LW/C Luca Pinelli - Ottawa 67’s, OHL (2023, 114th, CBJ)

[GermanSpitfire]

Luca Pinelli at eliteprospects.com


Brother of LA Kings second rounder Francesco Pinelli. - Luca however was a second round pick in the OHL draft and at the time of their drafts, Francesco was seen as the better player. Pinelli is a Very intelligent forward with a real good motor on him. He is a better skater at the same age his brother is, but I wouldn’t classify it as a strength for either player. He possesses a very good shot, and excellent vision on both ends of the ice. I think he’ll end up being a first round calibre talent that slips a little because of the under 6’ + skating concerns combination. Should be interesting to see how he progresses.

OHL Rights: Ottawa 67’s
OHL Draft: Ottawa 67’s (R2, 2021, #28 Overall)

 

[DemidovSaveUs]

I’ve he’s an undersized player with a bit Of skill. Don’t know if hew I’ll get drafted at this point. He certainly has a chance.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Scored his first career OHL goal today - He had 3 points to give him 6 points in 11 games.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Put up excellent numbers as a 16-year-old in the OHL. Especially considering he was a second-rounder in the OHL draft.

 

[Siludin]

I think he's pacing to go in the 2nd round just like his brother.
He's performing just as well as Francesco at the same age, especially when controlling for the quality of team he's playing on.
He might squeak into late 1st - he's going to be the main guy on the Ottawa 67s next year, during his draft year.

 

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[CybershadeEDM]

I feel like he's gonna be a big riser over the course of the season.

 

[montreal]

I should see a good bit of him this year so I plan on keeping on eye on him for sure.

 

[Lavar Ball]

Kid stays hot, scored his 4th on an absolute rip. Almost pulled off the Michigan earlier as well

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[Lavar Ball]

Four point game today brings him up to 25 points in 17 games, currently the highest scoring first year draft eligible OHLer

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Four point game today brings him up to 25 points in 17 games, currently the highest scoring first year draft eligible OHLer

from 0.60 ppg player to 1.50 ppg, pretty impressive season so far

 

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Nice sequence by Pinelli here

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Another kid that I can't seem to pinpoint what he will be at the NHL level.

He's small - skating needs work but man is he ever a smart player that is always in a good position to make plays on both ends of the rink. He has a good shot and possesses good vision in finding open teammates.

Reminds me a bit of Nic Petan - He will be a great junior player no doubt but questions revolving around his size and skating will probably cause him to get drafted in the second round on draft day.

I hope he goes to a team that has a legitimate plan for this kid.

 

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[Jersey Fan 12]

Ottawa 67's leading scorer. Why is there not more discussion about him?

Size? Style of play? Skating?

 

[WeThreeKings]

Ottawa 67's leading scorer. Why is there not more discussion about him?

Size? Style of play? Skating?

He looks like a good undersized OHL player. I have trouble finding out how he could succeed at the NHL level. Looks like a 4th rounder or beyond, really. If Dumais went in round 3, Pinelli isn't ripping the league quite as much.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

He looks like a good undersized OHL player. I have trouble finding out how he could succeed at the NHL level. Looks like a 4th rounder or beyond, really. If Dumais went in round 3, Pinelli isn't ripping the league quite as much.

49th for North American skaters by Central Scouting. Would put him in 3rd or 4th round with International players included.

 

[Lavar Ball]

I'd take him late 2nd I think. He is a real hound on the ice. Plays a very complete and intelligent game, bigger than his size. If his skating improves I really like his chances at an NHL career

 

[Maple Leaf]

I am wondering why half the prospects are german and now I know

 

[NordiquesForeva]

Pinelli would be an interesting pick in the 4th round imo. He has a high-end offensive toolbox and can create plays offensively, but struggles to separate or create space for himself on the rush as he doesn't really have the acceleration to do so. He does have a great motor, I'll give him that; despite his size, he's not afraid to get in on the forecheck. Defensively, he's been able to contribute within Ottawa's fast-paced puck pursuit game. But his strength really is creating good plays in the o-zone. Maybe a smaller version of another 67 - Tyler Toffoli - would be a good comp, but with a bias towards playmaking (though I'd stress that Pinelli has really good shooting ability). Skating, more so than size, would be my biggest concern with his game. If he can improve in that area he’d have a good chance of making the NHL.

Pinelli's linemate and centre, Vinz Rohrer, was a 3rd rounder last year and should be seen as a better pro prospect imo. From that perspective, 4th round or later might make sense for Pinelli.

 

[TopC0rner]

Pinelli would be an interesting pick in the 4th round imo. He has a high-end offensive toolbox and can create plays offensively, but struggles to separate or create space for himself on the rush as he doesn't really have the acceleration to do so. He does have a great motor, I'll give him that; despite his size, he's not afraid to get in on the forecheck. Defensively, he's been able to contribute within Ottawa's fast-paced puck pursuit game. But his strength really is creating good plays in the o-zone. Maybe a smaller version of another 67 - Tyler Toffoli - would be a good comp, but with a bias towards playmaking (though I'd stress that Pinelli has really good shooting ability). Skating, more so than size, would be my biggest concern with his game. If he can improve in that area he’d have a good chance of making the NHL.

Pinelli's linemate and centre, Vinz Rohrer, was a 3rd rounder last year and should be seen as a better pro prospect imo. From that perspective, 4th round or later might make sense for Pinelli.

From my perspective, I like Pinelli more than Rohrer.

 

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