even cam allen probalby will struggle because hes not as big as some and he needs tob e that much more dynanic.
i find the twitter scouts look way too much at now vs looking at what they will be at the next level. now works with some guys like barlow and to an extent richie, but not with guys who are smaller and will need to be that much better at the next level
I try to find multiple comparables from the past that seem to have many of the same skill sets and then cross reference against the percentage of chance they reach the same ceiling.
When I look at Pinelli, I see a lot of the same comparable as Toffoli, except Pinelli’s skating is much better at the same age. Pinelli is more of a dangler whereas Toffoli was more north-south. Each have a strong shot.
What is the likelihood of Pinelli getting to scoring areas at the NHL level? Will he be strong enough or will his skating likely improve to allow him to get to those spots on the ice? That is a big question for me. He isn’t the type of player that can contribute in other ways. We are seeing similar issues with Robertson in Toronto. You need to get into good scoring positions.
Pinelli has a strong motor and he has the drive. He can take advantage at the OHL level and it’s been impressive to watch as a 17 year old but how will his frame fill out over the next two years? That is where I start to question him as a bonafide prospect. He is clearly a pro player. I question whether he can add other elements to his game to make him more useful than as a scorer from the wing as a complementary player. I don’t see him as a line driver.
Rohrer has a stronger ability to drive his line. He creates more space with his skill in tight. He can bring multiple players to him and dish it in tight. I don’t see Pinelli having that same ability right now. So, is he simply an elite scorer and if so, can that translate at the NHL level or only at the AHL level?
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