Player Discussion: Yegor Chinakhov
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I think he plays just as good of an overall game, Chinny isn't afraid to get physical either.
That actually works to Chinakovs advantage. If Werenski is still leading the PP, Chinny can post up in the RD position and it's an easy quick pass for Z to make.
If you have a RH up there and they want to post him up for one timers, that means they need to be on the left hand side of the ice. Which forces Z to the right, now to make that pass he has to either backhand it across or take an extra half a second to stick handle the puck into a passing position. Which could be the difference of beating the defender trying to tip the puck or the goalie getting a piece of it.
And if Z is on the left and a RH shot on the right now Z has to pass the puck not only across his body, but of that player as well.
Chinny out there also allows Z to use one of his best weapons, the good ole head fake. Now there's a real threat when the puck is on his stick at the point, is he going to let one lose if the goalie is cheating? Is he going to dish it to an extremely lethal one timer on the other side of the ice? Or drive down low and look for someone to sneak back door?
Can it work? Sure, but not nearly as efficient as it should.
Chiankhov's shot is as hard or harder than Laine's but not as good overall. That said Laine went through a weird phase of not shooting so its irrelevant how much of a weapon your shot is if you dont use it
The main thing is Chinakhov skating is miles better than Laine.
Laine certainly has a big advantage in size, but never really used it to his advantage
I was just talking about his shot. Laine when hes actually doing what he should can get shots off in the blink of an eye with stupid amounts of power. Issue is we didnt get much of that guy
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59 is one of the most underrated players in the league at this point. His shot and skating are star level.
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i’m not being a smartass i’m just genuinely curious if you think his skating and shot are star level, who are some NHL comps to Yegor? what players does he remind you of?
His speed bursts and wrist shot speed have been recorded as some of the best in the league.
In some ways he reminds me of Barzal
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That's a great question. The poster above who said Barzal is a good one. I can't think of anything better. Just a slick player.
Barzal is a super agile player with high end handling, and not an elite shot.
There's fast snipers out there but no one like Chinakhov.
There's fast snipers out there but no one like Chinakhov.
I asked ChatGPT and it said Viktor Arvidsson. It's a little behind the times re: which team he plays for
"Yegor Chinakhov, a winger for the Columbus Blue Jackets, is known for his strong skating, a quick and accurate shot, and solid offensive instincts. He’s often praised for his ability to score from the perimeter, with a shoot-first mentality, while also showing a good work ethic in his two-way play.
A player with a similar playstyle would be someone like Viktor Arvidsson of the Los Angeles Kings. Like Chinakhov, Arvidsson is a quick skater with a good shot, especially effective in finding scoring opportunities from medium to long range. Both players are effective at creating offense and have a relentless motor, though Arvidsson has more NHL experience and is further along in his career.
Both have a combination of scoring ability and effort in their two-way game, making them comparable in style."
I asked ChatGPT and it said Viktor Arvidsson. It's a little behind the times re: which team he plays for
"Yegor Chinakhov, a winger for the Columbus Blue Jackets, is known for his strong skating, a quick and accurate shot, and solid offensive instincts. He’s often praised for his ability to score from the perimeter, with a shoot-first mentality, while also showing a good work ethic in his two-way play.
A player with a similar playstyle would be someone like Viktor Arvidsson of the Los Angeles Kings. Like Chinakhov, Arvidsson is a quick skater with a good shot, especially effective in finding scoring opportunities from medium to long range. Both players are effective at creating offense and have a relentless motor, though Arvidsson has more NHL experience and is further along in his career.
Both have a combination of scoring ability and effort in their two-way game, making them comparable in style."
I asked the same question and it gave me Bjorkstrand. I think Bjorkstrand is closer than Arvidsson, who isn't fast (anymore) and doesn't have a cannon. But still not close. There really isn't anyone quite like Chinakhov.
There have always been fast guys with elite shots, like Billy Guerin. And some similar players these days like a Miles Wood or Josh Anderson, but those guys are below average in playmaking or some other dimension. And all those guys have some power forward toughness that Chinakhov doesn't have. Chinny has the strength for it though.
For some reason Markus Näslund came to mind but tbh I don't even remember if he was a good skater. I seem to think he was.
Stylistically?? Skill wise??
I think it is Joe Sakic.
He’s added strength, which has significantly improved his skating and ability to make plays on the ice.
He’s also “improved” or shown to have VERY good passing/playmaking ability, and both he and Marchenko are VERY good on the forecheck/defensively and very dangerous transitioning from defense to offense. He’s nowhere near a 1 dimensional “shooter”.
He very well may be the best goal scorer to ever play for the CBJ. Right now. The question is if he hits 40-50, this year. He just needed to get the opportunity to show what he can do, he’s already matched/passed his PP numbers from the past and should be close to his SOG numbers by the start of December.
I think it is Joe Sakic.
He’s added strength, which has significantly improved his skating and ability to make plays on the ice.
He’s also “improved” or shown to have VERY good passing/playmaking ability, and both he and Marchenko are VERY good on the forecheck/defensively and very dangerous transitioning from defense to offense. He’s nowhere near a 1 dimensional “shooter”.
He very well may be the best goal scorer to ever play for the CBJ. Right now. The question is if he hits 40-50, this year. He just needed to get the opportunity to show what he can do, he’s already matched/passed his PP numbers from the past and should be close to his SOG numbers by the start of December.
You’re writing him a check he might not be able to cash. Yes, both have incredible wristers, but Sakic was a center with elite two way game.
As for the best ever goal scorer, he’s still way behind Nash who has a Rocket.
But the progression looks positive for Chinakhov
Chinakhov doesn't get shots off like Sakic did, Fantilli is probably the closest we have to that. Maybe Semin with less puck skills? Semin could get shots off faster when he had to but give either too much ice and you are asking for trouble
I can see a part of the comparison. Sakic could fly and he could shoot. But Chinakhov needs a lot more space to move in, he wheels wide around the zone and isn't as much of an inside threat. And Chinny's release isn't quick enough.
It wouldn't surprise me if Chinakhov set a new CBJ season goals record this year. If he plays all year and stays on the top line and top PP unit, I might even bet on it (figuratively).
Imagine if Nash had someone like I don't know.. Kopitar setting him up.
I'd be very happy with 30-35 out of Chinakhov this year. Even with the league being more offensive that still double his best to date. Factor in the young team and injuries about to make us a 1 line team and that's not too shabby
I can't think of a really accurate comp but some of his offensive plays remind me of Buffalo era Mogilny.
I’ll throw in Guy Lafleur. Especially the way he moves in the offensive zone
