I think his coming out party will be at next years WJC. He already had a phenomenal college freshman year, and played respectably for an 18 year old at that tournament. This summer he wowed the American staff at the summer showcase and was getting Duncan Keith comparisons.
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He's grown so much. Last year we didn't play him in the final 10 mins against Canada. Tonight, we didn't take him off.
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He’s taking it to another level. Last year he was a designated hitter on our team, coming off the bench from an offensive standpoint and making plays for us. He’s at a whole other level for us right now. … He’s comfortable now playing the game in any situation for 60 minutes. That’s a pretty special player. We all see it from the offensive side but he can handle tough minutes too.
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- Bob Motzko
There was even rumblings that he could go and play for the American team at the Olympics. He will be a very fun prospect to follow next season.