IBatch Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 8 hours ago, mll said: Benning himself says that Podkolzin does not have an elite shot (which Tarasenko has). He compares him to Miller without the shot and says good players will want to play with him because he will do the dirty work and get them the puck. Might be a fit with Pettersson down the road especially if Miller moves to center his own line. Is by comparing him to Miller mean his shot isn't elite? Man if he's another Miller we are pretty darn lucky. We'd have three of them in a way including Horvat. Most of what i've read about Podz says both his shot and his passing are both elite. Skating too. There really is nothing not to like about this kid. A 6'3"-4" energizer bunny in the top six that's going to surprise a lot of teams i'm sure. Never ever gives up on a play and his teams feed off his energy. When Miller came in he taught both EP and BB to add an element to their tool box in playing the "right way"...this is one learning curve already pre built into Podz. If he won't quit on a play as a rookie, can't wait to see how infectious it becomes. All the individual skills were at or near the top of his draft class. Skating, Shot, Passing, 1-1 stickhandling, awareness etc. The biggest question mark is how that will translate in the NHL. Is he a top liner or Nash 2.0? Or is he a solid middle six PK specialist? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BPA Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Think Podz can play a similar style like Corey Perry. Big, strong on his skates, battles, goes hard to the net, creates space for his teammates, and score goals in tight. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnAntoski Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) X factor will be the staff cause his deployment & usage will depend on them - hope he does an EP by earning his spot from day one and doesn’t, even give the staff a chance to sit him. Edited June 3, 2021 by ShawnAntoski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beni Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Pod has been playing really well. Can't wait to see him play this season. Plays a heavy game and will be a welcome addition to the top 6. Vancouver will be harder to play against when he finds his game in the NHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzipunch Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, rychicken said: no Take that back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 5 hours ago, IBatch said: Is by comparing him to Miller mean his shot isn't elite? Man if he's another Miller we are pretty darn lucky. We'd have three of them in a way including Horvat. Most of what i've read about Podz says both his shot and his passing are both elite. Skating too. There really is nothing not to like about this kid. A 6'3"-4" energizer bunny in the top six that's going to surprise a lot of teams i'm sure. Never ever gives up on a play and his teams feed off his energy. When Miller came in he taught both EP and BB to add an element to their tool box in playing the "right way"...this is one learning curve already pre built into Podz. If he won't quit on a play as a rookie, can't wait to see how infectious it becomes. All the individual skills were at or near the top of his draft class. Skating, Shot, Passing, 1-1 stickhandling, awareness etc. The biggest question mark is how that will translate in the NHL. Is he a top liner or Nash 2.0? Or is he a solid middle six PK specialist? According to Benning he does not have Miller's shooting ability but otherwise their game is comparable. His GM with SKA also said that his shot needs work. Which scout says his shot is elite - just curious given that Benning says it isn't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, mll said: According to Benning he does not have Miller's shooting ability but otherwise their game is comparable. His GM with SKA also said that his shot needs work. Which scout says his shot is elite - just curious given that Benning says it isn't. Will be back with that - like to see the quote from JB too. Haven't read that or seen a video of JB saying that. But do read prospect stuff all the time and the only thing i haven't read anywhere that suggests his shot needs work. Only that the total of his parts leaves you wanting more. Skill wise this guy was at or near the top on virtually everything his draft class shot included. Only thing i read was his shot could be harder - was extremely accurate both wrister, snap and slap. What i do believe we might have on our hands - is the Russian equivalent of Brady T. Will see what i can find - but would like to see the article about JB and Petersburg saying his shot needs work .... it's not what i can find anyways. Sure it does - and will get better - elite as far as prospects goes only means it's elite compared to their peer group. Edited June 3, 2021 by IBatch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, IBatch said: Will be back with that - like to see the quote from JB too. Haven't read that or seen a video of JB saying that. But do read prospect stuff all the time and the only thing i haven't read anywhere that suggests his shot needs work. Only that the total of his parts leaves you wanting more. Skill wise this guy was at or near the top on virtually everything his draft class shot included. Only thing i read was his shot could be harder - was extremely accurate both wrister, snap and slap. What i do believe we might have on our hands - is the Russian equivalent of Brady T. Og me... I think, I just wet myself... I f that is the case, I see us winning a cup soon... We have the talent, creativity and goal scoring. What we don't have is someone to smash up the opposition... I can't wait to see Podz playing in Vancouver. Talk about becoming a fan favourite instantly.... bring it on 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 The best comment I've heard was from Craig Button who stated emphatically the kid is ready for the NHL. Button is often blunt but a good percenatge of the time is correct. If you just want to hear cheerleader stuff Button is not for you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 minute ago, spook007 said: Og me... I think, I just wet myself... I f that is the case, I see us winning a cup soon... We have the talent, creativity and goal scoring. What we don't have is someone to smash up the opposition... I can't wait to see Podz playing in Vancouver. Talk about becoming a fan favourite instantly.... bring it on Lol me too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, IBatch said: Will be back with that - like to see the quote from JB too. Haven't read that or seen a video of JB saying that. But do read prospect stuff all the time and the only thing i haven't read anywhere that suggests his shot needs work. Only that the total of his parts leaves you wanting more. Skill wise this guy was at or near the top on virtually everything his draft class shot included. Only thing i read was his shot could be harder - was extremely accurate both wrister, snap and slap. What i do believe we might have on our hands - is the Russian equivalent of Brady T. Will see what i can find - but would like to see the article about JB and Petersburg saying his shot needs work .... it's not what i can find anyways. Sure it does - and will get better - elite as far as prospects goes only means it's elite compared to their peer group. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzipunch Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Looks like he has a pretty decent shot to me. Sure he can work on it but hes a lion and it will come naturally in about 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Please don't put undue pressure on the kid. I'm sure he will be a strong contributor for this team, but putting the pressure of playoff success squarely on his shoulders is unfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, mll said: Last OCT based on his first season... have anything more recent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Bertuzzipunch said: Looks like he has a pretty decent shot to me. Sure he can work on it but hes a lion and it will come naturally in about 6 months. Don't worry. Everything i've read about his shot is that it's elite. Just like his passing, his puck handling, one on one play and his skating aside from top speed. This kid is a lion. Give him better teammates then Vey and watch out. One of the things that the scouts mention is he's on a deep top KHL team, that they don't want him to leave and have the money to pay him more then an ELC in the NHL, and have kept him where he is on purpose. The Russians don't want to lose this kid to the NHL. But they are going to. Just hope that the staff is ready to be of service for him, help him with his English and acclimating. We've got a pretty good history with Russian players, and would be really cool to see history repeat itself. Guys a gamer for sure . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzipunch Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 39 minutes ago, kloubek said: Please don't put undue pressure on the kid. I'm sure he will be a strong contributor for this team, but putting the pressure of playoff success squarely on his shoulders is unfair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 On 6/2/2021 at 1:35 PM, Bertuzzipunch said: IMG_0078.mp4 1.94 MB · 0 downloads I think so, actually im guaranteeing it. You cant stop the lion. Huge goals massive hits complete destruction of the other team. The NHL is officially on alert I'll give you credit for the lion nickname. It beats the budgy bird and teddy bear nicknames we've given our other stars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzipunch Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 LISTEN WHEN THE LION SPEAKS IMG_4371.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU SERIOUS Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 On 6/2/2021 at 12:43 PM, grandmaster said: Podkolzin is the next OV. You will see... Yea, and I read in the sport section of the "National Enquirer" (The magazine of truth !) That he's going to win the Calder, Art Ross, Maurice Richard and Tim Horton's Trophies too next year. ..........and they almost never lie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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