He looks brutal right now. Reminds me a lot like Bouchard. Great tools especially the shot, but questionable IQ. Bouch improved alot over the years playing with ekholm. Mailloux has just as high a ceiling I think
IQ is the only thing that seperates Nhlers from Ahlers nowadays.. all are excellent skaters and players.. so what is the difference? It's the ability to process the game at high speed - that is all..
Let's take a look at Mailloux.. hes a 1st rounder who made a BONE HEADED decision in his junior years. While I never really thought it was that big a deal (shoot me), the reality is the whole ordeal was so stupid it really make you question his IQ..
The game itself has evolved beyond Athleticism.. truly. 30 years ago a dim-whitted loser with speed could circumvent the IQ flaws.. no longer..
So now the question becomes, is this a player we are going to invest millions for the CH to improve and ultimately chase a Stanley Cup Run? If he lacks IQ (a la Deangelo) then we have to trade him asap..
I trust Hugo knows this, so I will wait with bated breath.