Big 6'2 200 pound forward who can stick handle in a phone booth. Yes please
Glad to see Klimovich signed, sealed and delivered.....but realistically, the 'Russian factor' really isn't at play for players from Belarus. The Russian Ice Hockey Federation likes to keep its players at home; and playing for the national teams and in the KHL.WElllll those of you that were saying he's a risk to not come over cus Russians never come over so let's not draft him................I believe that's 2 this year now..
Also for those of you that wanted high upside picks shoot for the moon type pics......I think this guy is that criteria to a T.
He certainly seems like an eager young man. Really interested to see where he ends up this year. If he can make and play on our farm team this year it bodes very well for his future.
Glad to see Klimovich signed, sealed and delivered.....but realistically, the 'Russian factor' really isn't at play for players from Belarus. The Russian Ice Hockey Federation likes to keep its players at home; and playing for the national teams and in the KHL.
But of course Klimovich isn't eligible to play for any Russian teams....and I think the hockey officials in Belarus would be delighted to see a player from their country make a success of it in N.A.
Podkolzin in SKA St Petersburgh and Klimovich in Dinamo Minsk are not the same situations and even almost nothing common.They are probably not thrilled with how Podkolzin was dinked around in SKA St Petersburgh
The way he winds up here and rushes into the offensive zone reminds me the same plays that Mackinnon does. To he say has "below average skating" is idiotic.
He's from Belarus, he probably wants to get the f*** out ASAP. Idk if you are familiar with the politics going on in Belarus but it isn't exactly going well there.I wouldn't know how Belarusan players would think about coming over personally however I do tend to view him as very close to Russian seeing as they were part of the Soviet Union up until 30 years ago (which i guess is a while now.........dang I'm getting old).
Anyhoo he does seem to be stoked to be here - I'm stoked for that and to see how he ends up. Our cupboards are horribly bare atm and def. could use restocking.
Yes well aware it’s a mess and more than likely that factored into his decision as well I agree.He's from Belarus, he probably wants to get the f*** out ASAP. Idk if you are familiar with the politics going on in Belarus but it isn't exactly going well there.
I said previously that I hope he makes it and can bring his family over. Really rooting for the guy.Yes well aware it’s a mess and more than likely that factored into his decision as well I agree.
The way he winds up here and rushes into the offensive zone reminds me the same plays that Mackinnon does. To he say has "below average skating" is idiotic.
I'm with you....every time I see the kid on Youtube, he's jetting through the neutral zone. Of course 'conventional wisdom' was that Podkolzin's skating needed work as well.
I think some of these scouting reports on line are mindless 'pap' from people simply repeating what they heard on Twitter. I mean every 18-year old kid can improve their skating.....but that doesn't mean they were 'below average' to begin with.
The way he winds up here and rushes into the offensive zone reminds me the same plays that Mackinnon does. To he say has "below average skating" is idiotic.
“The size, the skills, the hockey sense are all there for him to be an offensive producing player and he’s consistent in his approach. He’s got NHL speed and competes hard. Now, he does have a flair for the dramatic at times, but that’s good. It means he’s confident, but, every shift, he’s first on pucks, always going to the net and he’s got that knack to be open and available to get that shot off. He’s on the top line and is the top scorer and he’s one of the first forwards coming back on the play.” – Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting
"A creative goal-scoring pivot with a heavy shot and swift skating". - Danila Klimovich Dobber Prospects