Scouting Report: Pelayo Bolivar

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Position: Center
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 200 lbs
Current Team: Halifax 21st

Overview:

Pelayo Bolivar is a strong playmaking center who has the ability to impact the game on both ends of the ice. At 6'0" and 200 pounds, Bolivar combines size, strength, and agility to make an impact in all areas of the game. His ability to control the tempo and drive play makes him a valuable asset, particularly in key situations like faceoffs and powerplays. By far Bolivar’s greatest aspect of the game is his chance creation and offensive production.

Strengths:

1. Bolivar’s playmaking and passing are on another level. His ability to see the ice and openings makes it seem like he can see the future. Bolivar’s size allows him to take space and draw defensive pressure to create great chances for his linemates. He is able to make difficult passes look easy. This makes him a huge advantage and a serious threat on the powerplay.

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3. As a center, having a strong faceoff taking ability is very important. Bolivar is a phenomenal faceoff winner, which helps him control the tempo of the game and win possession in big game moments.

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5. With his 6 foot 200 pound frame, Bolivar has a strong physical presence on the ice. He’s not afraid to get down and dirty and drive the corners. Bolivar’s size and strength make him a formidable forechecker and back checker.

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7. Even with his larger size, Bolivar is quick with his hands. His puck handling abilities are exceptionally good. He is able to deceive defenders with his dekes and create better odd-man scoring opportunities.

Areas for Improvement:

1. While Bolivar has a strong physical presence on the ice, his acceleration and top speed could be better. He struggles keeping up with some of the elite skaters on the ice.

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3. Though he’s solid at setting up plays and controlling the puck, Bolivar could benefit from becoming more of a consistent scoring threat himself. His shot is pretty weak and not extremely accurate.

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5. Given his physical style of play, Bolivar can sometimes be prone to taking unnecessary penalties. Learning to play more effective defense and avoid costly penalties will be essential as he progresses.

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7. Even though Bolivar is a gritty physical player, he struggles defensively. He should not be a team’s first option on penalty kills. Bolivar definitely needs to improve his defensive awareness as well as his checking.

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Edited October 10 by SMYLS4