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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I think it's due to a strong focus on defensive play.
Young players tend to cheat in order to generate more offense. If you get them focused on defensive responsibilities, and thus not cheating, it takes longer to get the offense going at the NHL level.
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In Lindholm's WJC highlights you can really see a high work rate and compete level on defensive plays - he breaks up a lot plays early just by cutting plays off and getting in there. Very laudable.
The scouting reports in his draft season also spoke of dynamic skills (hands, skating) plus great vision so I'm looking forward to seeing that come to the fore.