VCRW
Classic player
Arty has that great shot but he lacks the instinct to find the open spaces from which he can use it most effectively. He also doesn't seem to have the puck handling skills to create that space for himself. While he has vastly improved his skating, he is still a step behind most of his team mates. But, for me, the most observable negative has been his lack of success in winning board battles or retrieving 50/50 pucks. If he has to play 4th line to crack the lineup, then he has to possess/control loose pucks to make the cycle work.Todd absolutely loves Tonka so as long as Todd is here, it's unlikely 91 is traded. It sucks for Arty as I think in general, the fanbase has really wanted to see him succeed here.
I think we all wanted him to succeed as the designated sniper, but the rest of his overall game does not seem to match the quality of his shot. Something many were apprehensive about at the draft when he fell to the second round despite his huge goal numbers.