Alflives Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, Stierlitz said: That's right, Nail Yakupov plays for the SKA club. Thanks for the clarification @Stierlitz. Always thought Yakupov tried his hardest, so it’s good to see him still playing in a top league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 On 1/23/2020 at 8:11 PM, theo5789 said: #context Even more impressive, he's made the list twice! And remember, in the 2018-2019 season he played 3 KHL games for SKA at age 17... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostsOf1994 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 10 hours ago, Stech said: Is that Oilers legend Nail Yakupov in the background? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGokou Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 If Podkolzin can finish off with a strong second half and retain minimum of 10 minutes a night I don't think we can say that it was bad for his development to play in the KHL. I think 10 minutes a night in the KHL is probably better than 15-18 minutes a night in the VHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 7 hours ago, TGokou said: If Podkolzin can finish off with a strong second half and retain minimum of 10 minutes a night I don't think we can say that it was bad for his development to play in the KHL. I think 10 minutes a night in the KHL is probably better than 15-18 minutes a night in the VHL. Well, there is one thing, it sure hasn’t been gifted to him. Podkolzin has earned every minute in the KHL. I don’t think he’ll be showing any entitlement when he gets over here - but it would sure help to ease him in with Tryamkin here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenhodgejr Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) I wouldn't mind trading for or singing a Russian vet who has a lot of NHL respect to help Podkolzin into the league. Maybe like Evgeny Dadonov Edited January 26, 2020 by kenhodgejr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiftynifty Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 First KHL assist, kid is on fire 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Wow. Pod all of the sudden putting up the numbers. I've been skeptical of the kid since we drafted him, but I'd love to be proven wrong. For those watching the games, would you say there's been any sort of tangible difference in his game, or is it more a case of just not being snakebitten any more + more ice time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiftynifty Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, 48MPHSlapShot said: Wow. Pod all of the sudden putting up the numbers. I've been skeptical of the kid since we drafted him, but I'd love to be proven wrong. For those watching the games, would you say there's been any sort of tangible difference in his game, or is it more a case of just not being snakebitten any more + more ice time? I don’t watch their games but I do look at the stat sheets closely every game; Podz’s production, I would say, correlates with having new line-mates in Marchenko and Morozov (and of course more ice time). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Fingers Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 17 hours ago, TGokou said: If Podkolzin can finish off with a strong second half and retain minimum of 10 minutes a night I don't think we can say that it was bad for his development to play in the KHL. I think 10 minutes a night in the KHL is probably better than 15-18 minutes a night in the VHL. All that matters now is that he gets the off ice trainig and practice that should go with a KHL club along with 10 plus minutes a night. He is hungry and fighting for minutes. Production.... window dressing. He will get his opportunities next season and then the year after when he crosses the pond. I imagine him to be a fairly self driven competitor. Hope he harnesses the frustration he is likely having atm and seizes the first chances he gets to grab a spot in Van. Rousell, Beagle and Sutter will all be gone when he gets here. So spots in the bottom six will be up for grabs. I know he will work his way up the lineup with time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnBurner Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Today's game: 13:14 TOI. +1 - 1 A - 2 hits. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, BarnBurner said: Today's game: 13:14 TOI. +1 - 1 A - 2 hits. 3 game point streak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 23 minutes ago, BarnBurner said: Today's game: 13:14 TOI. +1 - 1 A - 2 hits. Our little boy is growing up right before our eyes. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGokou Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Phat Fingers said: All that matters now is that he gets the off ice trainig and practice that should go with a KHL club along with 10 plus minutes a night. He is hungry and fighting for minutes. Production.... window dressing. He will get his opportunities next season and then the year after when he crosses the pond. I imagine him to be a fairly self driven competitor. Hope he harnesses the frustration he is likely having atm and seizes the first chances he gets to grab a spot in Van. Rousell, Beagle and Sutter will all be gone when he gets here. So spots in the bottom six will be up for grabs. I know he will work his way up the lineup with time. I agree. Continue to work on his skating as his technique needs improvement from what I hear. Hopefully he comes back a much better skater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stierlitz Posted January 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Shiftynifty said: First KHL assist, kid is on fire 2 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stierlitz Posted January 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2020 Vasily almost scored another goal with his power drive to the net 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, Stierlitz said: I like the assist better than either of his goals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DeNiro Posted January 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Stierlitz said: That description does not do that play justice. Not only does he absolutely pick that D mans pocket he makes a no look backhand saucer pass right on his teammates stick. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGokou Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Stierlitz said: Vasily almost scored another goal with his power drive to the net Now that he's finally putting up the points I am genuinely excited to come read this thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 A saucer pass for a goal and a Bo style power drive to the net....improving indeed...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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