Blackhawks getting top prospect Roman Kantserov from KHL

[Hockey Pete]

Cool, maybe they'll make the playoffs

Keep them fingers crossed buddy!

Kantserov is a REAL NHL prospect... His center of gravity is in his ankles and his change of direction is uncanny. And he may only be 5'9", but the kid is thick and extremely difficult to knock off the puck (his neck is almost as wide as his head). Throw in that IQ and vision of his and I believe they got something there.

Not saying he's the next coming or anything, but I would NOT be surprised if the kid makes a huge impact for the Hawks...

Great pick for them.

[skilles]

He's a second rounder, not a top 5. So, he's obviously crappie. They must've been afraid of drafting a top 5 player...

and small

So is Kaprizov - this kid just beat his record.

Yes I know, I was kidding.

[BleedingBleu]

Cool, maybe they'll make the playoffs

Keep them fingers crossed buddy!

Kantserov is a REAL NHL prospect... His center of gravity is in his ankles and his change of direction is uncanny. And he may only be 5'9", but the kid is thick and extremely difficult to knock off the puck (his neck is almost as wide as his head). Throw in that IQ and vision of his and I believe they got something there.

Not saying he's the next coming or anything, but I would NOT be surprised if the kid makes a huge impact for the Hawks...

Great pick for them.

I got a great nickname for him… “The Thumb”

[BalotelliMassive]

Yes I know, I was kidding.

It’s a legit point though…the Hawks right now are very soft.

[Pierre McGuire]

Don’t forget about Mason West, he’s a real good prospect for the Hawks

[skilles]

Cool, maybe they'll make the playoffs

Keep them fingers crossed buddy!

Kantserov is a REAL NHL prospect... His center of gravity is in his ankles and his change of direction is uncanny. And he may only be 5'9", but the kid is thick and extremely difficult to knock off the puck (his neck is almost as wide as his head). Throw in that IQ and vision of his and I believe they got something there.

Not saying he's the next coming or anything, but I would NOT be surprised if the kid makes a huge impact for the Hawks...

Great pick for them.

Is he not still 176lbs as listed?

[BalotelliMassive]

Don’t forget about Mason West, he’s a real good prospect for the Hawks

I've been following Fargo to see how he's doing - kid isn't even a freshman yet.

I think that Nestrasil might be better...

https://youtu.be/uRjhhMBVEi0?si=-yRy-MfjegHoJvK4

[son_of_foolsgold]

So if Kantserov has a bad attitude, does his name become Cancerov?

[TAFKAP]

Don’t forget about Mason West, he’s a real good prospect for the Hawks

I've been following Fargo to see how he's doing - kid isn't even a freshman yet.

I think that Nestrasil might be better...

https://youtu.be/uRjhhMBVEi0?si=-yRy-MfjegHoJvK4

If the could get relegated to the AHL, they might have a great chance at the playoffs.

[Hockey Pete]

Cool, maybe they'll make the playoffs

Keep them fingers crossed buddy!

Kantserov is a REAL NHL prospect... His center of gravity is in his ankles and his change of direction is uncanny. And he may only be 5'9", but the kid is thick and extremely difficult to knock off the puck (his neck is almost as wide as his head). Throw in that IQ and vision of his and I believe they got something there.

Not saying he's the next coming or anything, but I would NOT be surprised if the kid makes a huge impact for the Hawks...

Great pick for them.

Is he not still 176lbs as listed?

Honestly, I have no idea... But I would believe as he matured he's added some weight.

An honest story, some of the toughest guys I've ever played against were the short guys with beef. I was 6'1 1/2" at 207lbs after I first exited the USAF and walked-on to play NCAA Club hockey, and the absolute toughest player I EVER played against was a 5'8" guy who came in at 200lbs and was in his late 20's. Now he struggled to keep up on a full-sheet of ice, but when he had the puck, or he had you trapped in a corner IT WAS A WAR. His strength and leverage could not be matched.

His nickname was cannonball, and ever since those days I've always given the little guys a LOT more respect.

[skilles]

Cool, maybe they'll make the playoffs

Keep them fingers crossed buddy!

Kantserov is a REAL NHL prospect... His center of gravity is in his ankles and his change of direction is uncanny. And he may only be 5'9", but the kid is thick and extremely difficult to knock off the puck (his neck is almost as wide as his head). Throw in that IQ and vision of his and I believe they got something there.

Not saying he's the next coming or anything, but I would NOT be surprised if the kid makes a huge impact for the Hawks...

Great pick for them.

Is he not still 176lbs as listed?

Honestly, I have no idea... But I would believe as he matured he's added some weight.

An honest story, some of the toughest guys I've ever played against were the short guys with beef. I was 6'1 1/2" at 207lbs after I first exited the USAF and walked-on to play NCAA Club hockey, and the absolute toughest player I EVER played against was a 5'8" guy who came in at 200lbs and was in his late 20's. Now he struggled to keep up on a full-sheet of ice, but when he had the puck, or he had you trapped in a corner IT WAS A WAR. His strength and leverage could not be matched.

His nickname was cannonball, and ever since those days I've always given the little guys a LOT more respect.

That is for sure the case, A guy that is 5'8" at 200lbs is going to usually carry a lot more muscle than a guy that is 6' 200lbs and be strong AF

Just A lot of guys don't have the genetics to maintain that or even get there to begin with a full elite level sports schedule vs a guy that is just that big naturally

[Hockey Pete]

Cool, maybe they'll make the playoffs

Keep them fingers crossed buddy!

Kantserov is a REAL NHL prospect... His center of gravity is in his ankles and his change of direction is uncanny. And he may only be 5'9", but the kid is thick and extremely difficult to knock off the puck (his neck is almost as wide as his head). Throw in that IQ and vision of his and I believe they got something there.

Not saying he's the next coming or anything, but I would NOT be surprised if the kid makes a huge impact for the Hawks...

Great pick for them.

Is he not still 176lbs as listed?

Honestly, I have no idea... But I would believe as he matured he's added some weight.

An honest story, some of the toughest guys I've ever played against were the short guys with beef. I was 6'1 1/2" at 207lbs after I first exited the USAF and walked-on to play NCAA Club hockey, and the absolute toughest player I EVER played against was a 5'8" guy who came in at 200lbs and was in his late 20's. Now he struggled to keep up on a full-sheet of ice, but when he had the puck, or he had you trapped in a corner IT WAS A WAR. His strength and leverage could not be matched.

His nickname was cannonball, and ever since those days I've always given the little guys a LOT more respect.

That is for sure the case, A guy that is 5'8" at 200lbs is going to usually carry a lot more muscle than a guy that is 6' 200lbs and be strong AF

Just A lot of guys don't have the genetics to maintain that or even get there to begin with a full elite level sports schedule vs a guy that is just that big naturally

Exactly. When someone points out a highly skilled kid who is less than 5'10", I focus on two things more than taller kids.

Skating, can he keep on a full-sheet, as the shorter kids don't have the stride length. So efficiency and power off the edges are the bigger issues.

Body type, as a kid 5'8" at 155lbs vs a 5'8" kid at 170lbs is NOT the same. I knew one scout who would ask what their Senior Class ring size was...

[skilles]

Cool, maybe they'll make the playoffs

Keep them fingers crossed buddy!

Kantserov is a REAL NHL prospect... His center of gravity is in his ankles and his change of direction is uncanny. And he may only be 5'9", but the kid is thick and extremely difficult to knock off the puck (his neck is almost as wide as his head). Throw in that IQ and vision of his and I believe they got something there.

Not saying he's the next coming or anything, but I would NOT be surprised if the kid makes a huge impact for the Hawks...

Great pick for them.

Is he not still 176lbs as listed?

Honestly, I have no idea... But I would believe as he matured he's added some weight.

An honest story, some of the toughest guys I've ever played against were the short guys with beef. I was 6'1 1/2" at 207lbs after I first exited the USAF and walked-on to play NCAA Club hockey, and the absolute toughest player I EVER played against was a 5'8" guy who came in at 200lbs and was in his late 20's. Now he struggled to keep up on a full-sheet of ice, but when he had the puck, or he had you trapped in a corner IT WAS A WAR. His strength and leverage could not be matched.

His nickname was cannonball, and ever since those days I've always given the little guys a LOT more respect.

That is for sure the case, A guy that is 5'8" at 200lbs is going to usually carry a lot more muscle than a guy that is 6' 200lbs and be strong AF

Just A lot of guys don't have the genetics to maintain that or even get there to begin with a full elite level sports schedule vs a guy that is just that big naturally

Exactly. When someone points out a highly skilled kid who is less than 5'10", I focus on two things more than taller kids.

Skating, can he keep on a full-sheet, as the shorter kids don't have the stride length. So efficiency and power off the edges are the bigger issues.

Body type, as a kid 5'8" at 155lbs vs a 5'8" kid at 170lbs is NOT the same. I knew one scout who would ask what their Senior Class ring size was...

lol I'm one of those, 5'7" 200lbs and very fast and strong in my young days but very short prime....very athletic but not for very long before it started breaking down.

[stlblues1979]

Cool, maybe they'll make the playoffs

Keep them fingers crossed buddy!

Kantserov is a REAL NHL prospect... His center of gravity is in his ankles and his change of direction is uncanny. And he may only be 5'9", but the kid is thick and extremely difficult to knock off the puck (his neck is almost as wide as his head). Throw in that IQ and vision of his and I believe they got something there.

Not saying he's the next coming or anything, but I would NOT be surprised if the kid makes a huge impact for the Hawks...

Great pick for them.

Is he not still 176lbs as listed?

Honestly, I have no idea... But I would believe as he matured he's added some weight.

An honest story, some of the toughest guys I've ever played against were the short guys with beef. I was 6'1 1/2" at 207lbs after I first exited the USAF and walked-on to play NCAA Club hockey, and the absolute toughest player I EVER played against was a 5'8" guy who came in at 200lbs and was in his late 20's. Now he struggled to keep up on a full-sheet of ice, but when he had the puck, or he had you trapped in a corner IT WAS A WAR. His strength and leverage could not be matched.

His nickname was cannonball, and ever since those days I've always given the little guys a LOT more respect.

That is for sure the case, A guy that is 5'8" at 200lbs is going to usually carry a lot more muscle than a guy that is 6' 200lbs and be strong AF

Just A lot of guys don't have the genetics to maintain that or even get there to begin with a full elite level sports schedule vs a guy that is just that big naturally

Exactly. When someone points out a highly skilled kid who is less than 5'10", I focus on two things more than taller kids.

Skating, can he keep on a full-sheet, as the shorter kids don't have the stride length. So efficiency and power off the edges are the bigger issues.

Body type, as a kid 5'8" at 155lbs vs a 5'8" kid at 170lbs is NOT the same. I knew one scout who would ask what their Senior Class ring size was...

So Pete, I assume you're a fan of Bjorck in this year's draft? Would you try to trade up to select him?

[ManitobaBlues]

Projection wise, many scouts see him as a potential middle six NHL forward with top six offensive upside if his development continues well. If everything clicks, he could become a productive scoring winger who thrives on skill and speed rather than physical play.

[Hockey Pete]

Cool, maybe they'll make the playoffs

Keep them fingers crossed buddy!

Kantserov is a REAL NHL prospect... His center of gravity is in his ankles and his change of direction is uncanny. And he may only be 5'9", but the kid is thick and extremely difficult to knock off the puck (his neck is almost as wide as his head). Throw in that IQ and vision of his and I believe they got something there.

Not saying he's the next coming or anything, but I would NOT be surprised if the kid makes a huge impact for the Hawks...

Great pick for them.

Is he not still 176lbs as listed?

Honestly, I have no idea... But I would believe as he matured he's added some weight.

An honest story, some of the toughest guys I've ever played against were the short guys with beef. I was 6'1 1/2" at 207lbs after I first exited the USAF and walked-on to play NCAA Club hockey, and the absolute toughest player I EVER played against was a 5'8" guy who came in at 200lbs and was in his late 20's. Now he struggled to keep up on a full-sheet of ice, but when he had the puck, or he had you trapped in a corner IT WAS A WAR. His strength and leverage could not be matched.

His nickname was cannonball, and ever since those days I've always given the little guys a LOT more respect.

That is for sure the case, A guy that is 5'8" at 200lbs is going to usually carry a lot more muscle than a guy that is 6' 200lbs and be strong AF

Just A lot of guys don't have the genetics to maintain that or even get there to begin with a full elite level sports schedule vs a guy that is just that big naturally

Exactly. When someone points out a highly skilled kid who is less than 5'10", I focus on two things more than taller kids.

Skating, can he keep on a full-sheet, as the shorter kids don't have the stride length. So efficiency and power off the edges are the bigger issues.

Body type, as a kid 5'8" at 155lbs vs a 5'8" kid at 170lbs is NOT the same. I knew one scout who would ask what their Senior Class ring size was...

So Pete, I assume you're a fan of Bjorck in this year's draft? Would you try to trade up to select him?

I would, but no too far. I really like Viggo and think he could be a special player.