RW Vitaly Kravtsov - Traktor Chelyabinsk, KHL (2018, 9th, NYR)

[Frolov 6'3]

McKenzie had him at 12, Hockey-prospects had him at 6. Central Scouting had him at 3 (EU skaters), and then there's this:

Next time quote/read everything that has been said.

Before the playoffs, not after...

 

[ProspectsSTC]

Aha, so nobody has ever called him a future 40 goal scorer, good to know.

I've seen them say he has the potential to be one, not that he's a guarantee

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Next time quote/read everything that has been said.

Before the playoffs, not after...

The draft wasn't held Before the playoffs so it's irrelevant.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

The draft wasn't held Before the playoffs so it's irrelevant.

Considering the context of the quotes, it is relevant.

Move on.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

You were wrong, dont act like an *** now. Thanks

Hahahaha. Sure, I'm acting like an ass. Strong argument, man. Bravo

 

[Leopain]

About the rookie of the year controversy, Kravtsov has recently said he will offer his trophy to Tolvanen.

 

[Thrasymachus]

About the rookie of the year controversy, Kravtsov has recently said he will offer his trophy to Tolvanen.

A very classy gesture on his part

 

[Lays]

Some goals from today

 

[bigdog16]

Some goals from today

Thats preseason right? Seems to like sneaking five hole in shootouts

 

[Ayvengo96]

Thats preseason right? Seems to like sneaking five hole in shootouts

Yes its preseason and sneaking five hole is just like Kuznetsov

 

[Lays]

Yes its preseason and sneaking five hole is just like Kuznetsov

Pretty funny you mentioned Kuznetzov. He was actually at the game and cheered on Kravtsov when he scored

 

[Caser]

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Kid looking real good in the preseason. Can't wait for the season to start.

 

[Lays]

Such a beast. He made some nice plays to set up the goal he scored as well

 

[EXTRAS]

How many points so far for kravtsov in the exhibition games? How many games?

 

[Lays]

How many points so far for kravtsov in the exhibition games? How many games?

iirc he has 2 goals in 2 games

 

[CanuckCity]

i have a feeling this is a pick that will be heavily debated in the off-season after the draft but he will prove his doubters wrong very quickly. Similar to Petterson after he was drafted

 

[bl02]

i have a feeling this is a pick that will be heavily debated in the off-season after the draft but he will prove his doubters wrong very quickly. Similar to Petterson after he was drafted

Rangers should have had both...damn Canucks lol.

 

[theVladiator]

i have a feeling this is a pick that will be heavily debated in the off-season after the draft but he will prove his doubters wrong very quickly. Similar to Petterson after he was drafted

Who is debating this pick? Who was debating Peterson? As far as I can tell both went around where they were projected to. If anything Peterson is similar to Hughes, he was often called the most talented player in the draft, but his slight frame dropped him in the rankings. Interestingly in both cases the Canucks were less concerned than other teams picking in that area.

Kravtsov came on late in the season, but he was supposed to go around 10 (I think McKenzie had him at 12, and McKenzie is as close to actual teams draft lists as there is). Some parroting ranking services and obviously less informed fans were as usual behind the 8-ball here, but let's not set the bar at that level.

 

[CanuckCity]

Who is debating this pick? Who was debating Peterson? As far as I can tell both went around where they were projected to. If anything Peterson is similar to Hughes, he was often called the most talented player in the draft, but his slight frame dropped him in the rankings. Interestingly in both cases the Canucks were less concerned than other teams picking in that area.

Kravtsov came on late in the season, but he was supposed to go around 10 (I think McKenzie had him at 12, and McKenzie is as close to actual teams draft lists as there is). Some parroting ranking services and obviously less informed fans were as usual behind the 8-ball here, but let's not set the bar at that level.

On the team boards there was a lot of debating especially from canucks fans. I also recall in the draft thread a lot of people laughing at the kravstov pick. Then again its usually the uneducated/casual fans who are the most vocal.

 

[Fvital92]

 

[Fvital92]

Kravtsov with the primary assist.

 

[Calad]

Kravtsov with the primary assist.

What a beauty of a setup. Defender in the high slot looked lost and Kravstov froze everyone with the pump fake

 

[Fvital92]

 

[Kshahdoo]

It's obvious Kravtsov is too good for U20 tournaments. I hope, he will score close to Kaprizov rate at WJC.