The examination of Alex Burmistrov's game, now he has returned to the Winnipeg Jets, has been intense.
It would be no other way in this city, in this league.
His lagging stats line is there for all to see -- one month into the season he has played 15 games, averaging 16 minutes 35 seconds per game, with two goals, one game-winner, four points, 21 shots on goal, six minor penalties and a minus-two rating.