Prospect Info: F Kirill Tankov (7th round, #218 overall, 2021)

[mrzeigler]

I am SHOCKED that Molinari didn’t mention in the first sentence of his tweet that German Titov used to drive this guy. The old man is losing it.

Cool name

 

[Don'tcry4mejanhrdina]

I can't wait for him to come to NA so coaches can tell him to stop stick handling and start dumping the puck in the corner every time.

 

[Andy99]

I can't wait for him to come to NA so coaches can tell him to stop stick handling and start dumping the puck in the corner every time.

Sullivan will definitely tell him to stop trying to produce offense creatively…just go north-south, get the puck to the D man and get in front of the net for a deflection…there, not so hard to generate offense…I hope we bothered with this kid because the FO knew Sullivan wouldn’t be here when he’s NHL-ready….

 

[JTG]

I can't wait for him to come to NA so coaches can tell him to stop stick handling and start dumping the puck in the corner every time.

I would be absolutely shocked if he is ever in North America for anyone to tell him anything.

 

[LOGiK]

lul....

Is this pick some kind of libation to ex-penguins and their history of skill?

This kid looks like sullivans worst nightmare.

 

[OnMyOwn]

lul....

Is this pick some kind of libation to ex-penguins and their history of skill?

This kid looks like sullivans worst nightmare.

If this kid even has a shot, Sully will be gone by then.

 

[Pens1566]

He'll never see NA ice.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

It’s a successful pick if we ever sign him, much less him playing an NHL game

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Looks like they let that Russian amateur scout they just hired make a pick. FWIW, another guy I know who does a lot of personal scouting was very pleased to see the Pens picked this guy, so who knows. 7th rounder, so w/e

 

[Jacob]

Be nice to hear from someone familiar with Russian leagues give their opinion on where he’s going next year, VHL?

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

@Mike Farkas

 

[TheGoldenJet]

He will be the tank commander by the time Crosby/Malkin retire.

 

[steelcityassault]

Hopefully he has a better work ethic than Zlobin

 

[DesertedPenguin]

In over half of those highlights, there isn't even a shot on goal after the dangles.

He has hands. If he figures out how to put it all together without getting flattened by more competent defensemen, he'll be a steal.

Expecting anything of note from him or any of the other 7th rounders is a foolish endeavor, however.

 

[Gurglesons]

TBH. Hextall's group has hit pretty decently in later rounds. Wouldn't be surprised if one of these 7th round guys makes it.

 

[66-30-33]

Looks like they let that Russian amateur scout they just hired make a pick. FWIW, another guy I know who does a lot of personal scouting was very pleased to see the Pens picked this guy, so who knows. 7th rounder, so w/e

Datsyuk was a 6th rounder, so w/e.

 

[SEALBound]

Hopefully he has a better work ethic than Zlobin

He is my new Zlobin.

 

[Turin]

It’s just an elite name, it would do the hockey world a favour for him to succeed. And become a huge Russian monster.

 

[ziggyjoe212]

I can't imagine he even sniffs the AHL. He's all dangles and will get his career ended in 1st game in North America.

 

[pensfansince88]

if going by names alone this guy is a top 10 pick

 

[Michael Farkas]

@Mike Farkas

I love this pick, I really like this player. This is the creativity I have so sorely missed in recent years...he's one of the most technically skilled players picked outside the first round in the entire draft for me...

 

[Rakell67]

He's the Russian version of Puustinen.

 

[Rakell67]

Hopefully he has a better work ethic than Zlobin

Zlobin sounds like the Russian version of Blumpkin.

 

[Michael Farkas]

He's actually quite dynamic in space, whereas Puustinen is not for me...Puustinen waits in the weeds and his skill chaining isn't that interesting to me...

Tankov is sort of the opposite...he has excellent hands and plays on a bad team and is allowed just to do whatever he wants, but he cares about it despite losing like 3 out of 4 games in his junior career...Tankov looks like he just loves to play and have the puck and go every other shift and experiment with his weaponry...

 

[Honour Over Glory]

If this kid even has a shot, Sully will be gone by then.

Imagine all of the prospects we'll waste until then!

Poulin, scoring instincts? f*** that mate, you better learn to grind 'em bitches dahn.