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If folks really want to compare Ovechkin's RSL numbers to Tarasenko's KHL numbers (which I personally think is an exercise in futility), they should at least compare them at the same age. Tarasenko's currently tearing up the KHL in his 2nd season after being drafted but in Ovie's 2nd seasons after being drafted he was tearing up the NHL besting Sidney Crosby for the Calder Trophy. In their respective 1st seasons after being drafted, here are the stats:
Ovie in RSL: 37 GP, 13 G, 13 A, 26 PTS, 32 PIM
Vova in KHL: 42 GP, 9 G, 10 A, 19 PTS, 8 PIM
Tarasenko's a heck of a prospect and as a Blues fan I'm thrilled to have him but comparing him to Ovie isn't fair to the kid. I haven't heard a single scout say Tarasenko's overall talent and upside is to the level of Ovechkin. There's always the chance he does end up being that good but he doesn't project THAT high and I'm sure not going to expect him to reach that elite of a level...although I do think he's going to be damn good.
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