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Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent
Klapka did a great job of trying to stand out individually/ showcase himself.
As a result he made a lot of induvidual plays though. I guess that's what fans are hoping to see from top prospects here but I have no issue with guys who want to play off their teammates and work as part of the group, even if that group is disjointed or much less skilled.
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This is exactly what you want with a 4th liner. A player that can do things on his own and be productive relative to the role and ice time.
Guys like Pelletier and Coronato have way more top 6 six upside when it comes to production, but they probably aren't going to benefit from playing on the 4th line. They are skilled but need to play with other skilled players to see that upside.
If Pelletier and Coronato can't seize a top 9 spot, I would rather see them start in the AHL in top 6 roles, and have a player like Klapka make the team on the 4th line. If you play young players on the 4th line, you risk developing them into 4th liners.
I fully expect Coronato to make the team out of camp though. Pelletier, I am not sure of.