| Nikita Rtishchev |
Note |
Frenetic first step off of the faceoff, then throws a hit on the boards. |
Brian Fogarty |
Czech Republic vs Russia (WJC 2020) |
Video (With Replay) |
12/26/2019 |
| Nikita Rtishchev |
Note |
His feet are miles apart during acceleration. His feet come back to about shoulder width, at best. |
Brian Fogarty |
Czech Republic vs Russia (WJC 2020) |
Video (With Replay) |
12/26/2019 |
| Nikita Rtishchev |
Note |
End of the first period, haven't seen much of him, but now the game is tied and he's back on the ice. |
Brian Fogarty |
Czech Republic vs Russia (WJC 2020) |
Video (With Replay) |
12/26/2019 |
| Nikita Rtishchev |
Note |
Putting his body into lanes to block shots. |
Brian Fogarty |
Czech Republic vs Russia (WJC 2020) |
Video (With Replay) |
12/26/2019 |
| Nikita Rtishchev |
Note |
Skating is awkward, jerky in a way. |
Brian Fogarty |
Czech Republic vs Russia (WJC 2020) |
Video (With Replay) |
12/26/2019 |
| Nikita Rtishchev |
Note |
Seems to spend a lot of time bouncing off of players, hitting but not making an impact. He makes contact, then has to rebalance, and the play has passed him by. |
Brian Fogarty |
Czech Republic vs Russia (WJC 2020) |
Video (With Replay) |
12/26/2019 |
| Nikita Rtishchev |
Note |
Off to the box for roughing, giving the Czechs a 5-on-3 powerplay in a tied game. |
Brian Fogarty |
Czech Republic vs Russia (WJC 2020) |
Video (With Replay) |
12/26/2019 |
| Nikita Rtishchev |
Note |
Choppy strides that look like Top Chef blades out there. Also leads to his lack of impact. |
Brian Fogarty |
Czech Republic vs Russia (WJC 2020) |
Video (With Replay) |
12/26/2019 |
| Nikita Rtishchev |
Summary |
Rtishchev's biggest drawback is his skating, which detracts from his ability to affect the play around him. In a scrum, he loses balance on impact, and in open space he lacks the acceleration or speed to take advantage of extra time. |
Brian Fogarty |
Czech Republic vs Russia (WJC 2020) |
Video (With Replay) |
12/26/2019 |
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