Is Nikita Scherbak ready to make the jump?

[HShahzad]

After seeing him play yesterday, I believe it is not out of question to see Nikita Scherbak get at least 6 games in the NHL. He's a big guy, and has the hockey sence. Any toughts of keeping him? Based on his play, he does not seem to be raw... Actually played better than Sekac

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[WeThreeKings]

It was a scrimmage.

 

[pine*]

One scrimmage?

 

[Fazkovsky]

no. he might get 6 games but i would be exetremely surprised. Let him dominate the W and then go to the dogs

 

[WeThreeKings]

Bergevin, sign this guy!



GET HER DONE, BOB.

 

[68*]

Not physically ready for the NHL.

 

[HShahzad]

I know it was a scrimmage, but he was better than Sekac... I am not convinced just yet with Sekac.

 

[Rapala]

Absolutely ready to make the jump to a contender.

 

[De Montreal]

When was the last time we gave a prospect a 6-games tryout? I honestly can't remember. Even Latendresse didnt get one after his crazy good preseason.

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

No way they send Sekac down to keep Scherbak for the 9 games stint.

 

[Tyson]

Scherbak may be ready for some NHL games but it won't happen This year, no way

 

[Natey]

When was the last time we gave a prospect a 6-games tryout? I honestly can't remember. Even Latendresse didnt get one after his crazy good preseason.

Galchenyuk?

 

[Runner77]

One scrimmage?

The only thing he's ready to make the jump to, is another scrimmage.

 

[Goldthorpe]

Unless he really fires it up like nobody expects him to, it's much safer for his development to go play a second junior season. Especially if he's traded to a good team.

 

[Chacal667]

no. he might get 6 games but i would be exetremely surprised. Let him dominate the W and then go to the dogs

already done

 

[Treb]

already done

78 pts isn't dominating.

 

[Chacal667]

78 pts isn't dominating.

considering with who he played and the fact that it was his first season in north america,

 

[Vi Nc E x13x]

78 pts isn't dominating.

Maybe not but when your 40pts above the next scorer on your team during your rookie season its something

P.s Im in no way saying he is ready for NHL .. btw why is he only rated a 75 on hockey futures?

 

[Treb]

considering with who he played and the fact that it was his first season in north america,

Maybe not but when your 40pts above the next scorer on your team during your rookie season its something

Of course it is impressive, but the post was about dominating the WHL and finishing 40 points below the point leader isn't dominating the WHL.

He was dominating his team though.

 

[Vi Nc E x13x]

Of course it is impressive, but the post was about dominating the WHL and finishing 40 points below the point leader isn't dominating the WHL.

He was dominating his team though.

Id prefer to see him on a contending team hopefully he gets traded

 

[Treb]

Id prefer to see him on a contending team hopefully he gets traded

Me too. And it would help the dominating the league part too.

 

[GREMLIN]

Hell nah, didn't really dominate in any of the dev camp scrimmages earlier this summer. I'd say he had his best game this week with the pros which is great and all but I'd be surprised if he really stood out as an 18 yr old for the rest of camp.

Absolutely great pick though, 1st rounders who have top 6 potential are always so much more fun to follow. I think two years will do this kid wonders.

Ceiling is DD lite but as a winger

 

[SquiddFX]

Let him play out his junior career at least. As much as people want to see him make the jump, himself included, let him play out his Junior years. Let him play without the pressure of trying to make the team at 18.

 

[L4br3cqu3]

Do.not.rush.

And he wasn't 'better' than Sekac anyway...

 

[Shadow Journal]

Hell nah, didn't really dominate in any of the dev camp scrimmages earlier this summer.

Wasn't he sick with a flu or something, or am I thinking of someone else?