So I questioned that he was playing 'outstanding hockey'. For reference, Draisaistl or Kaprizov are playing 'outstanding hockey'.
That's all. Didn't say he sucked. Didn't say he won't be good. But a first round forward on a 21 point pace is not 'outstanding hockey' even for a defensive forward.
Looking up at the quotes and the word 'good' is appearing and that I agree with. I think he'll be a good NHL player as well.
Regarding shooting percentage.. yeah his shooting percentage sucks but this isn't like he has a long history of a mean and will regress to it. That is his shooting percentage as an NHL player. He's played 27 NHL games and shoots around 5% for now. That could go way up as he matures, builds and develops. But, right now, he is a 5% NHL forward on pace for 21 points. That is not outstanding.
He's actually Jiri Kulich.. I think Kulich is playing outstnading. First rounder. Lots of online praise and the eye test looks great! He's working his ass off and I watch Buffalo because of him.
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Pretty similar to Kasper. Higher shooting percentage and more goals. Apparently Jiri can't pass a puck. Nonetheless.. I can say, as a very bias Czech person that he is playing outstanding too.. I'd expect to be questioned on it. I'd argue no one in Buffalo is playing outstanding. I'm not sure anyone in Detroit is bringing home hardware this year either.