‘Yet, the most notable sign of growth for the 23-year-old doesn’t always appear on Ilves’ highlight videos. Ruotsalainen has added speed and power to his skating stride, which was once a weakness that prevented him from being drafted in the NHL and contributed to his short stay at Sabres training camp last year.’
'Faster, more dynamic' Arttu Ruotsalainen showing he could earn spot with Sabres
Source: Buffalo News