To me in his limited ice time, what screamed about his game was hockey I.Q. Quick chip plays on the boards, combined with moments where he needed to hang on for a few moments to get an open passing lane on breakout.
Ironically hockey I.Q was seen as a weakness during his time with the Sens (according to fans, anyway).
I was very encouraged with what I saw, and to me embodied the traits of why the Flames brass is so bullish on him.
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