Prospect Info: Official Aleksander Barkov Calder Watch Thread!

[Beezer]

Tired of waiting for AngryTreeFrog to start this thread so I figured I'd go ahead and start it. This is to follow the game by game performance of our top pick from this years draft and how he compares to other top rookies as they fight for the Calder this season.

Season stats through 43games: 7goal /15assists /-2 / 50%(FO)


Game 1: 1goal /0assists /+1 /23%(FO) / TOI 15:34 - Barkov becomes the youngest since 1942 to score an NHL goal. Was also the game tying goal
Game 2: 0goal /0assists /-2 / 58%(FO) / TOI 16:31
Game 3: 0goal /1assists /-1 / 46%(FO) / TOI 10:37
Game 4: 0goal /0assists /-1 / 57%(FO) / TOI 13:07
Game 5: 1goal /2assists /+3 / 43%(FO) / TOI 17:33 - Barkov has his first 3pt game in his 5th career game. GWG. Sick assist on PP towards end of gm.
Game 6: 0goal /0assists /EV / 40%(FO) / TOI 17:18
Game 7: 0goal /0assists /-1 / 55%(FO) / TOI 17:05
Game 8: 0goal /0assists /-1 / 50%(FO) / TOI 16:36
Game 9: 1goal /0assists /EV / 47%(FO) / TOI 18:51 - PP Game-tying goal in 3rd. Panthers win in shootout.
Game 10: 0goal /1assists /+2 / 53%(FO) / TOI 18:33 - Sick no look cross ice assist to Flash for the goal in the 3rd.
Game 11: 0goal /0assists /-2 / 47%(FO) / TOI 17:34
Game 12: 0goal /0assists /+1 / 47%(FO) / TOI 17:40
Game 13: 0goal /0assists /-1 / 46%(FO) / TOI 15:19
Game 14: 0goal /0assists /EV / 38%(FO) / TOI 16:08 - Scores First Shootout goal
Game 15: 0goal /0assists /EV / 58%(FO) / TOI 14:42
Game 16: 0goal /0assists /EV / 42%(FO) / TOI 18:06
Game 17: 0goal /0assists /EV / 50%(FO) / TOI 18:42
Game 18: 1goal /0assists /-2 / 42%(FO) / TOI 13:50
Game 19: 0goal /0assists /+1 / 50%(FO) / TOI 16:11
Game 20: 0goal /0assists /EV / 31%(FO) / TOI 16:50
Game 21: 0goal /0assists /EV / 82%(FO) / TOI 17:38
Game 22: 0goal /1assists /-1 / 60%(FO) / TOI 20:01 - First 20+min game
Game 23: 0goal /1assists /+1 / 53%(FO) / TOI 19:07
Game 24: 0goal /0assists /-1 / 67%(FO) / TOI 20:07
Game 25: 0goal /0assists /+1 / 55%(FO) / TOI 17:53
Game 26: 0goal /0assists /EV / 63%(FO) / TOI 18:27
Game 27: 0goal /0assists /-2 / 60%(FO) / TOI 15:32
Game 28: 0goal /0assists /-1 / 53%(FO) / TOI 18:33
Game 29: 0goal /0assists /EV / 31%(FO) / TOI 12:04
Game 30: 0goal /0assists /-1 / 54%(FO) / TOI 15:34
Game 31: 0goal /0assists /-1 / 42%(FO) / TOI 15:11
Game 32: 0goal /1assists /+1 / 65%(FO) / TOI 16:14
Game 33: 1goal /0assists /+1 / 62%(FO) / TOI 16:02
Game 34: 0goal /0assists /EV / 36%(FO) / TOI 16:10
Game 35: 0goal /2assists /+2 / 57%(FO) / TOI 16:48
Game 36: 1goal /0assists /+1 / 35%(FO) / TOI 16:51
Game 37: 0goal /0assists /EV / 47%(FO) / TOI 15:41
Game 38: 0goal /1assists /-1 / 63%(FO) / TOI 17:22
Game 39: 0goal /1assists /-1 / 53%(FO) / TOI 17:50
Game 40: 1goal /0assists /+3 / 50%(FO) / TOI 17:57
Game 41: 0goal /1assists /+1 / 37%(FO) / TOI 22:01
Game 42: 0goal /2assists /-1 / 40%(FO) / TOI 18:46
Game 43: 0goal /1assists /EV / 56%(FO) / TOI 18:05 6-Game point streak! And points in 10 of last 12games!
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[King Panther]

Should be renamed Jinx thread. Kinda worked for Hubs. MacKinnon is off to a 2 point debut though.

 

[hockeydude1]

McKinnon already has 2 assists. Let's see if Barkov can get a point. That would be sweet.

 

[PanthersHockey1]

I watched the Avs game last night and was pretty impressed with Mackinnon. Playing with a lot of confidence already. His biggest asset is clearly his speed. Give him some room and he will be up the ice in 5 strides.

Curious to see what Barkov does with Huby.

 

[Pajicz]

McKinnon already has 2 assists. Let's see if Barkov can get a point. That would be sweet.

And those weren't just lucky 2nd assists... two great passes. Hopefully Sasha can match that performance.

 

[iam76]

Doomed

 

[gudzilla]

if barkov scores today he's the youngest player to ever score a nhl goal, a record that probably never will be matched.

 

[King Panther]

And those weren't just lucky 2nd assists... two great passes. Hopefully Sasha can match that performance.

i wish i could disagree, but they were both beauties. lets hope barkov plays well

 

[Ghoste]

But Ginn still had to put the pucks in. What's funny is Ginn didn't even get a star of the game.

-ghoste

 

[Oan]

Hold your horses guys, I've a gut feeling that his start will be much slower than you might think, I'd say it takes him 10 games or so to start producing what you might expect.

 

[AwesomePanthers]

MacKinnon

 

[King Panther]

Hold your horses guys, I've a gut feeling that his start will be much slower than you might think, I'd say it takes him 10 games or so to start producing what you might expect.

Maybe, but he did score pretty well in the preseason. I hope youre wrong, but it wouldnt shock me.

 

[Holy Jokinen]

Hold your horses guys, I've a gut feeling that his start will be much slower than you might think, I'd say it takes him 10 games or so to start producing what you might expect.

I pretty much agree with this. Barkov told the media he feels about 50-60% right now just because of the speed of the North American game. So once he gets acclimated, i think we'll see a much better Barkov. The key here is patience, especially due to his age. Something people should remember is how mediocre Stamkos was his first year. Now, he's scored more goals in the past 4 years than any other player. So time is everything here. I'm already prepared to be patient, but i also hope i'm surprised.

 

[edd1e]

Haha! Awesome.. MacKinnon has two points like everyone's saying BUT it's a long season guys.

I dont really have a NHL team i root, but because Barkov played on my team in Finland i root for you guys.

 

[Beezer]

Should be renamed Jinx thread. Kinda worked for Hubs. MacKinnon is off to a 2 point debut though.

Why do you think I did it? Was waiting on ATG to start one but he kinda dropped the ball so I went ahead and started it.

if barkov scores today he's the youngest player to ever score a nhl goal, a record that probably never will be matched.

That would be pretty sweet!

I pretty much agree with this. Barkov told the media he feels about 50-60% right now just because of the speed of the North American game. So once he gets acclimated, i think we'll see a much better Barkov. The key here is patience, especially due to his age. Something people should remember is how mediocre Stamkos was his first year. Now, he's scored more goals in the past 4 years than any other player. So time is everything here. I'm already prepared to be patient, but i also hope i'm surprised.

Agreed. Want to be patient because I know how young he is but hoping for some flashes tonight!

 

[Beezer]

Haha! Awesome.. MacKinnon has two points like everyone's saying BUT it's a long season guys.

I dont really have a NHL team i root,but because Barkov played on my team in Finland i root for you guys.

Kinda contradicting yourself! Proudly repeat after me, "I Am A PANTHER Fan".

Welcome aboard. Make sure you give us some insight from time to time on his play here compared to how he was for you guys.

 

[Dread Clawz]

I pretty much agree with this. Barkov told the media he feels about 50-60% right now just because of the speed of the North American game. So once he gets acclimated, i think we'll see a much better Barkov. The key here is patience, especially due to his age. Something people should remember is how mediocre Stamkos was his first year. Now, he's scored more goals in the past 4 years than any other player. So time is everything here. I'm already prepared to be patient, but i also hope i'm surprised.

Tavares also looked lost at times his rookie year. Sometimes it's not the guy who flies out of the gate who ends up being the better player.

 

[urho]

Hold your horses guys, I've a gut feeling that his start will be much slower than you might think, I'd say it takes him 10 games or so to start producing what you might expect.

That's my guess too. But he should be a valuable guy later in the season...

 

[thomast]

My guess: 1 secondary assist today but sure hope he breaks that NHL youngest player ever(by nowadayd rules) to score record.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

if barkov scores today he's the youngest player to ever score a nhl goal, a record that probably never will be matched.

It's too bad today is his only shot at breaking it, as when he plays on Saturday, he'll be 18 and 33 days, and Grant Mulvey has the record at 18 and 32 days.

 

[HowdyHowden93*]

Barkov better be good, don't think this franchise can afford another bust. 2nd overall picks should be slam dunks. That's not the case here.

 

[Gaps]

I predict he will turtle for most of tonight's game, not feeling comfortable enough to create offense yet. Will take a while for him to get into the groove, but it will happen.

 

[JP Mick]

Barkov better be good, don't think this franchise can afford another bust. 2nd overall picks should be slam dunks. That's not the case here.

Damn you're getting to be so predictable.

 

[Egblad]

Should be renamed Jinx thread. Kinda worked for Hubs. MacKinnon is off to a 2 point debut though.

I agree. I am not overly superstitious about things, but jinx should definitely be in the title lol.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Barkov better be good, don't think this franchise can afford another bust. 2nd overall picks should be slam dunks. That's not the case here.

Give him at least one game to prove you wrong, if he doesn't score a hat-trick and get 2 assists then he will be a bust