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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
I literally can’t think of a single play he’s ever been involved in.
On a team devoid of offensive talent, he didn’t stand out.
That’s what I mean when I say he’s underwhelming.
He can have amazing numbers in the AHL - so does Matthew Phillips. I don’t think Phillips is an NHLer either, I just don’t see the skating and elusiveness necessary to succeed at his size at the highest level.
In Montreal, some no-name replacement D pancaked him to the ice (might have even been on the PP) - in 8 years, the only guy I ever saw put a clean lick on Gaudreau was Datsyuk.
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I think you expectations of the player you want him to be are the problem here.
Pelletier will never be a Gaudreau style player. Pelletier is an all around player who contributes to every aspect of the game. Equally capable in the defensive zone than he is in the offensive zone. Sure he has skill, but he isn't going to fly up and down the ice and deke out defenders.
His bread and butter is his compete and non-stop motor. I was very impressed seeing his progress, specifically his skating. I've seen him a ton throughout his career (local kid) and you need players like him to win.
Pelletier is very important going forward and will likely be a key piece to the franchise, not every player on the team needs to score 70 points to be appreciated or effective.