Prospect Info: Kevin Korchinski, 7th Overall, 2022 NHL Draft

[Malaka]

One thing I learned about the board from my previous years ... we are way too harsh on young defenseman. Athough some are merited criticisms, many times we give up way too quickly on young DMen. The unfortunate truth ... DMen (esp. tall ones) usually take a long time to develop and like most fans, we are way too impatient. For that reason, let KK stay in the WHL for another year. Let him develop without the glare of Chicago. There's no rush to get him to the AHL or NHL.

Said this about pokka too

 

[clydesdale line]

Kid played ALOT of hockey this season. He'll be behind the 8 ball in his offseason training but I loved what I saw from him.

 

[MTU34]

Thought he looked tired, which is to be expected given that this is the second season in a row that he’s been a part of a deep playoff run (on top of a hectic summer last year due to it being his draft year). Kid really hasn’t had much of a break over the past 19-20 months.

Let’s not forget just how good he looked at nhl camp this season. That’s who Kevin Korchinski actually is

 

[WarriorofTime]

He deserves a nice, long break. He's had to be "on" for the last 20 months.

 

[EddieTheEagle]

KevKor™ is going to be just fine. I don't expect him to jump into the league and set it on fire but he will be a good one. Defensemen take a while to figure it out, especially big boiz like KevKor™, who is a 6'3" teenager adjusting to his body.

 

[Chelios]

I only watched two of the games (the first one against Peterborough and the final, but I can’t emphasize enough how poorly I thought the TBirds were coached. There seemed to be no structure and seemed like their offensive strategy was try to beat everyone 1on1 and then throw the puck into a space when that doesn’t work.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

give him his 9 games next year and send him back

 

[WarriorofTime]

I only watched two of the games (the first one against Peterborough and the final, but I can’t emphasize enough how poorly I thought the TBirds were coached. There seemed to be no structure and seemed like their offensive strategy was try to beat everyone 1on1 and then throw the puck into a space when that doesn’t work.

That’s just junior hockey in a nutshell. Very up and down.

 

[superdeluxe]

I only watched two of the games (the first one against Peterborough and the final, but I can’t emphasize enough how poorly I thought the TBirds were coached. There seemed to be no structure and seemed like their offensive strategy was try to beat everyone 1on1 and then throw the puck into a space when that doesn’t work.

Birds game plan through out the year was to be physical, grind down opponents, use odd man rushes to your advantage and when you couldnt create those, basically 'dump' and chase, control the puck in the offensive zone set up for a good shot.

 

[ColbyChaos]

He went from 185 to 193lbs can we body shame him yet?

 

[clydesdale line]

 

[Malaka]

He went from 185 to 193lbs can we body shame him yet?

KFC —> Korchikfila

 

[Rob Brown]

Hey guys, are you expecting him to make the team out of camp?

 

[TLEH]

Hey guys, are you expecting him to make the team out of camp?

Yes. But not sure he plays the whole season in Chicago.

 

[Putt Pirate]

Yes. But not sure he plays the whole season in Chicago.

I am guessing he gets 8-12 games with the Hawks then back to juniors. Unless he lights it up.

 

[x Tame Impala]

I am guessing he gets 8-12 games with the Hawks then back to juniors. Unless he lights it up.

He can only play 9 before being sent down, no?

 

[belfour30]

He can only play 9 before being sent down, no?

It depends on whether they want to burn a year of his ELC or not.

KD has said they're going to do what they think is best for Korch regardless of his ELC.

A lot of people think that means that they're going to keep him with the Hawks until the WJC then after that, send him to Seattle.

 

[TLEH]

He can only play 9 before being sent down, no?

Yeah but the new move is burning the year and getting the ELC to extension faster. Generally cheaper now.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Yeah but the new move is burning the year and getting the ELC to extension faster. Generally cheaper now.

I know the ELC implications but I thought if he played more than 9 games he couldn't be sent back down to the CHL.

 

[TLEH]

I know the ELC implications but I thought if he played more than 9 games he couldn't be sent back down to the CHL.

No he still can. Just burns the year.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Yeah but the new move is burning the year and getting the ELC to extension faster. Generally cheaper now.

I can agree with that. If he's looking promising it may be better to sign him to a cheaper contract sooner than wait an extra season and have him be worth a bigger deal. ELC years on any of our current prospects are irrelevant for the next 3 seasons anyway since we won't be contending and we have all the cap in the world during that time.

 

[piteus]

I can agree with that. If he's looking promising it may be better to sign him to a cheaper contract sooner than wait an extra season and have him be worth a bigger deal. ELC years on any of our current prospects are irrelevant for the next 3 seasons anyway since we won't be contending and we have all the cap in the world during that time.

Yep. 39 NHL games and World Juniors should be KK's developmental season this year. Unfortunately, the AHL is not an option for KK. If it was, KK would be playing 9 NHL games and developing in Rockford. IMO, what more can KK learn from another year with the Seattle Thunderbirds? I'd rather have him practicing and strength training under the close eye of the current Hawks' staff.

 

[Darkstar]

I'd rather KK get a lot of ice time than sit on the bench. If he isn't ready to get top 4 and PP minutes, I'd rather he go back to the Dub.

 

[Paul Allen]

Yep. 39 NHL games and World Juniors should be KK's developmental season this year. Unfortunately, the AHL is not an option for KK. If it was, KK would be playing 9 NHL games and developing in Rockford. IMO, what more can KK learn from another year with the Seattle Thunderbirds? I'd rather have him practicing and strength training under the close eye of the current Hawks' staff.

I agree. What’s he going to learn beating up on kids younger than him?

I want him to get to 200 games as quickly as possible. Having a head coach that played 1400+ NHL games should be better than any JR coach.

 

[Beukeboom Fan]

I agree. What’s he going to learn beating up on kids younger than him?

I want him to get to 200 games as quickly as possible. Having a head coach that played 1400+ NHL games should be better than any JR coach.

I'd rather him getting 25 minutes a game in every situation in the WHL if he's struggling with the physicality of the NHL. If he's able to hang physically in the bigs - I think he sticks. Just not worth it to fast-track him if his confidence takes a hit because he's overmatched phsyically.