Despite 3 points in 10 games, Heineman had a good tournament at the CDM

Sweden won their match against Denmark today (6-2) to claim the bronze medal at the World Championship.

Emil Heineman scored an assist in the game, and finished the tournament with three points (one goal) in ten games.

Not exceptional (offensively speaking), you might say. But there’s one thing in particular to remember about his performance at the tournament.

The forward was still able to help his team on the ice, because he fulfilled his role to perfection. He hit, he created space for his teammates and he was involved in all three zones of the ice.

He was often noticed because his skating stroke made him even more visible on a bigger rink.

His three points in ten games aren’t necessarily impressive in the circumstances because he was also playing with quality players, but still: if Heineman plays next year like he did in the last month at the CDM, he’ll help the Canadiens.

And if he can understand that he needs to use his shot even more, he’ll really help the Canadiens.

Because there it is, his secret weapon: