Beyond his elite skill, Gridin's size/physicality really impress me for his age. That OT play with him protecting the puck was a good example of that. I remember watching him in the prospect tournament last year, there was a play where he tried a toe-drag around a defender but the d-man tried to step up on him. Instead of losing the puck Gridin just bowled over him and continued forward. If he can develop his defensive game and continue putting on size, a Hossa comparable isn't out of the question.
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