Clutch King Kiaskov [1/2]

[Exlaxchronicles 415]

It's hard to come up with something to write about every week so since I'm self absorbed and slightly narcissistic I'll write about my player David Kiaksov.

As a first generation player I believe Kiaskov is some what under valued and under appreciated. He is by no means a "popular" player like say Gabe McAllister or a Keaton Louth for example, nor does he garner much attention unless it comes to trade talks but he has managed to carve out a solid if unspectacular career throughout his time with the VHL.

 

The winger turned defence man has been a steady presence, playing his two way game sharing both first and second line duties as a forward and pairing up on the second line on defence with the Bears.

Kiaskov has spread his playing out over four clubs: first being drafted after moving up eight spots to fourteenth by Davos and then subsequently traded to Quebec where he played two full seasons.

 

He tallied 56 goals and 62 assists for 118 points over that time period. Kiaskov was also a regular in the sin bin averaging 116 penalty minutes each year. 

After that he was moved to New York as a rental player, with the team hoping his gritty two way play could help propel the club to a Continental Cup, but to no avail. Kiaskov had another solid year potting 31 goals and 45 assists in yet back to back 76 point seasons.

New York wentscoring    d on their rebuilding phase so Kiaskov again was shipped off to where he was originally drafted...HC. Here the right winger once again had another 76 point year adding 26 goals and 50 assists.

 

Once his Davos season was over, Kiaskov entered FA and decided to sign with Seattle as GM Banackock expressed the most interest in him and had offered the best deal.

After signing on the dotted line he was asked if he would be willing to switch back to defence which was his original position he had started when playing organized hockey. Kiaskov had entertained the idea of a position switch before he retired so he was more then willing to accommodate the team.

Lining up on the second line with Thunderfist Kiaskov had a terrific season scoring 12 goals and a career high of 73 assists. He also had a league high +70 in the +/- category and one of the leagues better shot blockers with 105. Although there were no considerations for best defence man of the year he was more than a suitable candidate.

This year so far he's tallied 6 goals and 17 assists in 27 games and has amassed 97 PM, 52 hits and 38 shot blocks. It appears he is on mark for another point per game  season.

 

David is now in his final year of contract and he retires after this season, so it would be icing on the cake if Seattle could win a Continental Cup.

 

                                                                                         David Kiaskov

 

                                                                      GP - 387  G - 131  A - 247  PTS - 378  

 

                                                                     TPE - 1122 fourteenth on all time list.

 

                                                                                              Awards

 

                           Christian Stolzschweiger Trophy:  Top Rookie Of The Year VHL S59. Quebec Meute.

                                         Matt Bentz Trophy: VHLM's best two way forward S58. Ottawa Lynx.

                                           Skyler Rift Trophy: VHLM's MVP of the playoffs S58. Ottawa Lynx.

                                    Prime Minister's Cup: Best regular season record VHLM. Ottawa Lynx S58.

                                               Founders Cup: VHLM's league cup winners. Ottawa Lynx S58.

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Edited January 14, 2019 by Exlaxchronicles

[Beaviss 4,958]

One of the most underrated players during his career. Its sad to see Kiaskov and Louth going into there last years

[Exlaxchronicles 415]

1 hour ago, Beaviss said:

One of the most underrated players during his career. Its sad to see Kiaskov and Louth going into there last years

You brought me into the VHL fold ( So thanks for that! ) as I followed you from Metroho, and we both carved out solid career's with each over a 1000 TPE. That's pretty damn good for first gens, so congrats to us both and cheers

[TheLastOlympian07 2,388]

Review

Solid write up on Kiaskov who had a very solid career as a perennial 2nd line player as a forward and a good run as a defenseman. Hope to see you back soon.