Prospect Info: Prokhor Poltapov, F (33rd overall, 2021) CSKA Moskva (KHL)

[Zman5778]

...........so NHL refs aren't the only blind hockey refs out there?

 

[debaser66]

...........so NHL refs aren't the only blind hockey refs out there?

there blindness is exceptional that's why there in the NHL

 

[Faceboner]

Reminds me of the time I got yelled at in practice, so we're doing a drill where we were skating out of a corner supposed to go in a straight line and let d-men nail us along the boards and forwards had to take the hit but being a kid and having a penchant for hockey obviously I have ADD and didn't fully listen to drill instructions I just thought cool skate fast with the biscuit and don't get hit so when he came flying in I hit the brakes teammate blasts himself into the boards and I was scolded fairly

 

[Dirty Dog]

He seems to be taking a major step forward this year

 

[NotABadPeriod]

...........so NHL refs aren't the only blind hockey refs out there?

This was the biggest downside to them adding the 2nd ref all those years back: the song is Three Blind Mice, not Four Blind Mice.

 

[Matt Ress]

He seems to be taking a major step forward this year

Still a young guy on a veteran team playing in a bottom 6 role but "making the most of his opportunities." -Kris Baker

 

[Chainshot]

He seems to be taking a major step forward this year

The KHL playoffs last spring were a nice jumping off point for him. He played some important minutes and contributed. He's carrying that over.

 

[Ralonzo]

I believe the hand sign from the ref was for "my pants are full down to here"

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Sabreality]

anything new to report? 5g 5a 41gms, guessing he's still just getting limited bottom 6 mins.

 

[RefsIdeas]

anything new to report? 5g 5a 41gms, guessing he's still just getting limited bottom 6 mins.

Here’s his recent TOI:

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

He looks like he's going nowhere in Russia. Not a great pick for top of round 2

 

[Chainshot]

 

[toddkaz]

He looks like he's going nowhere in Russia. Not a great pick for top of round 2

Both Russian picks were not good ones and bizarre at the time with who was on the board. Tons of defensive prospects on the board at the time. Just another feather in Adams cap of awful.

 

[Sabreality]

Both Russian picks were not good ones and bizarre at the time with who was on the board. Tons of defensive prospects on the board at the time. Just another feather in Adams cap of awful.

I think it's still too early to judge, he was always going to be a slow roaster. Wouldn't be the 1st young player to struggle in the KHL when given limited mins. Still produces against his peers when dropped a level. Will reserve judgement after he gets to NA.

 

[Chainshot]

With all the departures, I wonder if he'll be around with Moskva or not next season. Greg O'Renko, cousin Darren and some others are all departing.

 

[Gras]

With all the departures, I wonder if he'll be around with Moskva or not next season. Greg O'Renko, cousin Darren and some others are all departing.

Is he still under contract in the K

 

[Zman5778]

Is he still under contract in the K

Looks like he's signed until next year.

 

[Fjordy]

With all the departures, I wonder if he'll be around with Moskva or not next season. Greg O'Renko, cousin Darren and some others are all departing.

He has a contract with team, but in general these departures could be a plus for him, he will play more.

 

[Jim Bob]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825499127771205743

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825499127771205743

Is this guy even really a top 10 prospect in system now?

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Is this guy even really a top 10 prospect in system now?

Debatable as he didn't really progress last year. Hopefully he gets utilised better this year

 

[Chainshot]

Debatable as he didn't really progress last year. Hopefully he gets utilised better this year

Yep, he needs to play to improve. Hopefully we see that uptick in TOI with CSKA right from the start. Under 9 minutes a night isn't doing him any favors.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Yep, he needs to play to improve. Hopefully we see that uptick in TOI with CSKA right from the start. Under 9 minutes a night isn't doing him any favors.

Is he making decent money? Why not just come over? Even IHL probably is better development plan if he is playing nine minutes.

 

[Chainshot]

Is he making decent money? Why not just come over? Even IHL probably is better development plan if he is playing nine minutes.

He's under contract with CSKA until the end of this season and the only way out is for him to buy himself out of it.