Prospect Info: Prokhor Poltapov, F (33rd overall, 2021) Zvedza Moskva (VHL)

[Jacob582]

Question regarding Poltapov and Russians in general.

If he signs an ELC after his contract is up, comes over, and only plays in Rochester, will his ELC slide another year?
So potentially:
23-24 Russia
24-25 Russia
25-26 rochester (but all year so elc slides)
26-27 rochester/Buffalo 1st yr of ELC counts

He'll come over when he is ready for the NHL. No AHL season for him. Like Kaprizov.

 

[Dingo44]

 

[The Blunder Years]

Just two Sabres draftees

 

[Fjordy]

Great playoff performance from Prokhor, in a few years he could be a good top 9 player in the NHL.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[SECRET SQUIRREL]

What did this say? Tweet is unavailable now.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

What did this say? Tweet is unavailable now.

What did he say

 

[cybresabre]

I think it was a lance tweet that said something like "prokhor poltapov is going to be a good one" or "sabres fans will like poltapov" and it was a 6 second video clip of him (pretty sure we're talking 'bout practice) skating down the right wing, stomping on the brakes at about the faceoff circle, spinning all the way around to his right and firing a shot on goal, which went in.

 

[SECRET SQUIRREL]

I think it was a lance tweet that said something like "prokhor poltapov is going to be a good one" or "sabres fans will like poltapov" and it was a 6 second video clip of him (pretty sure we're talking 'bout practice) skating down the right wing, stomping on the brakes at about the faceoff circle, spinning all the way around to his right and firing a shot on goal, which went in.

Thank you cyber, much appreciated!

 

[Diaspora]

I think it was a lance tweet that said something like "prokhor poltapov is going to be a good one" or "sabres fans will like poltapov" and it was a 6 second video clip of him (pretty sure we're talking 'bout practice) skating down the right wing, stomping on the brakes at about the faceoff circle, spinning all the way around to his right and firing a shot on goal, which went in.

Saw that clip before it got taken down, and I gotta say it was pretty sweet.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Saw that clip before it got taken down, and I gotta say it was pretty sweet.

Taken down for copyright?

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Taken down for copyright?

Nah. It was from a summer camp scrimmage.

 

[HOOats]

Taken down for copyright?

Taken down because it was utterly unremarkable I imagine lol. Happens half a dozen times each practice. I was confused why Lance posted it initially.

But Poltapov is a beast! Can't wait to see him take more prominent role for CSKA and eventually slot in seamlessly for us while the whole league goes "who the hell is this and how does Buffalo have him?"

 

[Ralonzo]

4 years from now Poltapov could be that Barbashev middle-6 type, which would be nice considering Sabres passed on original Barbashev at the top of the 2nd round (he went next pick) to take Brendan Frickin Lemieux.

 

[The Blunder Years]

4 years from now Poltapov could be that Barbashev middle-6 type, which would be nice considering Sabres passed on original Barbashev at the top of the 2nd round (he went next pick) to take Brendan Frickin Lemieux.

That is a great comp. Would be nice to have a spark plug that can play up and down the lineup. I think Poltapov could be the kind of player you can put anywhere and get good play out of him.

 

[Dingo44]

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19. Prokhor Poltapov, LW

2/1/2003 | 6-feet | 176 pounds | Shoots right

Drafted: No. 33 in 2021
Tier: Projected to play NHL games

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average

Analysis: Poltapov played up all season on a top KHL club in CSKA in a limited-minutes role. He got better as the year went along with a strong KHL playoff. Poltapov has the speed and skill to create offense versus men and makes highly skilled plays often. But what draws you to go his game is his work ethic. He’s a gamer who doesn’t shy from running over opponents, and he gives it his all on the ice. He could be a bottom-six winger.

 

[sabres4ever]

Buffalo Sabres Top 25 Under 25, #21: Prokhor Poltapov

 

[Satanphonehome]

3 years from now people are going to wonder how they ever had this kid a small notch ahead of Konecny and well behind players like Kozak and Nadeau.

He will be an NHLer.

 

[dortt]

There is a lot of speculation that Russia will have a total mobilization in the coming months

Putin ally suggests Russia can't win without "general mobilization"

The British defense ministry has assessed that Russian media reporting suggests authorities are preparing to start a "major military recruitment campaign."

www.newsweek.com

If they fully mobilize, will even the hockey players be sent to the front?

 

[Chainshot]

There is a lot of speculation that Russia will have a total mobilization in the coming months

Putin ally suggests Russia can't win without "general mobilization"

The British defense ministry has assessed that Russian media reporting suggests authorities are preparing to start a "major military recruitment campaign."

www.newsweek.com

If they fully mobilize, will even the hockey players be sent to the front?

This forum is not a place where we will be discussing this.

 

[paulmm3]

I was just looking at CSKA's roster and I was reminded they have Grigorenko. Hope he hasn't poisoned Poltapov's mind about Buffalo. The team did poorly and Grigorenko did poorly while he was here so he can't be full of positive things to say.

 

[cybresabre]

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[debaser66]

I was just looking at CSKA's roster and I was reminded they have Grigorenko. Hope he hasn't poisoned Poltapov's mind about Buffalo. The team did poorly and Grigorenko did poorly while he was here so he can't be full of positive things to say.

I dont think Grigorenko wants to impress some GenZ kid with his Millenial stories