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Originally Posted by Ba'alzamon
Not according to NHL edge he isn't. He has solid burst counts in the 18mph-20mph range, but his top speed is relatively low (and had just one burst over 22mph, with a below-average count in the 20-22 mph range).
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Top speed is overrated. Burst speed and agility are important. A lot of offensive players don't have high end top speed. Gaudreau was one. Fir centres, Matthews, Scheifele and Crosby don't have elite speed. They have OK speed combined with high IQ and stick.