3g, 1a night for him in a 6-4 win. He is playing on a terrible AHL team, and is one of the few semi-bright spots. Wild could really use a young prospect with a pulse right now.
Not a great rookie season in the A, but not bad either. Wild really need some of their recent picks to get going and make the league as above average contributors.
I think the main thing that needs to be seen with him is if he has, or can develop, the strength to withstand NHL checking. Skating, puck handling, two way play, and IQ seems to be adequate or better.I've caught him a number of times vs Grand Rapids this year and I gotta say, he seems to see the pace of play well for a 20 year old rookie. Points have followed him as a result. Underrated skill in tight space, quick decision maker, and a nice snap release on his shot
I do think he's more of a 3rd liner with a knack for scoring, long term. I would not be surprised if he's knocking on the NHL door in 1-2 years from now