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| Role with the team: |
| Brought into strengthen the team and provide
a depth to the Wild. |
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| Strengths: |
| Talented forward who is a great 2 way player and versatile
enough to play all three forward positions. The guy
has wheels, flat out. He can fly down the ice and release
his other strength, a booming shot, which he does a
lot. He can also puckhandle around a defender due to
his quick hand-eye coordination. Good penalty-killing. |
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| Weaknesses: |
| Not a natural playmaker. Lacks confidence and has
his whole career. Not a natural leader. |
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| Potential: |
| He makes a very versatile tool under Jacques Lemaire,
the same coach he won a Cup with in 1995. Look for him
to play 1-2 line throughout the season with both Brunette
and Gaborik. Don't be suprised if the Wild's PK % skyrockets
either because of his efforts. |
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