This is the Lee we were looking for.
BeastLee.
It is amazing the additional garbage goals and rebounds you open up with guys who can do what he does. Strong in front, but has the hands of Moulson from what I am seeing. He even knocked the goal off its moorings with his face and didn't even blink. Lee eats concrete for dinner and ***** coliseums.
Really didn't like his defensive game his brief stint before but he has seemed to clear that up big time. He skates so much better as well. It's still early but even if the points taper off I'll still be happy if he keeps playing the way he is.
27.8% shooting this season.
That is why we need to temper our expectations about him scoring 30 next year (or more). Looks fantastic and seems to be a steal but even the best goal-scorers rarely exceed 14-17%
Right now he's scoring .67 goals per game (55 goal pace). If he scores .37 goals per game (30 goal pace), we'll be extremely happy. A 230 lb 30 goal guy would be pretty dang sweet.
I wonder if he'll be considered for Tavares' LW to start next season. By September of 2014, we could have a lot of different options for that spot: Lee, Nelson, Bailey, maybe even Bennett. I don't see a real need to make another run at Vanek, or any high-priced player for that spot.