Prospect Info: 2018 NHL Draft / Pick #9 - Vitali Kravtsov (RW) - Part II

[Irishguy42]

First game I miss and he scores 2 pts.

Miss more

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

He'd be around 10-11 pts if Ryan Stoa didn't have the finishing prowess of Vesey and Zucc.

 

[kovazub94]

He'd be around 10-11 pts if Ryan Stoa didn't have the finishing prowess of Vesey and Zucc.

Actually Kravtsov was separated from Stoa to be centered instead by Polygalov with Glinkin at LW. Traktor site listed Stoa as a second line center while Polygalov as forth but ice time clearly (6-8 min) went to the later.

Протокол игры: Адмирал - Трактор : Континентальная Хоккейная Лига (КХЛ)

«Адмирал» vs «Трактор» - 2:7

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Actually Kravtsov was separated from Stoa to be centered instead by Polygalov with Glinkin at LW. Traktor site listed Stoa as a second line center while Polygalov as forth but ice time clearly (6-8 min) went to the later.

Yes but Stoa has literally shanked at least 3 gimmies via Kravstov.

 

[kovazub94]

Yes but Stoa has literally shanked at least 3 gimmies via Kravstov.

Don’t get me wrong I’m not arguing. Just saying that Stoa and Kravtsov have been separated.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

No worries.

Explains why hes been more productive, lol.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

And here's the thing: He does this on a regular basis. Battles, gets the puck and in a split second he sees a teammate. That's high hockey IQ

 

[Edge]

Kravtsov is performing like the player he always showed signs of being --- and he's doing it in a more straight forward manner.

One of the big differences I've seen this year is that he's grasping that he's legitimately more talented than a lot of his opposition. He's not forcing plays, or backing off when others attempt to stand up the play. He's playing with a confidence and assertion that's sometimes been lacking both at the KHL and MHL levels.

When we look at player growth, it goes without saying that you want to see increased production, results and responsibility. But one of the things you try to determine is how a player adapts and adjusts. How do they grow? Do they try to stick a square peg in a round hole, or do they problem solve? Failure is going to happen, but do they fail forward?

Like Andersson and Chytil last season, and like the previous campaigns by Howden and Hajek, Kravtsov is demonstrating what you want to see in a prospect. Beyond even the numbers, which are very good, Kravtsov is having an excellent start to his D-1 season. The only major things I'd change are the things he can't control.

 

[kovazub94]

Kravtsov is performing like the player he always showed signs of being --- and he's doing it in a more straight forward manner.

One of the big differences I've seen this year is that he's grasping that he's legitimately more talented than a lot of his opposition. He's not forcing plays, or backing off when others attempt to stand up the play. He's playing with a confidence and assertion that's sometimes been lacking both at the KHL and MHL levels.

When we look at player growth, it goes without saying that you want to see increased production, results and responsibility. But one of the things you try to determine is how a player adapts and adjusts. How do they grow? Do they try to stick a square peg in a round hole, or do they problem solve? Failure is going to happen, but do they fail forward?

Like Andersson and Chytil last season, and like the previous campaigns by Howden and Hajek, Kravtsov is demonstrating what you want to see in a prospect. Beyond even the numbers, which are very good, Kravtsov is having an excellent start to his D-1 season. The only major things I'd change are the things he can't control.

Same. I’d give him a chance with with PP1 as the 4th forward joining Traktor’s first line but it is unlikely at this point as the current unit has been doing well without him. Another reason why Kravtsov ‘s points total so far is lower than it could have been. #context

 

[EdJovanovski]

Who would you guys say his player comparable is?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Who would you guys say his player comparable is?

It's difficult to pinpoint a specific player. He reminds me a lot of Kucherov with his creativity and easy with which he makes things happen

 

[Edge]

Who would you guys say his player comparable is?

Personally I see a lot of Kuznetsov.

 

[BroadwayStorm]

I see that Czech winger in philly whose name I forget.

 

[FultonReed]

I see that Czech winger in philly whose name I forget.

Gritty

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I see that Czech winger in philly whose name I forget.

Voracek?

 

[egelband]

Here's a video of his goal. Signature move. He has the puck sit on his stick for a split second before roofing it.

I’m not a fan, per de, of the broadcast “look and feel” but technically it’s really good. I’ve been impressed with the quality of the KHL product. I had no idea.

 

[BroadwayStorm]

Voracek?

yes

 

[haveandare]

It's difficult to pinpoint a specific player. He reminds me a lot of Kucherov with his creativity and easy with which he makes things happen

I get a Filip Forsberg vibe from him from what I've seen but I've admittedly seen a lot less of him than you.

 

[Blue Blooded]

I get a Filip Forsberg vibe from him from what I've seen but I've admittedly seen a lot less of him than you.

I get what you mean, he plays similar to Forsberg in that he likes to come down the off-wing with speed, directly challenge and try to deke out the defenceman.

 

[Levitate]

I don't know, that big lanky but smooth skating and with the puck look doesn't really remind me of Kuznetsov or other guys like that. Maybe a bit of someone like Eichel in the way that they can look so smooth skating and just maneuver the puck around smoothly

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Yeah he's got more "wiggle" than Kuznetzov.

Pretty unique talent.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Neal with slightly better playmaking and less of the antics.

 

[romba]

Am I crazy to mention the big D?

That would Datsyuk of course. Just with the smooth skating, stick handling, and IQ, less so the defensive wizardry and generational puck skills.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Neal with slightly better playmaking and less of the antics.

That's a better comparison than all of the easy Russian comparisons, IMO. He's a better skater than Neal, too.