Fantasy Hockey Feature: Jackson Blake proving he's ready

Fresh off a Hobey Baker nomination, Jackson Blake has arrived in the NHL earlier than expected. Though his current opportunity may be linked to injuries on the Carolina Hurricanes and not a position written in stone, it's still impressive to see. 

With this early arrival questions are mounting about his ultimate potential. Is he a first-line player? What is his points upside? 

Blake was selected 109th overall in 2021 by the Hurricanes. The EP Rinkside scouting team ranked him 73rd that draft cycle so it’s fair to say we think the Hurricanes got value. The team saw great pre-scanning habits, and the ability to make plays and finish at a high level. There were concerns about his physicality or lack thereof, and his play away from the puck. But that didn't hinder his or his team's success. He w