He registered two assists in the five regular season games, and it’s safe to say that was his “adjustment period.” Because, come playoff time, he was noticeable just about every night. He ended the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs with two goals and nine points, which tied for second in team scoring. But even when he wasn’t putting points on the board, he was affecting the game with his puck distribution skills, his high-IQ playmaking, his quick decision-making, his forechecking, and his ability to both create and expose space.
