TheShynessClinic said:
Right. But that's not what BigMike said. He said he struggled up on the big club. I don't recall that being the case.
I agree with you, TSC. I don't think he struggled while being up, but he was physically overmatched. Still, he has a head for the game that none of the other prospects the Bruins have possess, and he's fearless and has a lot of skill and smarts. I felt he got pushed around a bit, but he created a decent amount of offense while up and didn't kill himself in his own zone.
FWIW, he was also fantastic in the WJC. Even in the game against Slovakia, he created a half dozen chances that easily could have led to goals in the game, but the Slovak goalie was great and his Czech teammates couldn't finish their chances. Coming away from the WJC, I was shocked he fell as far as he did in the draft. He has some serious potential.