I like Pulock a lot.
I like that he's been learning from Boychuk, too.
At even strength Pulock went 7-20-27 in 68 games.
I would not rate Hronek as better.
I think it speaks to our lack of offensive catalyst/playmaker anywhere near the level of Barzal. I like Hronek, Mantha, Larkin, Bertuzzi as much as the next guy and think they are excellent players but none of them stir the offensive drink like Barzal can. If we find a way to add a slick playmaker all of these guys look and perform that much better.
Bit of a tangent now but the reason I don’t want to trade any of these guys is I feel it’s an un-winnable trade for us. As soon as any of them get in a better system with a competent playmaker they will thrive as quality two way players with excellent offence. We just lack playmakers capable of unlocking their true potential.
Part of the reason I like Raymond is with his skating, skill and IQ I think he can be a playmaker to help these guys. Perfetti could have a similar impact with his skill and IQ. To a lesser extent I like Drysdale, although I see him more as the same in the sense that he won’t be a true offensive catalyst but a very good player none the less.
