be hard for a rookie to play with Kadri. I know he has done well with Zary and Posposil but I personally think they deserve most of that credit themselves. Kadri has gotten better this year though and that line has been fantastic for the flames… but I still find him to be a bit of a puck hog with the young guys sometimes. I watched one of the recent games with Coronato on Kadri’s line and I’m pretty sure Kadri went the entire game without passing to Coronato once. Not trying to rant on Kadri cause I’m sure it can also be an adjustment to Coronato’s game. He’s used to having the puck more and controlling the play himself… Kadri really seems like he wants the young guys to defer to him to set up the plays and have them just get to where he wants them to be.