Russia
Nikita Okhotiuk
Physical, defensive-minded defender with bottom-pairing NHL upside.
Shakir Mukhamadullin
Tall, mobile two-way defenseman. Closes gaps quickly and effectively, and can skate his way out of offensive pressure with fluidity and purpose. Has top-two D upside, though more likely a 4th-5th D. Fantasy drafts that account for plus-minus should look for this player.
Daniil Zhuravlyov
A complimentary d-man with limited upside but pairs well with talented partners
Dmitri Buchelnikov
Dynamic playmaking forward who puts up buckets of points everywhere he plays. Will need to continue filling out his thin frame and find other ways to contribute to ensure he can impact the game at the NHL level.
Dmitry Sokolov
Sokolov is a goal scorer’s goal scorer. He may not get as many high danger chances as others, and his defensive play may be lacking, but a third line power play specialist doesn’t seem out of the question.
Matvei Guskov
Guskov is a 200-foot player who has had his role limited on a strong London Knights squad. He flashes offensive tools but consistency and opportunity are an issue at the moment.
Yegor Sokolov
A hulking power forward who possesses a big shot and a willingness to use his size. There is a lot of work to do on his skating and play away from the puck but there is intrigue offensively.
Denis Malov
Quick and shifty forward who competes hard in all facets of the game. Has a raw offensive toolkit that requires refinement and could grow into a middle-six NHL forward.
Konstantin Volkov
Big and strong goaltender with above average mobility.
Dmitri Kostenko
An interesting defenseman that needs a lot of refinement. His offensive creativity and willingness to get involved in the play in all three zones are intriguing. He skates well and exhibits confidencemon with the puck on his stick but will need to reign things in a bit and focus defensively.