RD Artyom Levshunov (2024, 2nd, CHI)

[CallMeShaft]

More than the points, the thing that really sticks out about him so far is his transition game. Whether he carries it in himself or quickly moves it up to a forward (on their tape I might add), he's been very efficient moving the puck up ice.

He also played a whopping 24 minutes tonight. Not bad for a defenseman in his D+1 season.

 

[CanadianHawks]

More than the points, the thing that really sticks out about him so far is his transition game. Whether he carries it in himself or quickly moves it up to a forward (on their tape I might add), he's been very efficient moving the puck up ice.

He also played a whopping 24 minutes tonight. Not bad for a defenseman in his D+1 season.

He’s the first D since we had prime Keith or Seabrook where you watch him go back and assume it’s gonna be an easy breakout

He’s really looks the part of the future number one D he was drafted as

 

[Putt Pirate]

Lev has been very very good. Kid is the real deal. When he gets to be more man strength than 19yo he will be even more of a force.

 

[ello]

To me the biggest surprise/area of growth I've seen from him is his ability to carry the puck up the ice. Didn't see it much in college at all but man he accelerates so well for a guy his size and has more than enough skill to be able to beat the first forward and get his team moving in the right direction

 

[Dempsey]

Levshunov seems to just have that confidence and swagger to make plays and do his thing. It’s been impressive for the youngest D in the league.

 

[Grinner]

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[LavalPhantom]

As a Hawks fan I still probably take Demidov at this point. But at least I feel a lot better after watching his first stint in the NHL.

 

[CallMeShaft]

As a Hawks fan I still probably take Demidov at this point. But at least I feel a lot better after watching his first stint in the NHL.

While I don't disagree, he has closed the gap for me a lot. Had Demidov at 2nd and Levshunov 3rd on my list last year and still feel that way now.

 

[Baksfamous112]

As a Hawks fan I still probably take Demidov at this point. But at least I feel a lot better after watching his first stint in the NHL.

High-end RHD are almost impossible to find unless you draft and develop them. A rebuilding NEED at least one and the fact that Chicago took their early in their rebuild will be a blessing when you look back at 5 years from now

 

[ColbyChaos]

As a Hawks fan I still probably take Demidov at this point. But at least I feel a lot better after watching his first stint in the NHL.

Questions on Bedard being a C makes me glad we at least got a premium position even though we desperately need Misa now

 

[pvr]

High-end RHD are almost impossible to find unless you draft and develop them. A rebuilding NEED at least one and the fact that Chicago took their early in their rebuild will be a blessing when you look back at 5 years from now

Add Rinzel, who should get a a few games this year after the college season ends. Hawks looking good at RD.

 

[ManByng]

Questions on Bedard being a C makes me glad we at least got a premium position even though we desperately need Misa now

I hope the Hawks get Misa, he's a phenomenal scorer that would compliment Bedard.

 

[Garbageyuk]

I hope the Hawks get Misa, he's a phenomenal scorer that would compliment Bedard.

I think he’s the obvious pick for them at the top of the draft. His skillset would compliment Bedard so well. I’d take him at #1 tbh, especially if I’m CHI.

 

[razor ray]

Korchinski and Nazar and the Leafs 1st rounder probably still wouldn’t be enough

You do no think a #7 pick (KK), #13 pick (Nazar) and Leafs 1st would not be enough for Misa? I would have imagine SJ would have to think that one through.

 

[majormajor]

You do no think a #7 pick (KK), #13 pick (Nazar) and Leafs 1st would not be enough for Misa? I would have imagine SJ would have to think that one through.

It doesn't matter where in the draft those players were taken, that was a while ago. San Jose will have it's own views on them. I don't see them being targets for San Jose, they have such a broad group of high level prospects that it makes more sense for San Jose to focus on quality and take the #2 pick.

 

[ManByng]

You do no think a #7 pick (KK), #13 pick (Nazar) and Leafs 1st would not be enough for Misa? I would have imagine SJ would have to think that one through.

Misa had 62 goals in 65 games and 134 points and he just turned 18 on Feb. 16 ! Ya that might not be enough!! Haven’t seen anything special from Nazar and KK anyways!

 

[DemidovSaveUs]

-11 in 8 games is impressive, even for a hawk (I have no context at all though)

 

[CallMeShaft]

-11 in 8 games is impressive, even for a hawk (I have no context at all though)

Four of those are just from empty net goals against.

The team as a whole has played like shit the last few weeks. Vlasic is our best defender, has been even when Jones was still here, and yet Vlasic is a -7 since Lev got called up. Lev and Vlasic have averaged the most minutes in those games, so they are taking the biggest hit with plus/minus.

 

[DemidovSaveUs]

Four of those are just from empty net goals against.

The team as a whole has played like shit the last few weeks. Vlasic is our best defender, has been even when Jones was still here, and yet Vlasic is a -7 since Lev got called up. Lev and Vlasic have averaged the most minutes in those games, so they are taking the biggest hit with plus/minus.

I was mostly just being an ass. I’m a big fan of Vlasic. Gun to head, you can only keep one, Vlasic or Lev?

 

[CallMeShaft]

I was mostly just being an ass. I’m a big fan of Vlasic. Gun to head, you can only keep one, Vlasic or Lev?

Lev. He's got legit 1D potential. Something of a mix between Burns and Doughty if he hits.

Vlasic is good, but he's more of a 2D. Less risk with him (seeing as he's already there), but Hawks gotta go with potential or we'll remain at the bottom.

 

[DemidovSaveUs]

Lev. He's got legit 1D potential. Something of a mix between Burns and Doughty if he hits.

Vlasic is good, but he's more of a 2D. Less risk with him (seeing as he's already there), but Hawks gotta go with potential or we'll remain at the bottom.

Yeah I agree. But you have a good ine in Vlasic.

 

[CanadienShark]

Just casually scrolling the thread now, I haven't watched Lev this year. I'm glad to see such positivity. Good players are good for everyone - it grows the game. I'm excited to see him play in the future. From what others have said lately, it sounds like the Hawks may have a great player on their hands. Flashy is nice, but effective is better. My feeling is that Lev is effective.

 

[tomd]

I still see a lot of early Jack Johnson in Levshunov...which is both good and bad.