Top players in the league Alf have the ability to create space using multiple options such as spinning away from checks. When you watch bedard and michkov, you got to watch their agility in how they can change directions or turn on a dime at will. The great players can seem to truly do this at will. Now combine, this michkov's insane hockey iq, you got a truly special player. He isn't Garland, the best comparable for him is Pavel Bure.