Flames prospects at the 2021 WJC: Pelletier, Zary (CAN), Wolf (USA), Kuznetzov (RUS)

[AC]

Love to see Zary with some instant chemistry with Dach, helps his chances of making the team obviously.

[AustinL_NHL]

Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL

Zary has definitely had his moments, but he's run into some trouble with the puck on his stick. Also couldn't get the puck under control to send his teammate for a clear break. He's definitely still shaking off the rust but at this point in time, I wouldn't say he's making too much of a case for himself as a player who's on the outside looking in.

After giving him a little heat, Zary really impressed in the second period.

Assists aside, he made some really nice plays and puck recoveries. Also had a beautiful tip that almost went in.

Dach and Tomasino have definitely been leading the way on that line this game, but Zary really held his own in the second rather than simply looking like the third wheel

[Savvy27]

Zary with 2 assists in the second period. Both secondary but the first one he was still a key to the play because he took the defenseman with him which opened up a scoring chance for Tomasino.

The other thing I am noticing about Zary is that he reads the play very well. 3 shifts in a row, he read the breakout and disrupted the rim by beating Red to where the puck was going. First one he took posession and theybgot some zone time, second one they had to rush the play and white took it in the neutral zone off a wonky pass, and the third one white had to turn the puck back and restart with red set up in their forecheck. It's really encouraging to watch him form chemistry with top players like Dach and Tomasino, but he's not a passenger.

Red was pretty badly outplayed in that period, so not as much to say about Pelletier. Hopefully he has a strong third.

[AustinL_NHL]

Might have to completely take back what I said about Zary.

Had a phenomenal final two periods.

Pelletier was a lot less noticeable in the final 40.

[Savvy27]

Red came back strong in the third period. Rees scored two tonight and had another great chance when the game was still close.

Pelletier was still skating hard but didn't accomplish much that is worth remarking on. He finshes check and works hard. We know he has skill too, so I'm confident that the coaches can find a way to use him.

Zary had an uneven third period. He scored an empty netter, worked himself into a good scoring chance set up by Dach, and made some good plays on the PP. On the other hand he got tired one shift with the game within 1 and he gave the puck away twice with weak clearing attempts. He also had kind of a shakey PK where his man got two scoring chances and he struggled to get the puck out.

Other players:
-Byram was really good in the 3rd. Made multiple defenders look foolish on a great set up and seemed to be involved every shift
-McMichael did some good things in the third. Showed hands and patience
-Mercer was mentioned quite a bit by Button and looked decent
-Dach wasn't as good in the third. Took a bad penalty with the game close and red did a better job of chdcking him

Team Canada looks like they are going to have a hell of a team

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

All this talk about being late for practice is the perfect excuse for me to re-post this Oldie But Goodie....

I actually have that actual book, as I collect very old kids books.

The racist stereotyping in these old editions is historic, but standard for the times.


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[SuperMatt18]

I could see Pelletier making the team as the 13/14th forward type for sure.

Can play up and down the lineup, and brings energy every shift.

[albertGQ]

Who has a better shot at making it? Zary or Pelletier?

[SuperMatt18]

Probably Zary since he showed a lot of chemistry on a line with Dach and Tomasino.

But Pelletier had a good camp from most accounts too and could really fit as a guy that can play on any line and bring skill and energy.

[Royle9]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Probably Zary since he showed a lot of chemistry on a line with Dach and Tomasino.

But Pelletier had a good camp from most accounts too and could really fit as a guy that can play on any line and bring skill and energy.

I think its the opposite, I'd give Pelletier the upper hand as he can fit anywhere up and down the lineup where as Zary a natural C is up against a ton of depth and 2 big NHL ready C's in Dach and Cozens dropping him down the depth chart.

Hope they both make it, but I think Pelletier is a lock where as Zary has to play his way on.

[CroFlames]

Did I miss something? Why no Alexis Lafreniere?

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Did I miss something? Why no Alexis Lafreniere?

I expect that it is because he has already played in and dominated this tournament twice. Perhaps Lafreniere has no interest in returning?

[Jore]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1330718280684859393

according to this guy's tracking info, zary did pretty well last game at exiting the zone with control but worse at gaining the zone with control (this may be a systems thing, however, as tomasino also dumped the puck a lot). iirc a weakness of zary's game last year was his link-up transition play. interested to see how he does in that regard in the tournament if he makes the team.

pelletier's exit and entry stats weren't as strong as his overall play these games would suggest

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

I expect that it is because he has already played in and dominated this tournament twice. Perhaps Lafreniere has no interest in returning?

Moreso that it is NYR's decision
https://www.foreverblueshirts.com/de...t-wjc-looming/

[CroFlames]

Bold of them to assume the NHL will start in January when they don't even have their labor agreement in place.

[neo45]

Would have said Pelletier was likely and Zary was a total long shot but now I’m not so sure

It would be kind of bittersweet to see Zary light it up and take Pelletier’s spot. This is a really deep group for forwards center in particular

[neo45]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Bold of them to assume the NHL will start in January when they don't even have their labor agreement in place.

He did almost absolutely ruin his knee in the same tournament last year

[sureLoss]

Today's Red-White game postponed due to two players testing positive for COVID

https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/ne...ek-camp-update

[Gaudreau is a Ninja]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Today's Red-White game postponed due to two players testing positive for COVID

https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/ne...ek-camp-update

Well S***!

[getbak]

Frickin' Red Deer.