Prospect Info: 2024 2nd Overall - Artyom Levshunov

[WarriorofTime]

I mean why would the Hawks sign the guy to play him in a lesser league?

If he struggles in the AHL, Brad Lambert was another.

I didn't say it *would* happen, just that it *could* happen in response to "he has to play in the NHL or AHL"

 

[Sacha BOXviert]

Rare for sure.

Off the top of my head, I can't think of another prospect that had a continual year to year progression of jumping to superior leagues like that.

If anyone can think of any, it'd be fun to compare and see how they panned out.

Dominik Badinka RD

2021-22 (16years): Czechia U17+Czechia U20+Czechia IV (40 total games)
2022-23 (17years): Finland Jokerit U20 (43 games)
2023-24(18years): Sweden (u20 Nationell 17 games)+(Sweden (33 SHL games). Promotion in-season. Prominent role in professional league. 6 different leagues 3 YEARS

All this + the international games in the last 3 years.
Levshunov 7
Badinka 36

 

[clydesdale line]

Dominik Badinka RD

2021-22 (16years): Czechia U17+Czechia U20+Czechia IV (40 total games)
2022-23 (17years): Finland Jokerit U20 (43 games)
2023-24(18years): Sweden (u20 Nationell 17 games)+(Sweden (33 SHL games). Promotion in-season. Prominent role in professional league. 6 different leagues 3 YEARS

All this + the international games in the last 3 years.
Levshunov 7
Badinka 36

You comparing Badinka who has played professionally for years to Levshunov who played for freakin Belarus Vyss to USHL to College is... certainly a choice.

 

[Sacha BOXviert]

You comparing Badinka who has played professionally for years to Levshunov who played for freakin Belarus Vyss to USHL to College is... certainly a choice.

Why is Levshunov especial? both played abroad in different leagues

 

[WarriorofTime]

Why is Levshunov especial?

Highest drafted player from Belarus ever. It's a pretty big accomplishment, and it's not like he went to Russia/Sweden or something when he was 13. He was playing properly in Belarus up until two years before being selected 2nd overall. It's not a guarantee of anything of course, but any time a player comes from a "system" (for lack of a better word) that isn't consistently churning out high-end players, it does raise some attention to the player.

 

[Sacha BOXviert]

You comparing Badinka who has played professionally for years to Levshunov who played for freakin Belarus Vyss to USHL to College is... certainly a choice.

Badinka has played one year in professionals

 

[clydesdale line]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1811853670906233098

Fantastic breakdown of Arty's strengths and weaknesses as a player.

 

[HawksDub89]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1811853670906233098

Fantastic breakdown of Arty's strengths and weaknesses as a player.

Solid work here.

 

[Florida Blackhawks]

I hope he can produce as a rookie.

 

[cassac]

I hope he can produce as a rookie.

He will, in Rockford.

 

[Sacha BOXviert]

This continue to torture me
"He's not beat"

 

[Larmer83]

This continue to torture me
"He's not beat"

All defensemen get beat.

 

[featherhawk]

Lev is a work in progress, clearly the hawks think his trajectory is gong to continue. He is a guy that has a lot of fire, he needs to be seasoned and he needs to mature. Needs to learn to be a pro, needs to improve his english skills.

 

[clydesdale line]

Inside top prospect Artyom Levshunov's journey from Belarus to the Blackhawks

Just over two years ago, Levshunov was a total unknown in the hockey world. Now, the muscular defenseman is Belarus' highest-drafted prospect ever and the future cornerstone of the Hawks' defense. Here's how he got to this point and where he's headed next.

chicago.suntimes.com

Outstanding article from @benpopecst about Levshunov.

 

[benpopecst]

Inside top prospect Artyom Levshunov's journey from Belarus to the Blackhawks

Just over two years ago, Levshunov was a total unknown in the hockey world. Now, the muscular defenseman is Belarus' highest-drafted prospect ever and the future cornerstone of the Hawks' defense. Here's how he got to this point and where he's headed next.

chicago.suntimes.com

Outstanding article from @benpopecst about Levshunov.

Glad you enjoyed it!