Russia
Aydar Suniev
Suniev is a winger with an array of plus-level tools and habits, if he can significantly improve his skating, he has upside as a versatile two-way goalscorer in a middle-six.
Lavr Gashilov
Intelligent, detailed C with good vision to match.
Vladimir Grudinin
Undersized offensive defenseman with great mobility and puck skills. Needs to continue to mature physically but has the skill to reach the NHL.
Artyom Matyuk
September 2026 - Artyom Matyuk is a small, skilled, high-motor center the New York Islanders selected 173rd overall out of Chaika Nizhny Novgorod. He set career highs with 39 points, 26 of them assists, in 54 games in Russia's top junior league, finishing third in scoring on a team headlined by Montreal first-rounder Gleb Pugachyov. [...]
Viktor Fedorov
Left-shot, play-driving center who thrives on give-and-go support, inside-lane timing, and small-area deception. Top-six upside with points from five-on-five creation and PP touches; peripherals will depend on usage.
Maxim Berezkin
A power forward with strong goal scoring abilities. His skating will need to improve if he hopes to be a middle-six winger in the NHL in the future
Ivan Fedotov
Has shown a high level of consistency. He is a technically sound, athletic goaltender for his size. He has huge potential.
Pyotr Andreyanov
With exceptional athleticism and mobility, combined with strong vision and reactivity, has the potential to establish himself as a pro goalie.
Vyacheslav Peksa
Lean, athletic goaltender who relies on his reaction time and positioning to stop pucks. A long-term project who has displayed some upside early in his career.
Alexander Rykov
A strong defensive winger who flashes some impressive playmaking skill and passing plays, his offense could take off if he improves his evasiveness and handling, and if he varies his on and off-puck routes to play a less linear game.