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Korneev
May 13, 2003 6:31:54 GMT -5
Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on May 13, 2003 6:31:54 GMT -5
From December 2002 in "Russian Hockey Insider", but interesting nonetheless: #3 Konstantin Korneev LD Age: 18 Height: 5-11 Weight: 180 || 02/03 Club: Krylia Sovetov Moscow || NHL: Montrealo Canadiens (275th/'02) A smallish blueliner with great offensive instincts. Is a long shot to make to the NHL due to his defensive shortcomings. Not strong enough to stand up against imposing forwards in one-one-one battles Korneev earns his living in the defensive zone by choosing an appropriate position and diligently playing the puck... Plays on Soviet Wings' top (by default) defensive pairing alongside Mikhail Lyubushin. Logs important minutes on the PP and has been an important member of Russian U-20 team (6-1-1-2) during fall's tournaments... SKATING 8 SHOT 7 PASS 9 PUCK SKILLS 8 CHECKING 3 PHYSICAL INV. 5 Current shape: Close to being on top of his game. Korneev improved his decision making in the defensive zone of late and is less of liability in that regard. Bulked up - added five pounds to his printsized frame. Role on the team: Power play specialist is capable to fill in at center position, still his appearance up front is highly unlikely for the tournament. Will get premium ice-time only if remains steady defensively, since Ishmatov is a type of coach who takes a while to forgive for defensive lapses. What to expect: On the rush he becomes the fourth forward. Blessed with great offensive instincts, but by no means a force in his own end. - www.russianhockeyinsider.com/rsb/wjc/preview_def.html |
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Korneev
May 13, 2003 9:07:09 GMT -5
Post by MPLABBE on May 13, 2003 9:07:09 GMT -5
Sounds like a young Markov...  |
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Korneev
May 13, 2003 19:01:02 GMT -5
Post by montreal on May 13, 2003 19:01:02 GMT -5
Well not really, unless he becomes the top defensemen in the RSL next year and the year after. Markov was more of a star player from what I understand, whereas Korneev is still a longshot to make the NHL. He's got a lot going for him, being the youngest prospect and playing top minutes in the RSL.
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Korneev
May 14, 2003 0:02:07 GMT -5
Post by seventeen on May 14, 2003 0:02:07 GMT -5
That was written before the WJC where Korneev played very well for the eventual Russian champions. Can he grow? Can he be a forward?
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Korneev
May 14, 2003 8:51:17 GMT -5
Post by MPLABBE on May 14, 2003 8:51:17 GMT -5
I think he can grow....but a not even 6 feet tall forward is not needed IMO...
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Korneev
May 19, 2003 9:38:26 GMT -5
Post by StickHandler on May 19, 2003 9:38:26 GMT -5
I have a feeling that this kid will surprise everyone and become a regular with the Habs within 3 years, regardless of his size. From what I've seen at the WJC, he seems to have an really good vision and great instincs out there... 2 things you can't teach.
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Korneev
May 19, 2003 10:51:18 GMT -5
Post by NWTHabsFan on May 19, 2003 10:51:18 GMT -5
This kid may surprise us one day. He ended up something like +10 in the WJC, which was either at or near the top of all players. Not bad for a d'man his size, so he has some composure as is also being reinforced by the ice time he is getting in the RSL. He is still very young, and will no doubt bulk up over the next few years. With his strong two way play as a d'man, we may see him in Hamilton in a year or so, but IMO AS will let him develop and mature more in the RSL before transplanting him to Hamilton. AS tends to like to develop prospects slowly.
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Korneev
May 20, 2003 16:16:47 GMT -5
Post by DeportivoHabs on May 20, 2003 16:16:47 GMT -5
Good point Marc.
shouldn't be a problem to hit 6'0.....and at 18 years of age...there is plenty of room to grow his strength.
Using some size in his game is something he hasn't had the chance to do. Bring him over....stuff him with raw steak....and throw him in the gym.
He could make it yet. Not too many d-men in the league anymore that can see the ice really well. Thanks goodness we have one is markov.
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Korneev
May 21, 2003 5:52:15 GMT -5
Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on May 21, 2003 5:52:15 GMT -5
Konstantin Korneev is an smallish offensive defenseman. Standing at around 5’11 and 170 pounds, he does not possess an imposing presence in his own zone. He is responsible defensively – sees the ice well and plays a solid positional game. If he can’t push the opponent out of the way, he neutralizes him positionally or ties him up. Konstantin’s upside is his offensive talent. He sees the ice very well and is quite capable of making the go ahead or carry the puck up himself. Konstantin skates very well and has very good lateral and backwards movement. His shot is above average, but due to his size, is not very strong. Offensively, Konsantin was one of the most gifted defensemen on Russia’s U18 squad at the World Junior Championships in Slovakia. Ravil Iskhakov had so much confidence in his abilities that when Dmitri Kazionov suffered an injury, Konstantin was moved to center on Russia’s third line. He performed very well and collected two goals and five assists in the tournament. He never forgot about his defensive responsibly, and earned a “mere” +12 +/- rating. Konstantin’s main down side is his lack of size. He has the work ethic, the hockey sense and the technical ability to become a force in the NHL, but he does not have the frame. Even if he bulks up, he will still be an undersized. The lack of size does not only impact his ability to push around bigger opponents, but also impacts a number of other strength related areas such as his shot. - www.russianprospects.com/profiles/2002_NHL_Draft/profile_korneev_k.htm*** 05/20/03 Montreal Canadiens defensive prospect Konstantin Korneev signed a deal with Super League's Ak Bars Kazan. - www.russianprospects.com/ |
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Korneev
May 21, 2003 9:36:12 GMT -5
Post by MPLABBE on May 21, 2003 9:36:12 GMT -5
I tell ya..he's sounds like another Markov...don't forget that at that age(18 years old) Markov was not yet a dominating d-man..he only became a very good d-man in Russia around age 20...
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Korneev
May 21, 2003 20:07:22 GMT -5
Post by NWTHabsFan on May 21, 2003 20:07:22 GMT -5
Markov is listed as 6 ft and 203 lbs, so maybe this kid can get up there in the 6 years difference in age between the two.
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Korneev
May 21, 2003 20:47:41 GMT -5
Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on May 21, 2003 20:47:41 GMT -5
Markov is listed as 6 ft and 203 lbs, so maybe this kid can get up there in the 6 years difference in age between the two. If Steve Bernier can grow 1.5 inches and put on 19lbs in the course of a season... But then, in the other corner we have Mike Ribeiro... Metabolism and genetic inheritance would be the keys. |
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Korneev
May 22, 2003 0:34:27 GMT -5
Post by seventeen on May 22, 2003 0:34:27 GMT -5
He reminds me much more of Petr Svoboda than of Markov. Svoboda (6' 1")was always slight (170 lbs) and a very good skater. Good passer and vision, but back to that body weight  . It's very difficult for an adequate NHL defenseman to be under 190 pounds. Many of the forwards are just so heavy that they outmuscle the smaller guys. Not that it's a kiss of death. There are good NHL d-men who aren't large, but they better be very very smart (Lidstrom for example). Korneev has the brains, but he needs to get at least a little bigger than his current status. |
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. It's very difficult for an adequate NHL defenseman to be under 190 pounds. Many of the forwards are just so heavy that they outmuscle the smaller guys. Not that it's a kiss of death. There are good NHL d-men who aren't large, but they better be very very smart (Lidstrom for example). Korneev has the brains, but he needs to get at least a little bigger than his current status.