Marcus Johansson on draft day
Rather, it is his all-around game that is his strength. A left-shooting forward, he can play center and left-winger equally well. He is a smart, fast player adept at both offense and defense and he usually comes away with the puck in the corners. He likes to play with the puck and can usually find the open man with a pass, but he also has a nice shot selection he needs to use more often. He has good stickhandling skills and good hand-eye coordination, skills that serve him well when he often plays in the heavy traffic areas. He can be physical but doesn't usually seek contact, which is not surprising considering his 3 concussions, though there have been exceptions: