Russia
Dmitri Zlodeyev
A responsible 200-foot player with solid playmaking and shooting ability. Can lead a powerplay by himself. Not always able to play against physically strong opponents.
Vitali Kravtsov
Very talented offensive forward who can make plays and finish them. Capable of playing all three forward positions. Good skater with decent defensive awareness.
Artyom Barabosha
Big-bodied, physical right-handed defenseman with bottom-pair, penalty-killing upside.
Artem Shlaine
An impressively dynamic player for his size, Shlaine is all offence and no defence. He has the puck on his stick often, driving offense himself rather than through his teammates. He has a slim chance of becoming an elite playmaker, but odds are this pick is one to forget.
Mikhail Yegorov
Big, technically-sound netminder who covers a ton of net. Could become an NHL starter with improvements to his footwork and positioning.
Roman Shokhrin
A hyper-aggressive shutdown defenseman who has flashes of offensive upside and puck-handling ability.
Matvei Michkov
A generational goal scoring talent who is a threat from all over the offensive zone. His quick and accurate release, along with his elite offensive vision, should make him a star in the NHL whenever he arrives.
Stepan Gorbunov
An imposing skater that can play both forward and defense, Gorbunov skates well for his size, and as he continues to refine his game, could be an excellent bottom-six piece who can add points and penalty minutes.
Yaroslav Askarov
An aggressive, right-catching netminder with fierce lateral movement and lightning-quick reaction time. Has the profile to be an elite NHL goaltender.
Georgii Merkulov
Middle-six center with a moderate offensive ceiling. Has great hands and vision. Not sure if he can handle the physicality of professional hockey. Needs to go to the high traffic areas more to reach his full potential. Won't provide much in terms of peripherals. Good for points only leagues where you can stand the risk for a modest reward.