The Prokhor Poltapov Appreciation Thread

[DarthEbriate]

As badly as he might want the NHL salary to start, I think he'd understand from a hockey standpoint that he'd need some acclimation time in the AHL. At least part of a season to work on language, new living situation, and a new rink size. Thankfully, he'd have folks who've made the transition from Russia already in Rochester: Novikov, Komarov, Neuchev, and maybe Kisakov (RFA). They're expected to be a core group within the roster.

[matter2003]

[Captain Caveman]

1 hour ago, Pimlach said:

He has to prove he belongs in NHL.  

I would say that close to a point per game pace (assuming he maintains that) in the KHL as a 21 year old would say as much about him belonging in the NHL as any season he could have in Rochester.

Edited October 23 by Captain Caveman

[Pimlach]

8 minutes ago, Captain Caveman said:

I would say that close to a point per game pace (assuming he maintains that) in the KHL as a 21 year old would say as much about him belonging in the NHL as any season he could have in Rochester.

You can say it.  Lets see if he can do it.   

I see him starting the year in Rochester.  After that, its up to him.  

Edited October 23 by Pimlach

[Crusader1969]

4 hours ago, Pimlach said:

I hope not.  That means veterans like Zucker and Greenway are gone and more reliance on developing kids in the NHL.  A bad habit for this team that needs to end.  

He has to prove he belongs in NHL.  

Maybe he will be better than one, if not both of those players by next 

let's not forget he has been playing for one of the top clubs in arguably the 2nd best league in the world. So not like he is coming in as a 22 year old from the ECHL or something 

[Crusader1969]

2 hours ago, Pimlach said:

You can say it.  Lets see if he can do it.   

I see him starting the year in Rochester.  After that, it's up to him.  

Sure but I'm not sure it works like that.
 yes, in a perfect world a couple of months in AHL would be good BUT you need to entice him to come to Buffalo at a lower salary than what he would get in KHL.  Could he request a one way contract where he can't go to AHL?    

maybe he starts off as the 13th forward? So doesn't necessarily mean you walk away from both Greenway or Zuckerberg? Then again,  Let's not forget both are UFA's.   

[SABRES 0311]

I’m late to this one. What’s the purpose of a thread for this guy?

[Crusader1969]

2 hours ago, SABRES 0311 said:

I’m late to this one. What’s the purpose of a thread for this guy?

Cause he's the forgotten prospect. 
almost all lists that ranked Sabres prospects had him ranked 15th or lower, which is criminal.  
He has been my favourite prospect since JJP and I thought he needs some recognition.   
i should give credit to Kris Baker who has also been very high on him over the last couple of years 

[French Collection]

He hasn’t been considered a high end prospect but those numbers (16 points in 19 games) are good for the KHL.

Kaprizov put up 51 points in 57 games playing for the same team, CSKA, as a 21 year old.

Not saying that he’s comparable to Kirill the thrill but those numbers are pretty good.