By my eye he seems to have lost that 'first step' that would consistently beat forecheckers and incoming speedsters. So by extension it took a minor hit to his top speed and acceleration, but I would still consider his edgework and balance elite, which helps his underrated gap control.
If you look at his fancy stats from last year's 1st round embarassment against Colorado he moved the needle north for the majority of the roster, the notable exceptions being the bottom line and Noah Hanifin.
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