The first thing that stands out with Poltapov is his effort level and intensity at both ends of the ice. There are no wasted shifts for him, he looks to make a mark whenever he is on the ice. Without possession, he is a disruptive presence who is adept at stripping the opposition and turning…
| DATE | PLAYER | NAME | LEAGUE | AUTHOR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5/21 | Poltapov Prokhor | 22062 – Russia vs. Czech Republic | WJC-18 | by Derek Neumeier | View Report |
| Apr 16/21 | Poltapov Prokhor | 21958 – MHC Spartak vs. Krasnaya Armiya | MHL | by Brandon Holmes | View Report |
| Apr 14/21 | Poltapov Prokhor | 21943 – Krylja Sovetov 2 vs. Krasnaya Armiya | MHL | by Josh Bell | View Report |
| Nov 4/20 | Poltapov Prokhor | 21239 – Dynamo St. Petersburg 2 vs. Krasnaya Armiya | MHL | by Donesh Mazloum | View Report |
| Nov 2/20 | Poltapov Prokhor | 21196 – Krasnaya Armiya vs. Riga 2 | MHL | by Josh Bell | View Report |
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | Krasnaya Armiya Moskva | mhl | 51 | 21 | 20 | 41 | 0.8 | 20 | 26 |
| 2019-2020 | Krasnaya Armiya Moskva | mhl | 23 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 0.52 | 12 | 10 |
The first thing that stands out with Poltapov is his effort level and intensity at both ends of the ice. There are no wasted shifts for him, he looks to make a mark whenever he is on the ice. Without possession, he is a disruptive presence who is adept at stripping the opposition and turning turnovers into offence. He is a hound on the backcheck and is diligent in ensuring that he is on the right side of the puck. His combination of effort and smarts really serves him well in defensive coverage as he gives his mark very little time and space. Offensively, Poltapov brings that same aggressiveness to the table. He consistently goes to the dirty areas and grinds out space for himself and his linemates. He isn’t a big player however he plays physical and protects the puck well along the wall. He is very opportunistic when he has possession and if given an inch, he will take a mile. He possesses quick hands however doesn’t quite have the separation speed to punish defenders who bite on his stick movement. He generally makes sounds decisions with the puck and shows some creativity in his passes, however he also struggles with finish and can get a little bit of tunnel vision around the net front. His ability to control the puck in traffic is among the best in this entire draft class, as he can easily and quickly swing it wide of his body or deftly maneuver it through sticks and skates. He has a true attacker’s mentality with the puck, willing to drive forward and push the pace. He really shines with his exits and entries on the power play when he has the extra space. He tracks the play well without the puck and has the stick precision to pickpocket it from opponents, though his short strides and so-so quickness make it a little difficult for him to get close enough to opponents at times. His wrist shot is really dangerous from the circles, with good accuracy, some power and a tricky release to read. The can be times in the defensive end where he shows a lack of commitment, although he seems competitive enough that he’ll put in that work later at the higher levels when he realizes that he can’t get by without giving one hundred percent.