Matthew Tkachuk's numbers this year are unbelievable..

[TT1]

Kid is already playing like an elite 2 way forward..

1st chart:
CF = Corsi, FF = Fenwick, OZ = Ozone starts (only at 34%).

2nd chart:
HDCF (higher is better) and HDCA (lower is better) are less known stats. HDCF = high danger chances for, HDCA = high danger chances against, HDCF % (% of HDCF and HDCA, evaluates the quality of shots a player takes and gives up).

3rd chart:
Calgary players Corsi w/ and without Tkatchuk (CF% column).

Here's a few basic numbers:

Two points behind Calgary's leading scorer (that being said Gaudreau has played fewer games), he also has the 2nd lowest o-zone starts on their team (quite a low number aswell).
He's also 1st in ES points and primary points.
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http://i.imgur.com/XR3WWpk.png

57.3 CF% // 9.7 CF% rel // 56.8 FF% // 9.8% FF rel // 34.5% o-zone starts (2nd lowest behind Stajan)
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http://i.imgur.com/aBKtUfV.png

93 HDCF (high danger chance for) // 76 HDCA (high danger chance against) // HDCF% 55.03% (2nd highest on team)
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http://i.imgur.com/zBZr1V9.png

CF% column shows the impact Tkachuk has on his linemates

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[Carlzner]

Hmm, quite intriguing. I think you need to post more complicated graphs and stat charts to convince me though.

 

[sabresEH]

I'm in a fantasy league that includes pim's for scoring. He went undrafted and I snagged him right away on waivers. He's like the 4th ranked player in the league

 

[JurassicTunga]

Yeah, he has been outstanding. 2 points tonight as well. 11 points in his last 10 games?(something like that). Plays like a veteran at 19 years old. So very pleased he dropped to 6.

Even stole Brent Burns' stick tonight
https://video.twimg.com/tweet_video/C18sFnrUUAIIcPT.mp4
Tkachuk is a beauty

 

[TT1]

Hmm, quite intriguing. I think you need to post more complicated graphs and stat charts to convince me though.

They're all pretty straightforward and mainstream advanced stats.

1st chart:
CF = Corsi, FF = Fenwick, OZ = Ozone starts (he only has 34%).

2nd chart:
HDCF and HDCA are the less known stats, HDCF = high danger chances for, HDCA = high danger chances against, HDCF % (% of HDCF and HDCA, evaluates the quality of shots a player takes and gives up).

3rd chart:
Calgary players Corsi w/ and without Tkatchuk.

 

[NarcoPolo]

That entire line has been the bright spot for the flames this year. Backlund and Frolik deserve some credit too. Nonetheless, pretty ridiculous numbers.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Really like him. Thought he was getting side tracked early on trying to be an energy guy instead of the hockey player he can be. Definitely has gotten over that.

 

[Haatley]

Gonna be a star. At this rate he is going to work himself into Calder consideration. He just seems to get better every time I watch him too.

 

[Flamester]

other than Backlund he is by far the best, most consistent player out there. Its too bad this year is filled with superstar rookies, because if it was any other year he most likely would be the front runner for the Calder trophy.

 

[Forgot About Drai]

He is very good and very annoying.

 

[Bounces R Way]

OP didn't post a likability metric, but Tkachuk is leading all rookies in that as well.

 

[perronist]

he's first in the league in score and venue adjusted corsi for% relative to team. above bergeron. and it's not like calgary is a horrible possession team anymore. what he's doing is pretty incredible. he's also first on the team in even strength points and tied for first in even strength primary points.

i expected the surliness, his physical game, his agitating, his game beneath the hashmarks, those are relatively easy to scout, but i did not expect his intelligence, poise, and skill. he's always got his head-up and making plays/anticipating/planning. really remarkable player and the best rookie flame out of all of our recent high profile ones.

 

[snipes]

Most importantly, how are his loose puck recoveries and passes to the slot?

 

[DJJones]

I can only hope he's pushing Backlund to new heights rather than the other way around.

Regardless, pumped to have them both.

 

[Snakepit]

Love how big of a jerk he is too

Can't hold onto your stick Burns? Alright, I'll keep it
https://video.twimg.com/tweet_video/C18sFnrUUAIIcPT.mp4

 

[perronist]

I can only hope he's pushing Backlund to new heights rather than the other way around.

i think it's both, his WOWYs show that everyone improves when they play with him. i would like to see him on a different line sometimes to see if a larger sample size bears that truth too

 

[M2Beezy]

Benning

 

[Leafs at Knight]

Thought he'd be back in London this year for sure; playing very well.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Tkachuk this year is unbelievable, period. Not probably, but definitely our best winger. Including Gaudreau and Frolik.

 

[izzy]

yeah he rocks was hoping the blues would make a deal at the draft to get him somehow considering his name/family

 

[pucku33]

Literally has 5 points this year.

 

[TeddyBare]

LOL

Benning again proving to be completely out his depth when he didn't draft THE BPA

I mean I'm not sure how many GM's don't draft the BPA, but him and Sweeney are the only 2 I can the of

 

[SquiddFX]

Yeah but how good is he compared to Keith?

 

[chunkylover53]

I've tried to find holes because it really is hard to believe his numbers. Is he getting sheltered? Nope, quite the opposite. Is he being carried? Doesn't look like it his WOWY is really good.

At some point you just have to call it that this guy is an incredible possession player and has fantastic numbers.

 

[Leon Draisaitl]

Yeah, he has been outstanding. 2 points tonight as well. 11 points in his last 10 games?(something like that). Plays like a veteran at 19 years old. So very pleased he dropped to 6.

Even stole Brent Burns' stick tonight
https://video.twimg.com/tweet_video/C18sFnrUUAIIcPT.mp4
Tkachuk is a beauty

A beauty because he took a dumb penalty?