Prospect Info: Vitali Kravtsov: Part IX

[kovazub94]

Besides the SO goal Kravtsov didn’t have a shot on goal in over 20 min of ice time, 4+ min of time on attack.
Rykov didn’t play. Not sure why.

 

[kovazub94]

Went off goalie’s pads into right post and again off goalie’s pads into the net.

 

[Lion Hound]

Prior to the scrum on this play watch his stick. He’s positionally sound with his stick on ice in traffic and in position to take the pass from his line mates. I feel feel like some members on the big club seemed to forgot how to do this this season.

 

[egelband]

Great news. Thanks

Thanks for asking. Was going to ask the same.

 

[duhmetreE]

Went off goalie’s pads into right post and again off goalie’s pads into the net.

I dont know.... maybe I'm expecting too much, but that release is not that great.

He scored but it's meh to me.

 

[kovazub94]

I dont know.... maybe I'm expecting too much, but that release is not that great.

He scored but it's meh to me.

Your sight is deceiving you. This is his go-to move and it’s been working over the last view years despite looking very simple.

 

[Kords]

Yeah, I feel like i've seen him convert on that move about a dozen times already

 

[duhmetreE]

Your sight is deceiving you. This is his going-to move and it’s been working over the last view years despite looking very simple.

Could be... I don't mind the simplicity of it. It's a goal-scores goal BUT I'm talking about how he shoots off the stickhandle. his forehand-backhand-snap could be tighter/quicker IMO

Is there video anywhere thats not on Twitter?

 

[Harbour Dog]

Could be... I don't mind the simplicity of it. It's a goal-scores goal BUT I'm talking about how he shoots off the stickhandle. his forehand-backhand-snap could be tighter/quicker IMO

Is there video anywhere thats not on Twitter?

I would say that releasing it off the stickhandle is precisely why it is so effective. Every goalie know it's coming, but he disguises his release so well that without committing too early, they need to be very quick to cover the 5-hole.

Will it be effective at the NHL level, I don't know.

 

[duhmetreE]

I would say that releasing it off the stickhandle is precisely why it is so effective. Every goalie know it's coming, but he disguises his release so well that without committing too early, they need to be very quick to cover the 5-hole.

Will it be effective at the NHL level, I don't know.

That's what I was saying. It could be tighter

edit- and I'm glad he's doing it or at the least, understands it... I'm just hoping to see continued refinement/improvement in it. It's not something that happens over night

 

[Vitto79]

So is of March for Kravtsov coming over after the KHL playoffs ?

 

[RangersFan1994]

Yeah, I feel like i've seen him convert on that move about a dozen times already

would he convert against NHL level type of talent?

 

[NYR3]

Will this guy ever play a game for us? Really want to see what he can do

 

[True Blue]

Will this guy ever play a game for us? Really want to see what he can do

Am sure he will play. Not sure he is long for the organization.

 

[NYR3]

Am sure he will play. Not sure he is long for the organization.

I feel the same way. Can see him getting moved for a center of the same age

 

[True Blue]

I feel the same way. Can see him getting moved for a center of the same age

Center or not, if he is moved, it will be as a part of diversifying the forwards.

 

[NYR3]

Center or not, if he is moved, it will be as a part of diversifying the forwards.

Please do it sooner rather than later

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

So is of March for Kravtsov coming over after the KHL playoffs ?

Depends on how far his team goes in the play offs. They already clinched, and the reg season ends at the end of February.

If they are swept, he can fly to NY around March 10th, 2 week quarantine, so end of March is the earliest he could play for us.

The question is whether or not he gets a chance on the 3rd line ahead of Blackwell/DiGiuseppe

 

[Kords]

would he convert against NHL level type of talent?

My guess would be no, but what do I know... Considering I can't remember seeing even Chytil or Kakko getting a SO opportunity yet, we won't know for a long while.

 

[Synergy27]

would he convert against NHL level type of talent?

I address this above. That release is elite NHL level deceptive. Now, will Kravtsov continue to get opportunities to use that release in the tight checking, fast paced NHL? That’s another story. But yes, his shot/release is definitely good enough to beat NHL goalies.

 

[Rempe73]

This guy reminds me of a skinny Kevin Hayes. Great skill and size combination, good defensively, both love to dangle, both average skaters, and both started off their careers on the wing. I want to see Kravtsov bulk up a bit and see if his game translates to center like Hayes’ game did.

Hayes does have a better shot though, while Kravtsov seems to shoot more.

 

[Rempe73]

Lafreniere - Zibanejad - Kakko
Panarin - Kravtsov - Buchnevich
Kreider - Chytil - Pajuniemi
Lemieux - Howden - Berard

Not bad.

I want to see:

KZB
Panarin - Chytil - Kakko
Lafreniere - Kravtsov - PDG
Lemieux - Howden/Barron - Strome/Prospect/FA

We know that KZB work well together. Chytil and Kakko seem to work well together. Lafreniere and Kravtsov on the same line might work if Lafreniere develops enough to be able to drive a line. And PDG can use his speed on the forecheck to get the puck and give it to the more talented forwards on that line. I also like his shot, which would obviously help offensively. The 4th line I don’t really care about, but I would like Lemieux there.

 

[mas0764]

Wonder what young center he could bring back in a trade.

Not my first inclination but depending on the value it wouldn’t be bad.

 

[Synergy27]

Wonder what young center he could bring back in a trade.

Not my first inclination but depending on the value it wouldn’t be bad.

People will continue to call me crazy, but if all three of Laf, Kakko, and Kravtsov are going to pan out, I really think there’s a legitimate argument to be made to move one of Laf or Kakko for a high end center prospect. Zegras is the guy I’d want but I don’t think he’d be available even for that return.

 

[ElLeetch]

People will continue to call me crazy, but if all three of Laf, Kakko, and Kravtsov are going to pan out, I really think there’s a legitimate argument to be made to move one of Laf or Kakko for a high end center prospect. Zegras is the guy I’d want but I don’t think he’d be available even for that return.

A lot of it depends on what we do with Zibby. Current play aside, if we keep him, we need a #2C (really a #2A/#2B to balance with Chytil). if Zibby goes, we need a #1C *real* badly.

In the first case, we move Kravtsov. in the second, its Kakko.