[News] With the 26th OA pick, the Flames select LW Jakob Pelletier

[sureLoss]

Pronman's analysis:
https://theathletic.com/1040981/2019...e-first-round/

not a natural scorer
fine skater but not explosive. stride breaks down sometimes but he still manages to pull away
very smart and very competitive
skilled but not a dangler or end to end rusher
great vision as a playmaker
scores by going to tough areas

concerns about a player his size without great speed or hands, but he could make it based on compete, character

mild debate in scouting circles about his offensive upside but some teams think he is a clear first round talent

[AC]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

Tre now on FAN 960

elite compete
elite hockey sense
strong on puck

Literally the exact things we need to prioritize.

The Flames collapsing in the playoffs shows that skill only gets you so far. Heck, even Tkachuk was basically invisible in Games 2-5.

Lindholm has the highest compete level amongst our top 6 and it showed in the playoffs, while Gaudreau/Monahan/Tkachuk all but disappeared.

[getoverit]

Sounds like Bennett lol

Originally Posted by Flames1217

He is fast. Gets to top speed very quickly.

His weaknesses are his strength and using his teammates. He drives the middle and doesn't play a perimeter game, strength will really really help his game.

[sureLoss]

Treliving compared him to Gallagher

[DropIt]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Wanted Lavoie myself, but don't hate this pick either. Plays with intensity. Not very fast but smart and skilled 2 way player that's hard to play against. Marchand comparable, enough said

I dunno. I've been reading quite different

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by dino7c

All you experts going on about so and so... meanwhile other teams are also passing on them.

Hey I'm no expert, just a drunk idiot with nothing better to do on a friday.

But I do hope we see some of Flames rumoured to be traded result in some picks tomorow morning to get some of the guys that fell into the 2nd round

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Treliving compared him to Gallagher

Thats good enough for me

[David Struch]

Pelletier is known more as a playmaker than a goal scorer. He has an excellent hockey IQ. Pelletier anticipates plays. He knows where his teammates are and is able to thread passes through tight areas. He has the patience to wait for a linemate to get open and in a good scoring position. His quick movements and good hands allow him to control the puck down low. Pelletier uses his skating skills to create space and openings. Defenders must back off and respect his speed. When this happens he can slow down the play and find an opening passing lane. He also creates passing lanes with his quick changes of direction as well as his soft hands changing angles against defenders.

https://lastwordonhockey.com/2019/04...outing-report/

[mrdonkey]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Pronman's analysis:
https://theathletic.com/1040981/2019...e-first-round/

not a natural scorer
fine skater but not explosive
very smart and very competitive
skilled but not a dangler or end to end rusher
great vision as a playmaker
scores by going to tough areas

concerns about a player his size without great speed or hands, but he could make it based on compete, character

mild debate in scouting circles about his offensive upside but some teams think he is a clear first round talent

Sounds a bit like how Bennett turned out? I’m not sure what to make of the “great vision” comment as other reports describe him as being a very selfish player. But otherwise sounds like a comparable.

[RedHawk12]

I really like that the guy has high compete. Outscored Lavoie in the same league and has a better motor than Kaliyev. Some concerns about size but we've been pretty good when it comes to drafting and developing smaller players.

Time will tell.

[David Struch]

Many scouts are reminded of a young Steve Yzerman when they see Pelletier’s two-way game and leadership on the ice.

According to former NHL coach and general manager Pierre Page, “Pelletier is a fast, skilled forward that can score on a consistent basis. His size could be a factor and he is a better center than a winger. The fact that he played right wing for most of the second half of the season could affect his draft ranking.”

https://thehockeywriters.com/jakob-p...spect-profile/

[FlamesNation23]

How good is his shot? We need some guys who can score

[Timbo]

Well now that he is a Flame I’m 100% backing him and am hoping that he develops well and makes an impact on our team in a few years.

[sureLoss]

Pelletier media scrum


https://www.tsn.ca/video/pelletier-c...flames~1712926

[Flames1217]

Originally Posted by getoverit

Sounds like Bennett lol

Not the worst comparison.

Less physical though but similar motor.

Will never complain that he is not trying enough.

I've seen him play around 5 times in the past two years. All live here in Quebec city. There is NHL potential for sure going to take a few years though.

[David Struch]

Jakob Pelletier May Be The Most Underrated Prospect In The 2019 NHL Draft Heading Into The Season

All in all, Pelletier is an offensive weapon that is overflowing with offensive skill. Few players in this class are as effective as playmakers as he is, and he has a developing scoring element to his game that could prove similarly dangerous in a couple years. The translatable skills are aplenty, and unless his draft stock increases dramatically over the upcoming season, Pelletier looks primed to be a steal.

https://www.draftgeek.ca/2018/09/01/...to-the-season/

[iloveicedhockey]

I think it's been disproven but my rudimentary research a few weeks ago of looking at who button rated more than most paid off.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Sounds like a player who ended up drafted pretty much where he was projected to go.

[transplant99]

Now, there’s no doubt that smaller players face a disadvantage in hockey. They get pushed off of pucks more easily, they don’t have as much reach on their stick and they’re not able to naturally cover as much ice with their skating because their strides are shorter.

However, a lack of size is not a disqualification. If a player has the skill, the smarts, and the work ethic, that’s all that they need to succeed in the NHL.

Luckily for Moncton Wildcats left winger Jakob Pelletier, no three attributes describe his game better than skill, smarts, and work ethic.

Hockey has always come pretty easily for the 5-foot-9 winger from Quebec City, who was a phenom in his home province from a very young age and was chosen third overall in the 2017 QMJHL draft. He has natural hockey sense and a feel for the puck, the kind that you simply cannot teach.

What makes Pelletier so special, though, is how he approaches the sport and the work that he puts in. Some players have the natural sense and the skill, and then coast a little too much because of how easily the game comes to them — but not Pelletier. He’s aggressive without the puck, churning his feet and chasing down whoever has it, even if it means going into dirty areas. He’s also tough to strip the puck from when he does have it, twisting and turning along the boards or pushing hard to get just enough speed to gain separation from opposing defenders. He’s pretty fearless for a guy his size, carrying the puck into traffic to generate a scoring chance even if he takes some physical punishment for doing so.

He's gonna win a Stanley Cup.

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p...r=Y&pid=209005

[MrMike]

I knew nothing about him, but I like this pick. Looking forward to watching his career.

Sounds like he plays a type of game that will transition well into the NHL