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Originally Posted by Leeman4Gilmour
I think easing Pelletier in via the 4th line isn't a terrible idea. Sure, it'd be nice to play with top 6 guys, but that means he'd be playing against top 6 guys. Ease him in, gain some confidence, hopefully see some production and let him work his way up the line up. I think it's fair to compare Pelletier to both Mangiapane and Dube in terms of upside. And that's how they both became NHL regulars.
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Is he going to be eased into the lineup though or is he going to receive 8-9 minutes a game and then get sent down?
This kid hasn't played a hockey game in 2 1/2 weeks, is being thrown on the fourth line in his first NHL game, and will play 3-4 shifts a period. Go "earn it" kid. It's almost as if Sutter has built in an excuse as to why he won't play him.