Russia
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.
Arseni Gritsyuk
Gritsyuk is a pest that will drive opponents nuts and he can create offense for himself out of nothing at times. There is an upside if patient.
Alexander Nikishin
A big-bodied defenceman with an aggressive mindset and a big slapshot.
Nikita Artamonov
Artamonov is a skilled, intelligent, and high-motor winger who has played impressive hockey in Torpedo's Top 6 and top PP unit at just 17 years of age.
Ilya Nabokov
A positionally-sound and controlled netminder who put up excellent results in a full-time KHL role at 20 years of age.
Semyon Vyazovoy
A good sized goalie who has had success at the lower Russian levels. Will need to translate that success to the KHL level to be viewed as a potential fantasy asset.
Maxim Groshev
A big power forward with middle-six upside. More of a complementary offensive player than someone who creates offense on a regular basis.
Andrei Svetlakov
There appears to be a potential bottom six NHLer there, but it’s a matter of if and when he makes the jump.
Egor Velmakin
Fantasy Summary – Athletic and proactive with active hands at the top of the crease. Needs to work on the fundamentals but has upside as a low-end 1B in the future.
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.