This idea that McKenna isn't competitive or driven is just bizarre - look at his WJ tourney last year, look at what he did in the playoffs last year... everything this kid has ever done screams a desire to be the best.
As for judging him based on points, the problem with that is that points are highly dependent on situation and linemates - if your team isn't scoring, you're getting less points. When evaluating a player, you have to look beyond that.
I think everything will reset when people see him at the WJ tourney this year, and he dominates it as a 17 year old. For me, the dream scenario would be him playing with Reschny - not likely to happen, but imagine watching those two playing together, with Parekh running the PP... that would be the best WJC ever, for Flames fans.
(yes, I know we are unlikely to get McKenna, but I prefer to be hopeful rather than pessimistic)
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