Kennerback
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I think Slafkofsky has what it takes to be that bull in a china shop that breaks 1-1 tie games in a tough playoffs.
Prospect Info: [2024 - 5th] Ivan Motherbleeping Demidov (RW), SKA St. Petersburg (MHL)
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Ranked number one in prospects outside the NHL. Rb ranked 27th (would’ve been higher if not for injuries)
www.espn.com
Who are the top players outside the NHL? Ranking the top 50 prospects
No. 1-ranked player Ivan Demidov -- the fifth overall pick this summer -- was an easy choice, with lots of debate thereafter.
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Slaf isn't Todd Bertuzzi. He hits, but doesn't really have a mean streak. Don't think it'll happen unless someone lights a fire under his ass.
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big disagree.
he's got the snarl inside him. he respects the game and knows he is still a young guy, with a lot to prove, hockey wise, before he can tap into his dominator energy and add another layer of nastiness to his game.
this kid, late 20s 30s is going to be a f***ing tyrrant on the ice. just watch.
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as far as prince Ivan goes--
did you guys notice he's much more "game face on" 24-7... he means business.
i think Roman is telling him to behave like a man, not like a wide-eyed teenager.
not a fan of the coach, but this can end up paying off.
Imagine a healthy Ivan @ 26-27 years old with 8-10 years of business experience rather than fantasyland experience....
am i crazy?
Ehhh nice to read but that author has a history of opinions that make it obvious she doesnt know what the f*** she is talking about.Ranked number one in prospects outside the NHL. Rb ranked 27th (would’ve been higher if not for injuries)
Who are the top players outside the NHL? Ranking the top 50 prospects
No. 1-ranked player Ivan Demidov -- the fifth overall pick this summer -- was an easy choice, with lots of debate thereafter.
Kennerback
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I find Easton Cowan deserves a longer look myself.
He’s ranked pretty fairly, imo. The only guy ahead of him that I’d take him over is Connelly, which only slides him up 1 spot. Speaking of, Connelly being there is just weird, considering Hage had the same production in the same league last year, they are the same age, yet Connelly is ranked #24 and Hage is left off the list entirely. Hage is bigger, stronger, and faster than Connelly too, in addition to being more physical. Hage is also a center. Cristall at #49 is dumb too. Other than that, pretty fair list.
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Demidov has played 20 games this season so far. The rest of the top 5 have played a combined total of 10 games.
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Potentially to be really really good. Demidov will make his teammates better!!
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AI-made soviet propaganda poster of the Habs' "New Man". The f***in hockey stick hammer and sickle had me absolutely howling.
No issue at all - love seeing my teams prospect at 1 - why would you assume that?
It’s just I haven’t watched the 100+ prospects in contention for this list enough times including live viewings to have an informed opinion for a true ranking, just like that author.
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I would think so. He’s been dominant in the KHL and I think his game will translate well to the NHL.
Demidov is on the records as saying that he is comfortable playing at center. I think he has the skillset for it and should be considered at that position next year. With Dach's issues in the face off circle, staying healthy and how good he look on the wing, Montreal has no other option in their organization that has that potential beside perhaps possibly Hage. And before someone says it, no I don't think it would be another Drouin situation.
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Look at the impact Hutson is having, look at what Michkov is doing for Philly on their PP.. Demidov is the best drafted prospect not in the NHL, he would immediately be in our top 6 and would be finding a way to at least produce on the powerplay.
Seriously? He’d probably be getting Lane Hutson-like treatment from Marty if he was here. In that sense, it might be better that he’s not here this season.
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I don’t see a centre there. Let him thrive on the wing like a Kucherov/Kaprizov type. He doesn’t need to be thinking of defensive assignments and faceoffs. I just want pure offence.
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That is a massive jump. Welcome to the toughest league in the world, and now we're expecting you to excel in the hardest position (?).
We're not competing for the cup next year, so how about we give Demidov some time to adjust and get comfortable? Besides, Kirby's injury will take time to get back to 100%, so I wouldn't write him off just yet.
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One thing to keep in mind is that throughout his hockey career he's been so far above the talent level of the rest of the league that he'd be comfortable at any position. If they sent him back to the MHL and he played D he would be comfortable because his talent would trump any shortcomings and things would still work out.
For now there's no reason to force a move to center, but sure it's something that we could potentially look at down the road if it becomes a huge concern for the team but initially he should be put at wing.
