When the Phoenix Coyotes drafted Kyle Turris number three overall in 2007, the team had high hopes that by 2012 he'd be a point-per-game player centering the team's top line.
Alas, that isn't the case.
Despite boasting a wicked snap shot and fantastic hockey awareness along with good two-way prowess, Turris never clicked in Arizona, only scoring 46 points in 134 games with the Coyotes.
A dispute over a new contract proved to be the last straw for Phoenix, and on the 17th December, 2011, he was sent to Ottawa in exchange for prospect David Rundblad and a second round pick.
However, ever since arriving in the Canadian capital, Turris' fortunes have taken a turn for the better.
Finding his niche as Ottawa's second line centre, Turris played 49 games for the Senators last season, putting up 29 points in 49 games whilst having a plus-12 plus/minus rating.
He also contributed three points during Ottawa's seven game play-off run.
Year one in Ontario was a good start for the 22-year-old, but next year Turris has to step up his game even more.
Despite being seen as being in the midst of a rebuild, t ...
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Ottawa Senators: Kyle Turris Needs to Step Up for the Team This Season
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