TANNER PEARSON - Left Winger - 27 - $3.75MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2021-2022
LAST UPDATED 8/28/19
After being a key cog in the Kings' second Stanley Cup machine, Tanner Pearson had a few solid seasons as a top-6 forward for the Kings, potting 20 goals once and at least 40 points twice. Unfortunately for Pearson, though, that success was short-lived, as he found himself faced up against a disaster of a 2018-19 season. This past season, Pearson struggled and failed to score in his first 17 games in Los Angeles, so he was flipped to Pittsburgh, where he also struggled to score, so he was traded again, this time to Vancouver, where Pearson finally found some scoring touch. Sure, his 12 points in 19 games is probably propped up by an unsustainably high 21.4 shooting percentage, but at least it provides some optimism going forward. Pearson has some undeniable tools that make him an intriguing forward. First and foremost, Pearson's best asset is his versatility. Pearson can fit on a bottom-6 checking/energy line, using his smarts and motor to energize his team, and can also fit with a top-6 line as long as he's well-supported by his linemates. His offensive game isn't high-end enough for him to create chances all alone, but he can score well as a finisher and possesses some intriguing tools, like his offensive instincts and his shot. I wouldn't bet against Pearson scoring 20 goals again, but to do so he needs to be given ample offensive opportunities. He won't do it himself. Defensively, Pearson is a capable player who can kill penalties decently well and use his motor and grit to grind out board battles and pressure opposing forwards. He shouldn't be a centerpiece defensive forward, but he can be a helpful complementary defensive forward to a franchise's special teams efforts. Overall, Pearson is a middle-6 winger with some real scoring upside but also some genuine downside if he can't rediscover what made him so successful in Los Angeles.
After being a key cog in the Kings' second Stanley Cup machine, Tanner Pearson had a few solid seasons as a top-6 forward for the Kings, potting 20 goals once and at least 40 points twice. Unfortunately for Pearson, though, that success was short-lived, as he found himself faced up against a disaster of a 2018-19 season. This past season, Pearson struggled and failed to score in his first 17 games in Los Angeles, so he was flipped to Pittsburgh, where he also struggled to score, so he was traded again, this time to Vancouver, where Pearson finally found some scoring touch. Sure, his 12 points in 19 games is probably propped up by an unsustainably high 21.4 shooting percentage, but at least it provides some optimism going forward. Pearson has some undeniable tools that make him an intriguing forward. First and foremost, Pearson's best asset is his versatility. Pearson can fit on a bottom-6 checking/energy line, using his smarts and motor to energize his team, and can also fit with a top-6 line as long as he's well-supported by his linemates. His offensive game isn't high-end enough for him to create chances all alone, but he can score well as a finisher and possesses some intriguing tools, like his offensive instincts and his shot. I wouldn't bet against Pearson scoring 20 goals again, but to do so he needs to be given ample offensive opportunities. He won't do it himself. Defensively, Pearson is a capable player who can kill penalties decently well and use his motor and grit to grind out board battles and pressure opposing forwards. He shouldn't be a centerpiece defensive forward, but he can be a helpful complementary defensive forward to a franchise's special teams efforts. Overall, Pearson is a middle-6 winger with some real scoring upside but also some genuine downside if he can't rediscover what made him so successful in Los Angeles.
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