Reviewing his tape, it’s clear that his style is encapsulated by a heavy drive toward the net — whether by slapshot from the top of the circle at wing, or by crashing the net at C. He’s versatile, used in different positions, but the unifying message in his play is his focus on getting the puck into the net, whether from his own stick, or his linemates’.
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Eric Francis: Setoguchi is ‘quite a project’ for Leafs (Sportsnet)
“I think it’s a creative attempt to try to resurrect someone’s career and address a need in Toronto,” Francis added, explaining that there’s “no risk” for the Leafs to bring him in for a tryout.