Dave Poulin: Matthew Tkachuk is a unicorn for the Panthers and a lesson for the Maple Leafs
’s most valuable player and one of the favourites for the Conn Smythe as the playoff MVP, was available by trade last summer? He is a unicorn in today’s game, a highly-skilled power forward who has perfected the art of the cycle game low in the offensive zone. Blessed with physical prowess and a high hockey IQ, he uses space to perfection, minimizing and maximizing the ice around him as called for. His routes involve both finesse and bluster, and he has a refined finishing touch around the net.
“Matthew has always scored BIG goals,” an NCAA coach said. “That’s why we offered him as an eighth-grader. ... Honestly, the kid’s always been a killer.”
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