Kid's a beast, he could probably step into the NHL next year and make some noise as a rookie. His puck protection skills using his massive frame and ability to find seams is impressive and will serve him well once he reaches the NHL. & I love that goal song, I now watch all of Tappara's highlights everytime just for that song hahaha, if any Finnish buddy has the link it would be appreciated!!!
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Watch the overall play in that goal and you guys can notice that how smart he is. He didn't pass the puck until his skating direction was to the goal(An average NHL player would pass istantly). He lured 2 players including the guy who tried to block shot but was too late because he left his spot to try to take the puck off Barkov. Without all of those little moves that goal wouldn't even excist. In that pass in the end of the game when he passes to the blueline and doesen't rush on the goal despite there is less than 10 seconds of time and the team is trailing by 1 goal. That pass to the blueline was key in that play, opposite players had to spread from infront of goal closer to blueline which opened great set up chance. His coolness in his game is very impressive. God sake there is less than 10 seconds of ice time and this barely 17 year old kid looks as cool as veteran and set up chance with his smart game. Barkov already thinks the game in the other level. Just an really smart kid. He has scored all of his 3 goals infront of net. Once he passes the puck he skates directly to the goal so there is little bit North American mentality in his game.
Kid's a beast, he could probably step into the NHL next year and make some noise as a rookie. His puck protection skills using his massive frame and ability to find seams is impressive and will serve him well once he reaches the NHL. & I love that goal song, I now watch all of Tappara's highlights everytime just for that song hahaha, if any Finnish buddy has the link it would be appreciated!!!
Here you are. The point of this is to drive opponents crazy. In Tampere this is still trendy
Barkov scores his 4th goal with an sharp shot! This guy is on fire and is constant treath in the offensive zone so far solid game and excellent on the all zones. He is going to be superstar in NHL if he developes like this.
This kid is on fire. **** McKinnon and co., Im taking the beast with Russian skills, Finnish work ethic and North American size.
You guys really underestimate the ability of a Nathan Mackinnon and Seth Jones, the two players who are right now ranked ahead and could be the entire season, not saying he's not a special prospect and he could very well be drafted first overall but respect to the other players abilities ...
You guys really underestimate the ability of a Nathan Mackinnon and Seth Jones, the two players who are right now ranked ahead and could be the entire season, not saying he's not a special prospect and could very well be drafted first overall but respect to the other players abilities ...
I think the underrated prospect is going to be Barkov anyway.. there just is the trend of drafting prospects playing in NA.. unless the talent level is very clear (i.e Ovechkin & Malkin)
