stonecoldstevebernier Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Just saw this on twitter; good to see considering by many Utica accounts he's having a fantastic all-around season with the Comets. Guessing this is mainly to protect his rights for the remainder of the season and then they'll sign him to a proper extension in the summer. Also could be a solid call-up candidate if there are injuries down the stretch or we move players at the deadline. General Fanager @generalfanager Michael Zalewski has signed 1-year deal w #Canucks 1 yr @ $575,000 (prorated) $70,000 AHL salary $125,000 guaranteed http://www.generalfanager.com/players/1913 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoughtysCheck Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 His name reminds me of Mike Wazowski from monsters inc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicineHatCanuck Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 So his contract ends after this season right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I bet there were some NHL teams circling him based on his performance this season with Utica. Smart move by the Canucks to lock him up. I think this means they get RFA rights to him again based on his age? Or am I mistaken on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 8 minutes ago, Quantum said: I bet there were some NHL teams circling him based on his performance this season with Utica. Smart move by the Canucks to lock him up. I think this means they get RFA rights to him again based on his age? Or am I mistaken on that? He still qualifies for RFA status so yeah, smart move on their part to not only lock him up but protect him from signing with another team in the summer. Good asset management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Great News,. Huge potential with this young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Decent size at 6'2 and 205lbs. Admittedly, I haven't seen him play, but judging from his offensive performance, it does seem someone as a bottom-6, although did show some offensive flashes in junior and in college. His PIM is also pretty low. I'm assuming he's just a very reliable winger, who doesn't take a lot of penalties and will chip in a bit here and there? How quick of a skater is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 One of Utica's hardest workers, if not the hardest. Could have a Burrows like route to the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milk and honey Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 He seems to have decent stats and is only 23. He got size and people say he works hard. If he can hit and play physical then we got a great future bottom 6er on our hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Still hoping they keep Valk long term the same way...and maybe toss Prust in the bin and sign Archi to a pro rated contract. Rather have Archie up here doing nothing with more speed than prust doing the same so slowly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalCanuckFan Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Interesting. They are clearly liking what they see from him. He's producing this year and produced a reasonable amount in college. He would be an interesting addition to the bottom 6. Based on usage, I could see him surpassing Kenins quickly. Not sure how the forward grouping is going to clear out next season for management to move up Shinkaruk or Gaunce. If both of them are still waiver exempt next season I guess it's more flexible but they look like they may be poised to make the jump next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I liked the signing when Gillis picked him up, and like the fact he stuck with the organization this year despite not securing a contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 1 hour ago, DoughtysCheck said: His name reminds me of Mike Wazowski from monsters inc Every time I read his name I hear Zarley Zalapski in my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Lancaster said: Decent size at 6'2 and 205lbs. Admittedly, I haven't seen him play, but judging from his offensive performance, it does seem someone as a bottom-6, although did show some offensive flashes in junior and in college. His PIM is also pretty low. I'm assuming he's just a very reliable winger, who doesn't take a lot of penalties and will chip in a bit here and there? How quick of a skater is he? Not quick. His skating has room for improvement. He has adequate acceration and speed but probably slightly below average for the NHL. It's not a glaring concern but it might be what limits his ceiling. As for an overall scouting report: His offensive skills are decent. OK shot, not great, but OK. Good puck skills. Handles well in traffic. Accurate passer. Can lead the rush and carry zone to zone. Decent fakes and dekes. Can stick-handle through the opposition. Doesn't have great dangles however, but more creative moves than generally given credit for. Hard worker. Solid in his own end. Dogged on the puck. Strong forecheck. Could stand to be a bit more physical and maybe have a meaner edge to his game. But overall he's a decent enough player. His game has really progressed this season under Green. Definitely a pro now. He's really elevated himself and is now regularly rated as one of the Comets' best players. Definitely looking like a guy with NHL potential as a hard working 3/4 liner who can play well alongside both skill guys and grinders. And someone the coach can trust in three zones and all situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Phooey Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 1 hour ago, DeNiro said: One of Utica's hardest workers, if not the hardest. Could have a Burrows like route to the NHL. After a solid AHL season that he's having, he's going to go and play a couple of seasons in the ECHL and contemplate hanging them up before taking one more shot at making back to the AHL enroute to the NHL? The road for Zalewski isn't likely going to take him through the ECHL anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Phooey Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 9 minutes ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: Not quick. His skating has room for improvement. He has adequate acceration and speed but probably slightly below average for the NHL. It's not a glaring concern but it might be what limits his ceiling. As for an overall scouting report: His offensive skills are decent. OK shot, not great, but OK. Good puck skills. Handles well in traffic. Accurate passer. Can lead the rush and carry zone to zone. Decent fakes and dekes. Can stick-handle through the opposition. Doesn't have great dangles however, but more creative moves than generally given credit for. Hard worker. Solid in his own end. Dogged on the puck. Strong forecheck. Could stand to be a bit more physical and maybe have a meaner edge to his game. But overall he's a decent enough player. His game has really progressed this season under Green. Definitely a pro now. He's really elevated himself and is now regularly rated as one of the Comets' best players. Definitely looking like a guy with, NHL potential as a hard working 3/4 liner who can play well alongside both skill guys and grinders. And someone the coach can trust in three zones and all situations. Nice scouting report...I hope Zalewski asserts himself in camp next season. You can never have enough big-bodied, decently skilled and coachable players in the organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 1 minute ago, HK Phooey said: After a solid AHL season that he's having, he's going to go and play a couple of seasons in the ECHL and contemplate hanging them up before taking one more shot at making back to the AHL enroute to the NHL? The road for Zalewski isn't likely going to take him through the ECHL anytime soon. Undrafted player that doesn't make the NHL until 25 after working his butt off in the AHL. The connection I made was pretty obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Phooey Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Just now, DeNiro said: Undrafted player that doesn't make the NHL until 25 after working his butt off in the AHL. The connection I made was pretty obvious. Thanks Captain Obvious. You da man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 1 minute ago, HK Phooey said: Thanks Captain Obvious. You da man. Clearly it went over your head, so I guess it wasn't that obvious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Phooey Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Just now, DeNiro said: Clearly it went over your head, so I guess it wasn't that obvious... You so smart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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