BRENDAN PERLINI - Left Winger - 23 - $.874MM Cap Hit - RFA in 2020-2021
LAST UPDATED 7/25/19
While Perlini may be a disappointment as a former first round pick, the upside that got him drafted above Dylan Larkin is still there, it's just far less clear. Since his days in juniors, Perlini's best asset has always been his shot. Perlini has a heavy, accurate wrister with a quick release. He's got above-average size for someone with his shot and can utilize his big frame in an advantageous way, as he's shown himself capable of playing a typical power forward game before. That being said, his actual defensive game needs refinement, and he lacks the awareness and positioning skills to be a true two-way winger. His offensive game, given his shot, shows incredible promise, but he has not shown the ability to use his tools consistently, and I question whether or not he'll be able to translate his tools into actual NHL success. At this point, he's a marginal NHL power forward who needs a rebuilding team to give him a long leash and let him work through his mistakes in order to unlock his potential.
While Perlini may be a disappointment as a former first round pick, the upside that got him drafted above Dylan Larkin is still there, it's just far less clear. Since his days in juniors, Perlini's best asset has always been his shot. Perlini has a heavy, accurate wrister with a quick release. He's got above-average size for someone with his shot and can utilize his big frame in an advantageous way, as he's shown himself capable of playing a typical power forward game before. That being said, his actual defensive game needs refinement, and he lacks the awareness and positioning skills to be a true two-way winger. His offensive game, given his shot, shows incredible promise, but he has not shown the ability to use his tools consistently, and I question whether or not he'll be able to translate his tools into actual NHL success. At this point, he's a marginal NHL power forward who needs a rebuilding team to give him a long leash and let him work through his mistakes in order to unlock his potential.
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