Prospect Info: Vitali Kravtsov: Part VIII

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

It would be interesting for people to give an honest assessment like this of how they felt about all three of Lias, Chytil, and Kravtsov on draft day; instead of picking out the one(s) they were right about to this point and leaning into those.

For me, if I had to rate from 1-10 how I felt about each pick at the time:
Lias - 3
Chytil - 3
Kravtsov - 6/7

Lias would have immediately jumped to a 5 or so a couple days after the draft, but that's how I felt on draft day, and it's why I try to only talk about prospects in less than definitive statements. Because I'm very capable of being an idiot in any given post.

Lias: 2
Chytil: 9
Kravtsov: 7

 

[kovazub94]

So, think of Chytil as the high end pick at 7OA and Barron as the safe choice at 21OA. Problem solved.

This type of mental gymnastics when you need to accept things you can't change comes with age. @Kovalev27 is clearly still a young buck.

 

[EdJovanovski]

in 30 min

 

[kovazub94]

Kravtsov might soon get a chance at 1LW. Aberg hasn’t clicked on Sedlak’s line so far and 7 team goals in 4 games definitely is not what was expected at the start of the season.

Ha, tapping myself on the back - Kravtsov is replacing Aberg as 1LW for today's game.

Новости ХК «Трактор» — «Спартак» vs «Трактор». Составы команд

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Ha, tapping myself on the back - Kravtsov is replacing Aberg as 1LW for today's game.

Interesting that they're moving him over to the left. Not necessarily a bad thing, IMO. Think his game plays anywhere on a line (including, potentially, eventually, center).

 

[kovazub94]

Interesting that they're moving him over to the left. Not necessarily a bad thing, IMO. Think his game plays anywhere on a line (including, potentially, eventually, center).

In this case it's more to accommodate keeping Sedlak (C) - Hyka (RW) duo intact.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Interesting that they're moving him over to the left. Not necessarily a bad thing, IMO. Think his game plays anywhere on a line (including, potentially, eventually, center).

Going to leave this here.

 

[EdJovanovski]

KRAVTSOV GOAL!!!!
HE IS GOING TO BE A STAR

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Hell of a shot on that one

 

[Anthony5967]

What a goal just now. His pressure on the d caused that turnover.

 

[EdJovanovski]

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

The quick toe-drag and using the defender as a screen. Just a pure skill play.

Middle 6 upside my ass.

 

[EdJovanovski]

The quick toe-drag and using the defender as a screen. Just a pure skill play.

Middle 6 upside my ass.

Went from the #1 NHL affiliated prospect to middle 6 ceiling in Buttons mind lmao, take anything he says with a grain of salt

 

[Harbour Dog]

What a goal just now. His pressure on the d caused that turnover.

Having to constantly hound defensemen in their own zone is something that Kravtsov (I believe; maybe Kakko?) mentioned as being an adjustment for him in the North American game.

Everytime I see him making those aggressive types of plays now, I forget a little more about any character concerns that I may have had.

 

[IronBloodedLion]

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again. Kravstov is gonna be a helluva player.

 

[Entrancemperium]

Loved the goal and the way he has looked but pump the breaks a bit guys let's see him do it in north america.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Loved the goal and the way he has looked but pump the breaks a bit guys let's see him do it in north america.

The KHL is a lower scoring league than the NHL, and you don't see young guys put up numbers in the KHL the way they do in the NHL either. I remember everyone gushing about Kravtsov's camp last year, if it were based strictly on that and no preferential treatment for Kakko based on being the 2nd overall pick, Kravtsov would've made the team over him.

 

[EdJovanovski]

His breakout pass led to another goal, I don't think he got credited with an assist though think he would've been the 3rd. My attention is divided between this game and the Apple Event so I'm not 100% sure
Just made another nice pass that could've been a tap in near the net

 

[Anzi]

Gotta be smarter with the puck. Reminded me of the time he got benched in Hartford after turning over the puck similarly.

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

Plenty of reason’s to doubt VK’s ability to be an effective NHLer.

Not many reasons to doubt his upside though.

 

[EdJovanovski]

He just stripped the other team of the puck and made the nicest play I've seen him make so far this season, the bozo he set up missed an empty net though

 

[mas0764]

The KHL is a lower scoring league than the NHL, and you don't see young guys put up numbers in the KHL the way they do in the NHL either. I remember everyone gushing about Kravtsov's camp last year, if it were based strictly on that and no preferential treatment for Kakko based on being the 2nd overall pick, Kravtsov would've made the team over him.

The guy is so damn noticeable. He creates a lot of chances.

I almost would be surprised if he doesn't make the team out of camp, depending on what we do in free agency.

If guys like Fast and McKegg aren't brought back I bet he makes the team.

 

[The New Russian Five]

The guy is so damn noticeable. He creates a lot of chances.

I almost would be surprised if he doesn't make the team out of camp, depending on what we do in free agency.

If guys like Fast and McKegg aren't brought back I bet he makes the team.

It is increasingly clear that his confidence took a hit when he was sent down to Hartford with mixed communication. Now that he has had a chance to clear his head and get a fresh start to the season he seems back on track. Amazing what a little time away from the game and a chance to reflect can do for you. Same happened for Kakko.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Kravtsov sets up Sedlak who whiffs with a wide open net.

 

[mas0764]

I want to see full game highlights for Kravtsov from today!