Kyrie 54 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) Kyrie Knight is a Project The tall newly drafted defenseman has a lot of work to do this off-season, and needs to become a much better player if he wants to make the leap into the VHL. He is not a hard worker by any means but still has some talent to possibly make the big leagues. He put up decent numbers on the Outlaws last season, but the team was riding a losing record. Kyrie Knight, drafted in the third round at twenty second overall in the VHL S36 Entry Draft, has a lot of flashy skills but a lack in many other areas of his game. What are the plans to handle the Titan's new prospect? 1) ExpectationsAfter putting up 40 points in 68 games, the defenseman is expected to get much better as his time in Yukon unfolds. He also put up average defensive numbers but this can only mean one thing, he needs to put up better numbers. With his new team, which drafted him in the second round, he is expected to actually be the number one defenseman and will take a lion's share of the duties. He needs to score at a point per game pace and create more chances when he is out on the ice. The post-season is another target, and a big chance to gain experience so he has to give it his all. Eighty points and around seventy helpers is a good pick, since no one really expects his shot to develop. A good two hundred hits with added muscle should do him good. No one expects him to make the Helsinki roster after this season and believe he will spend another two seasons to get used to the high-paced game.2) The HolesStanding at his towering height, Kyrie does not make too much of an effort to make use of his body. He is an offensive defenseman at this point, quite strange to most scouts when they see his figure. As a power play quarterback, he has good vision and decent positioning but lacks any sense to go into corners and is easily blown past if faced with physicality. Kyrie Knight needs to overcome his lack of power and balance if he ever wants to sniff the VHL. Setting the tone is a problem, always relying on his forwards to finish his passes, Kyrie needs to create his own chances. His shot is not powerful but can be deceptive, if it ever hits the net. Kyrie takes many shots, one-timers take up a majority of those and soft wrist shots from afar. He needs to bolster a better shot with accuracy and power to force rebounds and pick corners on the net to score goals. 3) His Thoughts"I think I did alright with the Turku Outlaws. It was a tough season, but I really need to work on my all around game if we ever hope to win. I got drafted by Yukon and they said I am getting a lot of responsibility so I have to be prepared. I put in a lot of work in the off-season and I think I will do a much better job than before. I am not so sure I am the best at handling all this but I think I can pull through. There has been support and help from organizations. I think my passing got a lot better. I got picked in third round but I am not upset because I don't have too much pressure on my back and I can play to whatever pace I like. Controlling the puck is my strength and I think I will be a good general on the ice for our team up in Yukon. I am not thinking too much about Helsinki or the VHL at the moment, I want to do good with Yukon. If I spend my entire career down in the minors, I would be fine with even just that." He is not really a spot light player so he will go under the radar but Kyrie Knight has something special that he will be able to display in the VHLM. Will he make the VHL? No one knows but it will take some time and a lot of effort to reach that target. Will he remain as a #1 talent in the VHLM, or become a #4 in the VHL? It is his fate to choose. http://vhlsim.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/3185-twelve-days-of-christmas-prizes/ I am use double? Edited December 30, 2013 by Kyrie Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/3380-claimedkyrie-knight-is-a-project/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 11,022 Posted December 30, 2013 Admin Share Posted December 30, 2013 No free doubles means you don't have to do a Point Task, you can just claim 12 TPE for free for last week. You can use this PT for the normal 6 TPE this week. Also, good to see you around and good for Helsinki. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/3380-claimedkyrie-knight-is-a-project/#findComment-23381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrie 54 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 ok i have 2 rookie double left so i can use? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/3380-claimedkyrie-knight-is-a-project/#findComment-23382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 11,022 Posted December 30, 2013 Admin Share Posted December 30, 2013 Oh yes you can use this for that. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/3380-claimedkyrie-knight-is-a-project/#findComment-23386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Baozi 1,662 Posted December 31, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 31, 2013 Kyrie Khanh Knight is your name right? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/3380-claimedkyrie-knight-is-a-project/#findComment-23447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan036 4,605 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I drafted you in the 2nd round, not the third. And I'm glad I did because it looks like you could be one of the biggest steals of the draft if you keep your activity up. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/3380-claimedkyrie-knight-is-a-project/#findComment-23575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM 8,818 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Nice start...best of luck with your career. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/3380-claimedkyrie-knight-is-a-project/#findComment-23583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwfulHomesick 148 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Content: 3/3 - You put up a good argument in your player being a steal and a future stud. No such thing as a shortage of defensemen in the league so if you keep up the work, you'll be sure to find in any VHL team, let alone Helsinki. Grammar: 2/2 - Everything seems to be in order. Just this. spot light - spotlight Appearance: 1/1 - Overall: 6/6 Final: 6/6 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/3380-claimedkyrie-knight-is-a-project/#findComment-24451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Claimed Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/3380-claimedkyrie-knight-is-a-project/#findComment-26996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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