Poor choice of words...my reference to Laine was one of being similar to Kessel overall...not necessarily that he (Laine) failed as a leader.  I agree with you that Laine's career is too young to make such judgements.  But his style is similar to Kessel on the ice.  His leadership potential has yet to be defined.  Although one cautionary word...his "look at me" / "I should be the first pick" comments before the draft did not do him any favours.  He has since cooled such self promotion commentary.