Prospect Info: With the 9th Overall Pick the New York Rangers Select Vitali Kravtsov

[Fvital92]

I'm talking about other teams, not general observers of hockey.

Me too. If you don't think you're better than your peers in your field of work you should be fired.

 

[romba]

I'm talking about other teams, not general observers of hockey.

I think his point still stands. When you’re in an elite league, the people running the show tend to be elite in their respective fields and will generally assume that they know better than others, even though the other teams, players, employees and management, are elite too. For better or worse we see this in the draft when the Rangers select left field picks, implying they know something others do not.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

 

[haveandare]

So is he playing back in the KHL now or is this an old clip?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

So is he playing back in the KHL now or is this an old clip?

The KHL season begins around the end of August/early September with pre-season tournaments starting in the first week of August

 

[EdJovanovski]

He scores so many goals five hole lol

 

[kovazub94]

He scores so many goals five hole lol

Lost art, most five hole goals these days are side dekes forcing goalies to open up.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Lost art, most five hole goals these days are side dekes forcing goalies to open up.

Yeah, his wrist shot is so quick. It's almost impossible to react

 

[kovazub94]

Yeah, his wrist shot is so quick. It's almost impossible to react

And then there’s Kucherov.. shot? Who needs a shot!?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

And then there’s Kucherov.. shot? Who needs a shot!?

That breakaway no-shot move is probably my favorite in hockey.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

The Kravstov pick is the happiest I’ve been with a pick as announced in a long time.

So excited to watch him develop. I truly believe he’s going to become an elite first line forward, while also being an electrifying player who dazzles with his hands.

The future is bright boys.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Joe Micheletti is going to love Kravtsov's #quickrelease

He looks like a young Gaborik. I hope he keeps developing and grows into his massive frame.

 

[EdJovanovski]

I hope he works on slapshots/one-timers if he’s going to be a prolific goal scorer in the NHL. Never seen him take one which is kinda worrisome, if he can develop that he’ll definitely be better than Wahlstrom. Do you guys think that’s a skill that he could likely develop?

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Dudes got some quick acceleration. He was at top speed from the red line to the blue line.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I hope he works on slapshots/one-timers if he’s going to be a prolific goal scorer in the NHL. Never seen him take one which is kinda worrisome, if he can develop that he’ll definitely be better than Wahlstrom. Do you guys think that’s a skill that he could likely develop?

I am not worried about the one-timer. That's not the type of player he is. He is much more versatile than Wahlstrom (I hate that this comparison is going to be made for the next 10 years).

 

[Ola]

I am not worried about the one-timer. That's not the type of player he is. He is much more versatile than Wahlstrom (I hate that this comparison is going to be made for the next 10 years).

Who knows, could be a very pleasant comparison too!

I remember how many at this place rooted for Robbie Schremp back in the day. Not sure if Montoya is much of a consolation price but most picks made before Schremp was good picks.

I can’t rule out many outcomes, but I like our odds on this one. We complain on Clarke for reaching. Had he ‘reached’ and not picked guys like Griffith Reinhardt, Ryan Strome, Sam Bennet and the likes we would be pretty thankful about it after a while.

 

[Chaels Arms]

I didn't like the pick at first because Dobson and Bouchard were on the board. After thinking about it though I'm good with it.

If you're the Rangers front office you have to believe that at least 2 out of the stockpile of young D men you've brought in are going to pan out. I'm including the two D taken in this year's first round as well. Taking that into account Kravtsov addresses the team's biggest need - a dynamic forward who can create his own chances. I like it.

 

[kovazub94]

Who knows, could be a very pleasant comparison too!

I remember how many at this place rooted for Robbie Schremp back in the day. Not sure if Montoya is much of a consolation price but most picks made before Schremp was good picks.

I can’t rule out many outcomes, but I like our odds on this one. We complain on Clarke for reaching. Had he ‘reached’ and not picked guys like Griffith Reinhardt, Ryan Strome, Sam Bennet and the likes we would be pretty thankful about it after a while.

I didn't like the pick at first because Dobson and Bouchard were on the board. After thinking about it though I'm good with it.

If you're the Rangers front office you have to believe that at least 2 out of the stockpile of young D men you've brought in are going to pan out. I'm including the two D taken in this year's first round as well. Taking that into account Kravtsov addresses the team's biggest need - a dynamic forward who can create his own chances. I like it.

To @Ola , I also like our odds of Clarke’s choosing well between Kravtsov and Wahlstrom.
To @Lias Andersson , I’m more worried of Dobson/Bouchard turning into 1RD that this team needs more than 1st line wing. Did Gorton think Kravtsov was a safer bet than Dobson (higher % likelyhood of reaching ceiling) between these two boom options?

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Coming from a former goalie who has played at a high level, I'd much rather face a shooter with a hard slapshot then someone with a release like that.

You cant gei a read on the shot with that quick of a release.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Coming from a former goalie who has played at a high level, I'd much rather face a shooter with a hard snapshot then someone with a release like that.

You cant gei a read on the shot with that quick of a release.

A slapshot is relatively predictable. You can see the stick coming all the way down and you can anticipate. These quick wristers like Kravtsov does on breakaways are always unpredictable. That's what makes them so dangerous. A one-timer is great if it's aimed at the top corner but how many players can really do that? Ovechkin, Laine and Brassard. And Brassard's is more a slapshot than a one-timer

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I didn't like the pick at first because Dobson and Bouchard were on the board. After thinking about it though I'm good with it.

If you're the Rangers front office you have to believe that at least 2 out of the stockpile of young D men you've brought in are going to pan out. I'm including the two D taken in this year's first round as well. Taking that into account Kravtsov addresses the team's biggest need - a dynamic forward who can create his own chances. I like it.

Bouchard sucks.

Dobson ending up on the Island was annoying though.

 

[Calad]

To @Ola , I also like our odds of Clarke’s choosing well between Kravtsov and Wahlstrom.
To @Lias Andersson , I’m more worried of Dobson/Bouchard turning into 1RD that this team needs more than 1st line wing. Did Gorton think Kravtsov was a safer bet than Dobson (higher % likelyhood of reaching ceiling) between these two boom options?

Id imagine that they think his game translates better to the NHL than dobson's does from the Q

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

I hope he works on slapshots/one-timers if he’s going to be a prolific goal scorer in the NHL. Never seen him take one which is kinda worrisome, if he can develop that he’ll definitely be better than Wahlstrom. Do you guys think that’s a skill that he could likely develop?

Elias Pettersson barely shot a slapper during his entire draft year in Allsvenskan.

This past season he probably scored 15 slapshots on the PP.... Young kids learn fast when they practice something.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Kravtsov is staying in Russia

«Трактор» подписал новый контракт с Виталием Кравцовым на один сезон

 

[Fvital92]

He is staying in the KHL this season.