In the league. He’s a real threat to win the Selke (finalist last year) despite not playing center.

He’s already had four multipoint games this year. If he, Stastny and Pacioretty stay healthy most of the season, he will be better than a point per game player. That line has 23 points in 6 1/3 games and didn’t even play together for the first four games because of Cody Eakin’s injury (Stastny’s points have all come since being moved back into the line with Stone and Pacioretty. Coincidence?)

He scores 5 on 5, is one of the three best defensive skaters in the league, kills penalties and scores on the power play. He does it all.