Johnny can handle the puck, but if it even looks like he might get stapled, he turns it over pretty quick. As he did last night an the Blues 3rd goal. We watched him turn the puck over 3 times in one shift, and it was always when he was being fore checked hard with the potential of being hit. He dishes the puck off fast, and sometimes there isn't anybody there where he is throwing the puck.
Being quick and greasy and having good hands is dynamite, but if you play scared...not so much. As far as being 'better' than McDavid? Totally different players with different styles. Johnny can't hold a candle to McDavid's speed and aggressive play. The closest we have to a power forward like that is maybe Ferland? Stong on puck, heavy shot, but not as fast or skilled...but still probably my favorite forward for his gutsy play.
The season is young. Lots of room and time for things to change for good or bad.
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