Hortankin Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 34 minutes ago, MedicineHatCanuck said: Benning may give him a contract based on that alone. He is good in the face-off dot and from what I've heard is one of the best shutdown centre in the league, granted it is junior but that is still impressive. If he develops into a Paul Gaustad or Manny Malhotra type of player then I think everyone would be happy. I have complete trust in Benning when it comes his evalulation of talent. He hasn't fallen flat on his face so far in terms of getting fair value when dealing players, but he hasn't fleeced anyone so far. Manny was much much more than just a 4th line center. This team took a huge blow after we lost him. Really hope Bo van turn out as good or better than him in the dot. Faceoffs are the most important thing when it comes to having a strong team IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronic.Canuck Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 61% on faceoffs is nothing to scoff at, even in junior. Benning keeps proving his eye for talent. Let's hope for a long successful playoff run for Kyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 http://new.ontariohockeyleague.com/video/mar-2516-gm1-saginaw-1-erie-5 Highlight video from Game 1, Pettit scores the third and fifth goals for Erie. First one on a breakaway deke and the second on a 2-on-1 wrister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Doesn't the club have to sign him before June 1st or he re-enters the draft? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Offensive numbers aside he's intriguing. He's big, great on faceoffs thus far, looks like he skates pretty well, and by all accounts he's good defensively. If he can continue that at the pro level and provide even Mendoza line offense he might find a career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 22 hours ago, MedicineHatCanuck said: Benning may give him a contract based on that alone. He is good in the face-off dot and from what I've heard is one of the best shutdown centre in the league, granted it is junior but that is still impressive. If he develops into a Paul Gaustad or Manny Malhotra type of player then I think everyone would be happy. I have complete trust in Benning when it comes his evalulation of talent. He hasn't fallen flat on his face so far in terms of getting fair value when dealing players, but he hasn't fleeced anyone so far. That's the thing though, Malhotra wasn't the elite 3rd line center in junior that he became in the NHL. He was an offensive performer (nearly PPG his final full junior year) and that's what NYR thought they were getting him when they picked him up. Obviously Pettit's junior numbers are no where near Malhotra's, but I think it's safe to assume Benning realizes he isn't expected to be the same. It'll still be a stretch for him to just bring what his strengths seem to be if he can't translate anything offensively to the NHL level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Erie takes a 2-0 series lead with a 7-3 win today. Pettit adds another goal and wins 20 of 27 faceoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronic.Canuck Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 55 minutes ago, stonecoldstevebernier said: Erie takes a 2-0 series lead with a 7-3 win today. Pettit adds another goal and wins 20 of 27 faceoffs. Nearly 80% in the dot.... MONSTER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 This guy is stepping it up at the most important time of the year. Awesome to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 could a big post season performance be enough to earn him a pro contract? it'd be pretty cool if they try him out on a AHL contract next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 When you consider that Benning chose to pick him in his draft year when he had 10 points (and none in the playoffs) then offense isn't a big concern. They have the contract space too. I don't think its a given that he gets signed, but the reasons for him being drafted (size, defensive awareness, faceoffs) are all still prominent and all that gives him a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Erie completes the sweep of Saginaw today with a 6-4 win. Pettit had one assist in the win, giving him 3-1-4 in four games through the first round. Also 67.6% on faceoffs so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 On 2016-03-29 at 3:26 PM, stonecoldstevebernier said: When you consider that Benning chose to pick him in his draft year when he had 10 points (and none in the playoffs) then offense isn't a big concern. They have the contract space too. I don't think its a given that he gets signed, but the reasons for him being drafted (size, defensive awareness, faceoffs) are all still prominent and all that gives him a chance. Maybe Utica signs him ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 12 hours ago, Fred65 said: Maybe Utica signs him ? That's what I'm hoping for. give a draft pick a look in a pro league without using an NHL contract to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Kyle Petite Pettit 6 foot 4 points in 4 playoff games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 No points for Pettit today, but he did win 13 of 16 faceoffs in Erie's 3-2 win in Game 1 vs the Soo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Erie takes Game 2 by a 3-1 score, now lead the series 2-0. No points for Pettit, but won 16 of 18 faceoffs. 72% on draws now in the playoffs, 3-1-4 in six games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Kid's a FO machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Erie drops Game 3 3-2 to SSM, still lead the series 2-1 though. Pettit with one goal and 16/23 on faceoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Erie is onto the next round after a 5-2 win tonight in Game 5. No points for Pettit in this game - he sits at 4-1-5 in 9 games and 73.4% on faceoffs through two rounds so far. Erie will meet London in the conference finals, Barrie vs Niagara in the other final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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