Tim Wallach
Registered User
Thomas can't get the puck through traffic, handle it, or keep a forecheck active by winning puck battles. His speed isn't any better than Sekac's, and his defensive game isn't on par. He's also much less talented.
I agree with most of this. Thomas in real NHL games in the past really struggles to get anywhere with the bigger bodies and struggles to do anything productive because of it.
The part I'm not sure about is the part I bolded. The kid is as pure a sniper as has come through the OHL in recent years and has a LOT more skill than many give him credit for.