Panarin to the Blackhawks!

[IU Hawks fan]

This. Is. AWESOME.

 

[DPHawk]

Ok that makes sense. I saw the KHL conversion post and thought you meant the 78 points. I think your conservative estimate of around 50 is a lot more realistic, which would still be fantastic.

Yeah, 50 pts seems like a reasonable expectation which would be a HUGE boost.

 

[Hawkscap]

5'11" 170 lets hold back a bit.

 

[Hawkscap]

And here is an article on him and his teammate http://m.thn.com/blog/khl-exodus-viktor-tikhonov-artemi-panarin-to-play-in-nhl-next-season/

 

[Taze em]

And here is an article on him and his teammate http://m.thn.com/blog/khl-exodus-viktor-tikhonov-artemi-panarin-to-play-in-nhl-next-season/

The bigger wild card is Panarin, 23, who trails Alexander Radulov by three points for the KHL scoring lead, though Radulov has played 12 fewer games. Panarin’s ability tantalizes, as he can rack up points, he’s fast and he has natural scoring ability. The most rabid Panarin fans compare his shifty skill set to Patrick Kane’s. Panarin’s 5-foot-11, 170-pound frame faces an uphill climb, however, as he’s not used to the more physical North American game on an NHL-sized ice surface. Panarin also lacks international experience at the highest level. He’s never represented Russia at the worlds or the Olympics, though he did make the 2011 world junior squad. He offers greater boom-bust potential than Tikhonov. Higher ceiling, lower floor. The report claims at least 10 NHL teams have expressed interest in Panarin already.

Maybe we jsut take Tikhonov too

 

[theaub]

So now we have the American, Finnish and Russian Patrick Kanes?

 

[Pepe Silvia]

So the actual Pat Kane, and two players that have been compared to Kane all potentially on the same line next season.

 

[Taze em]

Whenever a skilled forward comes along they all compare them to Patrick Kane now. It's mostly BS. Panarin, to me, seems much more straightline sniper with some good hands.

 

[ToewsForDays]

Great signing by SB if we get him (waiting for an official statement). This is basically a free 1st round pick and it helps our cap situation too

 

[Marina]

5'11" 170 lets hold back a bit.

When will people realize that size really doesn't matter? If he doesn't succeed in the NHL I highly doubt it will be because he's 5'11.

 

[Taze em]

5'11" 170 is Claude Giroux's exact measurements. 4 pounds lighter and same height as Kris Versteeg.

He's Teravainen sized, essentially.

 

[BobbyJet]

When will people realize that size really doesn't matter? If he doesn't succeed in the NHL I highly doubt it will be because he's 5'11.

Size is certainly preferred. There's no denying that, as much as people try to, but heart is the most important ingredient. Anyone know anything about this guy besides his stats?

 

[hawksfan50]

Just watching the highlight video of this guy...he already shows a better shot than anyone on the Hawks team...world class shot ...can skate and dangle too.. Can lift you out of your seat..Has the one -timer blaster too so automatically gets top billing on the PP which has to be re-design ed to take advantage of the Brett Hull type quick release and one-time ability..Here is the trouble..If he signs that cheaply it cannot be for long..Is it a one year deal only or a 2 yr bargain basement bonanza of cap relief...Because after this kid lights up the show he is going g to cost big big bucks..Which means right back in the capocalypse again..Stan is turning into a genius GM ...not so much in first round draft g but rather I acquiring late bloomers and top free agens.Baun Kero and now Panna in. .Add in the yutes omi g from Rockford ...especially on D...our depth I goal ..when the cap purge comes this summer and the expers predict Hawks demise..it could turn out we will be better than ever...better talent coming...our geezers gone ..big cap u derachievers gone..Plus Stan will re-stock on some of the picks back...

 

[Taze em]

I was slightly off on his NHLe...

I'm setting my expectation at 50 points but that is DRASTICALLY low based on the data available.

 

[JaegerDice]

5'11" 170 lets hold back a bit.

There is no attribute more overrated in hockey than size IMO.

 

[mikee*]

I'm wondering if it will be a twofer. Maybe Tikhonov signs come July when his Coyotes rights expire?

Assuming Saad-Toews-Hossa stays intact, I'd be curious to see
Panarin-Tikhonov-Kane

If the new guys can't keep up the Hawks could always slot in Teravainen, Shaw or Versteeg with Kane.

 

[Nothingman*]

My pants just got shorter with that tweet. If this happens I will absolutely burst with glee!

 

[Taze em]

I'm wondering if it will be a twofer. Maybe Tikhonov signs come July when his Coyotes rights expire?

Assuming Saad-Toews-Hossa stays intact, I'd be curious to see
Panarin-Tikhonov-Kane

If the new guys can't keep up the Hawks could always slot in Teravainen, Shaw or Versteeg with Kane.

Not as excited about Tikhonov. He probably isn't an upgrade on Kruger/Danault. 2 points in 15 playoff games, .5PPG in the regular season. He's probably a 25-30 point player over here.

 

[Nevins]

I don't khow the player but Stephane Da Costa played 44 games in khl this year-62 pts.5'11'' and 26 years old.And he was so so with Ottawa....ok he played with radulov but Panirin played with Kowaltchuk.

But it is a good signing....

 

[CraigsList]

Ugh... Heard the Flames were on this . Was hoping we'd get him.

Solid deal Chicago. Should make it easier to trade Sharp now.

 

[Kurtosis]

We'll see. I'm excited to see what he can do after watching a bit of him and reading up, but he could easily bust as well.

I like the thinking behind the (potential) signing though.

 

[mikee*]

Not as excited about Tikhonov. He probably isn't an upgrade on Kruger/Danault. 2 points in 15 playoff games, .5PPG in the regular season. He's probably a 25-30 point player over here.

Yes, I never felt Tikhonov had a lot of offensive upside, but Kane doesn't need a great offensive C. Kane more or less functions as the C on his line. A defensively responsible guy with a little size that doesn't need the puck on his stick a lot like Tikhonov might fit really well, especially if he already has chemistry with Panarin. And since Tikhonov has some experience in the NHL and NA he can help Panarin with the transition a little.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Size is certainly preferred. There's no denying that, as much as people try to, but heart is the most important ingredient. Anyone know anything about this guy besides his stats?

Well, you'll see him soon in WHC, where he is going to be one of the main Russia's weapons. But as to his qualities, I don't think he's Patrick Kane. To me he's more like Jaden Schwartz.

He's very gritty, always forechecking, and good hands help him to take the puck away from defenders. He's perhaps even better playmaker, than sniper. His onetimer isn't bad, but his stickhandling, scating and passing are even better. He's all about strong mentality, hard working and good work ethics. And I bet the team that will sign him, gets some young Russian girls as new fans as a bonus.

 

[Hawkscap]

There is no attribute more overrated in hockey than size IMO.

There is nothing like overrating a guy (who has never played a NHL game) to the point of starting him on the second line of the Hawks.

 

[Taze em]

There is nothing like overrating a guy (who has never played a NHL game) to the point of starting him on the second line of the Hawks.

Dude outscored Ilya Kovalchuk... who's blocking him from 2nd line LW, Mark McNeill?