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81. L2. Projection: Second Line. Trending: Under NHL Contract. Birthday: Jul. 21, 2000. Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm. Weight: 187 lbs | 85 kg. Drafted: 49 overall, 2018 round 2 ( CBJ) Contract: $3,125,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $925,000) Marchenko's game is on the rise overall.
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Marchenko is a strong skater. He has very good top-end speed but could get a little quicker with his first step and acceleration. Marchenko has very good agility and strong edgework. He makes quick cuts and can weave in and out of traffic with ease. He is dangerous one-on-one with a defender, especially when working off the rush. He does well with ...
Marchenko has good hands. He can make plays with the puck while moving at top speed. When defenders back off to protect against his speed and skill, he can take advantage of the passing lanes that are opened up, finding teammates with tape-to-tape passes. He is a creative player looking to get by defenders one-on-one and create plays that way as we...
Marchenko’s defensive game is also a bit of a work in progress. He again seems to shy away from the physical aspects of the game. He is good at getting his stick into passing lanes and intercepting passes, or poke check an opponent and take off in the other direction. When this works, he transitions quickly to offence. However, if it does not work,...
Marchenko has the type of high-end skill to play in the top-six in the NHL, with continued development. However, he is very much a boom-or-bust prospect. Concerns about his lack of defence and physicality will create some issues unless he can address those going forward. It will take some time and a patient development team. In terms of style, Marc...
The following is a compilation of some of the highlight packages of Marchenko that are available on youtube. Check back tomorrow for the next prospect on our draft board. Main Photo: Embed from Getty Images PLYMOUTH, MI – FEBRUARY 14: Kirill Marchenko #21 of the Russian Nationals skates up ice against the Finland Nationals during the 2018 Under-18 ...
Apr 23, 2024 · Hector Urcia | Inside The Rink. For part three of this series, Columbus Blue Jacket’s forward Kirill Marchenko gets his grade on his 2023-24 season performance. In the first two parts, I graded Johnny Gaudreau and Zach Werenski. You can find the grading criteria in the first link.
Dec 6, 2022 · Scouting Report. Has an abundance of scoring talent and puck skills. Also boasts a very projectable frame and goal-scoring ability. Also, he can play either wing position. Needs to prove he can be a productive winger against tougher competition. Also, he needs to continue filling out his big frame and get physically stronger.
Dec 1, 2023 · As he gets into the groove of his second, more balanced offensive season, and rounds the bend to the Century Mark, what do those of us who scored him onto our squads last year have in Kirill Marchenko going forward?
Aug 10, 2021 · Scouting Reports. Nice range and puck control.. accurate right-handed wristshot.. able to quickly turn to his right creating room for his forehand Draftin Europe. Top-six forward with fantasy boom potential. Big tall winger with deceptive abilities who creates plays while displaying brilliance in the offensive zone.
Jul 21, 2000 · Born: July 21, 2000 Draft: 2018 Blue Jackets #49 Overall Hometown: Barnaul, Russia Position: Right Wing/Left Wing Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Russia Current Team: Columbus Blue Jackets ...
