i'm starting to get excited about shirokov

everything i've been reading about him is positive, including this latest blurb on si.com.  check out this quote if you're not on the bandwagon yet:

"He's a bit of a hot dog," the scout said. "He loves whipping up the crowd. Beyond that, he's a classic Russian. Maybe not the fastest skater, but strong enough on his feet and very clever with the puck. He's got some moves...he's fun to watch. [And he] really thinks the game well. His size was always the issue [that hurt his draft stock], but he's got a big heart, a lot of determination."

big heart, determination, thinks the game well, i'm on board with that.  yeah we have a surplus of mighty mite forwards, but that ensures that there will be good competition in camp and i'm really hoping that 1 or 2 step up and play big.  maybe a year in manitoba for shirokov and then he can step into demo's shoes as the nifty forward on a team of speedy hustle guys.  in the future however, i'd really like it if management would make size more of a priority.