LW Vladimir Tkachyov - SKA St.Petersburg, KHL (2014 undrafted)

[Zine]

Fantastic big ice player, imo.

He's magical when he has time and space, however at higher levels he will have a difficult time creating time/space for himself on small ice. He also kinda sucks away from the puck.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Scored a goal in China. Now he is 4+2 after 4 games (and his 4th game isn't over yet).

4+3 after 4 games. Not bad.

 

[malkinfan]

Hes my favorite hockey prospect hands down, at some point this guy is going to get an NHL contract, only a matter of time.

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Hes my favorite hockey prospect hands down, at some point this guy is going to get an NHL contract, only a matter of time.

I agree with Zine. He's a big ice player. That probably explains why he struggled to dominate in the CHL.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Well, last season he scored 6 points in 6 MHL games. And now he has 7 points in 4 KHL games. Sometimes young players just do make big breakthroughs, and average players become stars. Especially, if they have a lot of talent. No, I ain't saying Tkachev will become a star for sure, but he has a lot of talent, it's stupid to deny.

 

[kp61c]

jezz, the hype train is real. the guy should count his blessings if he will make it as a regular khler and that's it.

 

[voxel]

Hes my favorite hockey prospect hands down, at some point this guy is going to get an NHL contract, only a matter of time.

He did...

The contract got rejected. I would definitely like him in the Oilers pipe as the AHL team is devoid of elite forward talent. I suspect he'll receive an NHL contract off when he's 22-23 when he's ready to immediately jump into the league after fully physically maturing.

 

[JA]

 

[Major Happy*]

I agree with Zine. He's a big ice player. That probably explains why he struggled to dominate in the CHL.

and will likely never do anything in the NHL.

 

[Caser]

I remeber people (including myself) told that Panarin is a big ice player. Time will tell, for now I'm just glad that Tkachyov is able to play high-level hockey after all those injury troubles.

 

[malkinfan]

He did...

The contract got rejected. I would definitely like him in the Oilers pipe as the AHL team is devoid of elite forward talent. I suspect he'll receive an NHL contract off when he's 22-23 when he's ready to immediately jump into the league after fully physically maturing.

You really thought I didnt know this about my favourite prospect?

 

[malkinfan]

I agree with Zine. He's a big ice player. That probably explains why he struggled to dominate in the CHL.

I completely disagree. He is extremely quick in tight which is why he was so successful with highlight real plays on the small ice. Did he really struggle or are you just doing the ol'hfboard statistic based scouting? When playing with a suitable linemate in Barbashev they ripped apart the Q. Then he got a shoulder injury, got traded, still made a good showing considering. Now he's fully recovered, getting PP time with some other offensive wizards and now hes ready for prime time.

 

[Caser]

Talking about the big ice, it's a bit ironic, as Admiral team's rink is a small one, iirc.

 

[wings5]

He did...

The contract got rejected. I would definitely like him in the Oilers pipe as the AHL team is devoid of elite forward talent. I suspect he'll receive an NHL contract off when he's 22-23 when he's ready to immediately jump into the league after fully physically maturing.

Toni Rajala never physically matured, some people genetically are incapable of putting on mass.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Another 2 goals for Tkachev, he's 6+3 now in 6 games.

 

[Atas2000]

Talking about the big ice, it's a bit ironic, as Admiral team's rink is a small one, iirc.

Good catch. To all the ppl calling him a big ice player. He is just a talented player. He payed the price for being a primdonna early on and wasted some time with useless trips to NA and back. Putting aside those attitudes and embracing a role at a far east team seems to refurbish his career big time.

 

[Caser]

 

[Kshahdoo]

Was named player of the week

 

[Zaddy]

Really cool to see him do well, especially after having spent time in the graveyard that is NA hockey

Seriously though, I wouldn't be surprised to see him earn himself an NHL contract (again) in the future. Kid is good.

 

[Caser]

Really cool to see him do well, especially after having spent time in the graveyard that is NA hockey

Seriously though, I wouldn't be surprised to see him earn himself an NHL contract (again) in the future. Kid is good.

While I hate the 'graveyard' style rethorics, I must admit that the treatment of his shoulder injury that he got while he was in NA was a bit questionable to say at least.


Back on topic, Tkachyov added two more assists tonight.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Really cool to see him do well, especially after having spent time in the graveyard that is NA hockey

Seriously though, I wouldn't be surprised to see him earn himself an NHL contract (again) in the future. Kid is good.

He didn't shine in SKA as well. Of course he was mostly injured last season.

 

[SoundAndFury]

I remeber people (including myself) told that Panarin is a big ice player. Time will tell, for now I'm just glad that Tkachyov is able to play high-level hockey after all those injury troubles.

I was actually thinking the other day how much Tkachyov reminds me of Panarin from Vityaz days. Obviously Panarin improved his two-way game and play along the boards tremendously since so Tkachyov has a great example to follow. Growing some muscle is a must though otherwise he will be another Mozyakin, offensive wizard but not worthy of a risk to sign him to a solid NHL deal.

 

[Kshahdoo]

I was actually thinking the other day how much Tkachyov reminds me of Panarin from Vityaz days. Obviously Panarin improved his two-way game and play along the boards tremendously since so Tkachyov has a great example to follow. Growing some muscle is a must though otherwise he will be another Mozyakin, offensive wizard but not worthy of a risk to sign him to a solid NHL deal.

Well, Sedins aren't great along the boards, but still good in the NHL. You just need a right company to play with.

Tkachev isn't just good by himself, he's turning a pretty average player Sabolic into a KHL star. The last time Sabolic was a PPG player, when he played in EBEL, he wasn't anything special in SEL, DEL and Czech Extra-League. Of course, it's just a season's begining...

 

[Caser]

Btw, do I understand correctly that, since he has played in the CHL, he is ineligible for the draft anymore?

 

[BigRangy]

If this http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=26377#entry_elig is accurate, he'd fit under number iv of the entry draft eligibility section, so I think he's just a UFA now, at least once his KHL contract is up.