Russia
Maxim Zhukov
A raw goalie that has decent size and mobility.
Dmitri Semykin
Semykin's strong defensive characteristic's and track record project him to be a longer-term strong transition and shut-down defenseman with relatively low offensive upside.
Viktor Antipin
Strong offensive capabilities. Creates plays. Needs a more developed point shot. Successful power-play experience.
Alexander Dergachyov
KHL commit with big body and average scoring abilities
Andrey Pedan
Bottom-pair defender with good speed who enjoys engaging physically. Limited offensive ceiling.
Dmitrii Sergeev
AHL Dman
Sergei Zborovskiy
The lanky blueliner projects as a shutdown defender, not a point-producer, although he might be redefining himself with eye-popping offensive stats early in the WHL 2016-17 campaign.
Maxim Shalunov
Worrying that he chose to stay longer in Russia, but has sparked offensively and is increasing in value
Dmitri Zaitsev
Zaitsev has become one of the better WHL defensemen in a short period, and that may translate to future play in the professional leagues.
Andrei Mironov
A physical shutdown defenseman with great peripheral stats but limited offensive upside.