Gniwder 168 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 I feel like this kid has been completely overlooked and never talked about... but is probably going to be one of the next players to make this team. 6'2" 200lb center 2015, 5th round pick 23 years old. Turns 24 in August 2021 2019/20 season: First full year in the AHL. Scored 22 pts in 59 games (28 pt pace) 2020/21 season: Second full year in the AHL. 15 pts in 22 games (52 pt pace) Praised for being physically mature and strong. Plays with grit and edge and goes to the dirty areas (racked up penalty minutes in the USHL and college). Used to playing in a shutdown role and can win draws. Horcoff has had him working on his offensive game which seems to be developing nicely. Son of former NHLer Scott Pearson who was a grinder for the Leafs/Sabres/Oilers. Father Scott had 38 fighting majors in just under 300 games played. Pearson looks like he's quickly developing into a bottom 6 shutdown center for this team who likes to crash in the corners and towards the net. At 24 he's probably going to get his cup of NHL coffee next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) Would he not have to usurp L.GD. though? With Veleno and Rasmussen and Namestnikov already fighting for the middle six C positions....... I guess he may get a call when injuries injure. Edited May 3, 2021 by The 91 of Ryans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, Gniwder said: I feel like this kid has been completely overlooked and never talked about... but is probably going to be one of the next players to make this team. 6'2" 200lb center 2015, 5th round pick 23 years old. Turns 24 in August 2021 2019/20 season: First full year in the AHL. Scored 22 pts in 59 games (28 pt pace) 2020/21 season: Second full year in the AHL. 15 pts in 22 games (52 pt pace) Praised for being physically mature and strong. Plays with grit and edge and goes to the dirty areas (racked up penalty minutes in the USHL and college). Used to playing in a shutdown role and can win draws. Horcoff has had him working on his offensive game which seems to be developing nicely. Son of former NHLer Scott Pearson who was a grinder for the Leafs/Sabres/Oilers. Father Scott had 38 fighting majors in just under 300 games played. Pearson looks like he's quickly developing into a bottom 6 shutdown center for this team who likes to crash in the corners and towards the net. At 24 he's probably going to get his cup of NHL coffee next year. Totally agree. Love this kid. He's Glendening with a little more offense. He actually scores quite well when you consider how little TOI he gets. He's also another guy I could see playing the "Tyler Bertuzzi" role on the wing if he can't stick at center. Big fan of Pearson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 17 minutes ago, Gniwder said: I feel like this kid has been completely overlooked and never talked about... but is probably going to be one of the next players to make this team. 6'2" 200lb center 2015, 5th round pick 23 years old. Turns 24 in August 2021 2019/20 season: First full year in the AHL. Scored 22 pts in 59 games (28 pt pace) 2020/21 season: Second full year in the AHL. 15 pts in 22 games (52 pt pace) Praised for being physically mature and strong. Plays with grit and edge and goes to the dirty areas (racked up penalty minutes in the USHL and college). Used to playing in a shutdown role and can win draws. Horcoff has had him working on his offensive game which seems to be developing nicely. Son of former NHLer Scott Pearson who was a grinder for the Leafs/Sabres/Oilers. Father Scott had 38 fighting majors in just under 300 games played. Pearson looks like he's quickly developing into a bottom 6 shutdown center for this team who likes to crash in the corners and towards the net. At 24 he's probably going to get his cup of NHL coffee next year. Seems like a good fit to eventually take disney.com 's riole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 Just watched a buncha videos of him including Blash talking about him a lil Seems very smart and put together. Majored in finance at U of Maine. Reads and listens to podcasts instead of playing vidya and watching netflix like his teammates. Says he's focused on becoming a 200ft player who plays both sides of the puck. His biggest takeaway and lesson from his father was always playing with consistency. Blash praises him for "knowing exactly what type of player he is and doing that". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 skating? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,750 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 26 minutes ago, Gniwder said: Just watched a buncha videos of him including Blash talking about him a lil Sauce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 33 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said: skating? He's got pro-average skating, probably like a Glendening actually. He can keep up no problem, but I don't think he's blazing fast or anything. 1 The 91 of Ryans reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 29 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: Sauce Draft interviews Jo and Mo on youtube Bob Kaser in traverse city Random highlights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 1 hour ago, The 91 of Ryans said: Would he not have to usurp L.GD. though? With Veleno and Rasmussen and Namestnikov already fighting for the middle six C positions....... I guess he may get a call when injuries injure. The only pure centers we seem to have are Larkin and Rasmussen. Veleno played wing in the SHL disney.com plays RW Namestnikov plays LW and RW There will be a spot for Pearson if he earns it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,750 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 29 minutes ago, Gniwder said: Draft interviews Jo and Mo on youtube Bob Kaser in traverse city Random highlights No. You have to give me the links. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 36 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: No. You have to give me the links. Chase Pearson is hungry for the NHL Put it in a nice youtube playlist for you you POS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,750 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 9 minutes ago, Gniwder said: Chase Pearson is hungry for the NHL Put it in a nice youtube playlist for you you POS Not gonna get Gnomed again. 1 Gniwder reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted May 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Gniwder said: The only pure centers we seem to have are Larkin and Rasmussen. Veleno played wing in the SHL disney.com plays RW Namestnikov plays LW and RW There will be a spot for Pearson if he earns it. All of those guys are centers. They got moved to the wing because there's too many centers on the team, not because they can't play the position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 Just sayin'... 2 Akakabuto and Gniwder reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 7 hours ago, kipwinger said: Just sayin'... Damn, he musta read our thread. He's now at a 56 pt pace in 76 AHL games. Tied for 3rd in goal scoring with Givani Smith, who he is outpacing in AHL scoring. Kids looking like what we expected Dominic Turgeon should've been. I see the comparisons to Luke Glendening, but he sorta reminds me of Derek Grant or Riley Nash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 Former captain at maine as well he’ll 100% be a redwing game 1 next season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,750 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 Veleno might get some competition next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 15 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: Veleno might get some competition next year. FWIW, Pearson scored at a very similar rate to Veleno in their AHL rookie season despite playing significantly fewer (and definitely harder) minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,750 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 1 minute ago, kipwinger said: FWIW, Pearson scored at a very similar rate to Veleno in their AHL rookie season despite playing significantly fewer (and definitely harder) minutes. Have we finally reached the stage in the rebuild where prospects competes with other prospects for spots and not with veterans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) 50 minutes ago, nyqvististhefuture said: Former captain at maine as well he’ll 100% be a redwing game 1 next season Not sure he'll be on the opening night roster, but I do think he's lining himself up nicely to be the #1 callup next year. I'm thinking Svechnikov and Smith will make the opening night roster. Then it will be a competition among Veleno/Pearson/Hirose/Raymond/Berggren depending on where everyone gets assigned. Of course Svechnikov and Hirose may not be on this team next year, and Berggren and Raymond may not come over yet, so there is a possibility it's Veleno v. Pearson for the last spot. Edited May 4, 2021 by Gniwder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: Have we finally reached the stage in the rebuild where prospects competes with other prospects for spots and not with veterans? I'm loving the fact that we basically have a bunch of kids in the lineup right now and they're playing pretty even with some of the better teams in the league. The argument against bringing kids into the lineup too early has always been that they'll give up too many chances...and then they brought the kids into the lineup...and they didn't give up too many chances. For the first time in a long time I think there's going to be genuine competition for those bottom of the lineup spots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 Wondering what Helm re-signs for? 4 x 2.5 maybe...... 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said: Wondering what Helm re-signs for? 4 x 2.5 maybe...... He's 34. League min or walk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Gniwder said: He's 34. League min or walk. I think he's earned a 4 year extension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
