Korchinski's First of the Season is Game-Winner
After an impressive debut training camp for the Chicago Blackhawks, Kevin Korchinski was returned to the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL last week.
In his first action on Friday, Korchinski recorded two assists and four shots on goal in a 5-4 win over the Kelowna Rockets.
Saturday, his first goal of the season was a game-winner as he cashed in 57 seconds into overtime with a powerplay marker.
With a relentless offensive mindset, Korchinski is always trying to create something with the puck on his stick, and often leads the rush with his excellent skating ability.
For now, that offensive mind will be back in juniors, where he should dominate once again. He'll also be a candidate for the Canadian World Junior squad in December.
At the moment, playing their top prospects in the NHL seems like a waste, as the team isn't expected to be very competitive. At some point though, there will need to be a shift from junior and minor league development to getting them reps at the highest level. The seventh-overall pick will be a strong indicator of when that shift occurs.
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What kind of future do you think Korchinski has with the Hawks? | ||
| Top pairing d-man | 51 | 46.4 % |
| Bottom three d-man | 30 | 27.3 % |
| Trade Bait | 29 | 26.4 % |
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