I keep bringing up his starts and stops which are so much better and crucial for a center iceman.His skating and puck handling both look back. I think it's a matter of time before the production follows, especially once Laine is back.
I'd say he's probably gained a half step. I'm not sure if he can gain more but he's now in a position where he can find a game with what he has.
That is night and day from where he started.