2024 2nd Overall Artyom Levshunov

[Panzerspitze]

What does it take for someone around here to want me?!

Or maybe, just a piece of you

But to answer your question: a scout friend, with a million dollar mansion, in or around an AHL affiliate's site, for starters

 

[Putt Pirate]

I was listening to Daily Faceoff and they stated that Lev has had an excellent start to his NHL career. Their opinion not anyone on here and they know their shit.

I find it odd a Hawks fan would be cheering for failure of our prospects. While the rest of us cheer for them to be successful. Especially when Lev is looking so good.

 

[Taze em]

I want to talk Levshunov, actually. He has not been egregiously bad in the D zone positionally like I expected. The super weird thing he is doing now is…

Has anyone notice him bailing out of the O zone to the red line when his d partner has the puck? It is the weirdest damn thing. His partner looks for him and he just backs up to red line. I love him so much the beautiful thing about him is that he has so much to learn still, he really has no idea what he’s doing sometimes and that’s a positive not a negative because hes replacement level already while clueless.

He’s like if you Tom Hanks in Big played hockey and was the fastest most skilled guy on the ice. Just a child hockey wise.

 

[ColbyChaos]

WTF they got rid of the Jokinen reaction??? Do I have to pay extra a year for that one now? I don't know how you watch this kid and don't walk away impressed. I'm sticking with my Drew Doughty hopes and dreams for him.

The sad react is also gone

 

[ColbyChaos]

ColbyChaos is a GOAT around here, who are you?

I am sure Hawkaholic will notice you now. Keep trying.

@OldScool you were right he did notice me

 

[Taze em]

Frank Seravelli is just all over the Blackhawks glazing us daily. And he’s doing hits on CHSN really frequently. Wonder what his angle is he’s a national reporter.

 

[Wally1112pac]

Calling Lev a 3rd pair D is going to follow this guy around for the next 15 years...

 

[OldScool]

I want to talk Levshunov, actually. He has not been egregiously bad in the D zone positionally like I expected. The super weird thing he is doing now is…

Has anyone notice him bailing out of the O zone to the red line when his d partner has the puck? It is the weirdest damn thing. His partner looks for him and he just backs up to red line. I love him so much the beautiful thing about him is that he has so much to learn still, he really has no idea what he’s doing sometimes and that’s a positive not a negative because hes replacement level already while clueless.

He’s like if you Tom Hanks in Big played hockey and was the fastest most skilled guy on the ice. Just a child hockey wise.

Sounds familiar.

 

[MHO]

I wonder if tomorrow is his last game as a Hawk this season as I think he won't be able to slide his contract after that. I'm not all that concerned about the salary cap ramifications of it but Rockford could certainly use him for their playoff run and both Chicago and Rockford have games on Friday.

 

[Chuck Testa]

I wonder if tomorrow is his last game as a Hawk this season as I think he won't be able to slide his contract after that. I'm not all that concerned about the salary cap ramifications of it but Rockford could certainly use him for their playoff run and both Chicago and Rockford have games on Friday.

Truthfully, they would probably be better served sending him back and not burning a year on his rookie deal to play on a team that is better off losing as many games as possible to close the season out.

He's impressed me and he's only a kid. Albeit he looks like he's 35 years old. Must be that Belarussian blood aha. Send him back to help the Hogs on their final stretch.

 

[Larmer83]

Powers in today's The Athletic.

What will Blackhawks decide as defenseman Artyom Levshunov approaches 10 NHL games?

To slide or not to slide? That's the question for Levshunov and his contract after a promising start to his NHL career.

www.nytimes.com

But overall, Levshunov has more than held his own. He has averaged more than 20 minutes a game. Only Alex Vlasic has played more than him in that stretch. With Levshunov on the ice, the Blackhawks are moving forward with the puck more: his 50.55 Corsi percentage is the highest among the blue line since he was recalled, according to Natural Stat Trick. His 57.1 Corsi for rate per 60 minutes is the second highest among all Blackhawks, and his 49.24 expected goals percentage is second to Wyatt Kaiser among the defensemen.

 

[MHO]

Powers in today's The Athletic.

What will Blackhawks decide as defenseman Artyom Levshunov approaches 10 NHL games?

To slide or not to slide? That's the question for Levshunov and his contract after a promising start to his NHL career.

www.nytimes.com

But overall, Levshunov has more than held his own. He has averaged more than 20 minutes a game. Only Alex Vlasic has played more than him in that stretch. With Levshunov on the ice, the Blackhawks are moving forward with the puck more: his 50.55 Corsi percentage is the highest among the blue line since he was recalled, according to Natural Stat Trick. His 57.1 Corsi for rate per 60 minutes is the second highest among all Blackhawks, and his 49.24 expected goals percentage is second to Wyatt Kaiser among the defensemen.

I guess I feel pretty cool that I had the same thought as Scott Powers

 

[Hattrick Kane]

This guy is an absolute bastion of positivity.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Powers in today's The Athletic.

What will Blackhawks decide as defenseman Artyom Levshunov approaches 10 NHL games?

To slide or not to slide? That's the question for Levshunov and his contract after a promising start to his NHL career.

www.nytimes.com

But overall, Levshunov has more than held his own. He has averaged more than 20 minutes a game. Only Alex Vlasic has played more than him in that stretch. With Levshunov on the ice, the Blackhawks are moving forward with the puck more: his 50.55 Corsi percentage is the highest among the blue line since he was recalled, according to Natural Stat Trick. His 57.1 Corsi for rate per 60 minutes is the second highest among all Blackhawks, and his 49.24 expected goals percentage is second to Wyatt Kaiser among the defensemen.

Not bad for a career bottom pairing Dman.

 

[Larmer83]

Not bad for a career bottom pairing Dman.

Not bad for a 19 year old career bottom pairing Dman on an incredibly shitty team.

 

[bwanajamba]

This guy is an absolute bastion of positivity.

Guy plans to be playing a century from now.. unbelievable pick value

 

[Taze em]

Mentioned in that Powers article is a huge question that isn’t a Hawks question but an important one for individuals involved:

Who runs PP1 in two years. Whoever it is will be a 10 million dollar defensemen and the candidates in order are:
Levshunov
Rinzel
Korchinski

Vlasic
EDM
Kaiser
*schaefer takes the 1 spot if picked
Being PP1 QB is worth about 30 points to a D. Whoever of the 3 will likely be a 60-70 point top minute munching D and you’re paying him 9-10% of cap.

Thats why I think we need to burn Levshunovs first year. Get him to RFA faster before the cap really explodes. He doesn’t strike me as a contract problem but could be wrong.

 

[BHawk21]

Mentioned in that Powers article is a huge question that isn’t a Hawks question but an important one for individuals involved:

Who runs PP1 in two years. Whoever it is will be a 10 million dollar defensemen and the candidates in order are:
Levshunov
Rinzel
Korchinski

Vlasic
EDM
Kaiser
*schaefer takes the 1 spot if picked
Being PP1 QB is worth about 30 points to a D. Whoever of the 3 will likely be a 60-70 point top minute munching D and you’re paying him 9-10% of cap.

Thats why I think we need to burn Levshunovs first year. Get him to RFA faster before the cap really explodes. He doesn’t strike me as a contract problem but could be wrong.

I think Leshunov. He seems to be able to figure out a way to get his shot through.

 

[Muffinalt]

This guy is an absolute bastion of positivity.

Hahah f***ing love it. And he is right btw, guys saying 50, 60 and stuff had me sad

 

[WarriorofTime]

I wonder if tomorrow is his last game as a Hawk this season as I think he won't be able to slide his contract after that. I'm not all that concerned about the salary cap ramifications of it but Rockford could certainly use him for their playoff run and both Chicago and Rockford have games on Friday.

They ought to slide (team control is the name of the game imo) and then that also lets Rinzel come in and play NHL games when Minnesota's season ends (which could be as soon as Thursday)

 

[WarriorofTime]

Hahah f***ing love it. And he is right btw, guys saying 50, 60 and stuff had me sad

When I was 22 I definitely would have been like "50". These days, I'm like "50? That's nothing"

 

[Praetorian Caps]

 

[Muffinalt]

What an amazing video.

Lev i think is the rare case of boom but no bust. If he ever truly develops the awareness, look out, but his current floor as we saw is pretty good too.

 

[WarriorofTime]

What an amazing video.

Lev i think is the rare case of boom but no bust. If he ever truly develops the awareness, look out, but his current floor as we saw is pretty good too.

Well he did go 2nd overall for a reason, despite people on the internet having this odd belief that he was a crazy off the board selection.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Great vid, thank you!

He's a smart kid and moves around the ice very, very well