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

[HeisenBaez]

Just think about it this way. CHI used a 7th and 13th overall pick on Nazar and Korchinski. Does the order really matter? Naaaaaaaaaaah.

Find it hilarious if you switch their draft positions (Nazar at 7 and Korchinski at 13) some Hawks fans on this board would be cool with those picks.

Unless this kid becomes Chelios or Keith he's going to always be compared to Debrincat. A defenseman prospect whose bad at defense. Classic Blackhawks.

Anybody who compares these two totally different players should be call stupid. I can understand if the Hawks took a winger but not a defensemen.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

If this kid turns out to be a faster skating John Carlson, then you take that every day of the week.

 

[giza]

Initially, you think a bit of a reach here, but they loved his skating and ability to rush the puck over the blueline.....if they were married to that type of player in this spot, than it's a good pic, but since we got Nazar at 15, I feel it needs to be looked at in tandem and together it's a nice combo addition to the org.

 

[EddieTheEagle]

This felt like KD watched the playoffs, got horned up by Makar’s skating and dynamism, and tried to find a poor man’s version. I hope he projects to be something similar. You need incredibly mobile defenders these days.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

 

[WarLax]

Why No. 7 NHL draft pick Kevin Korchinski has 'unparalleled potential'

This article is from June, soooo before the Hawks took him and the writers could subsequently trash him (lol).

Really long and detailed, kid sounds like he could be a good one.

A quote from his junior coach:

"You know what, a day off is probably better for you right now,” La Forge often found himself telling Korchinski.

“He came in here with a mindset that he’s not going to leave any stone unturned,” La Forge added. “He was on the ice extra, he was in the weight room extra, and he was doing everything he could to help himself down the road. The runway is only good if you use it and he actually put himself to work on it. He’s a great kid. He’s a lot of fun to be around. He’s very motivated but not in a me-first way. And it’s not a job for him, he loves it. He enjoys coming to the rink, he’s great with his teammates, and he has been a captain at lower levels for a reason.”

 

[Kevin Musto]

Why No. 7 NHL draft pick Kevin Korchinski has 'unparalleled potential'

This article is from June, soooo before the Hawks took him and the writers could subsequently trash him (lol).

Really long and detailed, kid sounds like he could be a good one.

A quote from his junior coach:

"You know what, a day off is probably better for you right now,” La Forge often found himself telling Korchinski.

“He came in here with a mindset that he’s not going to leave any stone unturned,” La Forge added. “He was on the ice extra, he was in the weight room extra, and he was doing everything he could to help himself down the road. The runway is only good if you use it and he actually put himself to work on it. He’s a great kid. He’s a lot of fun to be around. He’s very motivated but not in a me-first way. And it’s not a job for him, he loves it. He enjoys coming to the rink, he’s great with his teammates, and he has been a captain at lower levels for a reason.”

Sounds like high work ethic.

Love to see it.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

Excellent pick.

He is not Makar. No one is. But he is the type of D you need in the top 4 in todays nhl. He moves the puck easily and skates very well. I think he is going to be fine defensively because he just keeps improving and improving in all areas.

 

[Putt Pirate]

Kemell and Mintyukov. Even Nazar.

We got Nazar at 13 so it is a wash isn't it?

 

[Kevin Musto]

We got Nazar at 13 so it is a wash isn't it?

Haha yes but that was posted before Nazar was selected

 

[Putt Pirate]

Haha yes but that was posted before Nazar was selected

Just busting your chops lol!

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Excellent pick.

He is not Makar. No one is. But he is the type of D you need in the top 4 in todays nhl. He moves the puck easily and skates very well. I think he is going to be fine defensively because he just keeps improving and improving in all areas.

Pierre dropped a Shea Theodore comp for him...Accurate? Obviously best case scenario

 

[10YearsAfter]

My best advice for Korchinski is to watch tape on Ian Mitchell and mold his game to compliment him

Guaranteed spot on the top pairing

I'm new here, but does anyone take your serious? Ian F...ing Mitchell, give me a break

 

[RayP]

So if he progresses as planned... what's a realistic timeline for when we see Korchinski at the NHL level?

 

[Kevin Musto]

So if he progresses as planned... what's a realistic timeline for when we see Korchinski at the NHL level?

2 years in the WHL, 2 years in the AHL (with some call ups) ?

Chicago won't be rushing him

 

[hawksrule]

I'm new here, but does anyone take your serious? Ian F...ing Mitchell, give me a break

It's schtick.

 

[The Hobgoblin]

So if he progresses as planned... what's a realistic timeline for when we see Korchinski at the NHL level?

Probably 3-4 years.

 

[AmericanDream]

Nazar helps soften the blow for Musto's devastating day today with his boys Strome and Dach leaving. Unfortunately for us, we will now have to hear Musto fanboy about him alot in the upcoming years. Yay us.

Maybe Musto will follow Strome wherever he goes like that buffoon who came here after we got Brandon Maddog lmao!!!!

 

[Kevin Musto]

Maybe Musto will follow Strome wherever he goes like that buffoon who came here after we got Brandon Maddog lmao!!!!

I could never leave Ian Mitchell

 

[AmericanDream]

I could never leave Ian Mitchell

How soon you move on you tramp!!

 

[hockeydoug]

So he'll be packaged with Reichel for a number 9 overall in 2025 I assume.

 

[ClydeLee]

Not sure PNHLe is all that valuable. But this is some quality respect for Korchinski.

Nazar is 31 on the list too.

 

[ColbyChaos]

I still dont know why we didnt take a flyer on Ratty in the 2nd round

 

[Mrfenn92]

I still dont know why we didnt take a flyer on Ratty in the 2nd round

Should’ve been the pick at 32

 

[dj Mahoney]