Khokhlachev Recalled

[cshea]

Per the Bruins

http://bruins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=786063

4 g, 9a in 10 games in Providence, thus far. Tied for the AHL scoring lead.

 

[Dummy Hoy]

Awesome, as long as he isn't on the 9th floor so that guys like Dickhead can play.

 

[BoSoxFink]

Awesome, as long as he isn't on the 9th floor so that guys like Dickhead can play.

from some reports from practice on Twitter he is playing in Pastrnak's spot. Sounds like they may give him a game to think on it upstairs.

Edit: actually if sounds like his foot is bothering him after blocking that shot the other night.

 

[Dummy Hoy]

So that makes sense. Gotta put the kid in a position to succeed. 

 

[FelixMantilla]

Awesome, as long as he isn't on the 9th floor so that guys like Dickhead can play.

 
Please. His name is Shithead.
 
Carry on.    

 

[Salem's Lot]

Pastrnak has a broken foot according to Kirk Luedeke. 98.5 just reported it. He tried to play through it.

 

[cshea]

Kirk back peddled a bit. Says he heard "small fracture" from a source, but it is not confirmed.

 

[FL4WL3SS]

I think Koko takes this opportunity and runs with it, even when Pasta comes back.

 

[cshea]

Hope so. It'd be a nice problem to have, plus I think the current 3rd line is a long term problem and could use a shakeup. Koko playing well would give them some options.

 

[FL4WL3SS]

There really isn't a need for a grinder 4th line anymore. I'd like to see them put out two pseudo 3rd lines and let them split the minutes.

 

[Dummy Hoy]

There really isn't a need for a grinder 4th line anymore. I'd like to see them put out two pseudo 3rd lines and let them split the minutes.

I'd love to see Vatrano called up as well.

 

[Eddie Jurak]

Koko had a pretty solid game, fit in on the Krejci line and drew a penalty.

 

[cshea]

Koko down, Varrano up. Wow.

 

[jsinger121]

Koko down, Varrano up. Wow.

10 goals in 10 AHL games.

 

[RIFan]

I've caught a few Providence games this year. The goal stats are obviously eye popping this early in the season, but I'm shocked they made this move. I thought he looked good in the games I saw, but didn't seem close to a 3 zone player yet. I imagine he'll get a short leash from Claude. I really wanted them to give Koko an extended run and see what he could do with regular NHL minutes.

 

[burstnbloom]

Clode had 41 playing with Krejci after that give away by Koko last night. I don't think the kid has a chance. No this isn't a "Clode doesn't play the kids" rant, but some players, he just doesn't tolerate mistakes. Others, like Kevan Miller, can suck hard and not have their icetime go down.

 

[Eddie Jurak]

Clode had 41 playing with Krejci after that give away by Koko last night. I don't think the kid has a chance. No this isn't a "Clode doesn't play the kids" rant, but some players, he just doesn't tolerate mistakes. Others, like Kevan Miller, can suck hard and not have their icetime go down.

It's called coaching.

 

[TFP]

Well this isn't good.

http://nesn.com/2015/11/report-bruins-alex-khokhlachev-undergoes-hand-surgery-out-4-to-6-weeks/

 

[Eddie Jurak]

And Pastrnak does indeed have a foot fracture.

 

[cshea]

Koko is back with Shithead and Kemppainen on IR. Koko recently returned to play following a broken hand, 20 points in 17 games down in Providence.

 

[slidingsideways]

I'm discouraged about Koko's chances in Boston. He can't seem to translate his scoring game to the NHL, and Claude sitting him for every mistake can't help his confidence. On the other hand, he gets bumped off the puck really easily. I can't decide if he's an AAAA player or just needs a change of scenery. #teamkoko

 

[Eddie Jurak]

I'm discouraged about Koko's chances in Boston. He can't seem to translate his scoring game to the NHL, and Claude sitting him for every mistake can't help his confidence. On the other hand, he gets bumped off the puck really easily. I can't decide if he's an AAAA player or just needs a change of scenery. #teamkoko

He hasn't really had an opportunity (whatever the reason for that).

He has 69 minutes of NHL ice time over 6 games over 3 seasons.

As a rookie, Brad Marchand's scoring game didn't translate to the NHL: 1 assist in 239 minutes over 20 games. But he turned out OK.

Landon Ferraro managed just one goal (no assists) in his first 17 NHL games (all with Detroit), during which he had 168 minutes of ice time. But he's been downright productive since coming over to Bostpn, with 6 points in 10 games.

Krejci was a little better, with all of 3 assists in his first 18 games.

Last year's phenom, Pastrnak, had just 1 assist in his first 6 games (85 minutes) before breaking out in games 7 and 8.

Khokhlachev may or may not have what it takes, but his inability to produce in what has been a very limited opportunity so far doesn't really mean much.

 

[The Napkin]

It would be really nice if he gets 5 or 6 games getting regular shifts on a line with players who can compliment his skill set instead of 5 or 6 minutes a night on a 4th line every other week or so. Time to see what he can do.

 

[timlinin8th]

It would be really nice if he gets 5 or 6 games getting regular shifts on a line with players who can compliment his skill set instead of 5 or 6 minutes a night on a 4th line every other week or so. Time to see what he can do.

With the fourth line now having guys like Landon Ferraro and Tyler Randell on it, if they have any commitment to trying to get Khokhlachev up you would think slotting him in on that type of line would make the most sense. Also with Pastrnak on the horizon some moves are going to have to be made, I would think he will slot into the 3rd line RW with Vatrano and Spooner, moving Hayes down to 4th RW.

Ferraro/Koko/Hayes is a hell of a 4th line.

 

[kenneycb]

Per ScoreMobile, Koko got sent back down today.

 

[jk333]

It would make sense to trade Koko at the deadline if they keep their current players healthy. Claude doesn't like to play him and he's the coach. Best to get something even if it doesn't seem like equal value.

At this point with his contract, he's probably only going to net a late draft pick or longshot prospect.

 

[The Napkin]

Also, gotta be a little frustrating for Koko. He gets called up and gets a couple minutes with shithead et al. Griffith comes up and is put on a line with Bergeron and Marchand and gets pp time.

I think he has a legitimate beef there too. Something must be going on there.

Especially considering they're down 2 centers. I don't mind the Griffith callup, he's been really good for Providence this year, but I did find it curious they skipped right over Koko.

(from last night's game thread. thought it might be worth putting in here as well)

 

[BigMike]

It would make sense to trade Koko at the deadline if they keep their current players healthy. Claude doesn't like to play him and he's the coach. Best to get something even if it doesn't seem like equal value.

At this point with his contract, he's probably only going to net a late draft pick or longshot prospect.

He is back up again.

I don't think his value is as poor as you would suggest. I think his value is probably more around a 3rd round pick at the moment. He is only 22. He has had a very good career in Providence, and is a bit above a ppg player this season. He hasn't really been given a chance at the NHL level, and teams recognize that, it is not like he has been given a chance and failed. The question is, is there a team out there that is looking for a 3rd line playmaking Center type, and willing to give him a shot at it.

 

[MiracleOfO2704]

I don't think his value is as poor as you would suggest. I think his value is probably more around a 3rd round pick at the moment. He is only 22. He has had a very good career in Providence, and is a bit above a ppg player this season. He hasn't really been given a chance at the NHL level, and teams recognize that, it is not like he has been given a chance and failed. The question is, is there a team out there that is looking for a 3rd line playmaking Center type, and willing to give him a shot at it.

That's exactly why they'll get a poor return for him. As long as he has a spoked B on his sweater, no one will know what he can do in the NHL. And fair or not, there aren't a lot of GMs willing to throw around 3rd round picks for guys that spend more time on busses than ice.

 

[Eddie Jurak]

Right now, Koko's place in the organization is... Right where Spooner was when Chiarelli offered Spooner plus for Chris Stewart and were rejected.

 

[lexrageorge]

If I'm a rival GM, I'm looking at Khokhlachev as a guy that simply hasn't been able to make it as an NHL regular during his rookie contract, despite there being jobs to win on the Bruins. Yeah, it's possible that Julien and Sweeney are just ignoring his talents, refusing to give him a proper chance, and/or misusing him when given playing time. It's also possible that he may be nothing more than a AAAA player that is useless defensively. As a rival GM, I'm not willing to risk a higher round draft pick on such a player, especially if there's a decent chance I can get him for nothing more than the vet minimum once he becomes an RFA after this season. And, even if I miss on being able to sign him, there'll be plenty of other Khokhlachev's available.

So, yes, his trade value cannot get much lower right now.

 

[Eddie Jurak]

If I'm a rival GM, I'm looking at Khokhlachev as a guy that simply hasn't been able to make it as an NHL regular during his rookie contract, despite there being jobs to win on the Bruins. Yeah, it's possible that Julien and Sweeney are just ignoring his talents, refusing to give him a proper chance, and/or misusing him when given playing time. It's also possible that he may be nothing more than a AAAA player that is useless defensively. As a rival GM, I'm not willing to risk a higher round draft pick on such a player, especially if there's a decent chance I can get him for nothing more than the vet minimum once he becomes an RFA after this season. And, even if I miss on being able to sign him, there'll be plenty of other Khokhlachev's available.

So, yes, his trade value cannot get much lower right now.

That's why I compare him to Spooner a year ago, when Buffalo wouldn't take him (and picks) for Chris Stewart. But if I were a GM of a bad team with an opening up front, I'd want to pick up Khokhlachev on the cheap and give him a serious look.