Player Preview: Kyle Palmieri
By Jason Byun
Apr 18, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) passes the puck in front of Anaheim Ducks right wing Kyle Palmieri (R) during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Strengths:
Kyle Palmieri can skate very well: he brings an element of speed to the Ducks’ offense. He’s an energetic forward, and that manifests itself through both hard work and the aforementioned speed. His motor is very good: he’s very good about keeping his feet moving and engaging in the play.
Palmieri always looks to make his presence felt in the offensive third: he has an aggressive score-first mentality and is always looking to attack the net whenever he has an opportunity to do so. His shot is both strong and accurate, and he has very good offensive instincts to pair with that shot. He’s also a versatile player: though his natural slot is at right wing, he has experience playing on either side of center, and can even line up as a pivot if need be.