“From the day he came in, you saw the talent. You saw the ability to make plays at a high speed to create space, to finish, to set guys up.' NHLJets' Kyle Connor had a slow start in the NHL. But now it's all coming together. (via WiebesWorld)
“He’s kind of rounding into that aspect of his career now where he’s not just a talented kid anymore, he’s starting to grow up. His body is filling out a little bit,” Wheeler said. “He’s an incredibly explosive player, kind of a twitchy guy, very quick in and around the net, has really quick hands and the ability to make quick decisions.
At the time of the pause in March, Connor was tied for sixth in the NHL in goals and he led the Jets with seven game-winners. Like all players, there are areas of Connor’s game he can still improve on, but the incremental growth is apparent.
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