Too many low percentage passing plays, pretty consistent low effort when he doesn't have the puck, uses the same hip-pocket deke in nearly every situation, doesn't engage along the boards, weak in front of the net, holds onto the puck for an eternity, relies heavily on elite linemates to create space/retrieve pucks/generate turnovers/start transition. All mostly normal things for this type of player, but concerning in the top-5. Great at what he does, has some holes.
He's had just about the perfect conditions a prospect could ask for in their draft year and we really haven't seen him outside of his comfort zone - almost no time away from his elite linemates or in contexts where his deep, all-star squad isn't matched up against weaker opponents (USHL, group stage at the U18s was embarassing). It's a narrow, junior-style game at this point and he doesn't appear to have outstanding physical characteristics that might help him carve out a niche.
I think he's going to be an excellent complementary winger as the hands and IQ are really exceptional. However, I don't see a 1C or player you want out in all situations and with all linemates. It could take some major development (2-3yrs NCAA?) for him to start to round out his game - totally possible for it to happen, but this isn't a slam dunk. I think he gets a lot of hype because he's the #1 ranked US-born player and has pretty eye-popping numbers that are a bit less impressive in context.
