Russia
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.
Vladislav Lukashevich
A smooth skating defenseman specializing in the transition game and moving the puck up ice. His passing is strong enough to be his primary tool at the highest and could help him excel past his original draft position.
Matvei Korotky
A strong center with an offensive upside that has a good shot.
Matvei Shuravin
A large defenseman that can skate well and shut down opponents at a high level. His offensive and transition game are in question but considering his strong skating foundation Shuravin could develop into a competent middle-pairing defenseman who can pitch in offensively.
Arsenii Sergeev
An athletic, technically strong goaltender.
Igor Chernyshov
Smooth-skating playmaker with power-forward elements. Dominates the small-area game, and could develop into a top-six piece either at center or wing.
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.
Kirill Gerasimyuk
A butterfly goaltender putting up dominant numbers in the lower levels of Russian hockey. Moves and tracks pucks well but could become a career KHL goaltender.
Kirill Dolzhenkov
A massive winger with questionable decision-making and defensive play, he needs to learn how to utilize his size correctly. Has a great shot and solid offensive instincts.
Artyom Galimov
An undersized forward who has taken time to develop offensively, he has the skill to become a reliable middle-six forward. Given his experience in the KHL, he could be in line for immediate production in the NHL once he comes to North America.