Russia
Maxim Mayorov
A massive, deliberate, and calculated goaltender.
Alexander Suzdalev
Playmaking winger with great hands and good size. Needs to continue to round out his game but could become a middle-six point producing winger at the NHL level.
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 Chibrikov
An offence-minded play-making winger with excellent vision, anticipation and high-end skating ability. Has good hands, a great shot and competes hard in the offensive zone. Needs to work on cleaning up his defensive play to become a complete player. With proper development and patience, he can become a top-six forward and a contributor on the power play.
Dmitri Rashevsky
High energy, hard-working, goal-scoring winger who isn’t afraid to get to the middle of the ice to generate scoring chances. Top-six potential can contribute to the power play and be an asset on the penalty kill. Add and stash in dynasty leagues, low risk/high reward.
Vsevolod Komarov
An offensive defender who is not particularly mobile, but uses strength in the crease defensively. Can be caught chasing plays. Has dramatically improved his offensive game since arriving in North America.
Zakhar Bardakov
Sizable forward with a knack for the front of the net. Can win puck battles and forecheck.
Ilya Nabokov
A positionally-sound and controlled netminder who put up excellent results in a full-time KHL role at 20 years of age.
Mikhail Gulyayev
Undersized but dynamic puck moving defenseman who defends well despite his physical limitations. Could grow into a serviceable top-four defender with the ability to drive offense and quarterback a powerplay at the NHL level.