C Aleksander Barkov - Tampere Tappara, FEL (2013, 2nd overall, Florida) III
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The Nightman
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Would have been a good debut even without the goal.
He just doesn't get thrown around.
He just doesn't get thrown around.
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Loved him after watching a bunch of his SM-liiga games during the lockout, and just as high on him now. Big, strong and skilled, but what Barkov is really all about is the hockey IQ. Right place, right time, all the time. An absolute pure centre, always in the thick of the play, constantly involved with and without the puck. What impresses me most about him is that he makes a positive impact pretty much every shift, he was never invisible, even as a 17 year old playing against men. Reminds me of a sort of Mikko Koivu/Joe Thornton hybrid.
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My thoughts precisely. I got up at 5am to watch Tappara SM-liiga games during the lockout and Barkov was just that impressive. As a Sharks fan, I echo the Joe Thornton comparison. Just so poised at both ends of the rink, phenomenal playmaker, and so smart and economical with his movements. Kid's going to be a star. Honestly, I think the entire top-10 of this past draft are going to be stars (with the exception of Horvat, who I still think will be great).
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Mats Sundin! What a comparison! I was trying to put him in with those other typical Finns, but Sundin seems like a good comparison for now.
But that goal needed more celly...disappointed.
But that goal needed more celly...disappointed.
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Barkov is just channeling his idol Balotelli by not celebrating his goals, its his job to score after all.
Honestly I think he looks like Kopitar out there, that size and strength down low and in front of the net is amazing for someone so young.
Great pick by the Panthers.
Great pick by the Panthers.
His skating looks much better than last year. Stride is better and his skating overall looks better. Marko Ojanen has done excellent job with it.
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Did not see him play last year so cannot comment on improvement aspect. Have seen him play this year both live and on TV. Seems to be strong on his skates, takes powerful strides and seems to accelerate well for an 18 year old of his size. If skating is the weakest aspect of Barkov's game, then he really must be the beast that Finnish posters say he is...
He is not a speed demon but he can suprise when he hits full speed. He is positionally so good so he doesen't have to be in full speed most of the time. He is more like economical with his skating. His skating looks now much better. He uses full blade when he skates last year he didn't and many other improvements. I see that he has potential to be even better skater with better leg strength.
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As a Panther homer, Id take a career similar to Sundin's any day of the week! I thought that after his first few shifts, he was comfortable on the ice, and played very well. He isnt the fastest on the ice, but his game is so cerebral, and the game slows down for him. His puck handling is very good, and I thought he protected the puck quite well. It just amazes me that he has this type of game at the age of 18. Man, what is this kid going to be like when he is 22-23 years old? There might be better scorers that come out of his draft class, but I dont think anyone is going to have the two way effect that Barkov will have with the Cats.
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what i dont think people really realized was how fast he went when he almost had a breakaway
he CAN skate very fast for his size, thats what impressed me the most during his first night, except that the stars gave up trying to take the puck from him and just put 3 guys around him taking away the passing lanes when he had the puck lol
he CAN skate very fast for his size, thats what impressed me the most during his first night, except that the stars gave up trying to take the puck from him and just put 3 guys around him taking away the passing lanes when he had the puck lol
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Got a lot of laughs from friends and people on here when I said all year before the draft I'd take Barkov over Drouin but I think as more people get familiar with Barkov and what he truly brings they are going to be extremely impressed and really find out why it wasn't so crazy that Florida took him 2nd
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Should I snag Barkov or Scheiffele in my keeper league?
I will probably keep either one if they have a good year, but I want them to help out this year as well as I don't have the production to 'wait a year'.
They'd be replacing Heatley.
I will probably keep either one if they have a good year, but I want them to help out this year as well as I don't have the production to 'wait a year'.
They'd be replacing Heatley.
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I sat on the glass for a preseason game and he was a monster up close, TV doesn't do his size justice
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