Well in that sense, that's like 85% of the league then no?
He will become expendable next year when Borgstrom, Hepo and Tippett start competing for top 6 roles. Otherwise we need him in the lineup and I honestly think he could hit 50pts if given top 6 minutes all year long. He's better than last year and his fore/back-checking has been noticeable.
Maybe I was being too specific listing them.
Rather, he's a non-factor, imo. He doesn't hit, he isn't defensively reliable, he isn't clutch, isn't a shootout specialist, can't kill penalties, isn't a playmaker, doesn't make anyone around him better, doesn't shut down the opposing teams, isn't dominating physically. What does he do well?
He's just one of those guys who will have a nice career and collect money being a guy who can score here and there and nothing else. We need people who bring value in different areas be it a PK specialist, a center who hits people and is defensively responsible, etc.
With his skating ability and size he should be a menace to play against but he's the softest player per inch and pound in the league.