Well let's not flood the Smith-Pelley thread with an Etem discussion when we can just have one here.
Etem is a fine hockey player. Those who had concerns that his goal scoring abilities might not translate quite as well to the NHL might be right. But who cares? The way he skates, gets in on the forecheck, and backchecks is excellent. He's created a lot of chances but can't seem to bury a puck. Whatever. He might finally break through but I'm fine with how he's playing right now. Would I prefer he score like he did in juniors? Absolutely. But if that's not going to happen I like the kind of player he's showing right now.
Etem is a fine hockey player. Those who had concerns that his goal scoring abilities might not translate quite as well to the NHL might be right. But who cares? The way he skates, gets in on the forecheck, and backchecks is excellent. He's created a lot of chances but can't seem to bury a puck. Whatever. He might finally break through but I'm fine with how he's playing right now. Would I prefer he score like he did in juniors? Absolutely. But if that's not going to happen I like the kind of player he's showing right now.
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