The problem with putting Pelletier on the 4th line is that, so far under Conroy and Huska, the belief is that prospect shouldn't be in the NHL if they are relegated to the 4th line as it is not conducive to their development, unless they are 4th line types. Conroy has spoken about this already in the media, about how he thinks that prospects aren't being given real opportunity by playing on the 4th line.
Huska has been really good about that as well, keeping top 9 guys off the 4th line except during periods where players are struggling. Sharangovich, Pelletier, Coronato and Kuzmenko are all players that were on that line at some point last season, but not for long. When Coronato and Pelletier weren't playing themselves off of that line (or perhaps a spot never opened up in the top 9) they were sent back to the AHL.
However, things get interesting now this season with so many bodies and Pelletier being waiver-eligible, so perhaps he either plays off the 4th line, sits as the 13th forward, or at some point between camp and the end of the season, earns a spot higher up in the lineup. I am betting he earns it. Still believe this kid will be a good long-term support player for the Flames.
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