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Originally Posted by ricardodw
Without knowing how they will actually work out it would seem a lot more possible that Zary could force his way on the roster Dube-style than Pelletier.
The fan base has had enough with Monahan and Gaudreau being the top forwards AND not projecting much GAF.
Pelltier projects as a playmaking winger.... top end comparison would lean towards Gaudreau... more closely and understandable than a Brad Marchand that doesn't play with any edge.
Zary projects as a Bo Horvat... He fits a historical need on the Flames
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Pelletier does absolutely play with an edge. His personality is similar to Mangiapane in juniors - always working and he actually enjoys the rough stuff. Pelletier is very engaged, goes to the hard areas, likes to play a bit rough and dirty, and plays with a tonne of energy. Your summary of him is not accurate at all.
I have Zary here, simply because I think he is the better talent and has few - if any - weaknesses in his game. I project him to be a top 2 centre - most likely a 2nd line centre, but he won't shock me if he becomes a legitimate #1 centre down the road.
Pelletier is a good prospect. I project him as being a middle-six winger. I like the snarl in his game, how he goes to the dirty areas, his skating, his ability to pass or shoot. He has a tonne of tools, though he is smaller than average. That's ok. He is relentless out there. I think he will be an NHL'er, and sooner than I think most people think.
I just see Zary as the better prospect, and I do think that he is going to be turning a lot of heads this upcoming season.