"I think generating scoring chances and creating scoring chances for his linemates, I think he did an excellent job at that. I think he just missed a lot of chances, that happens. This year, playing so many games in a row, you get on a roll, things are great, you don't get on a roll, you are trying to catch up. You never got that pause, to get a few days of practice to regroup and kind of find it a little bit. Overall, I think Dylan had a good year. I don't think there is ever anyone that would question his work ethic, his competitiveness in any game that he played. I would never come home from a game thinking that Dylan didn't bring it tonight. He is a really good person; he really cares about the Red Wings. He is driven. Overall, his numbers, goals, statistically aren't great, but I think he played well, and I think he played hard. His leadership, his work ethic, his determination are very important, even when the numbers aren't there. As the talent level of our team improves, as we get more balanced, I am not too worried about the production. Ultimately, I see Dylan Larkin as an outstanding two-way player. I don't ever expect or think we need him to lead the League in scoring. I want him to be a good player at both ends of the rink and focus on that. Whatever the goal totals turn out to be, they will be good enough. My goal for him is to strive to be one of the best two-way players in the game. He has the skills, the strength, the skating ability and the work ethic to do that."