Much to Learn

[JumpierPegasus 52]

After graduating, Maxime Perron's expectations were high. As he joined the Yukon Rush late in the VHLM season, Perron was expected to play at a high level and put up a lot of goals for the struggling team. Approaching 20 games this has not been the case.

 

Repeatedly benched and reprimanded for his defensive play, Perron's confidence has been shattered. After starting strong with 7 points in 7 games, Perron has scored 5 in his last 10, including only 1 goal. A player whose goal scoring ability was touted coming into the league, he has disappointed many as he heads into his S43 VHLM draft. Deployment for Perron has been peculiar, as he has been deployed in the defensive zone to learn that part of the game, but his ice time has lacked because of his inability to compete in there. He has been described as looking like a child running all over the defensive zone, and has been told that he will need to work on that side of his game if he expects to ever play a game in the VHL. This came as a blow to the young centre, as in university he was relied on mainly in the offensive zone, and his offensive IQ was raved on about by his coach. Now he will need to turn to learning the defensive side of the game just to be able to get back into the offensive zone so he can use his greatest asset. His shot