Prospect Info: At 19th Overall the Predators Select Fyodor Svechkov

[Porter Stoutheart]

I wouldn’t count Tomasino or Glass out on the future 1C role. Svech and Parssinen look like they’ll be filling out the middle 6. There’s also Novak but no clue where he tops out

I'm certainly not "counting them out". I'm just saying the odds aren't in their favor.

 

[triggrman]

Tomasino is still our top forward prospect

 

[Flgatorguy87]

I wouldn’t count Tomasino or Glass out on the future 1C role. Svech and Parssinen look like they’ll be filling out the middle 6. There’s also Novak but no clue where he tops out

Novak and Pitlick are both in the who knows category. I think both are scoring centers, that aren't going to be good enough at scoring to stick.

 

[Scoresberg]

Svechkov with one goal and one assist after 1st period in an exhibition match against Sochi.

 

[beardawg]

Novak and Pitlick are both in the who knows category. I think both are scoring centers, that aren't going to be good enough at scoring to stick.

Im not sold on the Pitlick hype at all. He's a tweener at best

 

[Scoresberg]

 

[Flgatorguy87]

Both those goals just beautiful passing

 

[Scoresberg]

Okay, so I watched three games of Svechkov and Team Russia in the Sochi Hockey Open and here are my notes:

Offense and puck skills

• Svechkov's not the most dynamic offensive forward, but he is creative at creating chances for his linemates and for himself.
• As a center, he supported his wingers very well, read the play and kept the play alive in difficult situations.
• He is really good at protecting the puck, he has a frame that he can still add pounds to. I'd say this is one of his biggest strengths in his game.
• Because he is good at protecting the puck means he can also bring the puck up the ice and exit and enter zones. His straight-line skating is powerful.
• Most of his goals are going to come from him going hard to the net, he isn't going to beat goalies much only with his shot.

Defense and positioning

• Probably his biggest strengths right now as a player is his two-way game and positioning in the defensive zone and in breakouts. In breakouts, he was really good at supporting his defensemen and seemed to always find space where to break out.
• Strong at the faceoff dot. With age, I think he will become a really crafty at faceoffs.
• You rarely see this mature play off-the-puck from a teenager against men. His hockey IQ is high.
• What I liked most about his defensive game was that not only was his body in the right places which limited chances against, but he used his stick also to separate forwards from the puck.
• I think when he adds some muscle to his body, his defensive game is only going to get better.

Areas of improvement

• Lateral movement and explosiveness in his skating and with the puck. If he can improve these, he can really increase his repertory in the offensive game.
• His shot. In the three games, I barely saw him really shoot the puck. He was always looking for linemates even in a scoring chance. He needs to be more selfish at times.

All-in-all, I'd say Svechkov is a responsible, two-way center with good playmaking abilities. He can anchor a line with two good offensive wingers and handle the defensive responsibilities. I could see him being a bigger Bo Horvat as his ceiling.

 

[Scoresberg]

Assisted the OT game-winner as well.

 

[Scoresberg]

Some Svechkov tape from the Sochi Hockey Open:

 

[Flgatorguy87]

This could be a fun line. They seemed to have a little chemistry already.

 

[Scoresberg]

This could be a fun line. They seemed to have a little chemistry already.

Cracking the SKA's lineup as an 18-year-old is nothing to scoff at. Interesting to see if he can nail down the spot there or whether he goes to Juniors.

 

[predwings]

Hold up, we could've had a guy named Khus nutd in OV...where was this guy in the draft? Would've been jersey name gold

 

[Scoresberg]

 

[Flgatorguy87]

Not a bad debut

 

[Predsanddead24]

Gotta love a turnover turning into an assist. Quality puck supports by his teammates there.

 

[King Weber]

Hold up, we could've had a guy named Khus nutd in OV...where was this guy in the draft? Would've been jersey name gold

he's a Wild 2nd rounder from last year

 

[Scoresberg]

Kid looks goo-ood.

 

[nine_inch_fang]

Kid looks goo-ood.

He likes that move.

 

[LCPreds]

That reminded me of some of FF9's best highlights:

Oh wow what a move!!!
(He did not score)

 

[Soundgarden]

Some dirty moves.

 

[Scoresberg]

 

[Scoresberg]

If the link above isn't working:

 

[Scoresberg]

Two goals today for Svechkov. 17 points in 20 games in the VHL.

 

[Scoresberg]