Player Discussion Filip Chytil

[will1066]

Like my NYR brethren in here, I'm happy he scored in his debut and played well. And to possibly repeat what's already been noted, he just needs to stay aware of his surroundings on the ice. He is absolutely fearless skating despite all the injuries he has suffered, but his peripheral vision is suspect. We always joked that he skates with horse blinders on -- because he is a thoroughbred through and through. And he can absolutely deke and dangle, breaking people's ankles and breaking down D coverage almost single-handedly.

The goal last night was very encouraging, because he slowed the play down and took his time. He tends to do everything at high speed, somewhat rushed, and he would lose control at the last second, just shy of putting it home.

 

[PuckMunchkin]

Said the same thing in the DOC thread but boy it was a breath of fresh air seeing the speed addition to the lineup. He makes us a MUCH faster team. His size and wall play was quite noticeable too.

If he can continue to build on his debut, he may end up being a legitimate 2C option. Have to figure he only improves with the coaching/development staff we have in the organization too. Don't forget; talented forward go to die in the NYR organization.

It's very early, but ultimately, potentially a much better piece than most original thought.

I worry that Tocchet will coach that out of him.

The system is not THE problem, but it is absolutely part of the problem.

 

[VanJack]

An impressive opener for Chytil. He looks so controlled and shifty through the middle of the ice, and seems to be able to gain the blueline with ease, while backing off the d-men.

But the key to his survival with Tocchet will be his work in the defensive zone. Only one game, but he appears to me to be more than competent in the face-off dot.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Agreed. It would be a bit like the JT Miller trade when we acquired him but Miller was a legitimate first line guy just not getting the minutes and PP time because of a really deep team. The Rangers aren’t nearly as deep and Chytil is unlikely to get PP1 time.

The Rangers have had a very successful PP until this year and as a result Chytil never got PP minutes. As far as 5 on 5, he was arguably our best center over most of the season but Laviolette plays the corpse of Mika Zibanejad ahead of him. They may not be that deep but our past their prime core received prime usage, not Chytil who was playing better than them.

 

[docbenton]

I really think this player has all the upside in the world. Incredible speed and skill. I don't know if there's another player who does as good of a Connor McDavid impression: left shot center flying down the middle of the ice slicing through defenders.

Hot take: if he stays healthy he has legit 1C upside...would love to see him supplant Pettersson in that role, which he might in short order this year given the huge gap in their current performance. And honestly Pettersson has never shown the speed and skill Chytil has shown in one game.