I would like to see some real commitment (if it hasn't been made already) to working hard to improve his skating. I feel a little uncomfortable giving out this kind of money to a guy that isn't much of a factor on the rush because of his below average foot speed. I feel the pace of the first round was too much for him. That said he's put up pretty decent numbers considering he's played most of his career with Backlund and Frolik. It will be interesting to see what the team feels he's worth.
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