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Prospect Info: Kevin Korchinski, 7th Overall, 2022 NHL Draft
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Blackhawks' 2022 draft picks, Part 2: 'I’m not saying he’s Cale Makar yet, but ...'
The Blackhawks picked 11 players in this year's NHL Draft. Here's what to know about the top five of them, with video and more.
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Don't have a subscription. Who is comparing him to Makar?
Larmer83
I'm taking the high road moving forward.
Matt O'Dette, the head coach of the Seattle Thunderbirds.Blackhawks' 2022 draft picks, Part 2: 'I’m not saying he’s Cale Makar yet, but ...'
The Blackhawks picked 11 players in this year's NHL Draft. Here's what to know about the top five of them, with video and more.
Don't have a subscription. Who is comparing him to Makar?
TheFridge
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Makar is such an other-worldly skater. The 360° explosiveness and elusiveness is the best in the league. Then he has the hands to keep up with his skating. He's not a name that should be casually thrown around. Tbf, his coach didn't directly compare him to Makar. He said there were some similar qualities. Which even that, I don't really see.
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What I noticed about Korchinski in prospect camp that I didn't know beforehand is he is a feisty f***. Kid was always getting into it after the whistle when guys were on his goalie. Definitely has some grit to his game. Absolutely love seeing that and love seeing the Hawks draft kids like that. Hard to play against and are not soft.
I remember when Chelios came to the Hawks, his most noticeable attribute was his ability to put the puck on net from the point, Something other Hawk's defensemen were not doing. So there's that
Such a breath of fresh air. I never understood why Stan and co was so allergic to that.
Kevin Musto
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Kevin Musto
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I say let him get in 5-6 games to start this year...give him a taste...then back to Seattle to dominate
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Haven't you had enough of seeing Hawk prospects rushed? There is no reason to have him play any games in the NHL this season.
AmericanDream
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We have enough bodies out the gate on the blue line to even worry about giving him a few games to start the year here.
It isn't even about rushing him it is about getting the most games in for a number of younger more NHL ready kids. I want Vlasic, Regula and Mitchell to get as much NHL time as they can so we can see what we have here.
Korchinski's time will come 23-24 but for camp I would rather see any and every opportunity go to that trio for the big club.
It isn't even about rushing him it is about getting the most games in for a number of younger more NHL ready kids. I want Vlasic, Regula and Mitchell to get as much NHL time as they can so we can see what we have here.
Korchinski's time will come 23-24 but for camp I would rather see any and every opportunity go to that trio for the big club.
CourtneyDagger50
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Blackhawks Sign 2022 1st Round Pick Kevin Korchinski (D) to ELC — From Center Ice
The Chicago Blackhawks announced the signing of defensive prospect Kevin Korchinski to a three-year ELC. Korchinski was drafted 7th overall in the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
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Yay baby Hawk
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generational talent for the reasons you mentioned, the skating plus the hockey sense and the skill puts makar in a league of his own...we should keep the expectations to the shea theodore comp for korchinski, thats a great outcome given the needs of this team and what they're trying to accomplish with the tank
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Blackhawks prospect Kevin Korchinski's development plan is all hands on deck
There’s obvious pressure on the Blackhawks and Kevin Korchinski for him to succeed. Here's how they're trying to make it happen.
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Wishful thinking for sure though Korchinski does have the potential to be a solid NHL offensive-minded Dman. Hopefully, more than another Gus.
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The major positive thing with pre season Korchinski is that he has shown he's the same player in juniors as he is in the NHL. (Savoie has shown this too)
That means both the strengths and weaknesses in his game have carried over to the next level.
The weaknesses carrying over just means he's not NHL ready, but the strengths carrying over is what separates a good prospect from a bust. The guys that can't translate their defining skills are the ones that struggle to make it.
What I said about Korchinski in my draft report was that he "Lacks a powerful shot from the point. Struggles at times to trap or contain oncoming attackers. Good at facilitating offense."
All those things have been true in pre season.
His shot needs work, he bleeds scoring chances against, but he's been really good at facilitating offense. That hail marry pass to Reichel was a great example, or really anytime he's held the blueline in the O zone.
So there's a lot for him to continue working on in Seattle (and later Rockford) but the good in his game has shone through and that's very promising.
That means both the strengths and weaknesses in his game have carried over to the next level.
The weaknesses carrying over just means he's not NHL ready, but the strengths carrying over is what separates a good prospect from a bust. The guys that can't translate their defining skills are the ones that struggle to make it.
What I said about Korchinski in my draft report was that he "Lacks a powerful shot from the point. Struggles at times to trap or contain oncoming attackers. Good at facilitating offense."
All those things have been true in pre season.
His shot needs work, he bleeds scoring chances against, but he's been really good at facilitating offense. That hail marry pass to Reichel was a great example, or really anytime he's held the blueline in the O zone.
So there's a lot for him to continue working on in Seattle (and later Rockford) but the good in his game has shone through and that's very promising.
Come now, the only reason they aren't going to keep Korchinski is because this is the year Nicolas Beaudin breaks out and becomes the superstar he was destined to be......... lol..... just keep Korchinski away from the team this year while everything gets blown up. He doesn't need to be a part of that. His development clearly can use another year of course. All though I would not have minded seeing him in Rockford had that been possibility. But this is fine either way.
The only other D still available in that draft whom I like the upside of slightly more was Mintyukov, and mostly because I think he actually has the complete game potential to go along with an absolutely unreal offensive ceiling.. And I actually think Minty could end up being just as good offensively while actually being much better defensively than Korchinski, Mateychuk and Pickering even. Well, I guess we will see. But if nothing else, Korchinski should easily be the frontrunner for Hawks future PP stud and possession master. If he doesn't completely fall apart in his development of course.
Think he's a good Boqvist replacement. Just really hope his complete game develops, otherwise, I still think there were more complete options on the board with just as high offensive potential when they drafted. Still a bit confused they took Korchinski so early with Matey and Minty still on the board and them having then 2nd pick. Luckily, they were still able to get Nazar there, who is the center I wanted them to take earlier, so that wasn't so bad. But they lucked out on that one. Nazar should have gone ahead of Geekie in my view.
For someone who claims to watch a ton of prospects and junior hockey, you seem to be inexplicably detached from reality. There isn't much defense on display in juniors. Everyone "bleeds chances against". The exception is junior teams that are ridiculously stacked, that just completely out-talent the opposition.
Almost every single junior league on the planet is offense first. Run and gun, high scoring, risk taking hockey. The reasoning is pretty f***ing obvious to anyone paying attention. Guys don't get drafted for their defense. Guys especially don't get drafted in the 1st round for their defense. You want to hit the NHL, you better f***ing put up points.
I do think it's cute how you're already walking back your "KORCHINSKI WAS A TERRIBLE f***ING PICK" take, though.
Blackhawkswincup
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Meh a handful of games is not really rushing him or having long-term harm
+ He will get a few NHL gameday checks to enjoy
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I love you Korchi. Have fun in Seattle. See you next year. xoxo
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