Coach Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals praised Pierre-Luc Dubois, likening him to Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov and suggesting he'll be a Selke Trophy contender. Dubois struggled with the Kings, but since joining the Capitals, he has become a key player, tallying 57 points in 65 games, including 40 assists. His transition from being perceived as a distressed asset to an impactful two-way center highlights his significant improvement and potential to redefine his career trajectory within the NHL.
"He's got a lot similarities, when I look at him, like a [Florida Panthers captain Aleksander] Barkov. Over the next few years, he'll be in that Selke conversation."
"At the time, Dubois, who returns to Crypto.com Arena for the first time as a Capital on Thursday, was a distressed asset."
"In Washington, Dubois has been an impactful player from the start. A three-point night in the Capitals' 7-4 win in Anaheim..."
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