C Aleksander Barkov - Tampere Tappara, FEL (2013 Draft)

[Gritty]

He ment goal scorer Barkov has now 14 points and 8 of them have been goals.

Thanks for the clarification. I thought maybe he meant on his team? Either way, it's extremely impressive what Barkov has been doing.

 

[JabbaJabba]

What happened to the stream?

 

[MaNNe]

What happened to the stream?

Continues here:

http://www.twitch.tv/gary412

 

[JabbaJabba]

Continues here:

http://www.twitch.tv/gary412

Thanks! I haven't been able to watch live hockey for months.

 

[ponder]

Nice strip by Barkov there, just as efficient in the defensive zone as in the offensive zone.

 

[ponder]

Really dangerous hit, surprised there was no penalty there.

Edit: Nice goal for KalPa, that's game. Once again I tuned in late in the game, I see Barkov had a goal and an assist, how did he look?

 

[heksagon]

Barkov's line has pretty clearly been the best line for Tappara today, and Barkov the best player on that line. Other Tappara lines have been pretty bad.

Barkov rarely makes mistakes and he wins a lot of puck battles, impressive for such a young player. He has an accurate wrister too.

 

[Jussi]

Craig Smith>>>Aleksander Barkov

 

[BusQuets]

Craig Smith>>>Aleksander Barkov

Ramstedt>>>everyone

 

[thomast]

Craig Smith>>>Aleksander Barkov

Craig Smith>>>>>>>Erik Karlsson, valtteri filppula, Rich Peverley, jussi jokinen, Jason demers

 

[Zamuz]

Craig Smith>>>Aleksander Barkov

Barkov had a point in 100% of Tapparas goals, Smith had only a point in 66,6% of KalPas goals...

Barkov >>>>>> Smith

 

[ponder]

Stats update for Barkov:

Games played: 10
Goals: 8 (tied for 1st in the league)
Points: 14 (tied for 2nd in the league)
+/-: +5

Fun facts:
- He has points on almost half of Tappara's goals (14 points on 32 team goals)
- With Barkov on the ice Tappara are +5, with Barkov off the ice Tappara are -1 (this is ES and SH goals only, PP goals excluded as they always are in +/-)

 

[Loffer]

Stats update for Barkov:

Games played: 10
Goals: 8 (tied for 1st in the league)
Points: 14 (tied for 2nd in the league)
+/-: +5

Fun facts:
- He has points on almost half of Tappara's goals (14 points on 32 team goals)
- With Barkov on the ice Tappara are +5, with Barkov off the ice Tappara are -1 (this is ES and SH goals only, PP goals excluded as they always are in +/-)

So, barkov has scored 25% of tappara's goals. isn't he more a playmaker??

 

[GuillaumeLetsundress*]

This kid sounds like a beast... top 3 atleast

 

[ponder]

So, barkov has scored 25% of tappara's goals. isn't he more a playmaker??

I think at the NHL level we'll see him transfer to a bit more of a playmaking role. I wouldn't really describe him as a "pass first" or "shoot first" player, he just makes the right play for the situation. Most of his goals seem to come from tap ins and quick shots after receiving a pass, he's not a sniper who really looks for his own shot (like a Jeff Carter, Phil Kessel, Alex Ovechkin, Ilya Kovalchuk, etc. type player). If the shot is there, he'll take it, but he's a very willing and smart passer.

 

[Future]

I think at the NHL level we'll see him transfer to a bit more of a playmaking role. I wouldn't really describe him as a "pass first" or "shoot first" player, he just makes the right play for the situation. Most of his goals seem to come from tap ins and quick shots after receiving a pass, he's not a sniper who really looks for his own shot (like a Jeff Carter, Phil Kessel, Alex Ovechkin, Ilya Kovalchuk, etc. type player). If the shot is there, he'll take it, but he's a very willing and smart passer.

So much like Datsyuk.

 

[ed bruin]

If Barkov played in the CHL would his draft stock be higher maybe 1st overall status? factoring his great production in a much superior league what would he have done in the CHL?

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Watched some videos of this guy. DAMN seems awesome.

 

[QnebO]

If Barkov played in the CHL would his draft stock be higher maybe 1st overall status? factoring his great production in a much superior league what would he have done in the CHL?

Its better for him to play against as tough competition as possible and get good support from home-crew litle longer, not going overseas so young.

I dont care where hes drafted, but it should be top 10 thought. Hes great player allready, probably NHL ready even.

 

[thomast]

Barkov could play NHL right now no doubt about that and this kid just turned 17 but IMO he should stay for 1 more year in FEL because he is getting very good coaching and mentoring right now. He would be better player and more grown up as an person. I actualy think that he could be too good for FEL but it doesen't harm his game to spend an extra year in FEL because he is one of the youngest players of this draft. He should give his all to get into sochi 2014 team. It is possible if he continues to develope like this. It might be bit of stretch but i think that he is getting games in the men national team this year. If he makes into WC team it would be excellent for him.

There is Tappara-Brynäs important ET game in Oct 15. We will probably see clash between Barkov and Elias Lindholm.

 

[sinettiseura]

Saw first full game of him yesterday (this season). Here are some thoughts:

-Skating has improved during summer quite a bit and he is fast enough to be a productive NHLer. Besides he has that rare ability to control game tempo so he doesen't has to be the most explosive guy. He plays always so calmly that it may bluff someone that he is very slow but he is suprisingly fast when it's needed. Those who has seen him only at U18 WJC or U20 WJC you should see him skate now. It really was the mono that slowed his skating at U18 WJC and at U20 WJC you have to remember that he was 16 years old player who's strength isn't skating. I was little dubious when people state that he was slow because of the mono eventhough I had seen about 10 FEL games of him last season. After seeing him yesterday I am sure that mono really had a significant affect.

-Kid is huge as it has been mentioned. When he adds even more muscle he is going to be very hard to stop in corners. He has very good puck protection skills and after adding more muscle his corner play will be much like Jagr's. Small Dmen are going to be in trouble.

-He is NHL ready next season if he is able to avoid injures. IMO he should leave FEL after this season because after adding few more pounds next summer he wil be unstoppable in FEL.

 

[sinettiseura]

Barkov could play NHL right now no doubt about that and this kid just turned 17 but IMO he should stay for 1 more year in FEL because he is getting very good coaching and mentoring right now. He would be better player and more grown up as an person. I actualy think that he could be too good for FEL but it doesen't harm his game to spend an extra year in FEL because he is one of the youngest players of this draft. He should give his all to get into sochi 2014 team. It is possible if he continues to develope like this. It might be bit of stretch but i think that he is getting games in the men national team this year. If he makes into WC team it would be excellent for him.

There is Tappara-Brynäs important ET game in Oct 15. We will probably see clash of Barkov and Elias Lindholm.

I hadn't read this post when I wrote mine. I agree that he gets very good mentoring and I think that he should train with Ville Nieminen next summer but leave FEL after this season.

 

[FinProspects]

Saw first full game of him yesterday (this season). Here are some thoughts:

Yep, Agree with pretty much everything you said. For me Barkov is the first Finnish prospect for ages (or ever) who realistically can step to NHL right away and succeed.

His reach compensates his lack of explosiviness as a skater. Opponent can outskate him but they cannot take the puck away because of his reach, soft hands and big body. He might be even better in the NA rink becuase he really excells in corners and traffic areas.

 

[sinettiseura]

Yep, Agree with pretty much everything you said. For me Barkov is the first Finnish prospect for ages (or ever) who realistically can step to NHL right away and succeed.

His reach compensates his lack of explosiviness as a skater. Opponent can outskate him but they cannot take the puck away because of his reach, soft hands and big body. He might be even better in the NA rink becuase he really excells in corners and traffic areas.

Yep, he plays with long stick and which increases his reach even more. I agree that north american rink could be more suitable for him than european.

 

[Future]

If the Leafs draft him he can come over right away between Kessel and Lupul and Barb Underhill our skating coach can help him improve his explosiveness in his stride