3 takeaways from prospect showcase
The recruits of Chicago Blackhawks displayed their skills on the ice during the weekend at Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase in St. Paul, Minn. Here are three take -out dishes.
1. Oliver Moore has everything… almost.
At the start of extra time on Saturday, the Hawks Center collected the washer and exceeded the defenders of St. Louis Blues. He found himself on his own and used an ascending stick to draw on the net, giving the Hawks a 3-2 victory for a few seconds in OT.
Moore was the fastest ice player against blues. His release speed helped him fly in the offensive zone and be the leader to finish uniform rushes and 3 against 2. But the finishes would not occur.
The native of Minnesota and choice n ° 19 of Minnesota escaped the washer and missed some beautiful looks. He imposed his will everywhere else and surprised the opposing defenders out of the outset with his speed, but most of the time, it does not come back.
The extension goal was a great look at Moore to his best. It’s about being consistent with your finishes.
The speed is great, but slow down a little to give time will help Moore. This additional half second could be used for a pass, a stick movement or an additional power on a blow.
He is aware of this flaw in his game, saying that he is in the right places but wants to “seize these opportunities”. He caught chemistry with his wings-and was himself a winger himself this weekend. When this game solidifies, it will be dangerous.
2. The defenders made a show.
NHL talents should have the advantage in these prospects. This is exactly what Artyom Levshunov and Sam Rinzel displayed.
After 10 minutes sloppy against the blues, the two found their foot. Levshunov, choice n ° 2 from last year, was everywhere for Hawks.
After failed offensive trips, he was able to catch up in transition to disrupt blues. He found himself blocking a good amount of attempts in front of the net, which facilitates the night of goalkeeper Stanislav Berezhnoy.
He directed the power game unit, making beautiful passes despite the Hawks of 0 for 3 in their chances of 5 against 4 Saturday.
Rinzel’s vision was exposed against the blues. With three blues around him, he found his compatriot defender Taige Harding, who typed him for the Hawks. This goal launched an impetus swing, while Ryan Mast scored the second Hawks goal on playing.
Rinzel, choice n ° 25 in 2022, worked with attackers in practices, so his versatility makes him a drawback for the opposite defenses. Levshunov and Rinzel are the big type of players that managing director Kyle Davidson wanted, and they could be a brick wall for the defense of the Hawks.
The couple did not play on Sunday against the Wild of Minnesota. What remains true is that the defender (or both) on the ground gives the Hawks an additional point producer on the ice.
3. A Tremblant Sunday for Ryan Greene.
The first period of Sunday’s fray against the Wild host was aimlessly, despite an aggressive attack by AJ Spellacy and the Hawks offensive.
Greene had better projections. He turned the puck three times in the first, putting some of their chances of score to nature.
The choice n ° 57 of the 2022 draft of the University of Boston redeemed in the second with a goal of the left -playing circle to break an aimless equality. He mainly played in the center on Sunday after spending time on the wings against the blues.
The attacker became too happy after the goal, inadvertently cutting a wild skater on the side of the head. A double minor penalty was assessed.
The Wild beat the Hawks 3-2 after a late gift led to a late goal.
He was unusual for Greene, whose best attribute is undoubtedly his manipulation of the washer. He has skills, but cleaner hockey is the goal of the attacker.
