Brad Pascall checks in with an update on Stockton's player development this season.
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It takes keen eyes and constant observation to see what’s happening, and Pascall gave the rundown on some of the prospects working their way through the system.
Jakob Pelletier: “Any time you’re a first-year player, there’s always an adjustment there. It doesn’t matter if you’re a skilled, offensive player or a defensive defenseman. There are things you’re going to learn. Some players take longer than others to transition into the pro game. For Jakob, it took two games. Other guys, it can take quite a bit longer. He’s figured out what it takes to be successful not only scoring, but also to earn the coaches’ trust, be successful on the PK, be successful in puck battles. In saying that, it just shows how smart of a player Jakob is, how he possesses a level of pace and speed that he can get onto pucks quickly and off of checks quickly, and obviously he’s shown really good skill with his shot and puck-moving ability.”
Dustin Wolf: “First and foremost, he’s a talented goaltender that has had good success each year coming into pro. He has a great attitude and great preparation. In saying that, Jordan Sigalet and Thomas Speer are two people who share in his successes as an individual, making sure that he’s prepared and in a good situation, making sure he has a level of comfort in a new situation. They’ve really helped Dustin out. But you look at Dustin, and he’s such a smart player in terms of how he reads the game, how he tracks pucks, controls the flow of the game in a lot of cases. He’s just a smart hockey player, and obviously talented.”