Prospect Info: 2018 NHL Draft / Pick #9 - Vitali Kravtsov (RW) - Part III

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Stoa scores and now it's 2-0. Traktor has a really good chance to make the play offs as the no 8 seed if they win games like this. They won't have a chance against teams like AK, SKA or CSKA but against the lower ranked teams, they have to grab the points.

 

[kovazub94]

Well, this game got turned upside down pretty quickly. Traktor defenseman got 5+20 and Torpedo scored 3 goals during the major.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Well, this game got turned upside down pretty quickly. Traktor defenseman got 5+20 and Torpedo scored 3 goals during the major.

Yeah, that was a bit harsh to send off Petrov there. Now we just have to hope Kravtsov works his magic

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Tweet was deleted?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Should work now. Not sure why it didn't show

 

[EdJovanovski]

Kravtsov with 1 assist & 4 SOG today

 

[EdJovanovski]

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Careful, CodeE is going to whine about this.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Careful, CodeE is going to whine about this.

"Golyshev always played more than 29 games in a season so you can't know what his numbers were after 29 games"

Man, I had so much fun today. I hope you read that entire discussion

 

[The Crypto Guy]

"Golyshev always played more than 29 games in a season so you can't know what his numbers were after 29 games"

Man, I had so much fun today. I hope you read that entire discussion

They "removed" me from the thread so I can't read his gems anymore

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

This page has so many dank memes

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

They "removed" me from the thread so I can't read his gems anymore

He was complaining because Eliteprospects and hockeyDB weren't showing how many points a player had after 29 games so he thought I made those numbers up. It was hilarious.

Anyway, back to Krava (f*** it, I will start using it since it's literally on his sticks): He has 4 goals and 5 primary assists so far this season, giving him 9 primary points. Kuznetsov (8 goals, 3 A1) has more primary points due to him being more of a goal-scorer, but Tarasenko (7G, 0A1) and Panarin (4G, 2A1) got more secondary assists throughout their first 29 games of the D+1 season.

It's still early, but Kravtsov's numbers actually look great for a playmaker. I never expected him to be a pure goalscorer like Tarasenko. The fact that he is already such a well-rounded playmaker at such a young age is a great sign.

 

[EdJovanovski]

He was complaining because Eliteprospects and hockeyDB weren't showing how many points a player had after 29 games so he thought I made those numbers up. It was hilarious.

Anyway, back to Krava (**** it, I will start using it since it's literally on his sticks): He has 4 goals and 5 primary assists so far this season, giving him 9 primary points. Kuznetsov (8 goals, 3 A1) has more primary points due to him being more of a goal-scorer, but Tarasenko (7G, 0A1) and Panarin (4G, 2A1) got more secondary assists throughout their first 29 games of the D+1 season.

It's still early, but Kravtsov's numbers actually look great for a playmaker. I never expected him to be a pure goalscorer like Tarasenko. The fact that he is already such a well-rounded playmaker at such a young age is a great sign.

Most scouting reports say he's more of a sniper than a playmaker, what do you think he is? I was hoping he'd be more of a sniper since that's what we've sorely lacked for so long, I really hope we don't end up regretting taking Wahlstrom. Doesn't look like this upcoming draft is a great one for snipers either. Very center-heavy draft, not many players who's shots are raved about, and extremely left-hand dominant; Wahlstrom just seemed to be that perfect fit

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Most scouting reports say he's more of a sniper than a playmaker, what do you think he is? I was hoping he'd be more of a sniper since that's what we've sorely lacked for so long, I really hope we don't end up regretting taking Wahlstrom. Doesn't look like this upcoming draft is a great one for snipers either. Very center-heavy draft, not many players who's shots are raved about, and extremely left-hand dominant; Wahlstrom just seemed to be that perfect fit

Having seen him for a little over a year now, I would say he's a playmaker first, but can definitely shoot the puck like a sniper. When you look at the goals he scored, it reminds me A LOT of Ovechkin. The way he positions himself, the way he gets that quick shot off. And it's not even a slapshot. He has the puck on his stick, but not long enough for the goalie to position himself. It's something I have not seen before.

I think having him in a playmaking role at age 18 in the KHL and him performing this well, is a great sign. When he comes over, he could very well be more of a sniper due to the slightly higher level in play, but I am not worried.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Having seen him for a little over a year now, I would say he's a playmaker first, but can definitely shoot the puck like a sniper. When you look at the goals he scored, it reminds me A LOT of Ovechkin. The way he positions himself, the way he gets that quick shot off. And it's not even a slapshot. He has the puck on his stick, but not long enough for the goalie to position himself. It's something I have not seen before.

I think having him in a playmaking role at age 18 in the KHL and him performing this well, is a great sign. When he comes over, he could very well be more of a sniper due to the slightly higher level in play, but I am not worried.

Okay that's pretty reassuring
I'll try to start catching most of his games, is there any confirmation that he's coming to play the World Juniors this winter?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Okay that's pretty reassuring
I'll try to start catching most of his games, is there any confirmation that he's coming to play the World Juniors this winter?

f***, I hope so. I already booked my flight and bought tickets to the Russia-Denmark game. I expect him to captain his team at the WJC

 

[EdJovanovski]

****, I hope so. I already booked my flight and bought tickets to the Russia-Denmark game. I expect him to captain his team at the WJC

So there's no word on it yet?
If he's playing maybe I'll go and see you there!

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

So there's no word on it yet?
If he's playing maybe I'll go and see you there!

Well, the team is not yet announced, but since he was the captain of his U20 team in 2 tournaments so far, and was by far their best player, I don't see how he isn't on the team (barring injury)

 

[Mac n Gs]

Our son getting some love from THN:

 

[Trxjw]

The WJC could definitely be what puts the kid in the conversation amongst the leagues best prospects.

 

[Ghost of jas]

The WJC could definitely be what puts the kid in the conversation amongst the leagues best prospects.

So much for the talk that he was a reach, especially by the Canadian media.

 

[Trxjw]

So much for the talk that he was a reach, especially by the Canadian media.

Kravtsov and Miller really give me a lot of faith in the amateur scouting of this team. They saw the boom potential in both and didn't get caught up in the hype around other guys.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Kravtsov and Miller really give me a lot of faith in the amateur scouting of this team. They saw the boom potential in both and didn't get caught up in the hype around other guys.

Agreed. Add in the pusuit of both Keller and Pettersson, which is why I have faith we should see another high end pick or two this coming draft.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

So much for the talk that he was a reach, especially by the Canadian media.

I love being right. Seeing more and more people acknowledge how good he is, makes me smile