It took them over a decade, 4 first overall picks, and a true generational player to get back in the playoffs. They can't exactly pound their chests too hard. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut if given enough chances.
That's the attitude that you like to see in your players. When a guy says, "I'll play goalie if they need me to." I get excited because that tells you that the person loves playing the game and will do his level best to win.
He has a big frame and already decent weight on him. The strength will come over the next couple of seasons. He should easily end up over 200 lbs. when he gets in the NHL.