Prospect Info: Vitali Kravtsov: Part IX

[kovazub94]

Sounds like a concussion /s

It was previously reported as a lower body, so no, not a concussion.

 

[Irishguy42]

It was previously reported as a lower body, so no, not a concussion.

groin concussion

 

[kovazub94]

groin concussion

His groin reported no recollection of the last hour prior to the injury.

 

[kovazub94]

Finally update on Kravtsov.

After yesterday’s win against Neft in the post-game presser their head coach mentioned that Kravtsov is recovering and he’s been working out oof-ice but they’re expecting him to get on ice soon. Questionable if he makes the upcoming road trip. The next home game after returning from the trip is Wednesday, October 28.

Гатиятулин: Кравцов со дня на день начнет ледовые тренировки

P.S. In his absence Traktor has been doing quite well (with the exception of Aberg who found himself out of the lineup). They have recorded 6-1 scoring exactly 4 g/gm and now only 5 points out of 1st in the East with a game in hand, while 8 point clear with 2 games in hand in playoff cushion.

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

Im also on the "Our problem is not a C." wagon.

Our overall team D from C, W and Dmen is nowhere near good enough.

A lot of these guys need to take that next step in their defensive game this year.

Ditto for our relentlessness, checking, neutral zone play, zone prevention/entries and positional discipline

Someone who is A center could certainly help cover for some mistakes but won't make it so our W and Dmen get better. They've got to get better.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Im also on the "Our problem is not a C." wagon.

Our overall team D from C, W and Dmen is nowhere near good enough.

A lot of these guys need to take that next step in their defensive game this year.

Ditto for our relentlessness, checking, neutral zone play, zone prevention/entries and positional discipline

Someone who is A center could certainly help cover for some mistakes but won't make it so our W and Dmen get better. They've got to get better.

Team D is on the coaches. You think everyone in the Islanders is just naturally great defensively? I don’t want the Rangers to play Trotz hockey but they need to play a more structured system

 

[Levitate]

I mean hopefully that's what Martin will help bring, he did a good job in Pittsburgh with that.
I know he's getting slammed for the Jack Johnson thing but he has a decent track record with defenses so I'm gonna hope that helps

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

Team D is on the coaches. You think everyone in the Islanders is just naturally great defensively? I don’t want the Rangers to play Trotz hockey but they need to play a more structured system

Players are also responsible for team d.

If you have evidence it's a bad system and that none of it is on the players then I'm all ears. Nowhere did I say it's ALL X's fault. Nowhere did I say anything that would imply anything about the isles. I just remarked that the team d is lacking and that it needs to get better

 

[Roo Returns]

Martin bonding with Kravstov will be huge. He always looked disgruntled on the bench to me but if he's good with youth and can help guys like Kravstov, Kaako, and Laf....golden.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

 

[kovazub94]

Not in the lineup right now against Sibir. I’m guessing he’ll get a some practice time on ice during the trip, maybe participate in team’s practice and will be back to play his first game when they return from the road trip.

 

[kovazub94]

Good news re. Kravtsov's return from an injury.

In today's post-game presser head coach mentioned that Kravtsov could potentially return in the 2nd game against Amur Khabarovsk on October 25th based on recommendation of their medical staff.

Новости ХК «Трактор» — «Сибирь» vs «Трактор». Послематчевая пресс-конференция

 

[gabevh3]

Good news re. Kravtsov's return from an injury.

In today's post-game presser head coach mentioned that Kravtsov could potentially return in the 2nd game against Amur Khabarovsk on October 25th based on recommendation of their medical staff.

Новости ХК «Трактор» — «Сибирь» vs «Трактор». Послематчевая пресс-конференция

A mild groin strain may recover within a few weeks, whereas a severe injury may take 6 weeks or longer to recover. You need to stop doing the activities that cause pain until the groin has healed. If you continue doing activities that cause pain, your symptoms will return and it will take longer to recover

 

[kovazub94]

A mild groin strain may recover within a few weeks, whereas a severe injury may take 6 weeks or longer to recover. You need to stop doing the activities that cause pain until the groin has healed. If you continue doing activities that cause pain, your symptoms will return and it will take longer to recover

I think a refence to a groin injury grew out of an attempt at humor by one of the locals (thanks @Irishguy42), so unless you have specific sources to confirm that Kravtsov's injury was groin related, the only thing we know officially is that it is a "lower body" injury.

 

[kovazub94]

Just read an interview with Vitali Abramov (he's with Ottawa) whose KHL rights below to Traktor. Abramov is playing in Finland and when asked why not in the KHL, he said Traktor wanted only to sign him for a full season and Ottawa wanted to have him back to the start of training camp.

This is consistent with the reports we heard from the KHL sources re. Kravtsov staying with Traktor full season.

 

[bl02]

Just read an interview with Vitali Abramov (he's with Ottawa) who's KHL rights below to Traktor. Abramov is playing in Finland and when asked why not in the KHL, he said Traktor wanted only to sign him for a full season and Ottawa wanted to have him back to the start of training camp.

This is consistent with the reports we heard from the KHL sources re. Kravtsov staying with Traktor full season.

Good he's not ready for top 6 NHL minutes. Don't want him buried on the 4th line or scratched. Let him continue developing in the KHL. I wouldn't even be against another full season after this if things keep going in the right direction.
Kind of like Kuznetsov. Wasn't he like 21/22 when he came over to the NHL?

 

[EdJovanovski]

Already scored in his first game back!

 

[kovazub94]

Kravtsov is back and just scored in the 2nd period to tie the game!

 

[EdJovanovski]

 

[kovazub94]

On the first PP too - right wall

 

[Synergy27]

Filth.

 

[kovazub94]

With the 11th game played Kravtsov matched his number of KHL games total from last season. 9 points (7 + 2) vs. 3 (2+1), almost 17 min per game vs. 141/2 min last season.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Damn that was a nice goal! Great move to get around the defender, nice shot, then continued up to score the rebound.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I hate to say it but 99 times out of 100 that's not a goal in the NHL.

 

[kovazub94]

I hate to say it but 99 times out of 100 that's not a goal in the NHL.

With all due respect - you're off base here.

Kravtsov made a shot using a defender to make it difficult on a goalie to hold on to it, and then continued driving to the net for a second chance on a rebound in case goalie dropped it - which is exactly what happened. Or do NHL goalies don't allow any rebounds?