He looked great from the few games I saw with him on the NT. I was very impressed. He certainly got the skills, but as SoundAndFury wrote, he needs to bulk up.
and loose his speed and agility....let's just agree, that not everybody is cut out to play this style of hockey
Has one of the best skill sets in the league. I expect him to be the points leader for SKA this year.
I don't really expect him to repeat last year's success. He got a huge chunk of those points getting more ice time at the games with low quality competition, he was at his best during the "Far Eastern trip" in particular, when the "bigger guns" were kinda resting. Next year will be different, new coach, new schedule, more games. He certainly is going to be a stable first liner in the future, but with the current over the top stacked roster that's unlikely.Well, he was last year so it wouldn't be too surprising if he did it again. However, looking at that roster, I would still be surprised. Someone like Thoresen or Kovy doesn't miss 15 games every year.
I actually think he could play in the NHL, but he'd need a very patient management that could wait and guide him while he'd be adapting to the NHL. And also a good strength coach who could help him improve his lower body and core strength without losing agility.
Panarin, while slim, isn't tiny as well - 5'11, ~170 lbs.
I actually think he could play in the NHL, but he'd need a very patient management that could wait and guide him while he'd be adapting to the NHL. And also a good strength coach who could help him improve his lower body and core strength without losing agility.
Panarin, while slim, isn't tiny as well - 5'11, ~170 lbs.
5'11" an only 170 lbs. Is absolutely tiny by NHL standards. Needs about 20 lbs. More On that frame.
Gaudreau is 5'9, 150. He's already 3+9 after 16 gp.
How does panarin compare to moses or sekac? Any idea on how likely he is to translate his game to the NHL? Using NHLe, his point totals translated to NHL points is ~79 which is obviously too high but could he be a ~70 point guy?
How does panarin compare to moses or sekac? Any idea on how likely he is to translate his game to the NHL? Using NHLe, his point totals translated to NHL points is ~79 which is obviously too high but could he be a ~70 point guy?
I'd say Panarin in the KHL isn't just Panarin by himself. It's more the whole line Panarin - Shipachyov - Dadonov. They all are skillful players who have insane chemistry, and it plays a big enough role in his success.
Now, in the NHL his situation can turn out to be quite different. He can get to a die hard Canadian (or NA) style team where they force him to play the hockey he isn't good in. On the other hand, say, on Pens playing with Malkin or Crosby he can score a lot.
Id agree with this, btw most of that lines points comes from the PP. IMO Shipachyov is the best of the 3. Dadonov could probably make a good top 6 NHL player at this point in his carear as well. Just so happens, Panarin's agent opened his mouth about the NHL so there is so much buzz around him. I would bet that most SKA players receive some sort of NHL offers in the summer whether it be 1 or 2-way deals, we will likely never hear about it.
Id agree with this, btw most of that lines points comes from the PP. IMO Shipachyov is the best of the 3. Dadonov could probably make a good top 6 NHL player at this point in his carear as well. Just so happens, Panarin's agent opened his mouth about the NHL so there is so much buzz around him. I would bet that most SKA players receive some sort of NHL offers in the summer whether it be 1 or 2-way deals, we will likely never hear about it.