Russia
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. [...]
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.
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
Has shown a high level of consistency. He is a technically sound, athletic goaltender for his size. He has huge potential.
With exceptional athleticism and mobility, combined with strong vision and reactivity, has the potential to establish himself as a pro goalie.
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.
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.
Enforcer, shutdown defenseman who loves to throw his body weight around even though he isn’t the biggest player.
An undersized winger who skates well and plays hard. He has an offensive upside and is effective on the power play, but he needs to develop physically to make a significant impact as he advances up the ranks.
A massive, deliberate, and calculated goaltender.
