Canes Bring Highly Touted Goalie Prospect, Pyotr Kochetkov, to North America

[NCTHFL0567]

On 3/26/2022 at 6:59 AM, panthers81 said:

He looks like the real deal...absolutely stands on his head at times. Relatively small sample size but looks good so far. 

He might make the organization release Raanta next offseason. He's that damn good. 

[panthers81]

Time to call this kid up! 1.88 gaa,  .934 pct. In 9 games. 8-0-1 record. 

[GamecockSmitty4]

One thing I notice is his height is all over the map. The Wolves roster lists him at 6'0 and I've seen different profiles list him all over from 6'1 - 6'4. 

[MillionDollarCam]

43 minutes ago, GamecockSmitty4 said:

One thing I notice is his height is all over the map. The Wolves roster lists him at 6'0 and I've seen different profiles list him all over from 6'1 - 6'4. 

He’s probably closer to 6’1” or 6’2”, he’s definitely on the smaller side.

[GamecockSmitty4]

1 minute ago, MillionDollarCam said:

He’s probably closer to 6’1” or 6’2”, he’s definitely on the smaller side.

I asked Walt Ruff on Twitter if he could help solve the mystery. He responded that he will look into it and see what he can find out. It makes sense that he would be listed larger in pre-draft reports since he is from Russia. 

[MillionDollarCam]

2 minutes ago, GamecockSmitty4 said:

I asked Walt Ruff on Twitter if he could help solve the mystery. He responded that he will look into it and see what he can find out. It makes sense that he would be listed larger in pre-draft reports since he is from Russia. 

I definitely don’t think he’s taller than 6’3”, I’ve watched a few of the Wolves games and he looks smaller than that. I also don’t think he’s 6’0” though, maybe without skates?

[MillionDollarCam]

I don’t think they’ll call up Kochetkov unless there is an injury but I’d love to see him get a chance to take one of the spots next year. Hopefully Kochetkov and Drury are full timers next year.

[Harbingers]

2 hours ago, MillionDollarCam said:

I don’t think they’ll call up Kochetkov unless there is an injury but I’d love to see him get a chance to take one of the spots next year. Hopefully Kochetkov and Drury are full timers next year.

Conspiracy brain but I think RBA is looking for his Cam. 

[panthers81]

9 hours ago, MillionDollarCam said:

I don’t think they’ll call up Kochetkov unless there is an injury but I’d love to see him get a chance to take one of the spots next year. Hopefully Kochetkov and Drury are full timers next year.

I agree they probably don't call him up this year. I really don't think they neeed to. As long as Rants can be serviceable down the stretch. 

[NCTHFL0567]

2 hours ago, panthers81 said:

I agree they probably don't call him up this year. I really don't think they neeed to. As long as Rants can be serviceable down the stretch. 

Would bringing him up be out of the question after we clinched the Division for a game or two? Would think not, right? 

[NCTHFL0567]

Is this good? Seems good. Balled out in the AHL. Balled out in the KHL. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm. 

[MillionDollarCam]

Lolol this dude might just be the best goalie in the league in a couple years time.

[MillionDollarCam]

Another win last night for Kochetkov and he also tried to fight.

He is now 9-0-1 with a .935 save % and a 1.80 GAA, he also has one assist.

[panthers81]

1 hour ago, MillionDollarCam said:

Another win last night for Kochetkov and he also tried to fight.

He is now 9-0-1 with a .935 save % and a 1.80 GAA, he also has one 

He's legit...young has fire. Bring em up! Canes might not have a choice after a few more like this.