Russia
Mikhail Yegorov
Big, technically-sound netminder who covers a ton of net. Could become an NHL starter with improvements to his footwork and positioning.
Daniil Orlov
Smooth-skating left-handed defenseman with some decent small-area skills and rush defending. Needs to improve his puck skills, but had a great season production-wise in the MHL and could develop into a bottom-four NHL defenseman.
Daniil Sobolev
Despite his small size Sobolev is an aggressive defender who is constantly engaged physically.
Kirill Gerasimyuk
A butterfly goaltender putting up dominant numbers in the lower levels of Russian hockey. Moves and tracks pucks well but could become a career KHL goaltender.
Ilya Safonov
A smart defense-first type player and an excellent penalty killer with a big frame that sees the ice well. He makes good decisions with and without the puck and tends to be in the right place at the right time; there is potential for more of a two-way player within the right situation.
Egor Zavragin
A quick, athletic goaltender. Has good rebound control with an excellent glove hand.
Artem Duda
Offensive-minded defenseman with size and skill. Efficient as a power-play quarterback and a great decision-maker with the puck. Defending backwards is a work in progress, but could crack a top-four.
Kirill Kirsanov
Cerebral defensive defenceman who is responsible in his own end and has a good stick. Can distribute the puck, indicating moderate offensive upside.
Nikita Yevseyev
A legitimate NHL prospect, with the unknown of coming to North America from Russia. An excellent skating defenseman with good mobility and agility who is not afraid to be physical.