Breaking Down Artyom Levshunov's Game - Video Room with Scouching

[@TylerAven10]

On the whole, there is not enough post-draft content out there for players pre-NHL. I’m really happy this series is prioritizing already drafted prospects bc this is the kind of stuff that we need to see more of. Great analysis, while I think Levshnovs ceiling doesnt match his draft position, the good news for the Hawks is I think they already have an ideal defensive shield for Levshunov when he makes the NHL in Alex Vlasic. Lev is taking his punches in a level he’s probably not ready for, but I’m still definitely excited for what he can be after ~100 AHL games

[@nickc259]

Agreed, but then again...is that worth taking him at 2? 2?! Crazy to me.

[@silverdragon996]

This is kind of what I expected from Levshunov this season. Some spurts of good plays, showing his shot and how he can jump into the rush, but also some really brutal plays and decisions. Personally I'm not that worried, as some of these decisions can be completely or partially coached out. I remember Vlasic also hanging on to the puck too long at certain points and just trying to use his reach. I also think the system is perfect with the Blackhawks. They love their Offensive minded, good skating d-men (Levshunov, Korchinski) and their defesive Forwards (Moore, Nazar) so he will have people to stay back for him, especially if he is paired with Vlasic. I think with a few good years being coached well in the minors he will make much smarter decisions. At least thats the hope with Levshunov, as a big part of his appeal is his ability to learn quickly (Belarus League to NCAA in about a year). But I can see why you have your problems with him, even if I may disagree on his potential. But fantastic analysis as always will, please keep it up!

[@KDXL6537NJoy]

Im still confused how KD thought Lev was a better pick…makes alot of sense to draft a defenseman who isn’t overly physical, or even great defensively whos best attribute is pinching, prioritizing offense and possible upside but skipping the possible offensive magician, who is a dog, and drives the middle. also has a higher offensive upside and may be a legend..

[@darrenwillcox4683]

Nazar is not a defensive minded forward

[@jamescoogan4167]

Great breakdown ! I would like for you to do another of him later in the season. It would be interesting to see if he’s changed anything in his game.

[@wheelsupbardown]

At 3:20, he's doing a should check. That's what we were taught to do to find options BEFORE getting to the puck. That's a good thing to do.

[@darrenpinard1658]

This series is a good idea.

[@bijanravanbakhsh3530]

please do a video on nick lardis if possible. love your videos, appreciate all of your hard work.

[@joshdoig8941]

Good Video and breakdown. I think we have to remember he was just drafted and is playing first year of pro hockey as a teenage Dman. Its way to early to call him a 2nd pair guy, Im gonna go with the NHL scouts who picked him at 2nd overall too be a first pair guy, now again very fair pts you pointed out but hopefully alot of this stuff is out of his game in 2 or 3 years!

[@MlNlclips]

We won’t be able to determine how elite he will be until he’s 21+ you see with vlasic, kaiser, Allen atleast 2-3 years in Rockford then we’ll see how good he is

[@johnsolo74]

id love to see an update towards the end of the season, great video!

[@Marekw1976]

I know Arty is raw, but he's so different from other Hawks D-prospects that I actually have come around to him as a pick. I hope a year or two in RFD will help him a lot for the Hawks.

[@KDXL6537NJoy]

Sure hes ok and will even be good , but will he be a super star??

[@bryantlawson6270]

​@KDXL6537NJoy he very well could. That's the thing about him he has the tools to be. But he's a dman and dmen take a few years to develop unlike forwards. I was on the demidov train but I always understood the levshunov pick. Top dmen are much more important than top wingers. Now to see if he's that. gonna take time though

[@is_it_true_2023]

where do you get your video from ?

[@Vmt16]

What a brutal pick by Davidson, Levshunov is not looking like he is anywhere near NHL caliber. Heck, he barely looks like a top 4 D in the AHL. I honestly feel like the Hawks made a mistake picking him and I've so far not seen anything that has made me think otherwise.

[@bryantlawson6270]

Bro how new are you to hockey? He's a defenseman. They almost never are NHL ready coming out. Takes a few years to develop the pro game. Potential and raw ability is everything in dmen prospects. He definitely looks like he belongs out there on AHL ice as a 19 year old. So no it's not a brutal pick. But you will have to wait on the finished product

[@Lebowski55]

Levshunov reminds me of a young Boris Mironov but not as menacingly physical; wild, chaotic at times, rover, all over the ice. But pretty dynamic and offensively inclined.

[@mdrovell1151]

Would love to hear about sam dickinson’s improvements from the end of last year to this year

[@Scouching]

He is indeed on the list.

[@MlNlclips]

I think this will be a similar situation as Seth jones being picked 4th overall

[@Funkshway]

Still pissed we took this kid over Demidov. We need offensive scoring and elite level talent. He’s just not there. He’s lazy, low iq plays and awareness not elite on defense or offense. It’s a Seth jones 2.0. He’s also too afraid to block a shot. Idk if that’s just him coming back from his broken foot or what but wow. Jumps out of the way to block a shot not once but twice and one of them lead to a goal.

[@tobiasthederp]

This is the pick that will get KD fired. #2 pick should be your top dman or top line scorer. Middle pair or number 2 on a contending team isn’t good enough.

[@slipperynodd578]

IK the draft year isn’t as strong, but I look at last year at Fantilli and Carlsson who both could’ve gone 2nd and compare them to Levshunov. They just aren’t the same calibre. Lev just isn’t that higher echelon of player that goes 2nd OA.

[@bijanravanbakhsh3530]

when it's time to arty, we will party hard!!

[@thomasgruneborg8078]

Where do you project him to be in the nhl?

[@Scouching]

I've always seen a decent middle pair guy who does aggressive, fun stuff in the offensive zone but some defensive issues because of it. Plenty of time for the footwork to improve and to put on strength so we'll see.

[@thomasgruneborg8078]

@Scouching thanks! Top 4 would be underwhelming but i guess thats where were at

[@Scouching]

@@thomasgruneborg8078 Moreso that top pair is an exceptionally tough gig in the NHL and role often comes down to fit and chemistry. I just think Levshunov rounds out a top 4 well, especially his play at even strength.

[@thomasgruneborg8078]

@@Scouching all true. But at #2 thats a pretty lame/disappointing pick.

[@Legostarwarsfan4]

@@thomasgruneborg8078 I Projects him to be in some Swiss leave in a couple years because he sucks

[@shawnhutchings5931]

Based on the first 5mins and your critique, the Hawks wasted their first round pick this year. I’m almost inclined to agree when there are rookies drafted later than him and some are already playing in the NHL. I personally wouldn’t have drafted him myself. Let hope he turns out to be better than you’re giving him credit for.

[@Funkshway]

This kid is gonna get torched in the NHL. He’s constantly getting beat by AHL players

[@Earthb0undMV]

You know who else had a terrible first season in the AHL? Duncan Keith. Look how he turned out. Not saying that Lev is going to perform at the same level of Keith, but let’s pump the breaks and give him some time to cook.

[@Funkshway]

@ I get that I want him to be good but Duncan Keith also was praised widely around about being a generational talent. Not only that he had the compete level. Levshunov looks like he doesn’t care and doesn’t try. Also I don’t understand why he’s afraid to block a shot. Multiple times he flinched and jumped out of the way of a shot.

[@bryantlawson6270]

​@Funkshway hes a 19 year old. Don't expect finished product. A dman as well. Time.

[@TheFlizash]

I'm fine with Arty, root for him. But I still think Demidov was the correct pick at 2

[@royanderson3478]

Demidov regrets? I'm just a fan.

[@Funkshway]

Still pissed we took this kid over Demidov. We need offensive scoring and elite level talent. He’s just not there. He’s lazy, low iq plays and awareness not elite on defense or offense. Yes he has speed, that’s awesome but that doesn’t help our team with anything. It’s a Seth jones 2.0. I still think we fumbled this pick.

[@KDXL6537NJoy]

Same.. ill never forgive Kyle Davidson… A year before the draft you could k tell he was special.. i prayed we would have a chance to draft him and i couldn’t believe we did.. then i corridor believe we didn’t.. i lost 100% of faith in KDav after that draft

[@nohaycancionessintigo2521]

I just saw him play here in Austin. One game sample means nothing but he seemed almost comatose. His skating was below average.

[@meatrider4995]

He needs to iron out these issues by the end of the season, hoping he works out for Chicago’s sake

[@tomslick2058]

Lot of scouts had him in the 12 range. A project because he's right handed. Personally I would of traded up with Montreal and took Inginla. . Demedov is hard to gage but most scouts agree he was the best player second pick. You always take the best player. Inginla was rated third and probably a cant miss. Davidson blew the ist round of the draft. Did not care for any of his picks. Dickinson and Buiem though left handed will be the best Defenceman. Levshunov will will never be a no 1 Defenceman.

[@bryantlawson6270]

Dickinson lacks offensive ability/talent. Hes a good defensive guy with a lethal shot. Good but levshunov has more potential. Buium has everything to me besides size. Could be the dman of the draft. If levshunov develops though he was the pick. Hes a young dman so give him time to develop. And Iginla is definitely not the 3rd best prospect in this draft as much as I love Tij

[@Alexirongatewelding]

He’s a big kid

[@SaholG]

Hawks oversold fans on this guy. Talented, but not sure he'll ever worth the slot he was picked in.

[@MightyD_93]

Shoulda kept him in college.

[@petzlpretzel4374]

He’s not a number 2 pick what a waste of the pick for KD

[@KDXL6537NJoy]

Just gunna be honest.. makes it so much worse that the best part of levsh is just pinching on every fuckin play which isnt going to translate well Over Demidov who could be a 40 G 50 A player or more who isnt only a great offensive player but has work ethic, isnt afraid to hit, and drives the middle… You picked an offensive hybrid defenseman Who isn’t elite defensively Over a possible legendary offensive Dynamo 😂😂😂 That is not Chess, that is checkers.. a losing play at that

[@royanderson3478]

Kyle Davidson may be set up to fall? Right now, the Hawks are very painful to watch ⌚️ Garbage 🗑

[@Legostarwarsfan4]

I see player that lacks hockey sense and really has horrible skating mechanics he actually looks out of place huge gaps stepping up when he doesn’t need to getting blow by for odd man rushes soft passes in the middle of the ice not trying in the corner giving up the deduce side of the puck he will go down as one of the worst if not the worst draft picks ever u can’t fix these things at a pro level these are things that get coached at pee wee

[@jasonprice9823]

Man, I'm so glad legostarwarsfan on KZbin has declared Levshunov a bust lol. Legostarwarsfan, the master scout. Legostarwarsfan.....

[@Legostarwarsfan4]

@@jasonprice9823 okay bum, why don’t u ask bedard If he enjoys playing with Anderson and ahl plug because we drafted a defenseman that can’t skate

[@Legostarwarsfan4]

Do yourself a favor, come back to this comment in two years and you will see how right I was

[@jasonprice9823]

@Legostarwarsfan4 wait.. are you ow suggesting that Demidov would be in the NHL? Are you aware that he has a contract in the KHL that he can't leave? Legostarwarsfan didn't know that?

[@jasonprice9823]

@Legostarwarsfan4 Levshunov was one of the top dmen in the draft for skating lol. I thought legostarwarsfan would know that

[@jasonprice9823]

Its like we're watching a 19 year old defenseman.

[@whitneysmiltank]

Yep and he makes a lot of mistakes. Your point?

[@jasonprice9823]

@whitneysmiltank you just made it for me lol. Congrats on your comprehension skills.

[@whitneysmiltank]

@@jasonprice9823 So your original comment was a completely pointless and unnecessary observation. Good job, I am sure you are having a very successful life with that overflowing amount of intelligent thoughts you seem to be gifted with.

[@jasonprice9823]

@whitneysmiltank I bet you're fun at parties.

[@EDDYEAGLE]

Waaaayyy too much pausing. We couldn’t even see anything happen. Just you yapping. I know Levshunov is a bust but I wasn’t able to see anything here because it was paused 90% of the time. Come on bud

[@whitneysmiltank]

That's a pretty normal amount of pausing for an analysis video? Weird complaint.

[@TylerAven10]

It’s an analysis video, not a reaction video. It’s way more of a listening exercise than a watching exercise. Also to just say “I know he’s a bust” like it’s a certain fact and that it has any impact on the value of his commentary is just weird.

[@EDDYEAGLE]

Name me one big time broadcast show that analyzes a player and pauses it that much? No one. And we’ve seen them all do an analysis. This was unwatchable. He was basically going frame by frame. Don’t get it twisted buddy

[@whitneysmiltank]

@@EDDYEAGLE "big time broadcast show" ah you mean like TSN, Sportsnet or ESPN? Where they analyze stuff at the most surface level possible? Not sure why this is what you expect on a small channel dedicated to a smaller, more hardcore audience.

[@silverdragon996]

Lmao bro what are you talking about. 1: It's a film ANALYSIS, not just film. The whole point is the analyzation you dolt. 2: You already know he is a bust? You must have some impressive foresight to be able to know a barely 19 y/o defenseman who already plays big minutes in a top 5 league worldwide is a bust. Relax bro, Will knows this shit way better than you.