Player's Profile
- Name: Adam Pineault
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 194 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-05-23
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Holyoke, Massachusetts
- Acquired: 2004 NHL Entry Draft by Columbus
- Playing In: Pro
Adam Pineault
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Matt MacInnis
History
In his rookie season at Boston College, Pineault registered eight points (four goals, four assists) in 30 games played in 2004-05. He played with the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP) during the 2002-03 season registering 44 points (22 goals, 22 assists) in 56 games. He was a member of the U.S. National U-18 Team that competed in the IIHF Under-18 World Championships in Yaroslav, Russia in April 2003, the U-18 Team that went undefeated in the Four Nations Tournament in Sweden in November 2002 and member of the U.S. National U-17 Team that won the 2002 World Under-17 Challenge in Manitoba, Canada.
Talent Analysis
Adam Pineault is a very good all-around offensive player. With a 6'3, 202 lbs frame, Pineault is already one of the biggest players on his major junior team, and the 18-year-old still has several years to fill out. Pineault uses his size to his advantage on the ice, playing a hard-nosed, gritty, power forward style which helps him to generate turnovers and win loose pucks along the boards in both zones.
Pineault is a powerful skater with great acceleration that helps him get past defenders on the wings. He is a strong puckhandler who is very confident in carrying the puck in the offensive zone and is willing to hold onto it until a teammate becomes available for a pass. He has good vision and passing skills. His strongest asset is his booming slapshot and particularly his ability to control one-timers, which is excellent.
In the 2004-05 season he has shown his versatility as well, playing as both a center and a right winger, often both in the same game. He started the season on a line with Steve Bernier and Stephane Goulet, but towards the middle of the season has played more with Bruce Graham and Ryan Salvis. He tends to play more physically when on the wing and seems to be more willing to use his huge shot. However, overall he appears to be more comfortable playing center.
Future
He will need some time to adjust to the professional game in the AHL, but could be playing in the NHL in 2007-08 if his development goes well and he’s able to add 20 lbs on to his frame to be able to continue to play the power forward game in the NHL. Pineault has the ability to put up second-line numbers, and his physicality is an added attraction. He may need to put on a bit more muscle and hone his game for a few years, but he will be worth the short wait.
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Profile Last Updated: April, 8th 2008
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