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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
He isn't small by NHL standards and really, I don't see that as a detractor from his ability to be a pest/energy guy. There have been plenty of players with his size profile and lesser skill sets have solid two way "energy guy" careers.
Tyler Kennedy, Matt Cooke etc were not much different physically and Pelletier is still likely to add weight somewhat.
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Those guys are 5'11, and JP is 5'9.
You can find a lot of guys who are 5'11 and effective.
You can't find a lot of guys 5'9 that play that role.
Not saying it's impossible. But its the exception.