LGR4GM Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Just now, Randall Flagg said: What's the catch? This kid looks insane Skating and vision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrefanday1 Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 guess they figured time to draft a Russian. Let the rebuild continue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Coachable Skilled good skater Plays with pace Upside Winger Shined at U18s Not from the CHL We have a thing But at least we apparently will pick Russians, so that’s something. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumph_communes Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: He is not a good skater. He’s a leverage player. Saying it doesn’t work in the NHL is a two decade old trend. Having more guys who want to play in the corners and with defenders on their back are ideal. It’s the guys who need space to do anything that fall apart Oh I guess your link says the same thing as I did, semantics about skating. Edgework is overrated if there’s no drive: case study Skinner Edited July 24, 2021 by triumph_communes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 minute ago, LGR4GM said: Skating and vision. Good thing those aren't important... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Just now, WildCard said: Good thing those aren't important... A lot of really skilled guys get tunnel vision. The skating is a concern but I don't have a lot on Poltapov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 minute ago, dudacek said: Coachable Skilled good skater Plays with pace Upside Winger Shined at U18s Not from the CHL We have a thing But at least we apparently will pick Russians, so that’s something. A bit of a reach relative to an average of the rankings, as well. I'd add that to the list, in fairness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) From his hockeywriters profile: https://thehockeywriters.com/prokhor-poltapov-2021-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/ "Once the puck is on his stick in the defensive zone, he skates it forward with impressive confidence and will try to turn every defensive zone exit into an odd-man opportunity or a fast break up the ice." I like this quality. Always be attacking. [Edit: Of course, his overconfidence could be his undoing and lead to lots of turnovers.] Edited July 24, 2021 by DarthEbriate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 I don't have Poltapov ranked but that was a function of not having enough info to feel confident doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Sabres fans on hf seem thrilled with this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Just now, Randall Flagg said: Sabres fans on hf seem thrilled with this one I know a lot of stats really favor him. I always struggle with the Russians because it is hard to get much on them so I tend to leave them off instead of ranking them below where they should. Something to consider going forward. His MHL numbers are really solid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoath Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Sounds like he works aboard the Death Star @DarthEbriate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 I like it, and it breaks the a curse that we thought would continue. Chibrakov, next please! Though I really like Stankoven if he falls. Pinelli, still being on the board interesting too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 minute ago, steveoath said: Sounds like he works aboard the Death Star @DarthEbriate Quite possibly an Imperial security droid like a K-2S0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 11 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: What's the catch? This kid looks insane He’s Russian. I liked what I’ve seen/heard about this guy. Also, I’m just glad they took a Russian guy. The long standing aversion was ridiculous. What’s next? A CHL player? Excuse my while clutch my pearls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Rasmus_ said: I like it, and it breaks the a curse that we thought would continue. Chibrakov, next please! Though I really like Stankoven if he falls. Pinelli, still being on the board interesting too. I don't think Stankoven makes it that far. Though... we could package some of our numerous picks to move up some spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 How long til this lil guy could realistically make the jump to the NHL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Just now, Hoss said: How long til this lil guy could realistically make the jump to the NHL? 2 years Again, don't know Poltapov well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: 2 years Again, don't know Poltapov well. So like 2022-2023? That’s hot. I don’t know anything about him. I like the name and his face looks mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Just now, Hoss said: So like 2022-2023? That’s hot. I don’t know anything about him. I like the name and his face looks mean. no. That's not how counting works. 2 years. That means 2021-2022 and 2022 -2023 before he is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: no. That's not how counting works. 2 years. That means 2021-2022 and 2022 -2023 before he is here. You don’t have to be an ass. To me if someone says a player will arrive in two years it means the second season from now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos1963 Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 The Poltapov cocktail! Start printing the shirts. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, Hoss said: You don’t have to be an ass. To me if someone says a player will arrive in two years it means the second season from now. That makes no sense whatsoever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Are there video clips of this guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Just now, Mustache of God said: Are there video clips of this guy? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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